Thursday, April 30, 2009
Capture Prabhakaran alive, India urges Sri Lanka
India has reiterated that Sri Lanka capture Tamil Tigers chief Velupillai Prabhakaran alive and extradite him to India, sources in the external affairs ministry said Tuesday.
‘India will continue to request that Prabhakaran be caught alive,’ a ministry source said.
At the same time, New Delhi is aware that Colombo will hand him over only after trying him in Sri Lanka for the crimes he has committed in that country, the source pointed out.
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Monday Colombo would extradite Prabhakaran, if caught alive, to India - but after first putting him through trial in his country.
In an interview to a private news channel, Rajapaksa said it was ‘almost over’ for the LTTE chief and he could be caught very soon.
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‘India will continue to request that Prabhakaran be caught alive,’ a ministry source said.
At the same time, New Delhi is aware that Colombo will hand him over only after trying him in Sri Lanka for the crimes he has committed in that country, the source pointed out.
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Monday Colombo would extradite Prabhakaran, if caught alive, to India - but after first putting him through trial in his country.
In an interview to a private news channel, Rajapaksa said it was ‘almost over’ for the LTTE chief and he could be caught very soon.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
2000 phones dead in 16 months, courtesy Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, R and B
The widening of 29-kilometer long road from Humhama to Khan Sahib in central Kashmir’s Budgam district has caused damage to about 2000 telephone connections in the past 16 months. This has caused huge inconvenience to the affected subscribers, who accuse the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) of failing to restore the connections in time.
While the high-profile company has not restored the connections, it is delivering bills every month at the doors of subscribers.
Though underground cables were laid few years back; neither the digging nor the wire specifications were followed, said a BSNL insider.
As soon as the road widening started this year, the cables emerged with a slight pull of the machines and tore apart the pairs beyond repair, he added. Most of the lines coming out of the three exchanges falling on the ridges of the plateau road are virtually defunct.
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While the high-profile company has not restored the connections, it is delivering bills every month at the doors of subscribers.
Though underground cables were laid few years back; neither the digging nor the wire specifications were followed, said a BSNL insider.
As soon as the road widening started this year, the cables emerged with a slight pull of the machines and tore apart the pairs beyond repair, he added. Most of the lines coming out of the three exchanges falling on the ridges of the plateau road are virtually defunct.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Non Resident Indian nabbed in India for sending threatening e-mails
A 43-year-old NRI, who had allegedly sent e-mails about a plot to blow up Hiranandani complex in suburban Powai, has been nabbed after he arrived in the country from Saudi Arabia, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) officials has said.
“We have detained Anand, an NRI and a small time actor in Kerala. He will be formally arrested after reaching Mumbai,” an ATS officer said.
He arrived in India in search of his “lost love” following which he was nabbed, he said.
“We told his former partner to ring him up and call him to India. After the call, Anand, who is a businessman in Saudi Arabia, thought that he can get back his lost love. Our plan worked and we managed to nab Anand from Kerala” the officer said.
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“We have detained Anand, an NRI and a small time actor in Kerala. He will be formally arrested after reaching Mumbai,” an ATS officer said.
He arrived in India in search of his “lost love” following which he was nabbed, he said.
“We told his former partner to ring him up and call him to India. After the call, Anand, who is a businessman in Saudi Arabia, thought that he can get back his lost love. Our plan worked and we managed to nab Anand from Kerala” the officer said.
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Malaysia Catholics oppose non-‘Allah’ Bible
A Malay language Bible that does not use the word “Allah” has caused controversy among Malaysian Catholics, as the church here fights a court case to guarantee its right to use the word.
The Catholic Herald newspaper, in its today’s edition, criticised the release this week at an international book fair of the new Bible, which uses the Hebrew word “Elohim” instead of “Allah” for God.
“The Catholic bible that the Church uses has the word ‘Allah’ for God whereas in comparison, this one does not,” the paper’s editor Father Lawrence Andrew said.
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The Catholic Herald newspaper, in its today’s edition, criticised the release this week at an international book fair of the new Bible, which uses the Hebrew word “Elohim” instead of “Allah” for God.
“The Catholic bible that the Church uses has the word ‘Allah’ for God whereas in comparison, this one does not,” the paper’s editor Father Lawrence Andrew said.
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Friday, April 24, 2009
President Patil ends visit to Spain, leaves for Poland
President Pratibha Patil on Thursday left here for Poland after a three-day state visit to Spain during which three agreements to enhance bilateral ties were inked and the two sides agreed to work on a comprehensive strategy to tackle terrorism.
Patil, who is the first Indian head of the state to visit Spain, left for the Polish capital Warsaw after holding wide ranging talks with Spanish King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodrigeuz Zapatero.
Indian delegation accompanying the President expressed “satisfaction” and described the visit as “highly successful”. During Patil’s visit progress was made to boost bilateral ties in all spheres.
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Patil, who is the first Indian head of the state to visit Spain, left for the Polish capital Warsaw after holding wide ranging talks with Spanish King Juan Carlos and Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodrigeuz Zapatero.
Indian delegation accompanying the President expressed “satisfaction” and described the visit as “highly successful”. During Patil’s visit progress was made to boost bilateral ties in all spheres.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
United Jehad Council, Jamiat-ulMujihideen calls for boycott
United Jehad Council (UJC) has said that the elections in Jammu and Kashmir under the Indian constitution were meaningless and the state was never an integral part of India.
Meanwhile, Jamiat-ulMujihideen (JuM) has asked people to boycott the Lok Sabha elections or face dire consequences and Hurriyat Conference (M) to explain its stand with regard to polls.
According to local news agency CNS, chairman UJC, Syed Salahudin in a statement said that Kashmiris should stay away from elections as India was using these to strengthen its illegitimate occupation in the state.
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Meanwhile, Jamiat-ulMujihideen (JuM) has asked people to boycott the Lok Sabha elections or face dire consequences and Hurriyat Conference (M) to explain its stand with regard to polls.
According to local news agency CNS, chairman UJC, Syed Salahudin in a statement said that Kashmiris should stay away from elections as India was using these to strengthen its illegitimate occupation in the state.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Prabhakaran gets 24 hour deadline to surrender
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday set a final 24-hour deadline for LTTE chief V Prabhakaran to surrender after which he says his troops will go all out for final push.
He has said that about 35,000 trapped Tamil civilians have escaped from LTTE-held territory for safety.
Sri Lankan Naval boats rushed in today to carry the civilians fleeing the war zone even as a Tamil Tiger suicide bomber who was among thousands escaping into Army-controlled areas set off a blast that killed at least 17 people, the Defense Ministry said.
At least 5,000 people burst out of the war zone today after soldiers broke through a long earthen wall the Tiger rebels had built to stall their advance, the military said earlier.
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He has said that about 35,000 trapped Tamil civilians have escaped from LTTE-held territory for safety.
Sri Lankan Naval boats rushed in today to carry the civilians fleeing the war zone even as a Tamil Tiger suicide bomber who was among thousands escaping into Army-controlled areas set off a blast that killed at least 17 people, the Defense Ministry said.
At least 5,000 people burst out of the war zone today after soldiers broke through a long earthen wall the Tiger rebels had built to stall their advance, the military said earlier.
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Don’t feel the need to enter politics: Priyanka
Star Congress campaigner Priyanka Gandhi says that she does not feel the need to enter politics as there are many ways to serve the people, days after indicating that she was not averse to joining it.
“I think there are many ways to serve people and I just don’t feel the need to enter politics,” 37-year-old Priyanka told ‘The Sunday Times’.
Her comments follow her April 12 remarks when she gave her first indication that she was not averse to joining politics.
“As I am growing older, I’m realising that ‘never’ is a bad thing to say.
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“I think there are many ways to serve people and I just don’t feel the need to enter politics,” 37-year-old Priyanka told ‘The Sunday Times’.
Her comments follow her April 12 remarks when she gave her first indication that she was not averse to joining politics.
“As I am growing older, I’m realising that ‘never’ is a bad thing to say.
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Friday, April 17, 2009
Employees stay away from polls
Unlike 2008 Assembly elections, a major chunk of voters preferred to stay indoors in the first phase of Lok Sabha (LS) polling here today. Surprisingly, a major chunk of government employees chose not to exercise their franchise.
All J&K Home Guards Association (JKHGA) had boycotted the election to protest against the fulfillment of their demands.
JKHGA president, Kamla Sharma said that they have been protesting for the last three years, but the government has not paid heed to their demands.
“What has the government given us? We have been protesting on roads for last three years, but no body bothered to mitigate our sufferings,” she said.
Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) members Ram Kumar Sharma said that employees face lot of problems like political exploitation and other social problems and that’s what compels most of them to stay away from polls.
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All J&K Home Guards Association (JKHGA) had boycotted the election to protest against the fulfillment of their demands.
JKHGA president, Kamla Sharma said that they have been protesting for the last three years, but the government has not paid heed to their demands.
“What has the government given us? We have been protesting on roads for last three years, but no body bothered to mitigate our sufferings,” she said.
Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) members Ram Kumar Sharma said that employees face lot of problems like political exploitation and other social problems and that’s what compels most of them to stay away from polls.
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Gandhi-Abdullah share dais again!
1952 – their grand-fathers (Nehru-Sheikh) wooed masses. 1974 – again their grand-parents (Indira-Sheikh) entered the scene. 1987– their fathers (Rajiv Farooq) shared dais and signed “historic accord.”
Year 2009 - 22 years down the line, the young scions of Gandhis and Abdullahs on Tuesday came together yet again …..and sought to conquer hearts! They did impress, yet less with their oratory skills, more with their stunning demeanour!
Congress’ Yuvraj or more appropriately Prime Minister-in-waiting Rahul Gandhi and National Conference’s “crowned Prince” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today vowed “to strengthen this Gandhi-Abdullah third-generation friendship to take the state to new heights of progress and prosperity.”
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Year 2009 - 22 years down the line, the young scions of Gandhis and Abdullahs on Tuesday came together yet again …..and sought to conquer hearts! They did impress, yet less with their oratory skills, more with their stunning demeanour!
Congress’ Yuvraj or more appropriately Prime Minister-in-waiting Rahul Gandhi and National Conference’s “crowned Prince” Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today vowed “to strengthen this Gandhi-Abdullah third-generation friendship to take the state to new heights of progress and prosperity.”
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Lanka charges Norway with negligence for attack on its embassy
Condemning the attack on its embassy in Oslo by suspected LTTE sympathisers, the Sri Lankan government on Monday charged the Norwegian government with “negligence” in providing security to its diplomatic mission in the country.
Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona said it had been apprehensive of such an untoward incident following the recent demonstrations by LTTE supporters in the scandinavian nation.
“As a host country, Norway has a legal obligation to protect the diplomatic missions.
The negligence on the part of the Norwegian authorities in ensuring prop er security to our mission can be gauged from the simple fact that the hooligans managed to reach it without any hindrance though it is located on the fifth floor,” Kohona said.
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Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary Palitha Kohona said it had been apprehensive of such an untoward incident following the recent demonstrations by LTTE supporters in the scandinavian nation.
“As a host country, Norway has a legal obligation to protect the diplomatic missions.
The negligence on the part of the Norwegian authorities in ensuring prop er security to our mission can be gauged from the simple fact that the hooligans managed to reach it without any hindrance though it is located on the fifth floor,” Kohona said.
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Government refuted Taliban presence, when we opposed: Mehbooba
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has said the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s refuted the presence of Taliban in Kashmir after her party strongly opposed these reports which were deliberately leaked to the media.
Addressing a series of election rallies in Devsar and Shangus constituencies today, Mehbooba said the Chief Minister had acknowledged only what she and her party had been saying from day one after deliberate leaks were made by his agencies about infiltration of large number of militants including the Taliban into Kashmir.
Mehbooba said that NC had a vested interest in destabilized conditions and it had deliberately tried to create a fear psychosis among the people. “It wanted to create an atmosphere of fear in the whole valley to prevent people from voting in the Lok Sabha polls as it had done during the Assembly elections in the Srinagar city”, she said and added that PDP had rightly questioned the veracity of the state government pronouncements on the issue.
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Addressing a series of election rallies in Devsar and Shangus constituencies today, Mehbooba said the Chief Minister had acknowledged only what she and her party had been saying from day one after deliberate leaks were made by his agencies about infiltration of large number of militants including the Taliban into Kashmir.
Mehbooba said that NC had a vested interest in destabilized conditions and it had deliberately tried to create a fear psychosis among the people. “It wanted to create an atmosphere of fear in the whole valley to prevent people from voting in the Lok Sabha polls as it had done during the Assembly elections in the Srinagar city”, she said and added that PDP had rightly questioned the veracity of the state government pronouncements on the issue.
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Flood situation reviewed across Kashmir valley
In view of incessant rains across Kashmir valley, state government has claimed to have geared up the administration and ordered immediate relief measures.
In an official statement issued here today, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla Lateef-u-Zaman Deva today visited several areas of Baramulla district including Katyawali, Gelibal, Leridura, Chandoosa and Singpora alongwith a team of officers and engineers and reviewed the situation arising out of continuous rains for last two days.
He interacted with the people at these areas and sought their feed back about the damages caused due to soil erosion and washing away of retention wall. He directed the officers of revenue, soil conservation and Flood Control and Irrigation department to take immediate measures to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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In an official statement issued here today, Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla Lateef-u-Zaman Deva today visited several areas of Baramulla district including Katyawali, Gelibal, Leridura, Chandoosa and Singpora alongwith a team of officers and engineers and reviewed the situation arising out of continuous rains for last two days.
He interacted with the people at these areas and sought their feed back about the damages caused due to soil erosion and washing away of retention wall. He directed the officers of revenue, soil conservation and Flood Control and Irrigation department to take immediate measures to be vigilant and monitor the situation.
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Wednesday, April 8, 2009
We need unconditional support to fight terror: Zardari
Pakistan is fighting terrorism for its own survival and will not succumb to any pressure from militants, President Asif Ali Zardari told two key US envoys as he sought “unconditional support” in fields like training and provision of equipment to defeat alQaeda and Taliban.
Pakistan is “fighting a battle for its own survival,” Zardari told US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a meeting late last night. Besides the regional security situation, the US officials, who arrived here after a two day visit to Afghanistan, discussed with Zardari the Afghan Pak strategy announced by President Barack Obama recently and a surge in militancy and extremism in the region. Zardari said the Pakistan government will “not succumb to any pressure by militants” though the process of dialogue should be initiated “with those who lay down their arms and do not challenge the writ of the government”.
The Pakistan President said the military action “is only one aspect of the solution.”
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Pakistan is “fighting a battle for its own survival,” Zardari told US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke and Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a meeting late last night. Besides the regional security situation, the US officials, who arrived here after a two day visit to Afghanistan, discussed with Zardari the Afghan Pak strategy announced by President Barack Obama recently and a surge in militancy and extremism in the region. Zardari said the Pakistan government will “not succumb to any pressure by militants” though the process of dialogue should be initiated “with those who lay down their arms and do not challenge the writ of the government”.
The Pakistan President said the military action “is only one aspect of the solution.”
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Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Court asks Delhi to act
Taking a strong notice of delay in proceedings in a cold blooded murder case of noted human rights activist and lawyer Jalil Andrabi, a city court today asked the ministry of home affairs government of India through its secretary to take the matter with Interpol and ensure the execution of a warrant against an accused army major Avtar Singh, required in the trial.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mohammad Ibrahim Wani has further asked the magisterial officers—Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, IGP Crime and Railways and the SSP Srinagar, to ensure the orders of the court regarding the execution of the non bailable warrant re-issued by the same court against the accused major on January 22 and repeated on March 2, 2009.
It is pertinent to mention here that the action taken report of SSP Srinagar submitted to the court in this case has stated that an open dated non bailable warrant was forwarded to IGP Kashmir vide number CRB/WSD/09-2480-83, who has forwarded the same to IGP Crime and Railways vide number CRS/Red/Corner/08 for onward submission to concerned quarters for its execution.
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The Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mohammad Ibrahim Wani has further asked the magisterial officers—Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, IGP Crime and Railways and the SSP Srinagar, to ensure the orders of the court regarding the execution of the non bailable warrant re-issued by the same court against the accused major on January 22 and repeated on March 2, 2009.
It is pertinent to mention here that the action taken report of SSP Srinagar submitted to the court in this case has stated that an open dated non bailable warrant was forwarded to IGP Kashmir vide number CRB/WSD/09-2480-83, who has forwarded the same to IGP Crime and Railways vide number CRS/Red/Corner/08 for onward submission to concerned quarters for its execution.
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Monday, April 6, 2009
1.34 lakh more voters for Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir
With Lok Sabha (LS) elections just round the corner, the electoral size for the polls in Jammu and Kashmir this year is comparatively higher than in 2004, when the last LS polls were held.
According to J&K chief electoral officer, B R Sharma, around 1, 34,766 new voters have been enrolled in the coming LS polls. “With the addition of as many as 1.34 lakh more voters in the coming LS polls in J&K, more voters have become eligible to exercise their vote this time around than it was in 2004,” Sharma said.
The LS polls in the state will be held in five phases starting from April 16 and May 13.
As many as 65,11,638 voters are eligible to vote in Jammu and Kashmir during this Lok Sabha polls, the officials of electoral department said, adding that in 2004 LS polls, as many as 63,72,116 voters were registered.
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According to J&K chief electoral officer, B R Sharma, around 1, 34,766 new voters have been enrolled in the coming LS polls. “With the addition of as many as 1.34 lakh more voters in the coming LS polls in J&K, more voters have become eligible to exercise their vote this time around than it was in 2004,” Sharma said.
The LS polls in the state will be held in five phases starting from April 16 and May 13.
As many as 65,11,638 voters are eligible to vote in Jammu and Kashmir during this Lok Sabha polls, the officials of electoral department said, adding that in 2004 LS polls, as many as 63,72,116 voters were registered.
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Festival elebrated with gaiety in Valley
While greeting people on the occasion of Ram Navmi, Hindu Welfare Society (HWS), a group of non migrant Kashmiri Pandits, has asked the people to maintain the pluralistic ethos of the State by way of strengthening it with the glorious heritage of spiritual and cultural values. In a statement issued here today, a spokesman of the HWS said that the group celebrated Ram Navmi as a Hindu, Muslim, Sikh unity day. “We prayed for return of old golden days of Kashmir.
We also prayed for peace and prosperity of the state and the entire world,” said the spokesman.
Meanwhile, the group has said that the non migrant Pandit community faces many problems including rampant unemployment. “We hope the community will not face more humiliation for want of their basic needs and rights.
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We also prayed for peace and prosperity of the state and the entire world,” said the spokesman.
Meanwhile, the group has said that the non migrant Pandit community faces many problems including rampant unemployment. “We hope the community will not face more humiliation for want of their basic needs and rights.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Home Minister apprises Advani of threat alert
Home Minister P. Chidambaram called on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani at his residence Thursday to brief him on intelligence alerts about political leaders being targeted by terrorist groups during campaigning. “It was basically a briefing on the safety measures that needed to be taken while campaigning,” Advani’s personal secretary Deepak Chopra said.
Chidambaram last week cautioned 40 VVIPs, including leaders of political parties and chief ministers, to take all precautions while campaigning and specifically detailed a list of dos and don’ts while venturing out during electioneering.
Leaders on the radar of various terror groups include Advani, AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu,
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Chidambaram last week cautioned 40 VVIPs, including leaders of political parties and chief ministers, to take all precautions while campaigning and specifically detailed a list of dos and don’ts while venturing out during electioneering.
Leaders on the radar of various terror groups include Advani, AIADMK chief J Jayalalitha, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu,
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
Maruti to phase out M800, Omni by 2015-16
Maruti 800 the small car that revolutionised personal transport in modern India will take a bow starting next year and be phased out by 2016, when the country is expected to embrace new emission norms, Maruti Suzuki India said Wednesday.
Along with the M800, MSI will also be phasing out its second oldest model, the utility van Omni. In the initial phase, the two models will be done away with in 11 cities from next year, where the Bharat Stage-IV emission norms (which is equivalent to Euro-IV norms) will become applicable.
“Once Euro-IV emission norms is applied across the country, which is likely to happen around 2015-16, then M800 and Omni may not be a saleable product.
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Along with the M800, MSI will also be phasing out its second oldest model, the utility van Omni. In the initial phase, the two models will be done away with in 11 cities from next year, where the Bharat Stage-IV emission norms (which is equivalent to Euro-IV norms) will become applicable.
“Once Euro-IV emission norms is applied across the country, which is likely to happen around 2015-16, then M800 and Omni may not be a saleable product.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Seventy-two nation conference on Afghanistan in The Hague
Afghanistan’s international backers, including Iran, gather on Tuesday to try to bring new impetus to efforts to combat the Taliban-led insurgency, help spread democracy and rebuild.
On the eve of the “big tent” meeting in The Hague, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the 90 countries, organisations and observers taking part to bring constructive ideas to the table, with key elections approaching.
“We are hoping that each neighbour, friend and stakeholder who is participating will have constructive ideas about what that country would do to try to help us achieve the security and stability goals that we set,” she said.
“I think there are a number of ways that different nations can be constructive in supporting Afghanistan,” she told reporters travelling with her to The Netherlands. “There are a number of issues that affect the neighbours, including terrorism and narcotic trafficking,” she said.
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On the eve of the “big tent” meeting in The Hague, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged the 90 countries, organisations and observers taking part to bring constructive ideas to the table, with key elections approaching.
“We are hoping that each neighbour, friend and stakeholder who is participating will have constructive ideas about what that country would do to try to help us achieve the security and stability goals that we set,” she said.
“I think there are a number of ways that different nations can be constructive in supporting Afghanistan,” she told reporters travelling with her to The Netherlands. “There are a number of issues that affect the neighbours, including terrorism and narcotic trafficking,” she said.
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