Chinese PM Wen Jiabao 3 day State visit to India from Dec 15th
Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao is coming on a three-day State visit to India from 15th of this month. The issue of staple visa to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir and China - Pakistan relationship, particularly its policy in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, management of trans-border rivers and better access to Indian pharma and other companies in the Chinese markets are expected to... [ Continue reading... ]
Security forces kill three Hizbul Mujahideen militants in Jammu and Kashmir
Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed today in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.
The District Superintendent of Police, Shahid Mehraj said that acting on credible inputs about presence of militants, a joint team of securitymen launched a cordon-and-search operation at Chewan in Keller area of Shopian district.
The... [ Continue reading... ]
No scope for third party mediation on Kashmir: New Delhi
New Delhi today asserted that there is no scope for third party mediation on Kashmir. Sources in the Minstry of External Affairs said that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country with a vibrant democracy and the question of any third party mediation doesn't arise.
Sources however said that India is committed to resolve all outstanding issues with Pakistan through dialogue.... [ Continue reading... ]
India refused Pakistan resolutions on J&K
New Delhi refused the Pakistan National Assembly and Senate resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
An External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said in New Delhi that Pakistan has no locus standi on what is purely an internal affair of India.
The spokesperson asked Pakistan to tackle the issues of constitutional safeguards, democracy, extremism, terrorism and human rights violation in the... [ Continue reading... ]
Army moving away from civilian areas in J&K: Govt
The government has said that the army is moving away from civilian areas in Jammu and Kashmir. The army was recently deployed in the state to restore peace and normalcy on the request of the state government in the wake of clashes.
Talking to reporters in New Delhi today, the Minister of State for Defence Mr. MM Pallam Raju observed the bigger challenge in the valley is to meet the... [ Continue reading... ]
Mind your business: India tell Pak on J&K remark
India has firmly rejected a statement by Pakistan on Jammu and Kashmir saying that it amounts to interference in India's internal affairs.
Taking a strong exception to the statement by the Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said in New Delhi that Pakistan should take credible and effective action to dismantle terror infrastructure that... [ Continue reading... ]
Govt. to continue endeavour to meet people’s aspirations: Omar
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the Government will continue its endeavour to meet the aspirations of the people of the State despite all odds. He expressed the hope that common masses will extend their sincere co-operation to put the State back on the track of progress and development.
The Chief Minister was interacting with a cross-section of... [ Continue reading... ]
No strains in ruling NC-Congress alliance in J&K: Farooq
Union Minister and NC President Farooq Abdullah today said that there are no strains in the ruling NC-Congress alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, the coalition will sail through its full term and also ruled out his return to the state as chief minister.
In an interview to a private television channel Dr. Abdullah accused a section of media of being a great promoter of... [ Continue reading... ]
Defence Minister asserts there is no difference of opinion in Cabinet on Kashmir issue
Ahead of a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security , Defence Minister A K Antony has ruled out any difference of opinion on Kashmir issue. He was talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Thiruvanathapuram. Regarding Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, there may be various points of view, but ultimately,... [ Continue reading... ]
PM says, no quick fix solution to Naxal problem; Calls for development and effective enforcement of L & O
The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said that there are no quick fixes to the Naxal problem. During an interaction with a group of editors at his residence, he said it is more menacing than ever before and is required to be tackled in two ways - addressing valid economic and social issues and also enforcing law and order. The Prime... [ Continue reading... ]
