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Rajasthan and Delhi ,JAMMU Assembly ElectionsThe Election Commicion has announced 4th December, 2008 as the day for holding general assembly elections of Rajasthan.General Elections in Rajasthan will be conducted on the basis of the electoral rolls revised with reference to 1st January, 08 as the qualifying date and prepared in accordance with constituencies newly delimited by the Delimita

Nokia shows Kashmir as part of Pakistan's territory in its mobile navigation system. At the time when Indo-Pak relationship is getting worser owing to the recent Mumbai terror attacks, this information played havoc with a Nokia shop in central Jabalpur city, Madhya Pradesh, which was attacked by the activists of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of BJP. Nokia Maps is an appl

CIA map of the disputed Kashmir territories, 2003There has been a great deal of talk recently about the need for a broader regional strategy to defeat the Taliban, al Qaeda and other Islamist radicals in Afganistan and the tribal areas of Pakistan. President-elect Obama, Secretary Gates, General Petreaus, and Secretary-designate Clinton seem to be on the same page about this, all agreeing that eng

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The buzz is that Bong babe has finally decided to get brave and has agreed to return to Kashmir for the shoot of ‘Lamhaa’. Apparently, Bips.

'Chaotic' is how producer Bunty Walia describes the situation at Kashmir after Bipasha Basu's abrupt departure, just hours before Sanjay Dutt landed in Srinagar to start shooting with her for 'Lamhaa'.

Sanjay Dutt who has lately been out of the country holidaying with his wife in New Zealand heads for Kashmir to shoot for Rahul Dholakia's Lamhaa under the heaviest 'bandobast' ever provided to any Indian actor for shooting in any part of the world.Producer Bunty Walia was under serious discussions with every security channel in Kashmir to ensure full safety for the cast and crew, especially Dutt'

Great place to visit, the only thing that needs to be taken care of is, if u r going to kashmir by flight, namely at Srinagar Airport, plz be careful, as there're really painful n they cheat very nicely, especially if u r visiting KASHMIR for the first time, there're tons n lots of hotel agents n even hotel owners to give u some really nice commitments, n then cheat u in a wonderful manner.People

This was part a of India but now occupied by Pakistan This beautiful scenery is from POK, its really heaven on Earth, check out the other pictures of Pakistan occupied Kashmir after the jump ! Dudipatsar lake is still hidden from the tourist attraction. This extremely beautiful lake is located in Kaghan Valley This is Mingora,Swat Valley,Pakistan This beautiful [...]

The identification of at least four slain Kerala based militants in Jammu and Kashmir early this month raises some vital questions about Islam and terrorism in India: What inspired Muslim youths of Kerala to fight for a cause alien to them and that to in a distant land? How far these Terror groups have penetrated into India’s hinterlands getting easy recruits for their subversive activities?

K-Resolution Not Far Off: Asif Ali ZardariISLAMABD: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterated that Pakistan will continue extending political, diplomatic and moral support to Kashmiri people, adding, all outstanding issues should be resolved through dialogue. Talking to President of Pakistan administered Jammu and Kashmir (PAK) Raja Mohammad Zulqarnian Khan who called on him here at Awan-

India and Pakistan opened a trade route across divided Kashmir for the first time in 60 years yesterday, in an attempt to bring a peace dividend to the Himalayan region that in recent months has seen an upsurge of anti-Indian rioting and heavy firing between the two nations' troops. In the past few years India has been reluctant to open the Kashmiri border, believing it would see an influx of Isla

Kashmir being one of the longest dispute, unsolved standing from 20th century till today, nobody knows how many millions of peoples being killed, parallized, prisoned by the indian forces which we called "indian millitary terrorism".Several initiatives from pakistan and india had been taken after 2001 massive army deployment on both sides of the borders which were going towards the nuclear war in

I and Soniaji inaugurated 450-megawatt hydro power project at Baglihar Dam. Inaugurating anything in Kashmir is a death defying act. I admire Soniaji's courage. Next she will be visiting Orissa. She will carry appropriate arms to protect fellow Christians.I am against a judicial probe into the Jamia Nagar encounter. It will make us look too pro Muslim and make me feel very stupid.

LONDON: Describing the unresolved Kashmir issue as a threat to global peace and security, British parliamentarians have called for general elections in both parts of the divided Himalayan region under a neutral supervision for electing a genuine leadership reflecting the people aspirations. A number of British MPS expressed their views at the House of Commons last evening where the former

CNews SRINAGAR: Central leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said detentions and house arrests are part and parcel of a freedom movement adding that Indian authorities could not suppress the movement by force. Talking to media, Mirwaiz said that India has stepped up atrocities in Kashmir during last two months to suppress the freedom movement with brutal use

CNews SRINAGAR: Security forces enforced a strict curfew in the occupied Kashmir on Sunday and detained Yasin Malik to prevent him from holding a pro-independence rally.The curfew was in force in the summer capital Srinagar and other Muslim-majority towns ahead of Monday's planned rally at the main city's Red Square, or Lal Chowk. According to Kashmir Media Service, policemen used loudspeakers to

By Dr. Abdul First, the good news for Kashmiris. To the credit of the freedom leaders it must be stated that for the first time in Independent India, a few mainstream newspapers, academicians, public... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Kashmir is considered as heaven on earth. Yeah, it is right. But for India it is more than a hell. It is one of the root causes of most of the militant activities in India. There are many special privileges given to this state by the Government of India and all due to article 370. [...]

Indo-Pak BorderIt was first week of in June 1999. I along with my whole family was in Srinagar. After unexpectedly stretched journey of twenty-four hours, from Jammu to Srinagar, we were tired. With a heavenly dream of seeing Kashmir next day we had fallen on our beds. But the morning was not sweet. One dramatic news was dangerously dancing in the air: The War at Kargil front had started. Under t

Suggesting that there could be forward movement on resolving the Kashmir issue soon, Pakistan's new President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said there will be "some good news" before the general elections in India slated for next year. "Insha Allah, we will have some good news" on Kashmir before the general elections in India, Zardari said at a joint press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karz

Cnews OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Indian Kashmir shut down for a day on Monday when separatists called a strike to protest against plans to hold elections in the disputed region and the killing of Muslims by police during pro-independence rallies.India's Election Commission held a meeting with political parties to decide on poll dates for Kashmir, where separatists fighting for the Himalayan region's seces

The raging and seemingly endless violence that has erupted due to the Amarnath land transfer controversy has spilled into the TV studios in Delhi too. Kashmiri separatists, long used to holding centre stage as the only representatives of the people of the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, suddenly find that the people of Jammu as well as Ladakh are not willing to be silent sufferers any more.

Army's Special Forces shot dead the last of the three suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba militants early on Thursday and freed seven hostages, including four children, ending a 19-hour hostage drama which also witnessed the killing of three captives by the ultras. Articles on Mail

Since the dawn of independence, Kashmir is the main cause of disagreement between India and Pakistan. The only difference today from what it was in 1947 is, that the state seems to be more divided and communalized. Regular attempts by both countries took place to resolve the dispute through various means: from bilateral talks, wars and state sponsored militancy but the crisis sustained as the majo

CNews ISLAMABAD: Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorm and rain at scattered places of Upper Punjab during next 36 hour and rain may occur in Islamabad. A westerly wave persists over upper parts of the country. Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are reaching northern parts of the country. In NWFP, Kashmir including earthquake affected areas and Northern Areas, scattered thunderstorm a

CNews ISLAMABAD: Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorm and rain at scattered places of Upper Punjab during next 36 hour and rain may occur in Islamabad. A westerly wave persists over upper parts of the country. Monsoon currents from Arabian Sea are reaching northern parts of the country. In NWFP, Kashmir including earthquake affected areas and Northern Areas, scattered thunderstorm a

Enlarge Photo Kashmiri people atop a truck shout pro-freedom slogans during a march in Pampore, on the.. . Sat, Aug 16 08:26 PMBy Navi aroraSRINAGAR (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Muslims marched in Kashmir on Saturday to pay homage to a separatist leader killed by police in protests over a land row that is testing New Delhi's hold on the troubled region.Sheikh Aziz was among at least 2

Protests in the tense Kashmir region spread in escalating violence that left another 12 people dead in firing by security forces as authorities clamped curfew in all the ten districts in the Valley for the first time in 13 years. Amid pro-freedom slogans, the body of senior Hurriyat Conference leader Shiekh Abdul Aziz, who was killed [...]

Para todos aquellos que no conozcan a ésta banda Danesa, se las presento :D Kashmir es una banda originaria de Dinamarca, que empezó en 1991  con el nombre de Nirvana, sin embargo, por esas épocas una banda gringa con el mismo nombre empezó a tener bastante éxito, así que inspirados en la legendaria rola de Led Zeppelin "Kashmir", decidieron cambiar su

Amarnath YatraIntroduction to Amarnath Yatra in JammuLocated 145 kilometers east of Srinagar in Kashmir, Amarnath is virtually a paradise for the Hindus. There is no Hindu in the world who would not like to go on a tour to this consecrated place. An Amarnath Yatra is said to be most promising for the Hindus. Amarnath Yatra is said to be sacramental because of the fact that it releases human beings

  Post Author: Abdul Ruff Colachal   Presidential rule in Jammu Kashmir has been imposed following the resignation of Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and in essence Governor of Jammu Kashmir does the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Seeking an "out of the box" settlement to the Kashmir issue with India, Pakistan has said the two countries need to go beyond the confidence-building measures and engage in serious dialogue to address the "real issues.""We have to look out of the box... we have to look at innovative ways of resolution (to the Kashmir issue). We have our minds open to such issues," Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Ma

Whoa, let the sun beat down upon my face And stars to fill my dream I am a traveler of both time and space To be where I have been T' sit with elders of the gentle race This world has seldom seen Th' talk of days for which they sit and wait All will be revealed. Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace Whose sounds caress my ear But not a word I heard could I relate The story was

Author: DR.ABDUL RUFF Colachal After terrorizing and killing innocent Kashmiris for decades since 1947 when it tactfully annexed the neighboring Jammu Kashmir, India, amid international criticism of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I read two very opposite kind of news in last week about Kashmir. First was that a rail road is about to complete to link Kashmir valley to rest of India. This is supposed to bring new wave of economical development in valley. Second news was that on 20th June some student hoisted Pakistani flag [...]

I read two very opposite kind of news in last week about Kashmir. First was that a rail road is about to complete to link Kashmir valley to rest of India. This is supposed to bring new wave of economical development in valley. Second news was that on 20th June some student hoisted Pakistani flag [...]

MUZAFFARABAD: Ponch White have won The Azad Kashmir Hockey Championship title defeating defending champions Sadhonthi with 3-0 here on Wednesday.The championship was held in the Ravla Kot locality of Muzaffarabad in which 8 teams participated.Ayaz, Waqas Ahmed and Zubair Ahmed scored goals for Ponch White. . via iBeginShare.attachButton('share-tool-243691478', {title: 'Ponch White wins Azad Kas

It was first week of in June 1999. I along with my whole family was in Srinagar. After unexpectedly stretched journey of twenty-four hours, from Jammu to Srinagar, we were tired. With a heavenly dream of seeing Kashmir next day we had fallen on our beds. But the morning was not sweet. One dramatic news was dangerously dancing in the air: The War at Kargil front had started. Under the

a world travel article The sheer magnitude of the avalanche which I was looking at validated my earlier fears. Four days earlier I had been skiing where this behemoth had cut its swath of destruction. It’s proportions were epic. It appeared to me that the northern 1/3 of the Pir Panjal range had slid. I had [ >> more ]

Girl students in India's northern Jammu and Kashmir are being imparted with special arms training by the Indian Army to counter militancy in the state. The picturesque Bhaderwah valley in the remote hills of Doda district is these days reverberating with the sound of the gunshots being fired by the young girls who are being trained in the use of the AK 47. ~ link ~

Bollywood filmmakers are once again making a beeline to the Kashmir valley and movie stars can be seen singing, dancing and coyly flirting in the region's idyllic Himalayan countryside.

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that his country wants the resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including the core issue of Kashmir through dialogue. Talking to visiting UK Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the PM house in Islamabad, Gilani said on Monday that his government would pursue friendly relations with all [...]

Most renowned of Kashmir handicrafts, is the Pashmina Shawls; it is the name for the finest Cashmere. Pashmina, the queen of all wools which originated in Kashmir hundreds of years ago. The art of Pashmina making in the Valley of Kashmir is believed to be as old as 3000 years B.C .In the past, only rich and elite had the privilege of enjoying luxurious fabric. It has been admired for past many centuries by the Moughals and was considered as a mark nobility and grace. Since the 18th and the 19 centuries the Europeans have developed a peculiar craze for it. The Pashmina is made from the under-fleece of a mountain goat (Ladakh and Central Asia) shed by it while wintering on high altitudes. This material is very delicate and expensive as it is fine especially Kashmir pashmina is the most ori

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed Talk and song [...]

Syed Salahuddin has said in an interview today that Pakistan is providing moral, political, military and diplomatic support in fighting for Kashmir. Though we know that this is what is happening, it has indeed come to light to the whole world that India is facing lot of border issues in Kashmir purely because of Pakistan politics. What are we going to do about it? Thousands of civilians and military police men die in this issue. In the interview the Chief also dares India on Kashmir and confirmed Pakistan's support in all their activities. hmmm...

The ruling alliance’s promise of 70,000 jobs to unemployed youth in Kashmir has ruffled many feathers in the opposition parties here.

Kashmir Singh hit headlines for making a historic homecoming. But Singh - who spent 35 years in a Pakistani jail on charges of espionage and was released by Pakistan on Monday – has put the man responsible for his release in a tight spot. Pakistan’s Minister for Human Rights Ansar Burney - who had played a vital [...]

Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face, stars to fill my dream I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been To sit with elders of the gentle race, this world has seldom seen They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed Talk and song from tongues of lilting grace, sounds caress my earBut not a word I heard could I relay, the story was quite clear Ohh(Chorus)Oh, ohOh, ohOooh, baby I've been Flying... Mama, there ain't no denyin' Oooh yeah, I've been Flying, Mama ain't no denyin', no denyin' All I see turns to brown, as the sun burns the ground And my eyes fill with sand, as I scan this wasted land Trying to find, trying to find where I've been. Oh, pilot of the storm that leaves no trace, like thoughts inside a dreamYou've the map that led me to that

Yes we agree. We did take a very fuckin' long break in the middle. Anyhoo we are back with something special. This time around, inspired by the movie Darjeeling Limited, one of our correspondents decided to visit India first hand and write his experiences of the place. We are going to be publishing his views on the beautiful country here. TO start of here's the first one: KashmirI was feeling pretty confident leaving Europe from its largest city (Istanbul), in one piece and relatively scam-free, feeling ready for the initial shock of India. And flying over Syria, Iraq, and several other war-torn areas, it made me realize how cozy and secure I've been living all my life, couldn't even fathom what real political turmoil must be like.Fourteen gruelling hours later (and 6 hours stop-over in Q

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Monday advocated the need for creating an "enabling environment" for the success of the Indo-Pak peace process and said the Kashmir issue could be resolved through "sincerity, courage and flexibility".In a message on the eve of the "Kashmir Solidarity Day" to be observed tomorrow across Pakistan, Musharraf said, "We firmly believe that an enabling environment is necessary for the success of the peace process."

Bollywood Gossips : "Kashmir is the next Morocco for world cinema" - Rahul Stats : 1 Post http://www.wowmails.com

It was an amazing experience. The army and police were fully cooperative. But we never needed them Rahul told IANS.Rahul Bose has just finished shooting in the bitter winter of Jammu and Kashmir for Santosh Sivan's second Hindi film "Dastaan" and predicts that the valley is soon going to be a favourite shooting spot for international cinema.My prediction about Kashmir: with the kind of vehicles, hotels, food and tourist infrastructure that it now boasts of, Kashmir, according to me, is going to be the next destination for international cinema - like Morocco became seven years ago."The last time I had been to Kashmir I was four. I had no recollection of the valley. We shot in freezing bleakness. The weather was very Russian. It was like adventures of Narnia coming to life. It was all white with snow and certainly gloomy, but the shapes of the chinar trees covered with snow transports you to another world."It was also reported that I was driving when the car skidded. Not true at all. I

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Now put captions on them all - good job I put labels on them when I could still remember who the people where, and what the places were.(c) Hal Westhead 2007

By: fibre2fashion The beautiful territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) situated in the Himalayan mountains is rightly known as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Srinagar is the summer capital of this state, while Jammu is its winter capital. This state has Kashmiri and Urdu as its major languages. The state can be divided into three major parts: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. The state of Kashmir is not only famous for its wonderful climate and natural beauty but also for its exquisite textile crafts. This article aims at studying the major textile crafts that have been prevalent in Kashmir since long, such as Kashmiri carpets, shawls, tweed, silk as well as embroidery.The Kashmir carpet industry is famous the world over. Kashmiri carpets are loved not only by the people of India but also by people in other countries. It is believed that the art of weaving Kashmiri carpets originated in Persia. Usually either silk or wool is used in making carpets. Sometimes a combination of silk and wool is

Finally scanned in my slides (all 175 of them) from trekking holiday way back in 1985:Kashmir & LadakhOf course, I've still to put captions on them ... next job.(c) Hal Westhead 2007

Soft & luxurious Pashmina Shawls are a legend in itself - famous & adored for their intricate weaves & patterns. Painstakingly handloomed Pashminas are hot fashion since centuries. You are looking at a very sophisticated chic piece of accessory that is every woman's dream. This wool hand embroidered Shawl is soft to touch and lightweight - a beautiful MUST HAVE accessory of refinement, sophistication, durability and luster. Intricately detailed & extensive traditional floral Kashmir motifs in Russet-Brown, deep Pink, Lavender and Tan Silk threads have been embroidered throughout the exquisite Shawl - creating a warm & inviting blend of complimentary hues. This exquisite craftsmanship makes the Wrap / Shawl of enchanting beauty, a true treasure! The embroidery in extremely fine & intricate and the elaborate embroidered patterns are the focal points of this Shawl. Each piece is unique and no two pieces will be the same. Imagine the painstaking labor involved - it

Kashmir is so beautiful part of India it is in the rang of Himalaya mountain.Kashmir is also well known as "Paradise on Earth"in India.Srinagar is capital of Kashmir...........there are so many beautiful places which is given below...........1)Srinagar2)Pahalgam3)Gulmarg3)Sonmarg4)Amarnathji Cave5)Dal Lake6)Nageen Lake7)Naseem Bagh8)Jhelum RiverThe best season for traveling Kashmir is given below1)Spring.2)Summer.3)autumn.4)winter.its means welcome to Kashmir when you want any time..........................

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Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a many faceted diamond, changing character with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Three Himalayan ranges; Karakoram, Zanaskar, and Pir Panjal - snow capped majestic frame the landscape from northwest to northeast. They are the birthplace of great rivers which flow through the kashmir valley.

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Srinagar, July 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has deputed top civil and police officials to New Delhi Tuesday to sort out the bottlenecks in relocation of troops from certain parts of the Jammu and Kashmir. (more…)

Washington, July 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s military is complicit in terrorism in Kashmir, the worsening security situation in Afghanistan, including the resurgence of the Taliban and the growth of jihadi extremism and capabilities, says a leading US think tank. (more…)

Khir Bhawani (Ganderbal), June 23 (IANS) As thousands of migrant Kashmiri pandits Saturday arrived here to pay obeisance at a shrine, Muslims came out to welcome them in what looked like the return of old times. (more…)

Shimla, June 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s Leader of Opposition Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman said here Saturday resolution of the Kashmir issue is central to normalisation of relations between India and Pakistan. “Solving the Kashmir issue is the first and last essential,” said Rehman, who is the parliamentary leader of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal party (MMAP). He was speaking at a two-day meeting of lawmakers of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries here. This is the second such meeting to be orgainsed by South Asia Free Media Association (SAFMA). About 80 parliamentarians from all the eight SAARC countries are taking part in the seminar inaugurated Saturday by Lok Sabha speaker Somanath Chatterjee. On the issue of building a gas pipeline across Iran, Pakistan and India, the Pakistani opposition leader said: “Global powers have no business in interfering and telling us what to do.” “We need to solve this on our own and not allow Western

Srinagar, May 12 (IANS) Senior leaders from Jammu and Kashmir’s mainstream political parties met here Saturday to reach a consensus on the controversial issues like the re-settlement of 1947 refugees and delimitation of fresh assembly constituencies. The close-door deliberations were held at the Nehru Guest House in Chesma Shahi area of summer capital Srinagar. Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, state Congress president Peerzada Muhammad Syed, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti and Leader of Opposition Abdul Rahim Rather of the National Conference participated in the meet. Yusuf Tarigami, state general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), Bhim Singh of the Panther’s Party and some leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) were also present. The objective of the all-party meet was to reach consensus on the re-settlement of 1947 refugees from West Pakistan, rehabilitation of refugees of the 1965 and 1971

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India’s main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blamed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s “soft policy” towards terrorism after thousands of Kashmiris attended a rally in Srinagar Sunday shouting slogans for pro-Pakistan militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba. Condemning the rally, which was held to welcome back hardliner separatist Syed Ali Geelani, who underwent cancer treatment in Mumbai, the BJP asked the government to take “immediate action” against the protesters. “Pro-Pakistani militant action is a result of soft policy adopted by the prime minister and the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government, towards challenge of terrorism. The Kashmir situation is worsening day by day because of this soft policy of the government,” BJP spokesman Prakash Javadekhar said in a statement here. “Pro-Pakistani slogans is a threat to national security. BJP always stands for policy of zero tolerance for issues concer

Srinagar, April 18 (IANS) The police Wednesday filed a third chargesheet against nine security force officials in the infamous case of killing a civilian in a staged gun battle in Dodwan village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district last year. Five police officers and four army personnel, accused of kidnapping and subsequently murdering Ghulam Nabi Wani, were framed, Anand Jain, chief investigating officer told IANS here. “Today we presented the challan against the former senior superintendent of police H.R. Parihar, deputy superintendent Bahadur Ram, assistant sub-inspector Farooq Ahmad Gudoo, selection grade constable Farooq Ahmad Paddar and constable Bansi Lal of the state police,” Jain said. “We have also charged Colonel Vikram Singh, Adjutant Major Narayan Yadav and two soldiers of the 13 Rashtriya Rifles,” he added. The accused have been charged with criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, wrongful confinement, kidnapping and pre-meditated mur

Srinagar, April 18 (IANS) Police Wednesday filed a third chargesheet in the infamous Kashmir fake encounter case before the court of chief judicial magistrate Sopore in north Kashmir. Five police officers and four army personnel, accused of kidnapping and subsequently murdering Ghulam Nabi Wani of Gowran in south Kashmir, were framed, Anand Jain, chief investigating officer told IANS here. “Today we presented the challan against the former senior superintendent of police H.R. Parihar, deputy superintendent Bahadur Ram, assistant sub-inspector Farooq Ahmad Gudoo, selection grade constable Farooq Ahmad Paddar and constable Bansi Lal of the state police,” Jain said. “We have also charged Colonel Vikram Singh, adjutant major Narayan Yadav and two soldiers of the 13 Rashtriya Rifles,” he said. The accused have been charged with criminal conspiracy, destruction of evidence, wrongful confinement, kidnapping and pre-meditated murder, Jain said. All the accused, except

Jammu, April 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said here Friday that the prime minister’s third round table conference (RTC) on Kashmir would be held in New Delhi on April 24. Addressing a daylong convention of village elders, commonly known as ‘nambardars’ and ‘chowkidars’ here Friday, Azad said the decision was taken at a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday evening. Two round table conferences on Kashmir have already been held. However, the main opposition party, the National Conference, stayed away from the working groups framed by the prime minister on Kashmir. The separatists too chose to stay away from the RTCs saying they did not want to be among every “Tom, Dick and Harry” invited for the conference. The National Conference has since returned to the working groups on the prime minister’s assurance that human rights’ violations would be brought to an end. The separatists were demandi

Srinagar, April 7 (IANS) The next time sprawling tulip fields catch your imagination in a Bollywood blockbuster, don’t think of Holland. For, Jammu and Kashmir may soon have Asia’s largest tulip garden. Sirajbagh, a vast expanse of fertile land situated at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains on the banks of the Dal Lake in summer capital Srinagar, is these days a riot of colour. Yellow, white, pink, purple, red, blue and crimson tulips impart a majestic look to the valley’s first tulip garden. These beautifully laid tulip fields are a romanticist’s dream come true. The authorities here are upbeat about Kashmir having Asia’s largest tulip garden soon because they have managed to grow as many as 50 exotic varieties of tulips imported from Holland. “We engaged consultants from Holland and imported 50 exotic varieties to be grown here and all of them are in bloom these days. “Finally to be extended to 90 acres, Sirajbagh is soon to be Asia&rsq

The Karachi Stock Exchange will remain closed today due to a public holiday for Kashmir Day.

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Srinagar, Dec .20: Kashmir is reeling under a Cold Wave as temperatures dipped several degrees below normal in the valley.A thick mantle of fog covered the city on Wednesday morning, severely affecting movement of traffic, as visibility was reduced to barely a few meters.Weather officials said the fog is a sequel to western disturbances."The fog phenomenon according to our climatology comes about whenever the western disturbance passes through the hills or plains, following which three four days later, the fog sets in. This is natural because as soon as western disturbance passes through an area, the temperature dips several degrees below normal and frost sets on the ground. So, when the next day sun rises and temperature rises, we get to see shallow fog," said L.C. Rao, Director of the Meteorological Department. Click here for more details.http://www.hillstationsinindia.blogspot.com

These stories have been told before. Yet Sanjay Kak’s film on Jammu and Kashmir, “Jashn-e-Azadi”, documenting an innocent population trapped between the terrorist’s gun and the army’s, one gets gooseflesh and a sting in the eye. The film, shot from 2004-06 and literally meaning “How we celebrate freedom”, begins with a scene of India’s Independence Day [...]