Day: June 21, 2016

JK Government thinking of amnesty to stone pelters

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The government plans to review the cases beginning 2008 except for the cases in which the person is involved in heinous crime cases or is a habitual offender. The Jammu and Kashmir government is thinking of granting general amnesty to stone pelters in the state. The government has said that it will review the cases beginning 2008 except in case the person is involved in heinous cases of crime or is a habitual offender. Want To Provide Young People With A Fresh Chance “Government is seriously considering the issue and we would…

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10 Health Tips to a happier Ramadan

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So Ramadan is already in and you’re thinking… How to stay healthy? If you want to avoid fasting headaches, weight gain and hunger pains read on for some tips on how to stay healthy this Ramadan. 1. Don’t skip suhur. This will help you avoid getting hungry during the day. Try to eat complex carbs and proteins at suhur, they take much longer to digest and this will effectively keep you feeling fuller for longer. Good options include yogurt parfaits, dried fruits, scrambled eggs, dates, raw nuts, labneh with whole…

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Govt framing policy for return of 10 NHPC projects, Official records of Salal, Uri-I, Dulhasti Projects missing

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The government Monday said a policy would be framed for return of 10 power projects from the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) to the state. Disclosing this in reply to the cut motion moved by NC MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar, government informed Legislative Assembly that a mutually accepted methodology will be worked out for handing over the NHPC run power projects t to the State. It revealed that in case of 690 MW Salal and 480 MW Uri-I power projects, the return of the projects has been envisaged in the…

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545 industrial units set up by non-state subjects in JK: Govt

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Amid controversy over new industrial policy in Jammu and Kashmir, the government in a startling revelation on Monday said 545 industrial units have been established in the state including 47 in Kashmir by non-state subjects. This was stated in a written reply by the government to a query by MLC Ajatshatru Singh during the ongoing budget session in the Legislative Council. Singh had sought information about the number of industrial units set up by outsiders in the state.The government in its reply said that 545 industrial units including 47 in…

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How can PDP ally with communal forces like BJP, asks Azharuddin

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Former cricketer-turned-politician Mohammad Azharuddin today questioned Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) alliance with the right wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while campaigning for Congress candidate in Anantnag Hilal Ahmad Shah. Addressing a roadshow here, Azhar said, “How can a Muslim party (PDP) ally with fascist and communal forces like BJP and the RSS, I completely fail to understand it.” Azhar, Shah and several other Congress leaders organised many roadshows in villages located on the periphery of Anantnag town, including Dantar, Dialgam, Fateh Garh, Kabamarg, Ruh and Monghall. Seeking votes for the Congress…

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Independent councillor withdraws support to Kargil council

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In a significant development, Independent councillor Kacho Ahmad Ali Khan today withdrew support to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, headed by National Conference (NC) councillor and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) Haji Mohammad Haneefa Jan. The LAHDC, Kargil, governs the district politically and withdrawal of support by Kacho Khan, councillor from Yurbaltak constituency who is a former CEC, has led to a political crisis in the council. Official sources told The Tribune that the Independent councillor shot off a letter to Kargil Deputy Commissioner Hassan Khan, the Chief…

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Legislative Council rejects resolution on making LoC travel hassle-free

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The Legislative Council on Monday rejected a private member resolution moved by a National Conference lawmaker for converting the LoC trade facilitation centres into modern travel and trade centres and making cross-LoC travel more hassle-free for cultural troupes, students, pilgrims, patients and tourists. While initiating the debate on the resolution, MLC Shenaz Ganai said the House should adopt her resolution for taking steps to convert the LoC trade centres into modern travel and trade centres and allow banking at each centre. She also suggested that there should be a multiple-entry…

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J&K is not India’s ‘integral part’, says Independent MLA Sheikh Rasheed

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Independent MLA Sheikh Rasheed, known for creating controversies, on Monday spoke the separatist language in the Assembly, claiming that Jammu and Kashmir is not India’s “integral part” and demanding “plebiscite”. His comments drew angry reaction from the ruling BJP, which said he should resign from the Assembly and join separatists or migrate to Pakistan. “Even if you send me to jail, debar me from contesting elections or hang me, it will not force me to change my stand on Kashmir,” Rasheed said in the Assembly. “J&K is neither India’s integral…

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Muslims object to use of loudspeakers in Hindu temple; leads to tension in Poonch

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Tension gripped Poonch this morning as news spread about some youths of the majority community forcibly entering Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Jhullas the previous evening and manhandling youths of the minority community while objecting to the use of a loudspeaker. This was the third incident within a week wherein attempts had been made to disrupt peaceful atmosphere in the region by interfering in religious affairs at temples. Sources said youths of the majority community barged into the temple at Jhullas at 8:30 pm on Sunday, which was resisted by youths…

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