Omar seeks to woo Centre

Meets Sonia, PM, FM, HM

AFSPA REVOCATION ROW

ANIL ANANDNew Delhi, Nov 14: In a bid to narrow down differences on partial revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from select areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met members of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) headed by More

Mature handling needed: Antony

New Delhi, Nov 14: Terming the issue of AFSPA withdrawal a “very sensitive” isssue, Defence Minister AK Antony Monday said the matter has to be handled in a “mature and cool” manner.Antony said he had “very frank” and “fruitful” discussion with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sunday More

Congress core group meets

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

New Delhi, Nov 14: Grappling with the contentious issue of partial withdrawal of AFSPA from Jammu and Kashmir, Congress top brass including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party chief Sonia Gandhi Monday held intense consultations here.The meeting of the Congress Core Group came close on the More

Kashmir Inc joins chorus

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, Nov 14: Joining the chorus on AFSPA revocation, Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), an amalgam of traders, industrialists and transporters of the Valley, Monday cautioned the Government that not repealing the Act would result in recurrence of last year’s unrest anytime.Addressing media More

THIRD FRONT ON CARDS

‘Like Minded People Can Join Hands To Bring Change’

JAVAID MALIK

Srinagar, Nov 14: Hectic political activities have begun to float a Third Front in Jammu and Kashmir that will act as a buffer between ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Informed sources told Greater Kashmir on Monday that groundwork to float the More

JK to face severe development, infrastructure crisis: Report

‘State’s Socio-Economic Position Worsening’

MUDDASIR ALI

Srinagar, Nov 14: With government doing little to mobilize resources and cut down expenditures, Jammu and Kashmir’s future development requirements will be hit badly, an official report has warned. It has sent alarm bells ringing by highlighting that state’s socio-economic position is going from bad More

Hurriyat (G) seeks FIR against Army

Police Say It’s A Welcome Gesture

UMER MAQBOOL

Srinagar, Nov 14: Three days after Army filed an FIR against a ‘mob’ for thrashing their intelligence wing soldier during the rally of Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Sopore on Friday, the pro-freedom conglomerate on Monday moved an application before police seeking lodging More

Indo-Pak equation extremely good: Krishna

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bangalore, Nov 14: Describing the present Indo-Pak equation as extremely good, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna Monday said he is happy that the legacy of hostility between India and Pakistan has given way to cordiality and understanding."We have had a legacy of hostility, but now I am happy More

Cross-LoC trade on four days a week

PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Srinagar, Nov 14: The number of days for cross-Line of Control (LoC) trade between Jammu and Kashmir and Pakistan-administered-Kashmir (PaK) has been increased to four from this week, a senior official said.The decision follows the meeting between Indo-Pak PMs at Maldives where it was agreed that More

Congress leaders pay tributes to Nehru

Srinagar, Nov 14: Pradesh Congress Committee held a workers meeting at the Party Headquarters here to pay tributes to former Prime Minister, Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru on his 122nd birth anniversary. Addressing More

• Shia leaders felicitate people on Eid-e-Ghadeer
• Free diabetic camp held
• Brothers wounded in road mishap
• GK correspondent bereaved
• Div Com’s greetings on Eid-e Ghadeer

India, Pakistan focus on implementing trade deal

New Delhi, Nov 14: Building upon a "constructive" meeting between their leaders in the Maldives last week, senior officials of India and Pakistan Monday held talks to firm up timelines for complete normalization More