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For in-depth coverage, GreaterKashmir.com provides special reports, video, audio, photo galleries, and interactive guides. en-us Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT 5 144 52 http://www.greaterkashmir.com/ http://www.greaterkashmir.com/images/logo.gif http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/special-mission-to-boost-basmati-prod-on-anvil-50.asp Special mission to boost basmati prod on anvil/50 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Jammu, Sept 1: In what is aimed at boosting the basmati production in J&K, government has decided to constitute a Special Technology Mission (STM) to broad base research and find field implements.  The proposed mission would focus on the research by a special team of scientists for developing http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/cloudburst-damaged-1400-hc-of-farm-land-in-leh-skuast-report-49.asp Cloudburst damaged 1400 hc of farm land in Leh: SKUAST report/49 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: The flash floods and cloudburst in Leh last month have damaged 28,000 quintals of food grains in the shape of standing crops spread over 1400 hectares of agriculture land. This, according to an official statement, was revealed by the SKUAST (K) in its survey conducted on http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/62000-job-cards-issued-under-mgnrega-48.asp 62000 job cards issued under MGNREGA/48 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: An amount of Rs 5.09 crore have been expended by the Rural Development Department on the execution of 433 rural works under MGNREGA up to August 2010, besides 62000 job cards were also issued during the same period. 1336, development works were also targeted to complete them during http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/whose-plight-needs-attention--47.asp Whose plight needs attention?/47 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT You complain I am not worried about your sordid plight or I cannot raise my voice to highlight the miseries you are being put through by the largest democracy in the world. At least this time you are right in assessing my state of mind and have correctly recognised my apathy towards you. There are http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/cleanliness-is-the-key-46.asp Cleanliness is the key/46 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT "Cleanliness is the Key to Prayer as Prayer is the Key to Paradise”.  Ramadan is a month of spiritual consciousness and high sense of social responsibility. Hajj, pilgrimage to Makkah, is a duty which every Muslim must perform once in his lifetime. Prayer extended for hours is http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/health-and-fasting-45.asp Health and Fasting/45 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT The first International Congress on "Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca in 1994, entered 50 research papers from the world over, from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers who have done extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting.  While improvement in many medical conditions was urged http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/deadly-pellet-guns--44.asp Deadly pellet GUNS!/44 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT NOTWITHSTANDING the government claims that pellet gun was non-lethal, medicos treating the pellet victims in the summer Capital find it deadlier than bullets.  The doctors said not only the treatment was more complicated than that for a bullet injury, but that the damaged caused by the pellets http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/dhobi-mohalla-road-trouble-43.asp Dhobi Mohalla road trouble/43 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT A road with inadequate width to accommodate round the clock heavy vehicular rush passing through Dhobi Mohalla Batamallo connecting with the National High Way  Bypass Tangpora has put the inhabitants residing on either side of it in particular, and pedestrians in general to immense inconvenience http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/accept-kashmir-as-dispute-mirwaiz-to-new-delhi-42.asp Accept Kashmir as dispute: Mirwaiz to New Delhi/42 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: The Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M), Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Wednesday reiterated that New Delhi should accept Kashmir as a dispute and initiate positive, serious and result oriented talks to resolve it.     “India cannot suppress the ongoing peaceful http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/chattabal-sans-streetlights-41.asp Chattabal sans streetlights/41 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept. 1: The residents of Chattabal have appealed the authorities to repair streetlights in the area. The residents alleged that the paramilitary CRPF damaged the streetlights during the ongoing unrest. “We face inconvenience while walking in the late hours,” the residents http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/govt-releases-allowance-under-skewp-40.asp Govt releases allowance under SKEWP/40 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT MUDDASIR ALISrinagar, Sept 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Government Wednesday announced release of Voluntary Service Allowance to the eligible jobless youth under the Sher-i-Kashmir Employment http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/-8216-my-name-is-muma-kana-and-i-am-not-an-ikhwani-8217--39.asp ‘My name is Muma Kana and I am not an Ikhwani’/39 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: The notorious counter-insurgent Padma Shri, Ghulam Muhammad Mir alias Muma Kana on Wednesday said he was a victim of tussle between National Conference and PDP.  “I am a civilian not an Ikhwani. The allegations leveled against me that I am reviving Ikhwan are baseless are http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/jk-awaits-additional-hajj-quota-38.asp JK awaits additional Hajj quota/38 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT GK CORRESPONDENT  Srinagar, Sept 1: Even as the All India Hajj Committee this year has received a handsome additional Hajj quota given huge surrenders in Pakistan in wake of massive floods in that country, J&K has not received its due, sources told http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/opportunity-here-37.asp Opportunity here/37 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Close to three months after the start of the current unrest in Valley, chairman of the Hurriyat faction led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani has set five conditions for New Delhi to review the continuation of the protests in Valley. Geelani has asked Centre to acknowledge Kashmir as an international issue http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/bhim-invites-geelani-for-open-debate-on-kashmir-36.asp Bhim invites Geelani for open debate on Kashmir/36 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Jammu, Sept 1: National Panthers Party chairman, Prof Bhim Singh on Wednesday dared the Hurriyat (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani inviting him for an open public debate on Kashmir issue. “Let Syed Ali Shah Geelani join an open debate with me on the issues of accession, state-centre relations http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/airport-chalo--35.asp Airport Chalo!/35 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT All Muslim passengers from Kashmir wishing to board flights home are informed that the Hindu Airport at Srinagar would remain closed for almost two weeks as the runway has to undergo repairs; inconvenience, not at all regretted. Even when communalism is as despicable a thing as evil itself, this http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/fulfill-geelani-8217-s-conditions-jkpm-to-goi-34.asp Fulfill Geelani’s conditions: JKPM to GoI/34 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Jammu, Sept 1: Supporting the five conditions set by Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Shah Geelani for reviewing the ongoing agitation, J&K People’s Movement has urged the Government of India to fulfill these if it was sincere for the resolution of Kashmir issue. Addressing a meeting at Rajouri http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/conjunctivitis-grips-jammu-thousands-affected-33.asp Conjunctivitis grips Jammu, thousands affected/33 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Jammu, Sept 1: With thousands of people developing sore eyes across Jammu region, the highly contagious, viral conjunctivitis (locally known as eye flu), has sent panic waves among the people, particularly in remote areas where the disease is spreading like an epidemic. On an average 20 to http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/pm-8217-s-job-panel-on-jk-begins-work-32.asp PM’s Job panel on JK begins work/32 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: An expert group of economists assigned with the task of formulating job plan in unemployment ridden Jammu and Kashmir, by Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has sought detailed report from state government about the state’s economic structure and growth in various sectors.&nbsp http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/martyrdom-anniversary-of-hazrat-ali-as-observed-31.asp Martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (AS) observed/31 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: Glorious tributes were paid to Hazrat Ali (AS) on his martyrdom anniversary during numerous functions held across Kashmir. Religious scholars threw light on the blessed life of the holy Imam, and elegies and hymns in his praise were recited by the gatherings. Addressing http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/govt-again-rejects-qayoom-8217-s-shifting-to-valley-30.asp Govt again rejects Qayoom’s shifting to Valley/30 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: The state government on Wednesday again declined shifting of incarcerated High Court Bar Association President, advocate Mian Abdul Qayoom to valley while as the lawyer’s body announced to file contempt proceedings against Home Commissioner. Vice-president of KHBA, Advocate Aijaz Baidar http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/unjustified-and-unjustifiable-29.asp Unjustified and unjustifiable/29 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT It was on June 15  this year, when the world heard something like this :   “Mr Speaker, I am deeply patriotic.I never want to believe anything bad about our country.I never want to call into question the behaviour of our soldiers and our Army who I believe to be the http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/jklf-decry-world-silence-on-kashmir-28.asp JKLF decry world silence on Kashmir/28 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: Deploring the “criminal” silence of the international community over what it called Government of India’s “systematic genocide” of Kashmiris, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front on Wednesday appealed to the conscientious people across the globe to raise their voice against the oppression and http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/hold-public-hearings-everyday-igp-to-subordinates-27.asp Hold public hearings everyday: IGP to subordinates/27 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: The Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, S M Sahai, has directed all the Range DIG’s, District SSP’s, Additional SP’s , SDPO’s, Dy. SP’s, SHO’s and DO’s to remain present in their respective offices everyday after 2-O’ clock for public hearings and redressal of genuine grievances of http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/sonia-to-get-elected-unopposed-for-record-4th-term-26.asp Sonia to get elected unopposed for record 4th term/26 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT New Delhi, Sept 1: With all indications that there will be no contest for Congress President's post, Sonia Gandhi is expected to get elected unopposed for a record fourth term. Though September 2 is the last date for filing nominations, 63-year-old Gandhi's unanimous re-election to the top http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/upa-record-better-than-nda-pc-25.asp UPA record better than NDA: PC/25 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT New Delhi, Sept 1: It was a veiled dig at BJP when Union Home Minister P Chidambaram provided figures about the cases of prisoners of death row dealt during NDA and UPA regimes."When L K Advani was the Home Minister, 14 cases were submitted to the President. No case was decided," Chidambaram said http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/17-killed-in-pakistan-24.asp 17 killed in Pakistan/24 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Lahore/Karachi, Sept 1: At least 17 people were killed and over 150 injured today when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in back-to-back attacks targetting processions in Lahore, even as unidentified gunmen wounded seven people in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi.The first blast, caused http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/celebrate-eid-but-don-t-forget-we-have-lost-lives-23.asp Celebrate Eid, but don't forget we have lost lives/23 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Celebration in the midst of manslaughter sounds grossly incompatible. Hurriyat’s directive to celebrate simple and austere eid shouldn’t be surprizing. Nearly 70 peoplehave been killed in less than three months and not to ignore the injured ones, scores have lost their vital organs and hundreds are yet http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/guv-greets-people-on-janamashtami-22.asp Guv greets people on Janamashtami/22 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: The Governor, N N Vohra, has greeted the people on Janamashtami, hoping that the occasion would be a harbinger of peace, progress and prosperity and further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, amity and harmony in the state. In his message, he observed that the message of Lord Krishna http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/more-loyal-21.asp More loyal/21 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to the recent speech by Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Indian parliament where he said India is written in the every heart of Kashmiris. He believes that people are protesting in Kashmir only for Autonomy. He is not to be blamed as this is the history of National Conference they they have always http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/jklf-r-hails-trumboo-8217-s-efforts-20.asp JKLF (R) hails Trumboo’s efforts/20 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (R), at a meeting held here on Wednesday with its chairman, Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate in chair, hailed its chief patron and executive director of Kashmir Centre Brussels, Barrister Abdul Majid Trumboo’s successful diplomatic efforts at international http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/man-killed-in-bear-attack-19.asp Man killed in bear attack/19 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar: A man was mauled to death by a bear in a forest area in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. They said 65-year-old Abdul Rehman, son of Gaffar Chak of Manzgam, Damhal Hanjipora was attacked and injured by a bear while he was walking near Halan forest area of http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/unjust-criticism-18.asp Unjust criticism/18 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to “Open letter to Mehbooba Mufti”. Nothing wrong with the constructive criticism in a public forum like Greater Kashmir. But relying on concoctions won't do. This way we can only appease a group and prove our loyalty, but we can't actually make a point. Amir RasoolRaj Bagh Srinagar http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/no-better-17.asp No better/17 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Quite amazing, Mehbooba Ji. How can   you believe that PDP is any different from that of NC or other political parties? In fact the politics of PDP is worse. Or you can say that they are the two sides of same coin. I think you forget the days of your rule. The situation was worse. More than http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/dr-farooq-more-loyal-than-king-rehmani-16.asp Dr Farooq more loyal than King: Rehmani/16 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Islamabad: Condemning the remarks of New and Renewable Energy Dr Farooq Abdullah wherein he had cast aspersions on the current mode of the Kashmir’s struggle, J&K People’s Freedom League chairman, Muhammad Farooq Rehmani on Wednesday said “only a stone-hearted man could be blind to so much bloodshed http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/a-line-15.asp A line/15 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to Seema Mustafa’s article titled “Don’t see, don’t hear, and don’t speak” in Greater Kashmir. The author has rightly pointed out the big gap between politicians in Delhi and situation in Kashmir. A recent debate in Parliament is an evidence to this. While reading the article I came across http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/killing-innocents-14.asp Killing innocents/14 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to the news “India acting through barrel of gun: Mirwaiz.” Killing of innocent children is really shocking. There must be end to it. Indian civil society has also started raising the issue and lodging some kind of protest against these killings. It would be good if stone pelting is completely http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/denying-justice-13.asp Denying justice/13 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT As the current unrest enters its third month, it has been for the last three consecutive years that the summer months have seen the maximum bloodshed. Amarnath land row, Shopian rape and murder case and now Quit Kashmir movement. Among the three agitations, Amarnath land row reached its logical conclusion http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/a-r-mir-is-secretary-lc-12.asp A R Mir is secretary LC/12 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: The Staff of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council has hailed the elevation of A R Mir as Secretary, Legislative Council following the retirement of  G R Mehboobi. http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/govt-suspends-dseo-kupwara-11.asp Govt suspends DSEO Kupwara/11 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Srinagar, Sept 1: Government today placed District Statistical Evaluation Officer Kupwara Muhammad Ashraf Tiploo under suspension.Sources said the government orders the suspension of the officer, this evening, for being on unauthorisedly absent from his duties. http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/statement-spree-10.asp Statement spree/10 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to the latest statement of Dr Farooq Abdullah in and outside the Parliament. These statements, as rightly pointed out by Seema Mustafa, are issued to play to the gallery and also as to safeguard the interest of the Dynasty rule. His theatrics remind me of his earlier tear shedding stage in1996 http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/cholera-epidemic-9.asp Cholera epidemic/9 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT The ongoing outbreak of cholera in various rural and urban localities speaks volumes about our non-existent health service sector. The emergence of cholera affecting thousands of people exposes the Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir for two reasons: failing to take immediate measures and hiding http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/one-umbrella-8.asp One umbrella/8 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to the article titled “Wake up now by” by Gowher Geelani. Every peace-loving nation likes to see the disputes resolved through dialogue and Kashmir is no exception. But how can you expect Hurriyat leaders to talk when innocent children and teenagers are being killed by government forces http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/clear-strategy-7.asp Clear strategy/7 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT The present turmoil in Kashmir has cost over sixty young lives and there are hundreds injured. Some stand permanently handicapped. On the economic front several youth have lost their jobs. Without a clear strategy it is difficult to sustain the movement. Let there be such a strategy whereby people don http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/article-admirable-6.asp Article admirable/6 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT I appreciate Dr Rumana Makdoomi for the article” A heart Lacking Initiative” (GK August 28). She has highlighted the points which make me feel elated as a Kashmiri. Pen really matters. Zahoor Ahmad MirMirjan Pora Nawakadal http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/what-studies-4.asp What studies/4 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT This refers to the statement of Amir-e-Jamat Sheikh Sahib in which he wants some relaxation in strikes for students to complete their studies. Sheikh Sahib what we to do with studies when our brothers are martyred. Jahangir Sofi ‪<sofi_jahangir http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/afridi-looks-ahead-to-cricket-3.asp Afridi looks ahead to cricket/3 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Taunton, Sept 1: Shahid Afridi, Pakistan's one-day captain, says his team is looking forward to getting back to cricket after four days of being in the headlines for the wrong reasons. Pakistan play Somerset in Taunton on Thursday in their first game since the spot-fixing controversy broke."We had http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/imran-against-life-ban-on-guilty-players-2.asp Imran against life ban on guilty players/2 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT New Delhi, Sept 1: Former captain Imran Khan does not approve of life bans on the guilty Pakistani players for spot-fixing during the Lord’s Test as it does not influence the outcome of the game and said limited sanctions and huge fines should be imposed on the cricketers for their criminal activities http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/Sep/2/-8216-fixing-row-will-not-affect-pak-sa-series-8217--1.asp ‘Fixing row will not affect Pak-SA series’/1 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:08:38 GMT Johannesburg, Sept 1: The recent spot-fixing scandal involving some of the Pakistan players will not affect their forthcoming series against South Africa in October-November, hopes CSA chief executive Gerald Majola.“As far as the Cricket South Africa is concerned this is an ICC arrangement and the