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1857 The First Challenge Special supplement to mark the 150th anniversary of India’s first War of Independence.

Amarnath Land Row
11 die in Kashmir police firing
Srinagar, August 12
Violence escalated in the Kashmir valley today as 11 persons, including a minor and TV channel cameraman, were killed in police firing.

A policeman recoils in pain after being hit by an object thrown by a protester in Srinagar. — Reuters

J&K page: 2 dead, over 60 hurt in Kishtwar

Parties mull yet another, bigger panel on J&K
New Delhi, August 12
The all-party delegation, which visited the trouble-torn state of Jammu and Kashmir last week, has made a strong case for initiating a dialogue with mainstream political parties from the valley and the Amarnath Sangarsh Samiti spearheading the ongoing agitation in Jammu in order to find a solution acceptable to both sides.

India objects to Pak meddling
New Delhi, August 12
For the second time within a week, India today objected to the statements of the Pakistani establishment on situation in Jammu and Kashmir saying they constituted clear interference in the internal affairs of an integral part of this country.

Taliban blow up Pak air force bus
Islamabad, August 12
The Taliban today blew up a Pakistan air force bus, killing 14 persons, mostly airmen, in the northwest city of Peshawar, in retaliation against the ongoing military operation against militants in the country’s restive tribal area.