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Qazi Afzal resigns
Janmashtami celebrated under heavy security
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JeM dist commander surrenders in Doda
School kids: Meeting Kalam memorable
3 killed in road mishaps
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Qazi Afzal resigns
Srinagar, September 4 Qazi Afzal, who represents the Ganderbal constituency, which he had wrested from the National Conference after a gap of 27 years, held that the decision taken by the Chief Minister was a grim reminder of the “undesirable act” of 2006, when attempts had been made to violate the coalition dharma. Taking away the forest portfolio in a “rash manner” and the mode of its public disclosure had “put a question mark on my credibility as a minister”, Qazi said in his resignation letter to the Chief Minister. He added that the move had also “hit at the very roots of the basic understanding about the working of the coalition arrangement”. “The basic issues raised by this action in my case are the same that had cropped up in September 2006, when an attempt was made at violating the universally accepted coalition dharma”, he stated. Earlier in the day, the minister accompanied by the chairman of the Legislative Council, Ghulam Nabi Lone, visited Chrar-e-Sharief and announced Rs 2 crore for construction of the ongoing Khankah project. An amount of Rs 4.25 crore has already been used with the total cost of the project estimated to be around Rs 26 crore. |
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Janmashtami celebrated under heavy security
Udhampur, September 4 Keeping in view the two successive grenade attacks on the Lakshmi Narayan temple, unprecedented security arrangements were made for the Janmashtami procession in Bhaderwah town. A heavy contingent of security forces was deployed in the town. The procession culminated at a school. For the first time in many years, hundreds of people from Bhaderwah and adjoining villages participated in the procession. Reports from Kishtwar said security was intensified in temples and other religious places keeping in mind the festival. In Reasi, an impressive procession was taken out which passed through different bazaars of the town. On the other hand, a fresh batch of pilgrims left for Manimahesh pilgrimage this morning from Bhaderwah. A team of specially trained security personnel, equipped with sophisticated weapons, are accompanying the pilgrims.
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JeM dist commander surrenders in Doda
Udhampur, September 4 Identified as Abu Mavia, the Jaish militant surrendered before the police and the Army in Doda this morning. He had been in constant touch with the security forces and today morning laid down his arms. According to SSP Manohar Singh, Abu had been active for the past seven years and had been monitoring subversive activities in Doda and adjoining mountainous areas. He laid down one AK rifle, one pistol, grenades, magazines and a wireless set. Till now, 23 militants of different outfits have surrendered in the Doda-Udhampur sector this year. Meanwhile, in another incident, security forces killed a dreaded militant of the Hizbul Mujahideen outfit in Banihal. Reports reaching here said security forces launched a combing operation on specific information and tracked down the militant in the Nagam area of Banihal.
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School kids: Meeting Kalam memorable
Srinagar, September 4 The 18 children, accompanied by two teachers, were on a Sarvatra Sadbhavana Tour organised by the Army. The children said their meeting with Kalam, a popular figure among children, would remain etched in their memory even as the other part of the tour took them to different parts of Delhi, Pune and Hyderabad was also a learning experience. The Army said the students visited several monuments besides going to the National Defence Academy. The purpose of the tour was to introduce them to the life in metros and the career opportunities offered there.
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Srinagar, September 4 A tipper hit and injured a boy, identified as Irshad Ahmad Teli, at Kupwara. The injured was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. In another fatal accident, an auto-load carrier hit one Ghulam Rasool Lone of Kulgam, causing his death on the spot. — TNS
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US tourist found dead
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