KT NEWS SERVICEJAMMU
Senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today accused Indian government of shying away from holding a result oriented discourse aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue. "Had the Indian government understood the importance of our open doors and hearts, they would have engaged us in a meaningful dialogue intended at resolving the long pending Kashmir issue in coherence with the wishes and aspirations of people of Jammu and Kashmir," said senior separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Politics:worst tumult to remember
Nirbhay Jammual Jammu Dec 23
Some described it as the politics of convenience other termed the politics of compulsion. Whatever description one may choose, but the year 2007 remained as the year of political tumult for Jammu and Kashmir. The year began at a high political note as the budget session was advanced to January instead of the routine February-March calendar. The Opposition National Conference which was seen more as a friend of the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad during the previous assembly sessions was not all the same.
Some described it as the politics of convenience other termed the politics of compulsion. Whatever description one may choose, but the year 2007 remained as the year of political tumult for Jammu and Kashmir. The year began at a high political note as the budget session was advanced to January instead of the routine February-March calendar. The Opposition National Conference which was seen more as a friend of the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad during the previous assembly sessions was not all the same.
12 top hm militants surrender before CM in J&K
excelsior correspondent
Twelve top militants of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit today surrendered before Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in Ramban as Mr Azad called upon parents of the ultras and the people who matter to persuade more and more militants to lay down arms and join national mainstream.
Surrender by a dozen militants, who were operating in different parts of the State for a period ranging between two to seven years, was the result of two month long constant efforts put in by Kashmir police under direct supervision of DGP Kuldeep Khoda and IGP Kashmir S M Sahai.
The ultras, who had been kept in safe custody and tight security at an undisclosed place since last evening, surrendered before Mr Azad in the presence of Mr Khoda, Mr Sahai, IGP Jammu Dr Shesh Pal Vaid, Deputy Commissioner Ramban A D Shanas and SP Ramban Basant Rath.
Twelve top militants of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit today surrendered before Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad in Ramban as Mr Azad called upon parents of the ultras and the people who matter to persuade more and more militants to lay down arms and join national mainstream.
Surrender by a dozen militants, who were operating in different parts of the State for a period ranging between two to seven years, was the result of two month long constant efforts put in by Kashmir police under direct supervision of DGP Kuldeep Khoda and IGP Kashmir S M Sahai.
The ultras, who had been kept in safe custody and tight security at an undisclosed place since last evening, surrendered before Mr Azad in the presence of Mr Khoda, Mr Sahai, IGP Jammu Dr Shesh Pal Vaid, Deputy Commissioner Ramban A D Shanas and SP Ramban Basant Rath.
Baglihar to go operational in June next: AzadCM, Jora inspect pace of work on mega project
Ramban, December 23 – Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said on Sunday that 450 MW first phase of Baglihar Hydel Power Project would become operational by June next, adding that the completion of 450 MW second phase of the project in near future would considerably improve the power position in Jammu and Kashmir.
Azad was speaking with media persons after inspecting the pace of work on Baglihar Hydel Project near here. He said that the work on the prestigious project has picked up fast during the past over one year and is being executed round the clock. The Chief Minister inspected work on the dam and power house. He was briefed by the executing authorities about the status of various components of the project.
He also interacted with engineers and other manpower engaged in the construction of the project. The Baglihar Hydel Power Project is the biggest electricity generating project coming up in the state sector. The pace of work on the project had slowed down in the past, breaking the target date of its completion. However, the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad after taking over the responsibilities of the State personally monitored the execution of the prestigious project and visited the site several times. He made it clear to the executing agency to complete it without further delay as the State was badly in need of power.
Today's visit to the project site was part of his effort to speed up the early completion of the project. Minister for Power, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khoda, District Development Commissioner, Ramban, A. D. Shanas, Executive Director, Baglihar Hydel Project, V. K. Malhotra, Chief Engineer, Power Development Corporation, Electric, S. K. Raina, Chief Engineer, Civil, R. A. Kamli and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
Azad was speaking with media persons after inspecting the pace of work on Baglihar Hydel Project near here. He said that the work on the prestigious project has picked up fast during the past over one year and is being executed round the clock. The Chief Minister inspected work on the dam and power house. He was briefed by the executing authorities about the status of various components of the project.
He also interacted with engineers and other manpower engaged in the construction of the project. The Baglihar Hydel Power Project is the biggest electricity generating project coming up in the state sector. The pace of work on the project had slowed down in the past, breaking the target date of its completion. However, the Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad after taking over the responsibilities of the State personally monitored the execution of the prestigious project and visited the site several times. He made it clear to the executing agency to complete it without further delay as the State was badly in need of power.
Today's visit to the project site was part of his effort to speed up the early completion of the project. Minister for Power, Nawang Rigzin Jora, Director General of Police, Kuldeep Khoda, District Development Commissioner, Ramban, A. D. Shanas, Executive Director, Baglihar Hydel Project, V. K. Malhotra, Chief Engineer, Power Development Corporation, Electric, S. K. Raina, Chief Engineer, Civil, R. A. Kamli and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Pak citizens oblivious while Musharraf is endorsed, Sharif debarred
Abhishek Behl
Political events unfolding in Pakistan have raised adrenalin in most parts of the world but the average Pakistani on the streets is oblivious of the hype created by chasm between the army and Pakistan politicians.
PEOPLE FEEL that this is a just a war of interests between Military and political mafia of the country, who wants to serve their own selfish ends. Battle is not between dictatorship and democracy but for owning Pakistan and using, rather misusing her resources like a personal fiefdom, feels an average Pakistan citizen.
Striking a despondent note on the future, Abdul Sattar, an electrical engineer, living in Karachi, says, “Forget about democracy in Pakistan. It is basically feudal-cum-military society ruling at the top, either one of them will be owning us and any one point of time.”
Not ready to discuss the political situation, Sattar told merinews that future of Pakistan was decided in America and an average Pakistani had no role to play in the entire game.
“We are still a colony and decisions are made in Riyadh, Dubai, London and Washington,” he said, echoing the views of large number of citizens on the streets.
Interacting with Pakistanis it becomes clear that they want to break from the extremes imposed by religious fundamentalists as well the military rule.
Sandwiched between the devil and the deep sea, Adnan, a software professional from Karachi, said, “People are fed up with the military rule of Musharraf. They want democracy but they are helpless.” He added that Pak president had outlived his utility and was more of a burden to the country.
Accusing Musharraf of diluting the concept of Jehad, which was one of the most fundamental precepts of Islam, Adnan opined that Pakistanis do not like the blind modernism promoted by him.
“We want to live peacefully and are least concerned with politics of the country,” he added.
From what is emerging it becomes clear that people are resigned to their fate and though angry at the treatment meted out to Sharif are obviously not in love with ‘Mian Sahib’, as Sharif is popularly called.
Identified more with Punjab than with other areas of Pakistan, Sharif’s arrest and subsequent deportation has not caused much stir outside Punjab.
A resident of Lahore, Mohd Imran Zafar, Network engineer, said that situation was quite normal.
“Yahan par sab kuch normal hai aur traffic bhi aam dinon ki tarah hi chal raha hai (everything is normal here and the traffic on the roads too is normal)”, he told this scribe over the phone from Lahore. He however said that there was lot of support for former Pakistan premier and people want that he should come back.
Instead of talking about their political future, if you talk to Pakistanis they prefer discussing Indian heroines particularly Ashwarya and Kareena. This became evident when, Abdul Sattar, the electrical engineer from Karachi said “Forget about democracy in Pakistan tell me how is Aishwarya Rai and how is her marriage with Abhishek?”
Adding somewhat wistfully, “Yeah, the situation in Pakistan is really sad and depressing but actresses from India give us the high.”
Meanwhile, ignorant of what majority of Pakistan wants, the military government in Pakistan barred the former Prime Minister from participating in the ensuing elections saying that he had already been convicted in a case.
On the contrary the Federal Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz endorsed the re-election of President Musharraf, to ensure the stability, security and growth of Pakistan.
Political events unfolding in Pakistan have raised adrenalin in most parts of the world but the average Pakistani on the streets is oblivious of the hype created by chasm between the army and Pakistan politicians.
PEOPLE FEEL that this is a just a war of interests between Military and political mafia of the country, who wants to serve their own selfish ends. Battle is not between dictatorship and democracy but for owning Pakistan and using, rather misusing her resources like a personal fiefdom, feels an average Pakistan citizen.
Striking a despondent note on the future, Abdul Sattar, an electrical engineer, living in Karachi, says, “Forget about democracy in Pakistan. It is basically feudal-cum-military society ruling at the top, either one of them will be owning us and any one point of time.”
Not ready to discuss the political situation, Sattar told merinews that future of Pakistan was decided in America and an average Pakistani had no role to play in the entire game.
“We are still a colony and decisions are made in Riyadh, Dubai, London and Washington,” he said, echoing the views of large number of citizens on the streets.
Interacting with Pakistanis it becomes clear that they want to break from the extremes imposed by religious fundamentalists as well the military rule.
Sandwiched between the devil and the deep sea, Adnan, a software professional from Karachi, said, “People are fed up with the military rule of Musharraf. They want democracy but they are helpless.” He added that Pak president had outlived his utility and was more of a burden to the country.
Accusing Musharraf of diluting the concept of Jehad, which was one of the most fundamental precepts of Islam, Adnan opined that Pakistanis do not like the blind modernism promoted by him.
“We want to live peacefully and are least concerned with politics of the country,” he added.
From what is emerging it becomes clear that people are resigned to their fate and though angry at the treatment meted out to Sharif are obviously not in love with ‘Mian Sahib’, as Sharif is popularly called.
Identified more with Punjab than with other areas of Pakistan, Sharif’s arrest and subsequent deportation has not caused much stir outside Punjab.
A resident of Lahore, Mohd Imran Zafar, Network engineer, said that situation was quite normal.
“Yahan par sab kuch normal hai aur traffic bhi aam dinon ki tarah hi chal raha hai (everything is normal here and the traffic on the roads too is normal)”, he told this scribe over the phone from Lahore. He however said that there was lot of support for former Pakistan premier and people want that he should come back.
Instead of talking about their political future, if you talk to Pakistanis they prefer discussing Indian heroines particularly Ashwarya and Kareena. This became evident when, Abdul Sattar, the electrical engineer from Karachi said “Forget about democracy in Pakistan tell me how is Aishwarya Rai and how is her marriage with Abhishek?”
Adding somewhat wistfully, “Yeah, the situation in Pakistan is really sad and depressing but actresses from India give us the high.”
Meanwhile, ignorant of what majority of Pakistan wants, the military government in Pakistan barred the former Prime Minister from participating in the ensuing elections saying that he had already been convicted in a case.
On the contrary the Federal Cabinet which met under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz endorsed the re-election of President Musharraf, to ensure the stability, security and growth of Pakistan.
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