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Former Union Law Minister and chairman Kashmir Committee, Mr Ram Jethmalani with Hurriyat Conference Chairman, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat during their meeting in Srinagar on Saturday. -Excelsior/Javed

Hurriyat accepts all but participation in Assembly elections
APHC’s involve-Pak-first main hurdle in
Jethmalani’s mission

From Ahmed Ali Fayyaz

SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Government of India’s unofficial "Kashmir Committee", headed by eminent jurist Ram Jethmalani, had a detailed discussion with the executive council of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) today. Hurriyat agreed to become a partner with the Kashmir Committee in the process of seeking a peaceful solution to the Kashmir problem but, significantly, did not budge an inch from its hackneyed stand: It showed no inclination for participation in the upcoming Assembly elections, refused to accept the elections as a substitute for Plebiscite, insisted on Pakistan’s involvement in the political process and avoided to call the militants for a ceasefire.................more

Farooq summoned for talks on latest situation in J&K

NEW DELHI, Aug 17: In a fast changing political development, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee tonight held a detailed meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on the emerging political situation in the State ahead of the September-October Assembly elections. ...........more

IRP Camp, CRPF post fired upon
2 civilians, terrorist killed in Poonch encounters

Excelsior Correspondent

POONCH, Aug 17: Two civilians were killed in a cross firing between security personnel and terrorists, whileas a militant of LeT outfit was gunned down in Surankote..........more

4 militants, civilian killed in Valley plains
7 infiltrating ultras killed in Keran

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Aug 17: Security forces tonight foiled a major bid of infiltration by militants, killing at least seven heavily-armed militants in Keran sector of Kupwara district. Meanwhile, security forces have eliminated four militants and a civilian died in an incident of crossfiring in Kashmir valley today. At least seven civilians sustained injuries in an explosion at Dooraswani in Lolab valley of Kupwara district............more

Ban on mobile Telecom service in J&K, NE lifted

GUWAHATI, Aug 17: In a significant development, Government today announced lifting of ban on mobile telecom services in the North East and J&K, and said State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam would roll out its mobile services in every district in the North East region by August 15, 2003. .............more

Cabinet to discuss Gujarat situation today

NEW DELHI, Aug 17 : Amidst strong criticism by ruling BJP of the Election C ommission’s decision ruling out early polls in Gujarat, the Union Cabinet will meet tomorrow to consider the implications of the EC order that includes imposition of President’s rule in the State to avoid any Constitutional crisis..........more

4 killed, 18 hurt in mishap

Excelsior Correspondent

RAJOURI, Aug 17: Four persons were killed and 18 injured when their bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge near Godar Kalidhar in Nowshera sector this evening................more

2 teen-aged girls raped in Thathri

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, Aug 17: Two teen-aged girls were allegedly raped by two youths in village Kohli Wala in Thathri tehsil. The accused were, later, arrested for commiting the offence.................more

Rumsfeld includes Jaish among deadliest outfits

WASHINGTON, Aug 17: US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has named Jaish-i-Mohammed, the Pakistan-based militant outfit operating in Jammu and Kashmir, among the deadliest organisations in the "terrorist underworld.".....................more

2 soldiers dismissed for molesting Kashmir girls....

World view on Kashmir has changed: Jaitley ....

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