Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders Acharya Dharmendra and Pravin Togadia being arrested at Ahmedabad on Sunday before they could head for Godhra to take out a "Vijay Yatra".(UNI)

VHP leaders arrested as police enforces rally ban

AHMEDABAD, Nov 17: A firm Gujarat administration today thwarted an attempt by Vishwa Hindu Parishad to undertake their controversial yatra defying an Election Commission ban arresting its two top leaders Parveen Togadia and Acharya Dharmendra along with nearly 300 activists here and in Godhra. ........more

Mufti must be given time before being criticised: Karan Singh

NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Former Union Minister Karan Singh has said political adversaries of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Government are acting in haste and the Congress-PDP alliance should be given adequate time before any judgement is passed. .................more

Gujarat tremors likely to rock Parliament

NEW DELHI, Nov 17: Coming in the shadow of Assembly polls in Gujarat, the month-long winter session of Parliament beginning tomorrow is likely to be a stormy affair with the opposition bracing up to put the Government on the mat on several issues. .........more

Civilian gunned down, Panch thrashed
6 top ultras shot dead

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 17: Six terrorists including two foreign mercenaries of Al-Badr outfit and a civilian were killed in separate incidents across Jammu region overnight while Pakistan army continued shelling in Nowshera sector for second day today.............more

Shah elected NCLP leader

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 17: Former Minister and veteran National Conference leader Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah was today elected as NC Legislature Party leader. Another former Minister and Marh MLA Ajay Sadhotra was elected as party’s deputy leader in the Assembly. Prominent Gujjar leader and Mendhar MLA Javid Rana was elected as Secretary..............more

MLAs oath today

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 17: The newly elected MLAs will be administered the oath by Pro-tem Speaker Abdul Aziz Zargar in the Assembly chamber here tomorrow..............more

Courier of hawala money held in Valley

SRINAGAR, Nov 17: A person, involved in distributing hawala money among various militant outfits in Jammu and Kashmir including Hurriyat Conference, was arrested today, a police spokesman said. ............more

Maj Gen T K Kaul takes over as GOC ....

Uma slams J&K Govt for releasing militants ....

Congress likely to move adjournment motion today.....