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Governor Girish Chander Saxena addressing a press conference in Srinagar on Saturday. -- Excelsior/Amin War

Saxena wants Governor’s rule for shortest possible period
Raj Bhawan doors open for contenders without deadline

From Ahmed Ali Fayaz

SRINAGAR, Oct 19: Governor Girish Chander Saxena today said that the leaders of the major political parties were anytime welcome at the Raj Bhawan to stake their claims for the Government formation. He clarified that, after the imposition of the Governor’s rule in a situation of emergency on October 17, there was no deadline for such an act. He said that no advisors to Governor were being appointed immediately as he would like the operation of the Governor’s rule for shortest possible period............more

I didn’t leave in a huff: Farooq

SRINAGAR, Oct 19: Jammu and Kashmir former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has brushed aside allegations that he created a situation which led to the breakdown of constitutional machinery and drove the State to Governor’s rule..........more

No alternative to coalition Govt: Mehbooba
PDP asks Cong to relent

SRINAGAR, Oct 19: In an apparent softening of stand, PDP today said there was no alternative to a coalition Government with Congress but advised that party to relent on the demand for Chief Ministership............more

Heavy firing in Uri, Kargil
Pak troops shift focus to LoC

By B L Kak

JAMMU, Oct 19: Trigger-happy Pakistan troops have,literally, justified the continuance of the deployment of Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC), if the latest Pak firing in Uri and Kargil sectors of Jammu and Kashmir was taken as proof.............more

News Analysis
Mufti, Azad must respect popular verdict
Selecting CM on regional basis not the best solution

From Pushp Saraf

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: It is ironic. Governor’s rule has followed the fair, free and credible assembly elections, held under the international glare, in Jammu and Kashmir.........more

5 ultras, 2 jawans among eight killed

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 19: Five terrorists including a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) ‘commander’ A B Usmaan, two security personnel and a civilian were killed in separate incidents in Jammu region overnight...........more

Sonia speaks to Mufti

NEW DELHI, Oct 19: Congress president Sonia Gandhi today held a telephonic talk with PDP chief Mufti Mohammed Sayed in a fresh bid to break the deadlock over the issue of Chief Ministership of Jammu and Kashmir...........more

Former Punjab Minister arrested

CHANDIGARH, Oct 19: Shiromani Akali Dal MLA and former minister Jagdish Singh Garcha was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau from his Ludhiana residence early this morning............more

Al-Badr district chief among 5 killed

SRINAGAR, Oct 19: A self-styled district commander of Pakistan-based Al-Badr and a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were among five people killed in the Kashmir valley overnight............more

Ex-Joint Director Education arrested.....

Charas worth Rs 3 cr seized....

Tarigami asks Cong to make fresh contact with Mufti....

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