Protest over Sena MP's remark against Shabana
Rajya Sabha abruptly adjourned for the day

NEW DELHI, Dec 22: The Rajya Sabha was abruptly adjourned for the day over an alleged remark made by a ruling member in a wordy duel with a fellow member following heated exchanges over the murder of a Shiv Sena activist in Rajasthan........more

Mata Vaishnodevi shrine goes on Internet
Talks only under Constitution : Saxena

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 22: The holy shrine of Mata Vaishnodevi went on Internet this morning when Governor Mr Girish Chander Saxena, who also happens to be Chairman of Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board, launched the website in Raj Bhawan.........more

LET playing key role in militant activities
Various countries pump money into J&K: Rao

From B L Kak

NEW DELHI, Dec. 22: The Minister of State for Home Affairs, Mr Vidyasagar Rao, has stated that the Government has received inputs to suggest that money is pumped into Jammu and Kashmir from various countries to fund militancy. Money is sent through different channels, including hawala transactions........more

Employees to announce future course of action today
Work remains paralyses in Govt offices, Sectt, High Court

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 22: Working in all State Government departments, educational institutions, Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs) and Civil Secretariat remained crippled for the third consecutive day today as four days Kam Chhor Hartal of State Government employees entered into third day..........more

CM leaving for Umra today

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 22: Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah will leave for Saudia Arabia tomorrow to perform Umra there..........more

Laden playing major role in Kashmir terrorism: US

WASHINGTON, Dec 22: United States has warned that international terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden is increasingly playing a role in abetting terrorism in Kashmir threatening stability in South Asia. .............more

Farooq bereaved

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Dec 22: Mrs Pitcher, the mother-in-law of Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah passed away in London yesterday..........more

Non-bailable arrest warrant against suspended Judge

MUMBAI, Dec 22: In an unprecedented order, non-bailable arrest warrant was issued today against suspended Sessions Judge J W Singh, who is reportedly absconding, in an extortion case in which underworld don Chhota Shakeel and one of his associates are also accused........more