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JAMMU (JAMMU & KASHMIR) INDIA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2002

Pak fidayeens trying to derail process of peace initiative
Complete understanding with Centre on J&K's
security concerns : Mufti
*CMP not a sheet of paper but an act of faith

By Sanjeev Pargal

JAMMU, Nov 27: Chief Minister Mufti Mohd Sayeed said today that the fidayeens (suicide squads) sent from across the border were trying to derail the peace process, initiated by his Government and communalise the situation in Jammu and Kashmir but declared that the coalition Government was determined to steer the State out of the present mess and, for the purpose, it has a complete understanding with the Centre...........more

Over a dozen priests performing purification of Raghunath temple on Wednesday. -Excelsior/Ashok

Temple re-opens after purification

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: The historic Raghunath temple, which was attacked by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Fidayeen on Sunday evening, re-opened to devotees this morning after a purification ceremony in the temple complex.........more

Re-consider policy on jailed militants : Farooq

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: Dr Farooq Abdullah does not favour the J&K Government’s policy of releasing jailed militants. He wants his successor, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, to reconsider the policy..........more

Pillai given two options, Shaffi gets addl charge of Finance
Bloeria appointed Chief Secretary

Excelsior Correspondent

Jammu, Nov 27: Dr Sudhir S Bloeria will be the new Chief Secretary of the State.............more

Nothing questionable about Mehbooba's interview: Cong

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Giving a clean chit to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s daughter Mehbooba Mufti with regard to her reportedly controversial statement in a BBC interview, the Congress today said there was nothing questionable or objectionable about the contents of her interview...........more

Militancy can't be controlled militarily : Tarigami

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: Jammu Kashmir Democratic People’s Forum (JKDPF) Legislature Party leader Mohd Yusuf Tarigami today said the militancy can’t be contained militarily but through a political process.......more

PM's position secure:Mishra

NEW DELHI, Nov 27: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s position is "very secure" and the Government has two years to go till October 2004 elections, says his Principal Secretary Brajesh Mishra..........more

DDK Jammu under fire
BJP communal party: Mehbooba

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: Doordarshan Kendra, Jammu today came under a severe attack by a ruling party member in the Legislative Assembly for telecasting a long interview of Jammu State Morcha (JSM) leader at a prime time.........more

Mufti postpones Delhi visit

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: Chief Minister, Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, has changed his planned visit to the Union capital. Pressing engagements here and in the Valley until the end of this month have prompted him to alter his earlier programme...........more

Two civilians gunned down

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 27: Terrorists gunned down two civilians in two separate incidents in Kathua and Poonch districts today........more

Cabinet concerned over Baghliar.....

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