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A villager waters his camels at a tank at the Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan on Saturday.

Jihadis wanting to fight in Kashmir get jail terms

WASHINGTON, Nov 8: Three members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba, accused of a scheme to engage in "jihad" against Indian forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been sentenced by a US court to prison terms ranging from three to 11 years following guilty pleas in August to conspiracy and weapons charges. US District Judge Leonie M Brinkema in Alexandria yesterday sentenced Vong Ki Kwon, 27, a naturalised US citizen of Fairfax, Khwaja Mahmood Hasan, 27, a Pakistani-born US citizen who lived in Alexandria, and Donald T Surratt, 30, a former US soldier of Suitland. .................more

Shaffi Pandit deputed to Wakf Board
*Bakaya to hold charge of Finance

Excelsior Special Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: The State Government has placed the services of Mohd Shaffi Pandit, Financial Commissioner, Finance at the disposal of Chairman of Board of Directors for the specified Wakfs and Specified Wakf Properties for the appointment as Chief Executive of the Board on deputation basis............more

2 ultras, 2 civilians killed
Budgam Police captures two top Hizb militants

Excelsior Special Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Nov 8: While security forces have killed two militants and militants have shot dead two civilians in Kashmir valley since last evening, Budgam Police has captured two militants of Hizbul Mujahideen in a dramatic encounter in Beerwah area today..............more

75 pc militants foreigners: IG BSF

SRINAGAR, Nov 8: More than 75 per cent of the militants active in J&K are foreigners, and the situation in the State would further improve once infiltration from across the border was stopped, BSF Inspector General Vijay Raman has said.............more

Sikh Sangat seeks representation in Cabinet

Excelsior Special Correspondent

JAMMU, Nov 8: Like in other parts of the country, the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety in Jammu region. Special prayers were held in Gurudwaras all over the State for this auspicious occasion......................more

Two porters killed in shelling

KARGIL, Nov 8: Two army porters were killed when Pakistani troops opened unprovoked mortar and artillery shelling in the Kargil sector last night...................more

Faith will triumph: PM

NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Pointing out that secularism meant respect for all religions, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today said those casting aspersions on secular values would not succeed...................more

Yasin for unconditional talks

Excelsior Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Peoples Democratic Forum (PDF) leader and Revenue Minister Hakim Mohammed Yasin has called upon Central Government to seize the opportunity of the holy month of Ramzan and initiate an unconditional dialogue with all the separatist leaders and indigenous militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir....................more

5 guns seized from Vagal’s house

MUMBAI, Nov 8: Police have seized five guns, which they suspect to be unlicensed, from the residence of Joint Commissioner of Police Sridhar Vagal, arrested in connection with fake stamp paper scam................more

Jawan kills 2 colleagues.....

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