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Requirement of security forces, other aspects discussed
Complete voters’ re-verification
ahead of elections in J&K: EC

From Mohinder Verma

NEW DELHI, May 2: In the backdrop of reports that some Pakistani militants have acquired voter identity cards in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission today directed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the State to expedite the ongoing re-verification process and complete it before the Assembly elections in State due this year.....more

A busy Jammu market wearing a deserted look as businessmen observed total
shut down in support of Bharat bandh call on Friday. Excelsior/Ashok

Jammu observes peaceful bandh against price hike

By Avtar Bhat

JAMMU, May 2: Normal life was put out of gear today as Jammu observed a peaceful bandh in support of Bharat bandh call given by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the UPA Government’s failure to contain price hike...more

Landslides toll mounts to 11
*4 more bodies recovered

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 2: With the recovery of four more bodies of labourers from the debris today, the death toll in the yesterday’s landslide near Chatroo in Kishtwar district has risen to 11. ....more

NC warns Centre against 'selective' implementation of WG recommendations
We were taken for a ride for Cong's
election manifesto: Omar

From Ahmed Ali Fayyaz

SRINAGAR, May 2: National Conference President, Omar Abdullah, today warned the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre against "pick-and-choose implementation" of the recommendations of five J&K-specific Working Groups (WGs) and complained that Congress party had taken him for a ride for its election manifesto by involving him with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Round Table Conference. He asserted that Kashmir was essentially a political problem and its durable solution was not possible without involvement of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.....more

Vital maps seized from ultra
College student’s links with JeM comdr surface

By Sanjeev Pargal

JAMMU, May 2: Involvement of a young girl, who had just passed BA Part-II examination from Kashmir University, has surfaced in militancy during preliminary questioning of a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant arrested by Special Operations Group (SOG) here this morning......more

MLA faints, Minister goes sick

Excelsior Correspondent

KATHUA, May 2: Member Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Billawar Dr Manohar Lal became "unconscious", while Minister of State for Power Babu Singh got sick and stayed away during the annual District Development Board meeting here today.....more

Mehta, Mir appointed JKBL EDs

Exelsior Correspondent

Srinagar, May 2: In order to strengthen the top management cadre, Dr Haseeb A Drabu, Chairman J&K Bank, today ordered elevation of two presidents, A K Mehta and Abdul Majeed Mir to the post of Executive Directors. .....more

UGC releases Rs 40 cr for 4 colleges

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 2: The persistent request of Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad to the Centre for releasing financial assistance for construction of 4 colleges (2 each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions) through 100 percent UGC funding has borne fruit. Over Rs. 40.50 crore have been earmarked for construction of four new Colleges in the State by the University Grants Commission. Out of the total estimate, about 50 percent funds would be released during current financial year for upcoming colleges at Uri, Bijbehara, Ramban and Billawar......more

Chhatisgarh girl traced in Basohli

Excelsior Correspondent

KATHUA, May 2: A minor girl allegedly kidnapped from Chhatisgarh State of Central India, was recovered from tehsil Basohli in district Kathua today....more