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Kashmir peace process, the inside story
New Delhi has eventually appointed the long-awaited interlocutor to commence parleys with the elected representatives of the Jammu and Kashmir state legislative Assembly and the separatist bandwagon, including All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC). N N Vohra, former home secretary is the Centre's choice.
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PARLIAMENT
Uproar in Lok Sabha over Bhojshala issue
New Delhi: The Opposition and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on February 21 clashed in the Lok Sabha over the controversial Bhojshala issue in Madhya Pradesh with each accusing the other of making attempts to inflame communal passions.
NATIONAL
Congress flays PM for his remarks on Ayodhya
New Delhi: Congress on February 21 took strong objection to raising of the Ayodhya issue by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee at an election rally in Himachal Pradesh, saying he has committed an offence against the Constitution of India and downgraded his office.
India rejects allegations of harassing Pak Envoys
New Delhi: India on February 21 rejected as "completely untrue" Pakistan's
allegations that its intelligence agencies had blocked entry to all visitors and visa-seekers at the Pakistan High Commission.
Left, other parties to send delegation to Iraq
New Delhi: Left and other parties are likely to send a delegation of their leaders to Iraq next month to protest the US war move and express solidarity to the people of that country.
User trials of Nag missile fulfils specifications
New Delhi: User trials of India's first indigenous anti-tank Nag missile has fulfilled its mission objectives and met the Army's stringent specifications giving a major boost to the country's Defence preparedness.
Hard decisions might emerge soon, warns VHP
New Delhi: The VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) on February 21 threatened that a crucial meeting of saints tomorrow (Feb 22) will take "unprecedented and hard decisions" on the Ayodhya issue in what is seen as an attempt to pressurise the government to hand over the undisputed land for construction of Ram temple.
Vohra to start dialogue in JK in March: Advani
New Delhi: The Centre's new interlocutor for Kashmir, former home secretary, N N
Vohra, would be holding talks with the elected representatives and other groups which "shun the path of violence" in Jammu and Kashmir from March, Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani said on February 21.
National Judicial Commission to be set up: Jaitley
New Delhi: Government is committed to setting up of a National Judicial Commission to draw up a code of ethics for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the Lok Sabha was informed on February 21.
Multi-lateral economic issues to be focus at NAM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee leaves for Kuala Lumpur on February 22 to participate in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, where India would focus on multilateral economic issues and co-operation among the developing countries, besides highlighting the need to counter international terrorism.
SC fixes March 6 for hearing Ayodhya petition
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on February 21 fixed March 6 for hearing of the application filed by the Union government, seeking vacation of its interim order, banning all kinds of religious activities in the 67-acre acquired land around the disputed structure at Ayodhya.
KASHMIR
Centre's new JK interlocutor Vohra meets Advani
New Delhi: Two days after he was appointed as the new interlocutor for holding talks with groups in Jammu and Kashmir, former Home Secretary N N Vohra on February 21 met Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani.
Two JeM militants among three killed in Kashmir
Srinagar: Three militants were killed and four persons, including two security forces personnel, were injured in two separate encounters in Kashmir Valley since last night (Feb 20), official sources said in Srinagar.
NORTH
Sonia begins campaign with scathing attack on BJP
Kullu: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on February 21 hit the campaign trail in
Himachal Pradesh launching a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) saying terrorism is spreading and corruption has become rampant under its rule.
Democracy demands dignified conduct: PM to Cong
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh): Hitting out at the Congress for resorting to cheap tactics including misuse of government machinery ahead of assembly polls, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 21 asked it to conduct itself with dignity expected in a democracy.
I have no differences with Advani, says Vajpayee
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh): Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 21 rubbished talks of differences between him and his deputy L K Advani but said some differences were bound to be there in a large family like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
India for peaceful resolution of Iraq issue: PM
Shimla: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on February 21 that the Iraq issue should be settled in a peaceful manner through negotiations and if any action was required, it should be taken by the United Nations and not at the behest of one or two countries.
NAM still relevant, must be revitalised: PM
Shimla: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, who is leaving for Kuala Lumpur on February 22 for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, on February 21 said NAM was still relevant and India wants to revitalise the grouping to make it an instrument of peace and prosperity.
Vajpayee hopes for consensus on women's Bill
Shimla: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 21 expressed hope that a consensus would emerge on the women's reservation Bill and observed that there was some change in the attitude of political parties on this issue.
Raising provocative issues hurt Democracy: PM
Shimla: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 21 cautioned against raising provocative issues during poll campaigns, saying they hurt Democracy.
Pak's attempts to annexe JK will fail: Vajpayee
Shimla: Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on February 20 said Pakistan's attempts to "annexe" Jammu and Kashmir through use of military force or proxy war would not succeed.
SOUTH
Kerala Oppn team visits strife-torn Muthanga area
Kozhikode: A team of Opposition party leaders on February 21 visited Muthanga in neighbouring Wyanad district, the scene of fierce clashes between tribals and police and forest personnel on February 19 that claimed two lives and left over 40 injured.
Students should help eradicate illiteracy: Kalam
Pondicherry: President A P J Abdul Kalam on February 21 said students should strive hard to eradicate illiteracy among the people.
Krishna says his Budget would be 'pro-development'
Kota (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna on February 21 asserted that the coming Budget of the state would be "pro-development Budget" keeping in view the interests of the common man.
'Absence of AJTs hasn't hit IAF training process'
Bangalore: The absence of advanced jet trainers (AJTs) has not made the training process at the Indian Air Force (IAF) training commands inferior "in any way", a top official of the IAF training command said.
Karnataka to set up Cauvery Jala Bhagya Nigam
Bangalore: After its success story of mopping resources for funding irrigation projects in the Krishna river valley, the Karnataka government is seriously thinking of setting up 'Cauvery Jala Bhagya Nigam' to raise Rs 5000 crore, Minister for Water Resources H K Patil said on February 21
AP Oppn flays Naidu on handling economic issues
Hyderabad: Accusing Andhra Pradesh government of misplacing its priorities, Opposition leader Dr YS Rajsekhar Reddy on February 20 said, the state was being pushed into a debt trap and farmers were given a raw deal by ruling TDP (Telugu Desam Party).
Central
Dhar officials for opening Bhojshala to tourists
Dhar: As Hindu outfits had been vociferously demanding reopening of the locks of Bhojshala-Kamal Moula, the district administration has recommended opening of the controversial site for tourists, as well as allowing 'pooja' and 'namaz' on specific days.
Curfew relaxed in Dhar for 1 hour only for women
Dhar: Curfew imposed following violent incidents during bandh by 'sangh parivar' outfits on February 19 was relaxed for one hour in the city on February 21 for women, as no untoward incident was reported from anywhere since February 21 night, inspector general (IG) V M Kunwar said.
EAST
Mamta says she will stand by NDA in time of crisis
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress chief Mamta Banerjee on February 20 said that her party has no alternative but to remain in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to fight Marxist "misrule" in West Bengal as the Congress which "hobnobbed" with Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPM) at the national level has lost credibility.
WEST
'Godhra accused have links with Dubai underworld'
Ahmedabad: Officials investigating the Godhra train carnage have said that some persons accused in the case are known to have connections with the underworld in Dubai.
3 persons accused of post-Godhra riots remanded
Vadodara: Three persons, including two members of a civic body, arrested for their alleged involvement in the communal violence in Halol town of Panchmahals district of Gujarat, were remanded to judicial custody on February 21.
NORTH EAST & SIKKIM
Church, Naga Hoho unhappy with poll process
Kohima: Church and apex tribal council in Nagaland on February 21 expressed concern over reported threats and intimidations by political parties as well as by underground groups on the electorate in the run-up to the February 26 Assembly elections in the state.
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