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Everything you need to know about Guru Nanak Nagar So: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Toronto Sikhs organising marathon to help children in need

May 16, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Toronto, May 16 (IANS) Britain's Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest marathoner, will be among those participating in the first ever marathon being organised by the Sikh community of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in Canada May 19.

Two-year-old sexually assaulted by neighbour in Delhi

May 12, 2013 at 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) A two-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a 23-year-old neighbour inside her house, police said Sunday. The man has been arrested.

Bhullar's wife moves SC for suspending his execution

May 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Navneet Kaur, the wife of death row prisoner Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court for immediate suspension of his execution following his conviction for the 1993 Delhi bomb blast that killed nine people.

Bhullar's wife moves SC for suspending his execution

May 7, 2013 at 12:48 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Navneet Kaur, the wife of death row prisoner Devenderpal Singh Bhullar, Tuesday moved the Supreme Court for immediate suspension of the execution of the 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict's death sentence.

Post Sarabjit, Ajnala resident Piari fears for son she lost at Indo-Pak border in 1984

May 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Bhindi Chhana Village (Ajnala), May 6 (ANI): Panic has gripped the family of Rattan Singh and Piari in the wake of the murder of Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind village in a Pakistan prison , since their son, Nanak Singh, is also a case of mistaken identity in Pakistan.

Former union minister Dr.Ramadoss arrested in Chennai for inciting violence

May 3, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Chennai, May 3 (ANI): Former Union Minister Dr.Anbumani Ramadoss was arrested at his residence in Chennai this morning on charges of inciting violence in the course of his hate speech during one of his party functions at Mahabalipuram on April 25 last year.

Delhi Police denies permission to Yasin Malik to protest in Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Delhi Police on Thursday denied permission to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to hold a 48-hour hunger strike in the national capital to press for his demands, including handing over the body of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru to his family.

JKLF chief Yasin Malik to go on hunger strike

May 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik will stage a 48-hour hunger strike here, beginning Friday, to demand that the mortal remains of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru be handed over to his family in Kashmir.

Sarabjit's family returns home, wants Manmohan to quit

May 1, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Attari (Punjab), May 1 (IANS) Holding both the Indian and Pakistan governments responsible for his plight, the family of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh Wednesday returned home determined to pursue the case with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Congress president and others.

PMK leader Ramadoss arrested for defying orders

April 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Chennai, April 30 (IANS) PMK founder-leader S.Ramadoss was arrested Tuesday from Tamil Nadu's Villupuram district for defying police orders and holding protests.

'Terror outfits planned jehad in India after Guru hanging'

April 30, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Following the Feb 9 execution of parliament terror convict Afzal Guru, nine outfits aligned to the United Jehad Council announced jehad in India and the Lashkar-e-Taiba also planned big terror attacks on iconic places in India, parliament was told Tuesday.

Sarabjit attack, an act of revenge by Pakistan: BJP

April 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

The BJP on Sunday said the attack on Sarabjit Singh, who is an Indian death row prisoner in a Pakistani jail, was an act of revenge by Pakistan against the hanging of terror convicts Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru in India.

Sarabjit attack revenge by Pakistan for Kasab: BJP

April 28, 2013 at 10:44 PM

Patna, April 28 (IANS) The BJP Sunday said the attack on Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail was an act of revenge against the hanging of terror convicts Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru.

Sikhs display traditional martial arts at annual parade in New York

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New York, April 28 (ANI): Scores of Sikhs participated in their 26th annual parade here over the weekend, with an aim to spread awareness about Sikhism, the Sikh martial arts and an exhibition of sword dancing during the 'Nagar Kirtan'.

Dhaka building collapse: Owner arrested

April 28, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) The owner of an eight-storey building that collapsed in the Bangladeshi capital, killing around 400 people, was arrested Sunday along the border with India's West Bengal state, a minister said.

'Sad' chapter in Sarabjit's story: Pakistani daily

April 28, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) The "latest chapter" in the story of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national on death row in Pakistan, who was brutally beaten by other prison inmates, "is a sad one", a leading Pakistani daily said Sunday.

Modi may have had the last laugh (Kerala Newsletter)

April 27, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 27 (IANS) For a week, the media eagerly lapped up the criticism hurled at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by Kerala's rival fronts ahead of his visit to the abode of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. In the end, it was Modi who had the last laugh.

Tamil actor Srinivasan arrested in cheating case

April 26, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Chennai, April 26 (IANS) Tamil actor Srinivasan, popularly known as 'Powerstar' among his fans, was arrested Friday in a cheating case, police said.

Hindu seers helped India progress: Modi

April 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday said that it was the teachings of Hindu seers had kept the country going forward.

Yasin Malik arrested, leads demonstration for release of Guru's mortal remains

April 19, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Srinagar, April 19 (ANI): Police arrested Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who led a protest march in Srinagar on Friday.

PM's advisor reviews security in J&K

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Jammu, April 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's advisor T.K.A. Nair Thursday stressed the need to increase vigil on the borders of Jammu and Kashmir and deal strictly with militants active in the hinterland.

Afzal Guru's hanging 'abuse of judicial process': Zardari

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has paid tribute to Kashmiri separatist Afzal Guru, who was executed in India for plotting to attack the Indian parliament, and called his hanging an abuse of judicial process.

SEPARATIST LEADER IN INDIA'S KASHMIR TO FAST FOR RELEASE OF DETAINED LEADERS

April 17, 2013 at 9:16 AM

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Sikh Americans join gun violence protest

April 13, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) Sikh-Americans joined 25 religious leaders from across America to set up markers on the national mall to honour victims of gun violence, including six Sikh worshippers killed at an Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gurdwara last August.

'Rejection of Bhullar's plea could affect 17 more'

April 12, 2013 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Amnesty India Friday said that dismissal of the plea of 1993 Delhi bomb blast convict Devender Pal Singh Bhullar could affect cases of at least 17 more prisoners on death row and appealed for abolition of capital punishment.

Amnesty International report: Death penalty has resurfaced in India

April 11, 2013 at 11:40 AM

New Delhi/ London, April 11 (ANI): Amnesty International has disclosed in its recent report that death penalty has resurfaced in India, during 2012, after a long lull in execution at the gallows, for 'public pressures' and 'political influences'.

Continue to be vigilant in Kashmir

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): The state of Jammu and Kashmir has, for quite some time now, been standing on the threshold of a turnover from foreign sponsored violence.

Continue to be vigilant in Kashmir

April 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (ANI): The state of Jammu and Kashmir has, for quite some time now, been standing on the threshold of a turnover from foreign sponsored violence.

CJI cautions against comments on constitutional authorities

April 7, 2013 at 9:40 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Altamas Kabir Sunday cautioned judges against interfering in the government's policy matters, unless these were in conflict with the statute, and also against making unnecessary comments on constitutional authorities.

Partial response to separatist shutdown in Kashmir

April 6, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Srinagar, April 6 (IANS) A shutdown called by separatists partially affected life here and other major towns of the Kashmir Valley Saturday.

Woman teacher shot dead

March 29, 2013 at 9:38 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) A 50-year-old school teacher was Friday shot dead inside her house by a man who had approached her to rent a room, police said.

Sikh Americans join Obama in calling for gun control

March 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Washington, March 29 (IANS) Members of the Sikh Community joined President Barack Obama as he sought to spur lawmakers into action against gun violence in the wake of tragedies like the Newtown massacre in December that killed 20 first-graders.

Separatist strike evokes partial response in Srinagar

March 28, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Srinagar, March 28 (IANS) A shutdown called by separatists in the Kashmir Valley partially affected life here Thursday.

Mufti criticizes Omar Abdullah Government over curfew and arrests

March 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Jammu, Mar.27 (ANI): People's Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has questioned the Omar Abdullah-led state government's repeated moves to impose curfew and arrest teenagers in the Kashmir Valley.

BJP takes on Omar Govt., demands President's rule in J-K

March 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

Srinagar, Mar 23 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators staged a protest outside the Jammu and Kashmir assembly here on Saturday demanding the dismissal of the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government.

Kashmir comes to a standstill to protest execution of Guru

March 20, 2013 at 2:25 PM

Srinagar, Mar 20 (ANI): Life came to a standstill as Kashmir observed shutdown to protest the execution of the Kashmiri militant Afzal Guru on Wednesday, the main conspirator of 2001 parliament attack.

Omar government again seeks return of Afzal body

March 19, 2013 at 7:38 PM

Jammu, March 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday again demanded the return of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's body to his family.

Bedlam in Kashmir assembly over Afzal resolution

March 19, 2013 at 2:17 PM

Jammu, March 19 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir assembly was in turmoil Tuesday after Speaker Mubarak Gul rejected a resolution seeking the return of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's body to his family.

Afzal Guru resolution rejected

March 19, 2013 at 9:53 AM

Jammu, March 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir assembly speaker Mubarak Gul has rejected a resolution, seeking return of the mortal remains of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru to his family, a legislator said Tuesday.

Omar refuses to talk to media

March 18, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Jammu, March 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's "media-friendly" Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday refused to talk to the media here, saying "you should talk to those who speak to you outside" the assembly, after the opposition PDP boycotted the budget session.

Life back to normal in Kashmir Valley, schools open

March 18, 2013 at 4:17 PM

Srinagar, March 18 (IANS) Life started normally in summer capital Srinagar and all other major towns of the Valley Monday as people thronged markets, banks and workplaces. Law enforcing agencies, though, were alert and on their toes.

Targeting India is not in Pakistan's interest

March 17, 2013 at 11:10 AM

New Delhi, Mar. 17 (ANI): Relations between Indian and Pakistan have touched a nadir due to some unsavoury and nasty activities on the part of the latter in recent times.

Gurdwaras in Pakistan observe Sikh Environment Day

March 16, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Washington, March 16 (IANS) For the first time, 35 gurdwaras in Pakistan mainly in Sindh and Balochistan, and in Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, joined Sikh institutions in India and abroad in observing Sikh Environment Day, according to information received here.

Afzal hanging pits Jammu against Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir Newsletter)

March 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Jammu, March 16 (IANS) The execution of Afzal Guru has politically pitched the Hindu-dominated Jammu region against the Muslim-majority Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir.

Parliament denounces Pakistan, hockey series axed (Roundup)

March 15, 2013 at 8:38 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India hit back Friday at Pakistan after it denounced Afzal Guru's execution, with parliament passing a resolution against Islamabad and the government axing a bilateral hockey series.

Scale down diplomatic ties with Pakistan: BJP

March 15, 2013 at 6:06 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The BJP Friday termed Pakistan's National Assembly's resolution on the hanging of Afzal Guru "a brazen act of interference" in India's internal affairs and demanded scaling down of diplomatic ties with the neighbouring country.

India replies to Pakistan's condemn of Hanging Afzal, cancels Hockey series

March 15, 2013 at 4:49 PM

A day after Pakistan's National Assembly condemned the hanging of terrorist Afzal Guru, India reacted strongly by canceling the bilateral Hockey series slated for April-May on Friday.

Lok Sabha rejects Pak Resolution on Afzal Guru's hanging

March 15, 2013 at 4:51 PM

Counter attacking to Pakistan over the issue of execution of Afzal Guru, Indian Parliament Friday has adopted a resolution against Pakistan that rejects Pakistan's interference in India's internal affairs..................

Lok Sabha passes resolution against Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Friday passed a resolution rejecting a motion of the Pakistan National Assembly attacking the hanging of Indian parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, and asked it to desist from such acts of support for terrorism.

India acts tough, cancels hockey series with Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) A day after Pakistan's National Assembly condemned the hanging of terrorist Afzal Guru, India Friday reacted strongly by cancelling the bilateral hockey series slated for April-May.

Lok Sabha rejects Pak resolution on Afzal Guru

March 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Lok Sabha on Friday adopted a resolution against Pakistan, whose Parliament last night officially condemned the hanging of December 13, 2001 terror strike mastermind Afzal Guru, in Delhi last month.

Lok Sabha passes resolution against Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Lok Sabha Friday passed a resolution rejecting a motion of the Pakistan national assembly attacking the hanging of Indian parliament attack convict Afzal Guru.

BJP, Panthers walk out of Jammu and Kashmir assembly

March 15, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Jammu, March 15 (IANS) The members of Jammu-centric political parties Friday walked out of the Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly, protesting the resolution of the Pakistan National Assembly condemning the execution of Afzal Guru.

India must stop dialogue with Pakistan: Arun Jaitley

March 15, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley on Friday criticized the Pakistan Parliament's resolution condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru, the mastermind of the December 13, 2001 terror strike, saying that India must stop its dialogue with Pakistan.

India cancel bilateral hockey series with Pakistan

March 15, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India's external affairs ministry has cancelled the upcoming bilateral hockey series against Pakistan, it was announced here Friday.

Lok Sabha adjourned till 11.30 a.m.

March 15, 2013 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 11.30 am Friday amid uproar over Pakistan passing a resolution against the hanging of Afzal Guru.

Return Afzal Guru's body to kin: Pakistan lower house

March 14, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) Pakistan's lower house of parliament Thursday passed a resolution demanding that the body of Indian parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was executed in February, be handed over to his family members in Jammu and Kashmir for proper burial, media reports said.

Pak resolution on Afzal Guru hanging: India says it acts as per its laws

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 14 (ANI): Union Law Minister Ashwini Kumar on Thursday said that there was no need for India to respond to the Pakistan Parliament's provocative resolution condemning the February 9, 2013 hanging of Afzal Guru, the mastermind of the December 13, 2001 terror strike on the Indian Parliament.

Pak provokes India as its parliament passes resolution against Afzal Guru's hanging

March 14, 2013 at 7:18 PM

Islamabad, Mar.14 (ANI): Pakistan's Parliament on Thursday provoked India again by passing a resolution condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru, the mastermind behind the December 13, 2001 terror strike on the Indian Parliament, and demanded the return of his body to his family.

BJP takes to streets in Jammu over deadly Kashmir encounter

March 14, 2013 at 6:46 PM

Jammu, Mar. 14 (ANI): Supporters of the opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took to the streets and clashed with policemen on Thursday to express their ire against the militant attack, which killed five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on Wednesday.

Was Srinagar fidayeen attack a one-off incident? (Comment)

March 14, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Srinagar, March 14 (IANS) The deadly fidayeen (suicide attack) strike in Srinagar Wednesday, which occurred after three years, has brought back gory memories of blood and bombs. Many in the state government, however, say it was a one-off incident.

Delhi HC blast: Stringent charges framed against accused

March 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday framed an additional charge of waging war against the country against Wasim Akram Malik, accused in the 2011 blast at the Delhi High Court in which 15 people were killed. The provision carries death penalty.

PDP to boycott Kashmir assembly session

March 13, 2013 at 12:54 PM

Jammu, March 13 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's main opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday announced a boycott of the remaining session of the state assembly over the union home minister's refusal to return parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's body to his family.

GGSIPU declared revised results for MBBS, B.Ed and BJMC,Check results

March 12, 2013 at 5:42 PM

Guru Govind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi has declared results for various faculties like MBBS, B.Ed. and BJMC

Uproar in J&K assembly over Afzal Guru's body

March 12, 2013 at 5:10 PM

Jammu, March 12 (IANS) There was an uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Tuesday after the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanded that the mortal remains of Afzal Guru be brought back to the state and some angry members almost came to blows.

Ruckus in J-K assembly after Centre refuses to hand over Afzal Guru's body

March 12, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Srinagar, Mar. 12 (ANI): There was a ruckus inside the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Tuesday as legislators belonging to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) condemned the refusal of the Central Government to give back the mortal remains of 2001 Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru.

Autorickshaw driver injured in Kashmir dies

March 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

Srinagar, March 12 (IANS) An autorickshaw driver injured in Jammu and Kashmir during protests against Afzal Guru's hanging has succumbed to his injuries, police said Tuesday.

Uproar in J&K assembly over Afzal Guru's body

March 12, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Jammu, March 12 (IANS) There was an uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Tuesday as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanded that the mortal remains of Afzal Guru be brought back to the state.

338 arrested in Valley clashes after Afzal's hanging

March 11, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Srinagar, March 11 (IANS) A total of 338 people who clashed with the security forces during protests against he execution of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, were arrested during the last one month but 242 have already been released on bail, Jammu and Kashmir Police said Monday.

Decision on Malik's passport at appropriate time: Shinde

March 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said the government had taken note of JKLF chief Yasin Malik sharing the stage with Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed during his Pakistan visit and action concerning his passport will be taken at the appropriate time.

Minor poisoned by drug overdose by teenager in Delhi

March 10, 2013 at 9:47 PM

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) A minor boy died after a teenager administered a drug overdose to him here, police said Sunday. The accused has been taken into custody

Sayeed for revocation of AFSPA in J&K

March 10, 2013 at 7:47 PM

Jammu, March 10 (IANS) The patron of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Sunday asked for the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state.

Kashmiri student's suicide: EFLU students to continue protests

March 10, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) A showdown is likely between authorities of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) and the students Monday as the latter are determined to continue their protests over the suicide of a Kashmiri student.

Yasin Malik returns to India, faces protests

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Returning from a private visit to Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik Saturday faced a protest from some right-wing activists, demanding his arrest for sharing a stage along with 26/11 accused Hafiz Saeed.

Three day Sufi literature seminar begins at AMU

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

Aligarh, March 9 (IANS) National Commission for Minorities chairman Wajahat Habibullah Saturday inaugurated a three-day international seminar on Sufi literature in the Persian language at the Aligarh Muslim University here.

Malik arrives in India, says 'did not invite Hafiz Saeed'

March 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 9 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, who was seen sharing the dais with India's most wanted terrorist and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Islamabad, arrived here on Saturday evening from Pakistan.

'Onbathula Guru' - lesson on how not to make a film (Tamil Movie Review)

March 9, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Film: "Onbathula Guru"; Actors: Vinay Rai, Premgi Amaren, Lakshmi Rai, Aravind Akash, Sathyan, Jagan, Mantra, Roopashree and Sona Heiden; Director: P.T Selvakumar; Rating: *

One gang-rape, four rapes in Delhi

March 6, 2013 at 9:23 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) In five separate cases, a woman was allegedly gang-raped in a moving car while four minors were raped here, police said Wednesday.

Shakespeare now comes in Punjabi; Darwin to follow

March 6, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Mohali, March 6 (IANS) It took a retired history professor two decades of meticulous effort to bring William Shakespeare closer to Punjab. Eighty-two-year Surjit Hans has finally translated all the works, including 38 plays, of the 16th century Bard of Avon into Punjabi.

I have not quit: Omar Abdullah

March 5, 2013 at 9:07 PM

Jammu, March 5 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday dismissed reports that he has resigned.

Uproar in J&K assembly over Afzal Guru

March 4, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Jammu, March 4 (IANS) Tempers ran high in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Monday during a debate on the hanging of Afzal Guru as an opposition party slammed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failure to protect Guru and the ruling National Conference condemned the politicisation of the issue.

Omar Abdullah calls Afzal Guru 'sahib'

March 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Jammu, March 4 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday described Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was hanged to death Feb 9, in respectful terms in the state legislative assembly suffixing his name with "sahib".

Ruckus, as J&K assembly debates Afzal Guru hanging

March 4, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Jammu, March 4 (IANS) Tempers ran high in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Monday when a debate on the hanging of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was underway. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the main opposition party Peoples Democratic Party levelled charges against each other.

Omar regime's policies worsened Kashmir situation: Mehbooba

March 3, 2013 at 10:03 PM

Jammu, March 3 (IANS) Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Sunday blamed the deteriorating situation in Kashmir in the aftermath of Afzal Guru's hanging on the Omar Abdullah government's deviation from the "healing touch policy" of her party.

NC, Congress discuss adjournment motion on Guru

March 3, 2013 at 8:27 PM

Jammu, March 3 (IANS) Leaders of the National Conference and Congress party met at the official residence of Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand here Sunday evening to iron out differences on the impending adjournment motion on the execution of Afzal Guru.

Tihar officials refuse RTI query on Afzal Guru

March 2, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Lucknow, Mar 2 (IANS) Can disclosure of certain details on parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, hanged at New Delhi's Tihar Jail "affect relations with a foreign state"? The prison department certainly thinks so.

For once mainstream, separatist leaders find common cause in Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir Newsletter

March 2, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Srinagar, Mar 2 (IANS) At last, there is a cause that has found two mainstream political parties and separatist groups in the Kashmir speaking in one voice. The ruling National Conference (NC) and the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) have both demanded that the mortal remains of Afzal Guru be returned to his family, in sync with the separatists.

Kashmir assembly to take up adjournment motion on Guru's hanging

March 1, 2013 at 8:35 PM

Jammu, Mar 1 (IANS) In a major development, the speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Friday agreed to take up for discussion an adjournment motion on the hanging of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru Monday.

Separatist shutdown affects life in Kashmir Valley

March 1, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Srinagar, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Shops and other businesses were shut in most parts of the Kashmir Valley Friday in response to a shutdown call by separatists demanding that the body of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, who was executed Feb 9, be returned to his family.

PDP moves adjournment motion to discuss Afzal hanging

February 28, 2013 at 6:19 PM

Jammu, Feb 28 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the legislative assembly to discuss the situation in the state after execution of Mohammad Afzal Guru and the delay in returning his body to his family.

Protest in Jammu against prolonged curfew imposed in Kashmir post Afzal's execution

February 28, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Jammu, Feb. 28 (ANI): Hundreds of protesters took to streets of Jammu on Thursday over prolonged curfew of 19 days imposed in Kashmir valley post Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's execution.

Jammu and Kashmir set for acrimonious budget session

February 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Jammu, Feb 27 (IANS) With the opposition gathering all necessary political ammunition to target the Omar Abdullah-headed coalition government, the stage is set for a budget session of the state legislature, beginning Thursday, that is likely to generate much heat.

Omar raised issue of Guru, Bhat's bodies with PM, says J&K

February 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Jammu, Feb 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the return of the remains of executed terror convicts Afzal Guru and Maqbool Bhat and also raised the demand at a meeting, the state government said Tuesday.

Sayeed makes emotional plea to PM for Afzal Guru's body

February 26, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Srinagar, Feb 26 (IANS) People's Democratic Party (PDP) patron Mufti Muhammad Sayeed Tuesday wrote an emotional letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh seeking return of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's body to his family, saying it could "retrieve trust" of the state's people.

PM greets nation on Guru Ravidas Jayanti

February 25, 2013 at 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted fellow citizens on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti.

President, PM greet nation on eve of Ravidas Jayanti

February 24, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday greeted the citizens on the eve of Guru Ravidas' birth anniversary, lauding the social reformer's struggle for equality and tolerance in society.

Hyderabad blasts reaction to Kasab, Afzal hanging: Shinde

February 24, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Terming the Hyderabad twin blasts a reaction to executions of terror convicts Ajmal Kasab and Afzal Guru, union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Sunday stressed the need for the anti-terror hub and said he will talk to various chief ministers who were opposed to it.

President greets on Guru Ravidas Jayanti

February 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday greeted the nation on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti and said his teachings will inspire everyone to lead a life of service to humanity.

President greets nation ahead of Guru Ravidas Jayanti

February 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb.24 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted fellow citizens ahead of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, which will be observed on Monday (February 25).

Indian-origin girl dies after falling off ski lift

February 23, 2013 at 8:58 PM

London, Feb 23 (IANS) A 13-year-old girl of Indian-origin plunged to her death from a ski lift during a school trip to the Alps a media report said Saturday.