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J&K: Protest against pre-paid phones ban

by india-news-reporter November 1, 2009 India

People in Kashmir are unhappy and protesting the government’s decision to ban pre-paid mobile telephone connections in the state. The home ministry has decided not to issue fresh pre-paid mobile connections and the existing pre-paid SIM cards will not be renewed in the state after November 1.

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J&K: Encounter on in Sopore

by india-news-reporter October 31, 2009 India

A gunbattle between militants and security forces broke out in Sopore town of north Kashmir on Saturday morning. Acting on specific information about presence of militants, police along with the Army launched an operation to flush out the ultras from Chinkipora, 55 kms from here, police said

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Govt bans pre-paid mobile connections in Kashmir

by india-news-reporter October 30, 2009 India

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The government on Friday banned pre-paid mobile phone connections in Jammu and Kashmir over security concerns.

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PM’s message to Pakistan is important: Omar

by india-news-reporter October 29, 2009 India

The Prime Minister’s peace overture to Pakistan has come at the right time, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tells Barkha Dutt in The Buck Stops Here. “I think the message the PM had for Pakistan was important, was significant and he said everything that needed to be said,” he said.

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The big deal about Kashmir’s new train

by india-news-reporter October 28, 2009 India

“The day is not far when trains will run from Jammu to Srinagar through the Babihal Pass,” said the Prime Minister as he inaugurated the Qaziugund-Baramulla line. Kashmir is now linked via train to the rest of India

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PM’s peace initiative to separatists

by india-news-reporter October 28, 2009 India

The Prime minister has begun his 2-day visit to Kashmir by offering peace talks both within the Valley, and across the border, to Pakistan.

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PM in Kashmir: Full text of speech

by india-news-reporter October 28, 2009 India

I am delighted to be back in the valley of Kashmir in the lovely season of autumn. We will soon see the beautiful golden hues of the season and the magnificent chinar will soon be flaming red

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On track: Train in Kashmir

by india-news-reporter October 28, 2009 India

After nine years of wait another crucial part of the Kashmir train line – between Qazigund and Baramullah – is complete, connecting South Kashmir to its north. This is now the fastest way to travel across the Kashmir Valley: Two hours as against the four hour travel by road.

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J&K govt suspends 27 striking doctors

by india-news-reporter October 24, 2009 India

The Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended 27 doctors and many others have been sent back to the health department. The action follows the indefinite strike by over 2,000 junior doctors, demanding better pay and stipend for resident doctors.

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