Stand on AFSPA based on logic: Omar

Stand on AFSPA based on logic: Omar Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday night said his view on phased withdrawal of AFSPA from parts of the state is based on logic and not emotion. "I do not want to get into extended public debate on this (revocation of AFSPA issue). My point of view is based on logic, not emotions", Omar told reporters while inaugurating of Data Recovery Center at Gladni Power Station...
10:19 PM, Dec 05, 2011

Omar planning 'virtual martial law' in J&K: PDP

Omar planning 'virtual martial law' in J&K: PDP Srinagar: By proposing to incorporate the essence of AFSPA into the local Ranbir Penal Code (RPC), Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was leading the state towards "virtual martial law", PDP President Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Sunday. "The AFSPA has to go sooner or later but Omar Abdullah's diabolical suggestion to incorporate its essence into the local Ranbir Penal Code amounts to introducing a virtual martial law in the...
07:51 PM, Nov 27, 2011

Omar ready to amend RPC to protect Army legally

Omar ready to amend RPC to protect Army legally Jammu: In a bid to allay concerns on the issue of revocation of AFSPA, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said his government is ready to give legal protection to the Army by amending the Ranbir Penal Code and making it on par with the CrPC. He also stated that the final decision on the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) vests with the Governor....
12:20 PM, Nov 24, 2011

Police impose prohibitory orders in New Delhi

Police impose prohibitory orders in New Delhi New Delhi: In an effort to pre-empt any protest by supporters of Baba Ramdev, Delhi Police on Sunday imposed prohibitory orders for a week in New Delhi district where such agitations are apprehended. "We have imposed section 144 of CRPC in New Delhi district till June 11," a senior police official said. The decision to impose prohibitory orders came in the backdrop of some followers of Ramdev camping at Jantar...
08:55 PM, Jun 05, 2011

Rape and red tape: Can new law help victims?

Rape and red tape: Can new law help victims? Dhaka: Bangladesh have called up uncapped left-arm pace bowler Abul Hossain to replace the injured Shafiul Islam in their Asia Cup squad, a team official said on Sunday. Shafiul has been ruled out of the tournament after injuring his shoulder fielding in their match against India on Friday. "Shafiul has damaged some soft tissues and was given 10 days of rest," said chief selector Akram Khan. "Raju (Abul Hossain) has...
08:35 AM, May 05, 2008

Govt gets cracking on turncoats, to amend CrPC act

Govt gets cracking on turncoats, to amend CrPC act New Delhi: Wriddhiman Saha has been scoring runs with monotonic consistency after coming back from the tour of Australia. The 27-year-old Bengal lad has hardly put a foot wrong in the eight domestic innings (two first class and six List A) he has played since coming back from his tour Down Under. Scores of 124, 170, 85 no, 55 no, 66, 72, 53, 53 no bear testimony to that. Six...
08:59 AM, May 02, 2008

Govt gets cracking on turncoats, to amend CrPC act

Govt gets cracking on turncoats, to amend CrPC act New Delhi: After Rahul Dravid called it a day from international cricket, Pakistan's fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday admired the Indian batting great's ability to perform under pressure with his flawless technique and confidence. "He has been a great ambassador for the game and one of India's finest. Dravid is definitely a true great of the gentleman's game," Akram said. "Sachin is undoubtedly a class act and is...
08:59 AM, May 02, 2008
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