Make Kashmir LoC the international border: Faleiro

PANAJI – The Line of Control (LoC) should be converted into the international border in order to solve the Kashmir crisis for good, former union minister Eduardo Faleiro said Wednesday.

The veteran Congress leader also said that in his personal opinion, the United Nations-endorsed plebiscite could not be implemented in today’s day and age. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Make Kashmir LoC the international border: Faleiro.

Manmohan Singh says dialogue only way forward to resolve Kashmir situation

NEW DELHI – The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that dialogue is the only way route to lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Addressing an all party meeting here, Dr Singh said: “The only path for lasting peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir is that of dialogue and discussion. …. Source article  : Manmohan Singh says dialogue only way forward to resolve Kashmir situation.

Lasting peace in Kashmir only through dialogue: PM (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Expressing his distress at “young men and women – even children” protesting on the streets of Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday again stressed that the route to lasting peace in the valley was through dialogue and discussion.
Addressing the crucial all-party meeting to discuss the crisis in Kashmir, the prime …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Lasting peace in Kashmir only through dialogue: PM (Second Lead).

Ovide Lamontagne is Confident of his Victory in U.S. Senate Poll

NEW HAMPSHIRE (GaeaTimes.com) — With only few more hours remaining before the winner is declared, contestant Ovide Lamontagne is full of optimism regarding his victory.
With only 50% of the votes being counted, former Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and lawyer Ovid Lamontagne are only separated by a margin of few hundred votes. Ovide Lamontagne says … Original article on : Ovide Lamontagne is Confident of his Victory in U.S. Senate Poll.

Choosing ministers will not be easy for Munda

RANCHI – Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda faces the tough challenge of cabinet expansion. He can accommodate a maximum of 12 ministers including himself, even as several parties are vying for berths.

Munda, who proved his government’s majority Tuesday, was sworn in Sep 11 along with two deputy chief ministers – Sudesh Mahto of the All …. Read the original article  : Choosing ministers will not be easy for Munda.

Democrats seize on GOP’s own words against tea party favorite O’Donnell in Delaware Sen. race

Tea party win stuns Delaware GOP, thrills Dems

WILMINGTON, Del. – The state Republican Party’s fierce attacks on tea party-backed Christine O’Donnell offer Democrats plenty of ammunition in the U.S. Senate race after her shocking upset of a nine-term congressman and former governor.
Democrats watched for weeks as U.S. Rep. Mike Castle and O’Donnell pummeled each other … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Democrats seize on GOP’s own words against tea party favorite O’Donnell in Delaware Sen. race.

Manmohan Singh calls efforts to enhance productivity

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that efforts should be made to remove deficiencies to enhance productivity across all sectors of the economy.

Presenting the Prime Minister’s Shram Awards for 2005, 2006 and … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Manmohan Singh calls efforts to enhance productivity.

Manmohan Singh presides over all party meeting on Kashmir today (Re-Issue)

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh presides over an all-party meeting on Kashmir here on Wednesday.

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah is leading the delegation of the states ruling National Conference. The main opposition group, the People’s …. Read the original article  : Manmohan Singh presides over all party meeting on Kashmir today (Re-Issue).

Manmohan Singh presides over all party meeting on Kashmir today

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh presides over an all-party meeting on Kashmir here on Wednesday.

Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Farooq Abdullah is leading the delegation of the states ruling National Conference. The main opposition group, the People’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Manmohan Singh presides over all party meeting on Kashmir today.

Indian premier calls political leaders to discuss pruning army’s powers in Kashmir

Indian leaders search for end to Kashmir violence
NEW DELHI – Leaders of India’s main political parties debated Wednesday whether to ease harsh security laws in Indian-controlled Kashmir as the government searched for a strategy to end months of increasingly violent protests in the region.
Under the laws, army officers in India’s portion of the …. Source  : Indian premier calls political leaders to discuss pruning army’s powers in Kashmir.

PM appeals for peace in Kashmir

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday appealed for peace in Jammu and Kashmir, saying only dialogue could lead to a lasting solution of the lingering issue.
Appealing to people in the state to shun violence, the prime minister said in his opening remarks at an all-party meeting on Jammu and Kashmir here: …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Christine O’Donnell Wins Delaware Republican Senate Primary

SHINGTON (GaeaTimes.com)- In what turned out to be a shocker on Tuesday night, Christine O’Donnell, a conservative Tea Party favorite, was able to win the Delaware’s Republican Senate primary by leaving behind the party favorite Michael Castle. Nine-term Representative Michael Castle who was considered by many as a more electable Republican candidate failed to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Election Commission team to visit Bihar

PATNA – A three-member Election Commission team will visit Bihar Sunday to oversee preparations for the October-November assembly polls in the state, an official said here.

The EC team, on a three-day visit, will be headed by Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi.
“The team will hold a meeting with the representatives of all national and regional …. Read the original article  : Election Commission team to visit Bihar.

We seek guidance from various parties: PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he wanted “guidance from various political parties” on how to solve the “complex, vexed issue” in Jammu and Kashmir.
The prime minister was addressing the all-party meeting on Kashmir. It was attended by, among others, Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Left leaders and the Bharatiya Janata … Read more »».

Backers of bill to aid ailing Sept. 11 responders renew push as second House vote nears

New push for bill to aid sick 9/11 responders

WASHINGTON – Backers of a bill to provide up to $7.4 billion in aid to people sickened by World Trade Center dust are renewing their push for the measure as a second House vote nears.
First responders, survivors of the Sept. 11 attacks and lawmakers are gathering on …. Source article  : Backers of bill to aid ailing Sept. 11 responders renew push as second House vote nears.

Behind Durga Puja idols and decor, the Mamata hand!

KOLKATA – She is a politician and a fiery orator, she also sings, paints and recites poetry. And now Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, who maintains a punishing schedule, has found the time to design the idols and decor of a Durga Puja marquee here.
The Trinamool Congress chief has chosen a community puja – … Original source on Gaea Times at : Behind Durga Puja idols and decor, the Mamata hand!.

DC voters oust mayor in Democratic primary, choose councilman who faces no fall GOP challenger

DC voters oust mayor during Dem primary
WASHINGTON – The nation’s capital will have a new mayor after voters Tuesday ousted Adrian Fenty, a backer of education reform who some said had become out of touch.

Fenty lost the city’s Democratic primary to District of Columbia Council Chairman Vincent Gray just four years after sweeping into office … Read this article on Gaea Times at : DC voters oust mayor in Democratic primary, choose councilman who faces no fall GOP challenger.

Buddhadeb attacks ‘big press’ for ’supporting’ Maoist cause

KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee has lashed out against a section of the “big press” for allegedly supporting the Maoists and said some journalists were sympathetic to the rebels without knowing their ideology.

“A section of the big press is always supporting the cause of Maoists. Some journalists may be sympathetic to the …. Read the original article  : here.

Musharraf eyes return to Pakistan politics, set to unveil new party

Musharraf eyes return to Pakistan politics

HONG KONG – Former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf said Wednesday he is gearing up for a return to politics and will launch a new party next month – two years after he stepped down as president after nationwide protests and left the country.
Speaking on the sidelines of an investor …. Original article  : Musharraf eyes return to Pakistan politics, set to unveil new party.

Consensus on AFSPA unlikely at all-party meeting

NEW DELHI – The all-party meeting on Kashmir Monday may consider a proposal to send an all-party parliamentary delegation to the troubled state, Congress insiders said. A consensus on the contentious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is, however, unlikely, officials added.
“The Congress or the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government does not … Original article on : Consensus on AFSPA unlikely at all-party meeting.