Manmohan meets Rajapaksa, presses for fast-tracking Tamil solution (Second Lead)
September 20th, 2012 - 11:27 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi/Bhopal, Sep 20 (IANS) India Thursday pressed Sri Lanka to speed up the process devolution of powers so that the Tamil citizens of the island nation can live in ... Read more...
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For Kashmir panchayats, an endless wait for powers
July 11th, 2012 - 10:40 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, July 11 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government says it is gradually devolving powers to the grassroots level in the state, but the ground reality appears somewhat different.With an ... Read more...
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Probe ‘atrocities’, CPI-M tells Sri Lanka
March 19th, 2012 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday urged Sri Lanka to conduct "a credible and independent investigation" into charges of atrocities against civilians during the ... Read more...
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Rajapaksa assures Krishna of power-devolution to Tamils
January 17th, 2012 - 4:03 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 17 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is committed to devolving powers to ethnic Tamils by pursuing the 13th amendment to the constitution, Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Lanka, hopes for solution to Tamils’ problems (Lead)
January 15th, 2012 - 10:37 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore/New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Sunday hoped for a lasting political solution to the outstanding issues between the minority Tamil-speaking Sri Lankans and the government."It ... Read more...
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Krishna heads to Sri Lanka, devolution tops agenda
January 15th, 2012 - 3:18 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna heads to Sri Lanka Monday on a three-day visit that will focus on pushing the reconciliation and devolution process in ... Read more...
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Krishna to visit Sri Lanka Jan 16
January 7th, 2012 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna will leave here Jan 16 on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka during which he will discuss the progress in ... Read more...
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Interlocutors’ report: Separatists dismissive, mainstream parties dismayed
October 13th, 2011 - 1:06 am ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Oct 12 (IANS) Even as details of the interlocutors' report on Jammu and Kashmir to the union home minister Wednesday have not been made public, the separatist leaders, the ... Read more...
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Kashmir interlocutors submit report, focus on development
October 12th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Advocating "meaningful autonomy" and speedy development, the three interlocutors on Jammu and Kashmir submitted their report to Home Minister P. Chidambaram Wednesday, a year ... Read more...
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Mufti Sayeed accuses National Conference of ‘double standards’
September 24th, 2011 - 8:45 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Sep 24 (IANS) In a broadside against the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) has charged it with double standards, saying ... Read more...
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PDP to vote for Afzal Guru clemency resolution
September 23rd, 2011 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's People's Democratic Party (PDP) Friday decided to vote for the resolution seeking clemency for Dec 13, 2001, parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, which ... Read more...
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Panchayats do not have enough powers
August 12th, 2011 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The functioning of Panchayats is hampered due to inadequate devolution of powers, parliament was informed Friday.Panchayati Raj Minister V. Kishore Chandra Deo told the Lok ... Read more...
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Kashmir interlocutors meet separatist leader
April 20th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, April 20 (IANS) The central government-appointed interlocutors on Kashmir Wednesday met a senior leader of the moderate Hurriyat group during their current visit to the Valley.Addressing a media conference ... Read more...
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Krishna urged to take up Tamils issue with Sri Lanka
November 24th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Nov 24 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Wednesday requested External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna to discuss a political solution for the Sri Lankan Tamils and their quick rehabilitation during ... Read more...
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CAG have to further enhance its capabilities, skills: PM Manmohan Singh
November 16th, 2010 - 5:16 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov.16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said the institution of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has to further enhance its capabilities and its skills ... Read more...
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Only 20,000 refugees remain, Sri Lanka tells India
October 15th, 2010 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan has informed India that only 20,000 out of nearly 300,000 people displaced by the war remained to be resettled in the country, External Affairs Minister ... Read more...
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Sushma Swaraj, Jaitley BJP’s nominees in Kashmir all-party team
September 17th, 2010 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley will represent the party in the delegation of political parties visiting Jammu and Kashmir next ... Read more...
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Omar favours repeal of armed forces’ special powers
August 18th, 2010 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Aug 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said he favoured the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act -- that gives legal immunity to security forces ... Read more...
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Tamil is India’s pride, says Pratibha Patil (Lead)
June 23rd, 2010 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Coimbatore, June 23 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil inaugurated the World Classical Tamil Conference here Wednesday, describing Tamil history as India's pride.
"The history of the Tamils is our nation's pride," Patil said ... Read more...
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India asks Sri Lanka to devolve power to Tamils
June 14th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, June 14 (IANS) India has asked Sri Lanka to devolve power to the Tamil minority in that country in a bid for reconciliation among various communities at the end of ... Read more...
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Go for political settlement, CPI-M tells Colombo
June 7th, 2010 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday urged the government to tell Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to for an early political settlement of the Tamil issue ... Read more...
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Kashmir plans village council polls in September
May 13th, 2010 - 8:40 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, May 13 (IANS) In a step that will usher in devolution of administrative powers to village council level, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday announced the government's decision to ... Read more...
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India assures Sri Lanka support for Tamil resettlement
March 7th, 2010 - 8:17 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo/New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) India Sunday assured Sri Lanka of its support in resettling nearly 300,000 Tamil civilians displaced by the civil war in the island-nation and pushed for ... Read more...
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DMK opposes apex court’s Mullaperiyar dam panel
February 20th, 2010 - 6:26 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) A day after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said that the state has not lost anything in the Mullaperiyar dam case, his party Saturday announced its opposition ... Read more...
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Northern Ireland power-sharing deal announced
February 6th, 2010 - 1:00 am ICT by BNO News
ELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND (BNO NEWS) – An accord to transfer the remaining powers from London to Belfast has been agreed at Hillsborough Castle, announced the Northern Ireland Office on Friday.British Prime Minister ... Read more...
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UPA government to be consulted on Nalini’s release: Karunanidhi
February 3rd, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, Feb 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi Wednesday said the state administration will take a decision on the premature release of S. Nalini and others convicted for the assassination ... Read more...
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NSA Menon meets Karunanidhi, discusses Sri Lankan Tamil issue
January 31st, 2010 - 6:08 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, Jan 31(ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshnkar Menon said here on Sunday that India is working with the Sri Lankan Government for resettlement and rehabilitation of displaced Tamils.Interacting with media after ... Read more...
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India, Sri Lanka discuss resettlement of Tamils
September 23rd, 2009 - 6:11 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Sept 23 (IANS) India has pressed for quicker rehabilitation and resettlement of some 300,000 Tamils displaced in Sri Lanka.
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday met his Sri Lankan counterpart ... Read more...
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India willing to give more money for resettling Sri Lanka Tamils
July 30th, 2009 - 9:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is willing to give more funds, besides the Rs.500 crore (around $100 million) which India has already pledged, for resettlement of around ... Read more...
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Colombo to resettle Tamils after demining operations: Krishna
July 23rd, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
On Board Special Aircraft, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said Sri Lanka has assured India that it will start the process of building houses for over ... Read more...
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Tamils’ resettlement within six months, Sri Lanka tells India (Second Lead)
July 22nd, 2009 - 10:54 pm ICT by IANS
By Manish Chand
Phuket (Thailand), July 22 (IANS) Sri Lanka Wednesday assured India that it has begun resettling over 300,000 civilians displaced by the military conflict and hoped it would be able ... Read more...
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Neighbours top priority, says Krishna; asks Pakistan to act against terror (Lead)
May 23rd, 2009 - 9:39 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Underlining India's pursuit of an independent non-aligned foreign policy and stronger relations with neighbours, S.M. Krishna in his first remarks as external affairs minister Saturday asked ... Read more...
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NSA, Menon to meet Rajapaksa, press for political solution (Lead)
May 20th, 2009 - 3:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) India will offer to help rehabilitate Tamil civilians and press for "effective devolution" of powers when National Security Adviser M.K. Narayanan and Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon meet ... Read more...
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Legitimate aspirations of Lankan Tamils should be addressed: Pranab (Lead)
May 20th, 2009 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India is concerned about the Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka and wants that their "legitimate aspirations" should be addressed, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday.
Mukherjee said ... Read more...
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For Kashmir voters, issues and promises remain the same
April 25th, 2009 - 11:19 am ICT by IANS
By F. Ahmed
Srinagar, April 25 (IANS) Raising the same issues in almost the same pitch in their election campaigns, the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are busy accusing each ... Read more...
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