Norwegian parliament to start debate on Kashmir from Nov 15

Oslo, October 21:  The Norwegian Parliament, while taking notice of human rights violations in occupied Kashmir, has issued schedule to debate the Kashmir dispute from November 15.

The Norwegian Foreign Minister after replying the points to be raised by members of the Parliament would release a policy statement on Kashmir.

The Chairman of Parliamentary Kashmir Committee of Norway had submitted a motion in the Parliament about the massive violations of human rights in the disputed territory by Indian troops. He demanded of the Foreign Minister to issue a policy statement on the dispute after thorough debate on the Indian state terrorism in the territory.

The Kashmir Committee Chief mentioned in his motion that Kashmir solution was necessary for bringing peace in Afghanistan.

The speaker of the Norwegian Parliament while accepting the motion for debate in the parliament, released the schedule from November 15.(Writer-South Asia)

Indian Army Chief Visits HQ Northern Command

Jammu, October, 16:  The Chief of Army Staff Gen VK Singh PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC accompanied by Mrs Bharti Singh, President Family Welfare Organisation (FWO) arrived at Udhampur after having visited Leh and Srinagar, on the second day of his three day visit to Northern Command. 

The COAS addressed all officers of the Udhampur and Nagrota garrisons and impressed upon them the strengths and core competencies of the Indian Army. He enjoined the officers to inculcate the deepest sense of professionalism  whilst working in the interest of the Nation. He stressed upon the rich traditions and the value system base and emphasised the importance to remain focussed on the job at hand and prepare for all contingencies.

He had a detailed interaction with Lt Gen BS Jaswal, PVSM, AVSM**, VSM GOC-in-C Northern Command and reviewed the security situation in the State.       A lunch was hosted in his honour at the impressive Officer’s Mess, Headquarters Northern Command which was attended by senior officers and their ladies.  He thereafter departed for Nagrota on the last leg of his visit.

Mrs Bharti Singh, President FWO, interacted with wives of all ranks in the forenoon and talked of the high traditions and the dedication of Army wives. (Writer-South Asia)