January 2019 - Page 4 of 34

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

Shah Faesal Into Politics – Not a Supreme Sacrifice

WRITE-UPS

January 28 Mohammed Zia The renunciation of the Indian Administrative Service by Shah Faesal to join politics doesn’t seem quite the supreme sacrifice it is being made out to be. After all, many have used the administrative services as a stepping stone to positions of greater power. But the reasons Shah Faesal has cited for giving up his job lay bare the fact that, unlike a certain novice from earlier times, the former IAS officer is a seasoned politician already. A man who spent years preparing for the civil services (no cakewalk exam) has suddenly woken up to the “marginalization and invisiblisation of around 200 million Indian Muslims at the hands of Hindutva forces reducing them to second-class citizens”? Surprisingly, how Faesal could have skipped the references to the ...

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

Create Fear Among Kashmiris Living in India, Says Kashmiri Pandit Activist

INDIA

During a recent meeting on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, several speakers called for creating fear among Kashmiris, especially making Kashmiri youth studying or working in other parts of the country unsafe to live so that their families in the Valley can realize. “Create fear among Kashmiri Muslims,” said Pushpendra Kulshrestha, a political commentator, during an Indoi-Analytics Conclave titled “Views on Article 370/35A and Trifurcation of J&K” on 14 January 2019 in New Delhi. “Unless the Kashmiri Muslims living in different parts of India won’t be fearful, no one will call you back to Jammu and Kashmir. [Also] unless the parents of these people do not realize that their sons are not safe outside, one who is working in multinational companies or studying outside, you are making...

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

Kulgad Residents Out on Streets to Protest Power Crisis in the Area

ISLAMABAD

January 28 The resident of Kulgad area in Achabal belt of Islamabad (Anantnag) district in South Kashmir on Monday morning demanded the restoration of electricity in the area. Shouting slogans against the Power Development Department, scores of people said that electricity has been playing only "hide and seek" with them. The residents of this south Kashmir village are facing the worst power supply ever, they alleged. ALSO READ: Consecutive Governments Fail to Link Kulgad Village With Main Road "The worst affected are the students preparing for their different board and university exams," a resident of Kulgad told The Kashmiriyat. The residents demanded the restoration of electricity in the area.

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

Babri Masjid Case Will not be Heard on January 29

OTHERS

January 28 Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case will not be taken up for hearing by 5-judge constitution bench of Supreme Court on January 29 due to the non-availability of Justice SA Bobde. Earlier on January 25, Justices Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer, who were part of an earlier 3-judge bench were selected to be on the newly constituted 5-judge bench in the case. ALSO READ: 6 December 1992- When Babri Masjid was Demolished Both the judges were part of the 3-judge bench, then headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra (now retired), which had by 2:1 majority verdict refused to refer to a larger bench the question as to whether the mosque is integral to offering prayers in Islam. Justice Nazeer had delivered a minority judgement.

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

Fresh Snowfall Expected on January 30, 31 in Kashmir Valley

REGIONAL

January 28 Jammu Kashmir will be facing more rain and snow over the coming week, according to India Meteorological Department. The forecaster says the coming week will feature heavy rain and snowfall on January 30 and 31 at isolated places, although few days in the three divisions of the state are predicted to remain dry. According to weatherman’s prediction from Jan 28 to Feb 3 in Kashmir valley weather from Jan 29 will begin to remain wet. “Jan 28 will be dry and on Jan 29 there might be rain, snowfall at isolated places. On Jan 30, 31 a widespread snowfall, rainfall is expected at most places,” he said, adding that on Feb 1 and 2 there might be rain, snow on scattered areas and on Feb 3 there is a prediction of rain, snowfall at isolated places. “Weather in Jammu, Ladakh ...

Jan282019 by News DeskNo Comments

North Kashmir’s Sumbal Shuts Against arrest of youth by Delhi police

REGIONAL

January 28 A complete shutdown is being observed in Sumbal area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday against the arrest of a local youth by Dehli police. Scores of people took out a protest march demanding release of the local youth Hilal Ahmad Bhat. Locals said that all business establishments, educational institutes and shops have shut in the town. Pertinently a youth named Hilal was arrested on January 23 by Government Forces from his home and shifted to Delhi.buy norvasc generic infoblobuy.com/norvasc.html over the counter The parents of Hilal Ahmed speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that Hilal was not arrested, but he was taken to the Police station by them. "He had been summoned to the Police station and later we presented him before the concerned police s...

Jan272019 by News DeskNo Comments

Grenade Attack on Army Camp in Shopian

SHOPIAN

January 27 Unknown persons hurled a grenade on an Army camp in Ahgam area of South Kashmir's Shopian District late evening on Sunday. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that unknown persons UBGL on an Army camp in Ahagam which missed the target and exploded near the wall of the Army camp. As per initial reports, nobody has been injured in the attack.buy Bactroban generic buy Bactroban generic A police official while confirming the attack said a search operation has been launched around the area.

Jan272019 by News DeskNo Comments

CASO Launched in Pattan Area

REGIONAL

January 27 A cordon and search operation has been launched by Government Forces in Baramulla District of North Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Monday, the 29 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in Tappar Area of Pattan in North Kashmir's Baramulla District. Following inputs about Militant movement in the area, the forces blocked all the entry and exit points of the area. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A door to door search operation had been launched when this report was filed. Meanwhile a police official has denied the report and said no CASO is in place in the area.

Jan272019 by News DeskNo Comments

Sarfaraz Gets Four Match Ban for Racist Remarks

SPORTS

January 27 Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has been suspended for four matches for his racist outburst against South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo during the second One-Day International (ODI) last Tuesday. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Sarfraz has accepted that he was in breach of the ICC's anti-racism code for participants. "Sarfraz aimed a comment at South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo which resulted in Sarfraz being charged with an offence under the code, namely engaging in any conduct (whether through the use of language, gestures or otherwise) which is likely to offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or vilify any reasonable person in the position of a player, player support personnel, umpire, match referee, umpire ...

Jan272019 by News DeskNo Comments

Tral Shuts on the Fourth Anniversary of Militant Commander Abid Khan

OTHERS

January 27 South Kashmir's Tral hamlet has shut down on Sunday to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Slain Hizb commander, Abid Khan. The Kashmiriyat reporter, Sikander Gul reported that all shops and business establishments are shut in the town while roads are wearing a deserted look. Abid was killed in an encounter with Government Forces on 27 Janaury in 2015 along with his associate Sheeraz Ahmed in Handoora area of Tral. Pertinently two Government Force personnel including a top rank official of Indian Army was also killed on the encounter.