December 2018 - Page 6 of 25

Dec252018 by News DeskNo Comments

Forces Launch Nocturnal CASO in Shopian Area

SHOPIAN

December 25 Following a specific input about Militant movement, the Government Forces jointly launched a cordon and search operation in the Turkwangam area of South Kashmir's Shopian District. On the Tuesday Night, the forces including 44 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to the area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Shopian locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat).

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Tsunami Death Toll Rises to 430, Another Tsunami Likely to Hit Indonesia

INTERNATIONAL

December 25 As the threat of more deadly tsunamis casts a pall over Indonesia, the country's National Disaster Mitigation Agency said Tuesday that more than 16,000 people are displaced. That's in addition to more than 430 confirmed dead, 1,485 injured and 154 still missing, Early assessments indicate that more than 880 homes were destroyed, with 73 hotels, 60 restaurants and 435 boats also suffering heavy damage.buy cialis professional generic buy professional cialis generic Even if no more disasters like Saturday's tsunami strike the Java and Sumatra coasts, those numbers could still rise as authorities work to gauge the true scope of the disaster. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Indonesia expects the death toll to rise, spokeswoman Kathy Muell...

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Tral Roads Remain Deserted Amid a Complete Shutdown on Day 4

PULWAMA

December 25 A Complete shutdown was observed in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district for the fourth consecutive day against the militant killings on Tuesday. All shops and business establishments remained closed in the area while as public transport remained off the roads. Six affiliates of Zakir Musa including his deputy chief Soliha alias Rehan khan were killed by government forces during a brief gunfight on Saturday morning in Arampora village of Tral belt.

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Rajiv Gandh’s Statue Vandalized in Ludhiana, Atal’s Statue to Come up in UP

INDIA

December 25 A 25-feet high statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be installed in Lok Bhawan, the Uttar Pradesh government secretariat here, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday. Adityanath made the announcement at a ceremony held to celebrate Vajpayee’s 94th birth anniversary. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, also the local MP, and Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik also attended the function. Meanwhile, A statue of former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was vandalised on Tuesday by some persons, who Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh claimed, owed allegiance to the Shiromani Akali Dal in the state. The chief minister has asked the police to take action in the matter and identify the perpetrators. Paint was sprayed by the miscreants on the s...

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No Namaz in Public Places, UP Police Orders Noida Companies

INDIA

December 25 The Uttar Pradesh Police has asked companies and offices located in Noida of the National Capital region to ensure that the employees working in these offices don't offer namaz in open public spaces. According to a notice issued by the Police station at Sector 58 in Noida, companies in this area have been asked to not allow their employees to offer prayers in Public parks and other public areas. "The offices will be held responsible, if Muslim employees are found offering namaz in open public spaces," the order said as per a report of India today.

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250 KV Transformer Stolen in Ganderbal

REGIONAL

December 25 Rayees Shah In the first of its kind of incidents, Unknown persons on Tuesday stole a 250KV transformer in Harran area of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, plunging the area into darkness. Reports said that the thieves stole 250KV transformer last night. Due to non-availability of electricity, the residents said that have been put to inconvenience especially students who are appearing in different examinations. PDD officer Mr Javaid Ahmad said Some unknown persons have stolen transformer from Tehlipora Harran area of Ganderbal.The Executive engineer of power department has lodged a complaint in this regard. Meanwhile Ganderbal police registered a case in this regard.

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After Tral Killings, Zakir Musa Left with 4-6 Militants Now

REGIONAL

December 25 Zakir Rashid Bhat was born in Noorpora, Tral in South Kashmir, His father is Abdul Rashid Bhat, a senior engineer working with the state government, his brother is a Doctor, Musa was admitted to class 9 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Pulwama in 2008; he continued his studies at Noor Public School up to Class 10. He then went to the government higher secondary institution at Noorpora and passed his 12th in 2011. He later joined Chandigarh University for Civil Engineering, but left CU, in 2013 and joined the militant group Hizbul Mujahideen in the autumn of 2013, there is less known about Zakir Musa, except for some reports that the A++ category militant, who unlike other top Militant commanders has maintained a low profile and was reportedly seen in Punjab recently. He i...

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Aijaz Noori Booked Under PSA, Shifted to Jammu Jail

PULWAMA

December 24 The District president of Ummat e Islami for District Pulwama, Aijaz Noori has been booked under Public safety act and shifted to Kot Bhalwal Jail. Aijaz Noori was arrested on November 07 and has been shifted to Jammu today morning after remaining in Pulwama Jails for more than a month. Ummat e Islami today visited his family and said that the District president of Ummat e Islami had been harassed by forces constantly prior to his arrest in Pulwama. He had been subjected to harassment and threats. Ummat e Islami condemning his booking under Public safety Act said that on one side Kashmiri youth are being brutally murdered and on the other they are being thrown behind Bars. "There is a continuous campaign against Ummat e Islami, on one side there is a constant...

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Dialgam Residents Block Roads, Demand Proper Electricity

ISLAMABAD

December 24 Scores of residents of South Kashmir's Islamabad (anantnag) District on Monday assembled at Hakura and blocked Kokernag Vailoo Road. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that they raised slogans against the power development department and civil administration for frequent power curtailment in Hakura Koshipora Damhal and Palpora Villages. The protesters alleged, “Our areas are facing step-motherly treatment. We have always paid our electricity bills on time, but nevertheless, frequent power cuts can be tough during chilly winter.” They claimed, “Our Students are appearing in exams, how does the government expect them to study without electricity? They are suffering the most because of this mess.” Pertinently, one day ago, the people of these areas had appealed the concer...

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Srinagar Witnesses Cold Night of Season- Weather Expected to Remain Dry for Coming Days

REGIONAL

December 24 The Kashmir valley witnessed the coldest night of the season as the night temperatures dipped to Minus 6.8 in the Summer capital of Jammu Kashmir. A MET Department official told that the cold weather conditions are likely to continue for another four to five days with weather mostly likely to remain dry. Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded minus 7.2 and minus 6.8 while the minimum was minus 14.7 in Leh and minus 15.2 degrees Celsius in Kargil. Jammu city recorded 5.3, Katra 4.8, Batote minus 1.4, Bannihal minus 3 and Bhaderwah minus 2.1 degrees Celsius