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Republic Day Commemorated in Islamabad (Anantnag) District, Tehsildar Unfurls Flag in Kokernag

ISLAMABAD

January 26 Likewise other parts of the state, the 70th Republic Day was commemorated at Islamabad(anantnag) district also. The main function was held at Government Degree College (Boys) Khanabal, where the Chief Guest was Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Mr. Mohammad Younis Malik who unfurled the tricolour and took salute at the Parade. Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag said that Indian constitution has guaranteed rights to its citizens like; right to religion, education & right to democracy. ALSO READ: India Celebrates 70th Republic Day, As Streets, Internet Remains Caged in Kashmir He paid homage to the founder of the Indian constitution Dr. B.R. Ambadkar and said that besides having various cultures, languages & religions every citizen enjoys his/h...

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One Militant Killed in Khanmoh Identified as a Pulwama Resident, Other a Foreigner

REGIONAL

January 26 Two slain Militants killed in the early morning encounter at Khanmoh area of Pulwama district have been identified. A Police official said that during a cordon and search operation launched by Forces in Khanmoh area, the Militants opened fire, triggering an encounter. In the encounter, two Militants were killed. ALSO READ: 2 Militants killed in Khanmoh Encounter One of the slain has been identified as a Pakistani resident while the second one is a resident of Pulwama. He has been identified as Saqib Shafi dar son of Mohammed Shafi Dar, a resident of Arihal in Pulwama. His body will soon be handed over to his family for last rites, the Police official said.

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Guns Roar Along LOC- Pakistan and Indian Armies Exchange Gunfire

INDIA

January 26 India and Pakistan armies traded gunfire along Line Of Control in Mankote area of Mendhar in Poonch district on Saturday. Officials claimed that the exchange of fire erupted at around 11:10 am after ‘Pakistan resorted to ceasefire violations’. “The fire was retaliated effectively,” he said.buy zoloft online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/zoloft.html no prescription He also claimed that heavy mortar shelling is going on in the area from both sides.

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Why are you earning Money from My Son’s Blood- Father of a Militant Questions Media

WRITE-UPS

January 26 Upon being told that some media men had come, Shams ul Haq's father called one of us and questioned the media for relating Shams ul Haq who was killed recently during an encounter, to his IPS brother. "We know this earns you good money, but you cannot create problems for us," he said adding, "media men sitting in their cozy offices do not know how many problems it created for them." The educated youth like Dr. Shams-ul-Haq Mengnoo choose armed struggle only due to the atrocities of forces, said slain militant’s relatives at Sugan where thousands of mourners continue to throng his residence. Shams-ul-Mengnoo, a resident of Sugan village of Shopian district who was pursuing Bachelors Degree in Unani Medicine and Surgery from a Government College in Zakura Srinagar was ...

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Srinagar Journalists Barred from Covering Republic Day Celebrations, Others Boycott

REGIONAL

January 26 Various Srinagar based scribes were barred from entering Bakshi Stadium to cover the independence day celebrations in Srinagar. The Journalists were told “there are adverse reports about some journalists who cannot be alloed to enter the premises.buy super kamagra generic buy super kamagra generic ” ALSO READ: Journalism and Kashmir -Two poles that never meet! Some senior journalists were barred from covering the event, after which all journalists unanimously decided to boycott the event. The incident evoked condemnation from People's conference chairman, Sajad Gani Lone.

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Indian Flag Falls Down During Hoisting Ceremony in Rajouri

REGIONAL

January 26 An Indian Flag fell down while being hoisted during republic day parade in Rajouri district of Jammu Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the flag while being unfurled fell down in Rajouri on eve of republic day on Saturday. The republic day function was being led by the DC of Rajouri and the top Police officials. The Policemen deployed near the podium upon witnessing the flag fall rushed and attached it to the post. The last year, the tri-colour fell to the ground after BJP chief Amit Shah tried to unfurl it at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Meanwhile military setup has been beefed up across Kashmir valley especially in the summer capital Srinagar in view of the Republic Day of India (January 26) function to be held here. All the entry and exit ...

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India Celebrates 70th Republic Day, As Streets, Internet Remains Caged in Kashmir

INDIA

January 26 As India celebrates its 70th republic day on 26 January 2019, hundreds of republic day functions are being commemorated across the country. Narendra Modi, the Prime minister of India will hoist the Indian tri colour flag on the Red fort in New Delhi and the chief ministers of various states will unfurl the flag at state capitals. While most of the people throughout India are celebrating the day, people in Kashmir hardly have any reason to celebrate. Mobile Internet services have been gagged in Kashmir valley while hundreds of Government Force personnel are patrolling the streets. Hundreds of checkpoints have been enacted across the valley and by passers are frisked. "People have been confined to their households, with no internet and streets turned into garriso...

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Kashmir Highway Remains Shut for Sixth Consecutive Day

REGIONAL

January 26 The Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed on Saturday for the 6th consecutive day stranding scores of valley-bound passengers here. "Shooting stones continue at many places in the Ramban district. Landslides again hit the highway in Gagroo, Anokhi Fall and Battery Chashma area even as debris clearance operations were underway," a traffic department official said. Two policemen, including a junior officer were injured by shooting stones on Friday. For the safety of passengers it has been decided not to allow traffic on the highway, the official added. Over 2,000 trucks, most of them carrying essentials to the Kashmir Valley have been stranded at various places on the highway. Stranded passengers here in the Jammu and Kashmir capital have appealed to the gove...

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2 Militants killed in Khanmoh Encounter

REGIONAL

January 26 Two Militants have been killed in an encounter with government forces in Khanmoh area of Pampore in Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Saturday afternoon. An official said that the operation is being jointly conducted by a team of 50 RR, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF. An officer confirmed that the exchange of gunfire has erupted after militants attacked a party of upon the searching party of forces in the area. In the initial exchange of fire, three SOG men were injured. Earlier CASO was launched in the area after receiving inputs of militants presence in the area. In the ensuing gunfight, two unidentified Militants have been killed. A Search operation is underway to retrieve the bodies of the slain Militants.

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Grenade Attack in Sopore- Third of the Day

REGIONAL

September 20 Suspected Militants late on Friday evening hurled a grenade on CRPF camp in Sopore area of North Kashmir's Baramulla District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that unknown persons hurled a grenade on a CRPF camp in Sopore Town of North Kashmir. The attackers escaped from the spot, as per sources. As per initial reports, nobody has been injured in the attack. A police official said that a search operation has been launched around the area.