March 2019 - Page 17 of 31 - The Kashmiriyat

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New Zealand Mosque Shooting- Death Toll 49, Bangladesh Cricket team Escapes Narrowly

INTERNATIONAL

March 15 At least 27 people have been shot dead in shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch during Friday Congregation prayers. One suspect is in custody but police warned they are still tracing an active shooter. Police commissioner Mike Bush urged everyone to avoid all mosques across the country. He told residents in Christchurch: “Close your doors until you hear from us again.” The prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, said it was “One of New Zealand’s darkest days”, calling the attacks “an unprecedented act of violence”. The city has been placed in lock down, with schools and public buildings closed. Nearby climate change protests were evacuated and council staff have been looking after children separated from their relatives in the chaos. Ardern spoke ...

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At least 9 Killed as Gunmen Shoot Muslims Inside Two New Zealand Mosques

INTERNATIONAL

March 15 Many people were killed in a mass shooting at a mosque in the New Zealand city of Christchurch on Friday, a witness said. New Zealand police said on Facebook that one person is in custody, but police believe there may be other offenders. There is a police presence at a number of scenes, they said. And while police said the incident was "evolving" and "we are working to confirm the facts," they said they can confirm "there have been a number of fatalities." Police have not yet described the scale of the shooting but urged people in central Christchurch to stay indoors. And New Zealand media reported a shooting at a second mosque in a Christchurch suburb. Witness Len Peneha said he saw a man dressed in black enter the Masjid Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch at a...

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Unknown Gunmen kill Civilian in Pulwama

PULWAMA

March 15 Unknown Gunmen on Thursday night shot dead a civilian at Gulzar pora area of Awantipora in South Kashmir's Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a civilian namely Manzoor Ahmad lone was abducted by unknown Gunmen from his residence in nearby Dogripora around 9 30 PM on Thursday. He was later shot at in Gulzar Pora village of the area, they said. The dead body has been recovered and investigation has been launched into the incident, Police said

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Police Organizes Grand Musical Evening in South Kashmir

ISLAMABAD

March 14 Music, Dance and joy gripped the Police Lines in District Islamabad (anantnag) of South Kashmir, as Policemen, to relax a hectic duty schedule organized a musical event on Thursday Evening. Witnessing a healthy participation of performers, the event organized by the Local Jammu Kashmir Police at District Police Lines here in the Southern Kashmir district was chaired by the Senior Superintendent of Police for Islamabad (Anantnag) district, Altaf Ahmed Khan. Also, common people in good numbers also witnessed children sing and groove to music amid the conflict that has taken centre stage in South Kashmir since July 2016 post the killing of Burhan Wani on July 2016. The event was also attended by officials from the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force and the higher o...

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Massive Search Operation Launched in Kulgam Area

KULGAM

March 14 The Government Forces have launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Bugam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday evening, RR of Indian Army, 18 BN of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in the area around Bugam. Following inputs about Militant movement in the area, the forces blocked all the entry and exit points of the area. A door to door search operation had been launched when this report was filed.

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60 year old Man shot at in Islamabad (anantnag), Injured

ISLAMABAD

March 14 A sixty year old man was injured after he was shot at by unidentified Gunmen at Thajiwara area of Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday evening, unknown gunmen shot Mohammed Ismail aged 60, at Thajeewara Bijbehara. Ismail was immediately rushed to Bijbehara hospital for treatment from where he has been referred to Srinagar’s SMHS hospital for specialized treatment. Mohammed Ismail, as per media reports, is affiliated with National Conference.

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Anti Muslim Sudarsan TV Fined with 50 Lakh by Kerala Court for Spreading Lies

INDIA

March 14 In a major boost to tackling spread of fake news, the Kozhikode sub-court II ordered Sudarshan TV Channel Founder Suresh Chavhanke to pay a compensation of Rs 50 lakh to Malabar Gold - the diamond company run by M.P. Ahammed. Malabar Gold had filed a defamation case against Sudarshan TV and its founder editor Suresh Chavhanke for airing a morphed visuals and fake news back in 2016. ALSO READ: If you Want Revenge, Come and Fight the War- Basic Classes for Indian News Anchors According to Art of Jewelry, the video showing Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations organized by a Dubai-based financial services company was morphed by the channel to portray that the event was organized by Malabar Gold at a function held in Chennai. Alleging that the channel aired the fake ...

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JK High Court Stays Proceedings on Arnab Goswami and his Team

INDIA

March 14 The Jammu Kashmir High Court has stayed proceedings against Arnab Goswami, Republic TV editor-in-chief and three other Republic reporters in a defamation complaint filed against them by People’s Democratic Party leader Nayeem Akhtar in 2018. The PDP member had accused Republic TV including their JK head, Zeenat Fazili, Aditya Raj Kaul and one more reporter of theirs for tarnishing his image. ALSO READ: Fact Check- When Republic TV Covered a Ground Zero Report 25 Kilometers Away from an Encounter Site Justice Sanjay Kumar Gupta gave Akhtar has give Nayeem Akhtar time till April 15 to respond on why the case should not be quashed. This comes days after the court of the chief judicial magistrate in Srinagar issued non-bailable warrants against the four journalists on F...

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Pattan Village Demands Power Supply, Block Srinagar- Muzaffarabad Highway

REGIONAL

March 14 Sajad Hameed Protest erupted in Yadipora Village of pattan in Baramulla district against the Power Development Department (PDD) for the non availability of transformer in the area. Angry Residents blocked National Highway for Hour due to which the hundreds of people particularly students were halted for a long time. Locals of the area alleged that State Government has Sanctioned 250 KV transformer for Lone Mohalla of Yadipora Pattan but unfortunately on the interference of an operator of Imran Ansari the Power Development Department (PDD) Pattan has given the said 250 KV Transformer to Wahab Yatoo Mohalla.www.parkviewortho.com/wp-content/languages/new/tadalafil.html Today Hundreds of Women and youths blocked Srinagar Muzafarabad National Highway at Yadipora, To Sort out t...

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Forces Launch Massive Search Operation in Baramulla Area

REGIONAL

March 14 The Government Forces have launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Reban area of Rafiabad in North Kashmir's Baramulla District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Thursday afternoon, RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police jointly launched a search operation in the area around the Reban area of Rafiabad. Following inputs about Militant movement in the area, the forces blocked all the entry and exit points of the area. A door to door search operation had been launched when this report was fileafd.