May 2019 - Page 8 of 15 - The Kashmiriyat

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Final Call- Ramdhan in Kashmir to Start from Tuesday

INTERNATIONAL

May 05 Ramadan will begin in Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries on Monday as moon observers said there was no sight of the Ramadan crescent on Saturday. The Islamic world follows a lunar calendar, and the traditional moon-sighting methodology can lead to different countries declaring the start of Ramadan a day or two apart, reports Arab News. In Kashmir, the Pakistan Ruet e Hilal committee, headed by Mufti Muneeb u Islam, responsible for finding the crescent, is followed. However they declared that the crescent has not been sighted yet. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five obligatory pillars of Islam, along with the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayer, annual charity - known as "zakat" - and performing the Hajj pilgrimage. Along with Saudi Arabia, Mus...

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Intense Clashes Erupt in Shopian Areas- One Youth Hit with a Bullet

REGIONAL

May 05 Intense clashes have erupted in Shopian's main town in South Kashmir on Sunday evening, few hours ahead of the polls scheduled in the area for the final leg of elections for the Anantnag Lok Sabha seat. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of youth hit the streets of Shopian township in South Kashmir shouting pro freedom and Anti India slogans to protest against the elections that are being held tomorrow in the area. During the protests, youth threw stones on Government Forces who retaliated with tear smoke shelling and firing live ammunition at the youth. Many youth were inured in the action of the forces, one youth identified as Suhail Ahmed Malik from Palpora area in Shopian, he was rushed to the nearby hospital for treatment. Clashes were also reported from ...

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Fine of 28200 Rupees Collected by Tehsildar During Market Checking in Islamabad (Anantnag) Town

ISLAMABAD

May 05 A Market checking Squad headed by Tehsildar of the South Kashmir district Mr. Ali Mohammad held market checking in Islamabad (Anantnag) town today. A fine of Rs 28200 was collected as fine from 29 shoppers, besides which 43 kilograms of rotten vegetables & 19 KGs of milk were destroyed on spot. Moreover one illegal refilling petroleum gas shop containing stock of domestic gas cylinders seized in front of DIG office at Khanabal.

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“Farewell party and Isthekbali Ramzan” organised together at GHSS Damhal

EDUCATION

May 05 Sheikh Nadeem A farewell party in the honour of former Principal Government Higher Secondary School Damhal Ms Shaista Akhtar and Isthekbali Ramzan were held together at the institution. On this occasion,various speakers teachers put forth their views, the programme was sponsored by Lal ded house of the school.buy premarin online medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/premarin.html no prescription On behalf of Lal Ded house,Mr Khurshid put his gratitude to all the teachers and students for their support and cooperation. At around 2pm,a farewell party was celebrated in which the guest of honour, Ms Shaista, she was also received with great reverence by the present Principal Ms Shazada All teachers of School participated overwhelmingly in the function and showe...

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Posh Hotel in Pahalgam Blocks Road for Half a Kilometer- Locals Aghast

ISLAMABAD

May 05 In a clear defiance of law, a hotel 'pine and peak' in famous tourist resort of Pahalgam has blocked the road for nearly half a kilometer causing inconvenience to commuters. Visitors while speaking to The Kashmiriyat revealed that the hotel has illegally blocked the road for nearly 500 meters disallowing any civilian vehicle to enter the road opposite to the Amusement Park in Pahalgam. They said that the blockade causes inconvenience to the pony riders as well as visitors who visit the world famous hill resort of pahalgam. Pony traders, hundreds in number earn their livelihood at the famous Hill resort. The Local said that the employees of the hotel often maltreat and misbehave with the locals and especially pony riders. He said that the hotel owners often block th...

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Ahead of Elections, Polling Parties Attacked in Tral

PULWAMA

May 05 Ahead of crucial Lok Sabha elections scheduled for the District of Shopian and Pulwama for Anantnag Lok Sabha seat for tomorrow, the polling parties have been attacked in various areas of the Tral hamlet in Pulwama District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that youth hurled stones on vehicles of the polling staff including the Government Forces in Lorgam, Main town area and Lorgam area of Tral in South Kashmir and broke window panes of several vehicles. Youth in large numbers hit the streets of the Tral main town area as soon as the polling staff reached the area and attacked them with stones. A Police official upon being contacted by The Kashmiriyat said that one person has been injured in the stone throwing incident who is being treated at a hospital in the area.

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Jaish Militant from Pulwama has Surrendered, Says Police

REGIONAL

May 05 A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant, hailing from Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, Sunday laid down arms and returned to the mainstream, police said. A police spokesman did not reveal the identity of the militant, saying “the identity stands protected . “One more youth from Pulwama, who was part of terror outfit JeM, has shunned the path of violence and returned to mainstream with efforts of his family and police, the spokesman said. Dozens of militants have laid down their arms in Kashmir since 2017 when police announced that they will accept offer to surrender of local militants even during ongoing encounters. Most of these militants have returned home after appeals by their families to shun the path of violence. PTI

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Polling Staff Reaches Shopian Areas in Choppers, a Day ahead of Elections

SHOPIAN

May 05 The Polling staff for Shopian elections scheduled tomorrow was ferried in chopper to polling various stations for the last phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections for the Anantnag Lok Sabha Seat. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that in Shopian, polling staff was airlifted from District Police Lines in Shopian to almost 39 places most of them in Wachi. District election officials denying these claims said that the report was baseless, but it is a possibility. Poling will be held in Shopian tomorrow in 245 polling Stations at 133 locations, all the stations have been declared hyper- sensitive.

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“BJP Leader was Killed Days After his Security was Lifted”- BJP’s Local Leadership Blames BJP, Police For Killing

INDIA

May 05 Suhail Dar The Killing of Gul Muhammad Mir, a veteran Political leader of Bhartiya Janta Party who was killed by unidentified gunmen after they barged inside his house has evoked widespread condemnation from various political groups including the former chief Ministers of Jammu Kashmir. The Raj Bhavan (Governor's Office) Spokes-person has stated that Governor, Satya Pal Malik is very much pained about the killing of Gul Muhammad Mir and also ordered an inquiry into the killing. However, the killing has given birth to a larger political debate and questions are being asked about the decision of withdrawing security from 173 political leaders and activists by the Government in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack in which 49 Security personnel were killed on February 14. ...

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Saddam Padder’s Anniversary, Friday Killings Will Make Shopian, Pulwama Elections Even Tougher

WRITE-UPS

May 04 Mourning, grief, a mother carrying her child on her shoulders,chaotic streets, flooded by tearful young men, all destined to bid farewell to their "brave hearts"- those who have picked up arms in retaliation to what the Indian Prime minister described as "Hitting touch policy". This discourse that shapes Kashmir's Today has been weaved in the yesteryear's as the space for dissent of any form has been denied space and acceptance, These crowds come out indicating that elections will not be a cake-walk on May 6 in 695 polling stations installed in Pulwama and Shopian District, amid this anger and resentment. The killings of Friday have further cast a dark shadow on the already troubled elections. Political statement, aspirations, enthusiasm,sentiments aside, these people other...