July 2020 - Page 47 of 52 - The Kashmiriyat

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Kulgam Encounter- 2 Militants Killed, 3 Army men Injured- Mobile Internet Suspended

KULGAM

One more militant was killed in a gunfight that broke out on Saturday afternoon in Arreh Mohanpora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. An official told that one more militant was killed in the gunfight. "With this killing, the death toll of the militants in the encounter has reached two." He said that three soldiers including JCO received minor injuries, who have been evacuated to 92 Base hospital for treatment. Earlier, a joint team of Police, Army’s 34 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation based on a specific information about the presence of militants in the area. Meanwhile, in view of encounter authorities also suspended mobile internet services in Kulgam district as a precautionary measure—(KNO)

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25-Year-Old Biker Dies in South Kashmir Mishap

ISLAMABAD

Waris Shah A 25-year-old youth on Saturday evening died in a road mishap in South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) district. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a 25-year-old biker identified as Zahid Ahmad Najar son of Bashir Ahmad Najar of Kukar Pahalgam met with an accident at Batkoot when his two wheeler hit with a tree after he lost control over his speed. He was rushed to the District hospital in a critical condition however doctors declared him brought dead on arrival. Meanwhile Jammu Kashmir police has taken cognizance of this road mishap.

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Dal Draman- The Ignored Dal of Chenab Valley

WRITE-UPS

Mubashir Naik Kashmir is known as heaven on the earth. Jammu Kashmir is the land where nature has bestowed all her love- Enclosed by the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges; and festooned with verdant meadows, lush valleys, dense forests, historical Masjids and temples, Kashmir is a holiday destination to instantly fall in love with. Being an ideal tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists, Jammu Kashmir is a perfect place for adventure enthusiasts. The majestic valleys of Kashmir offer adventure opportunities like trekking and skiing. The serene destination is also famous for experiential travels in the form of either staying in a houseboat or taking a Shikara ride on the Dal, Wular, and Nigeen Lake. Nothing can beat the beauty of Jammu Kashmir, and to believe it, one has to s...

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Ajay Devgan to Make Movie on Galwan valley

INDIA

Bllywood actor and producer, Ajay Devgan will soon announce a film based on the attack on Indian soldiers by Chinese troops in Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. 'It will narrate the story of the sacrifice of 20 Indian army men who fought the Chinese Army," a report said The report further read that it is not clear if Ajay Devgan will himself star in the movie, but the film will be co-produced by Ajay Devgan Films and Select Media Holdings LLP. Earlier on 15 June, during a violent face-off between India and China in the Galwan valley, 20 Indian Soliders were killed.

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370 Arrested As China-Backed Law Introduced In Hong Kong

INTERNATIONAL

China’s new national security law for Hong Kong brings in massive consequences for the city’s political freedoms. This law criminalizes "acts of secession, subversion of state power, terrorist activities, and collusion with foreign or external forces to endanger national security." Beijing passed this law via closed-door meetings which did not even include Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie Lam. Marking 23 years of Chinese rule and less than 24 hours under the new security law, thousands of Hong Konger’s took to the streets while defying a police ban. Although the protests were not as huge as the size of Hong Kong’s previous continuous protests, there were disruptions in at least four districts causing a clash between thousands of police officers and protestors. According to police ...

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Karachi Stock Exchange Attack- Pakistan Government Accuses Foreign Powers

INTERNATIONAL

Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, during his speech in Pakistan’s National Assembly, accused India of carrying the terror attack on Pakistan’s Stock Exchange. The terror attack on Pakistan’s Stock Exchange on Monday claimed lives of four people as terrorists armed with weapons and explosives launched a grenade attack and fired indiscriminately. Imran Khan’s statement comes in a day after a banned separatist organization called the Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack. Balochistan’s leaders have long accused the Pakistani federal government of neglecting and depriving the resource-rich province. Khan said, “India made a huge plan to de-stabilise Pakistan, they came with a huge arsenal. They planned to enter the Pakistan stock exchange and keep ...

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Four More Die of Covid in Kashmir- Toll 125

REGIONAL

The death toll due to the Novel Coronavirus has mounted to 125 in Jammu Kashmir as four more patients died on Saturday due to the virus in the Union Territory, officials said. The four deceased patients include 65-year-old man from Handwara, 75-year-old man from Dailgam and 55-year-old man from Tangmarg Baramulla and 65-year-old man from Alastang Ganderbal. Dr Shifa Deva, Medical Superintendent at JVC Bemina told that a 65-year-old male from Chogal Handwara, who was shifted from SKIMS last night, died at JVC on Saturday morning. She said the patient was suffering from bilateral pneumonia, diabetes, hypertension and ailments. Dr Farooq Jan, Medical Superintendent at SKIMS Soura said, that a 75-year-old man from Dialgam Anantnag died today, adding that the patient was admitted on...

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All Districts of Kashmir Except One Categorized as Red Zone

REGIONAL

All districts of the Kashmir valley except in the view of the ongoing global pandemic have been categorised as red zones to control the spread of Covid19. The orders issued by the chairman of the state executive committee for disaster management, B. V. R.Subrahmanyan said that all districts of Kashmir division except Bandipora have been categorized as red zones. All the districts of Kashmir division except Bandipora have been categorized as red zones. The rest of the nine districts categorized as red zones in Kashmir include Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Anantnag, Kupwara and Baramulla. In the Jammu division, Only Ramban district continues to remain in the list of red zone districts. All educational institutes, Religious spots, swimming pools and oth...

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Unidentified body fished out in Sumbal Bandipora

REGIONAL

An unidentified body with legs and head chopped was this morning recovered from Jhelum river at Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official said that some locals spotted the body floating on water in Sumbal locality and informed the concerned police station. An official said the body was without legs and head. He said that the body has been taken to a nearby hospital for medico-legal formalities "The other missing body parts including head and two legs were not found along with the body even after the search by our team," he said. The officer said that the identity couldn't be ascertained as the body is without head still the medical team can give better advice about the identification The official also said that the body has been shifted to the community healt...

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18th Century Village in Anantnag in 21st Century- No Water, No Electricity, No Roads

REGIONAL

Sheikh Nadeem The inhabitants of Gujjar Basti in Batagund top in South Kashmir’s Islamabad (Anantnag) district on Friday alleged that the government has failed to provide basic amenities to them. “Our area is yet to be connected through a road link and we have to walk several miles from Batagund Top to reach other destinations,” the residents of Gujjar Basti, Batagund Top Dooru told The Kashmiriyat. “Due to the absence of the road the elderly people, particularly the patients and expecting mothers, have to face many hardships as they have to walk several miles to reach a hospital, The problem worsens during winter. So, we urge the authorities to start the work on the road at an earliest so that our sufferings are mitigated,” locals added. The residents further said that the village ha...