August 11, 2020 - The Kashmiriyat

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Kashmiri Pandit’s Plead Government for Rehabilitation

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Mubashir Naik Last year, at the time of Abrogation of article 370 and bifurcation of the state, Government of India had promised development and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits who had migrated from the valley in the early 1990s. A year later, Kashmir Pandit's living in Purkhoo migrant camp in Jammu are on dharna to demand the administration to fulfill their basic necessities of life. Sudarshan Singh, a protesting Kashmiri pandit said, “One year has passed since, but nothing has changed for the Kashmiri Pandit's living here,for the last 31 years.buy zoloft online medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/zoloft.html no prescription We have been requesting the Government to send us back to Kashmir. We are ready to move back to the valley, that is our home. We ca...

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Kashmiri Pandit’s Celebrated the Auspicious Day of Janamashtami

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Sheikh Nadeem The festival of Janamashtami, commemorating the birth anniversary of Krishna, was celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in Jammu and Kashmir. A Government order was issued that ordered the devotees to maintain social distancing, wearing of masks and other SOP's. Kashmiri Pandit's celebrated the holy festival in Colonies to pay their obeisance to Krishna on the occasion of Janamashtami. Devotees, Rohit Raina and Sanjay Raina said, “Janamashtami is a very significant festival in the Hindu religion and every year, I, along with my family, make sure to pay obeisance at the temple but due to pandemic deadly disease we follow orders issued by government to wear masks, gloves and celebrate Janamashtami at homes as a preventive measure”. Children dressed in color...

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Facebook Has Not Shared ‘Evidence’ of Myanmar Crime Till Date: UN Investigator

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Myanmar has been facing charged of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over a 2017 military crackdown on the Rohingya community where more than 7 lakh people were forced to move to Bangladesh. According to UN investigators, Facebook had allegedly played an important role in the same case as it was a medium to spread hate speech to incite violent activities. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar (IIMM), said that the Facebook holds material which is “highly relevant and probative of serious international crimes” but had not shared any evidence during year-long talks. “Unfortunately, to date, the Mechanism has not received any material from Facebook but our discussions continue and I am hopeful that the Mechanism will eventual...

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DDC Doda Sent Group of Elected Representatives Who Took Part in ‘Development Process’ to Kashmir

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A group of elected representatives of PRI's and Urban Local Bodies were flagged off to Kashmir today by Dr. Sargar D Doifode, District Development Commissioner Doda. DDC informed that during the tour, a coffee table book which is in the pictorial form will be launched by the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir. It will highlight the achievements of the district since the last year and a half. The DDC further mentioned that it will be an opportunity for representatives of local self-government to interact with other representatives from different districts. The elected representatives of self-government have actively participated in the development process, and by introducing various changes have strengthened grassroots level of democracy. Others present at the occasion were ACD ...

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Security Forces Catch Hizbul Mujahideen Weapons Smuggling Module

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A joint operation was launched late night by Kupwara police, Indian Army 28 RR, and CRPF 162 batallion after receiving a credible input regarding cross Line of Control (LOC) smuggling of weapons. In the operation, the Security forces apprehended an active militant of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) outfit. The militant has been identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Bhat son of Abdullah Bhat of Lalpora, Lolab. An AK-47 rifle and a 9 mm Chinese Pistol along with magazines were recovered from his possession. 4 militant associates arrested for their involvement in smuggling weapons for HM outfit are identified as: Altaf Ahmad Mir son of Abdullah Mir of Hajibal Narizeb Kalarooch, Age, 35 yrs. (OGW), Gh Mohammad Kohli son of Gh Hassan Kohli of Warnnow Lolab Age 35 yrs. (OGW) and Nizam Din Gujjar...

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Thousands of Thai Students Hold Anti-Government Rallies, Royalists Hold Rival Rally

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On the premises of Thammasat University, during Thailand's anti-government protest, 3,000- 4,000 students challenged the government and conservative establishment as royalist rivals held their own rally. Protesters chanted the slogans “Long live democracy” and gave bold anti-government speeches demanding Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, to resign immediately. Previously there were anti-government rallies in front of Parliament House where student protests were seen as a threat to Thailand's monarchy which is considered to be a sacred institution. National activists Sumet Trakulwoonoo announced a new pro-government group, the Coordination Center of Vocational Students for the Protection of National Institutions (CVPI). Sumet while talking to some reporters said, "We're setting...

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Russia Registers World’s First Coronavirus Vaccine

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In a race of producing an effective vaccine for coronavirus, Russia has become the first nation to register a vaccine that has proven to be effective during tests. Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a government meeting on Tuesday, said that the vaccine has shown positive results, offering lasting immunity against the virus. He said that one of his daughters has been inoculated with a shot of the vaccine and is showing improvement. Front-line medical workers, teachers and other risk groups will be prioritised and get the vaccine first. The president has tasked the government with ensuring funding for flu and coronavirus vaccination after vaccines are registered, noting that up to 60% of Russians should be vaccinated against flu. The Russian health ministry had earlier said ma...

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The Kashmiriyat Team Demands the Immediate Release of Qazi Shibli, Especially Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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The Editor of The Kashmiriyat, Qazi Shibli, has been under ‘preventive detention’ for the past 12 days. Qazi was summoned by Cyber Police for questioning on 31st July and has been under detention since. On 3rd August, Qazi was shifted from Sher Ghari Police station to Central Jail, Srinagar, and booked under 107 CrPc, a law permitting the Police to arrest anyone based on 'suspicion'. With the Central Jail, Srinagar, becoming an epicenter of COVID-19 cases in Kashmir, The Kashmiriyat team is apprehensive about our Editor's health. The Central Jail authorities have reported 35 fresh COVID-19 positives cases, including three doctors and thirty-three inmates. The Central Jail, located at Kathi Darwaza in Rainawari, Srinagar, has been overcrowded from the past year with over 510 inmate...

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China Sanctions US Lawmakers over Hong Kong Move

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China, after the United State’s (US) sanctioned Hong Kong and Chinese officials accused of curtailing political freedom in Hong Kong, decided to impose sanctions on 11 United States citizens which included some US lawmakers from US President Donald Trumps's Republican Party. China’s sanctions are the latest round of measures between China and the US over accusations of rights abuses and interference. Chinese Foreign minister, Zhao Lijian addressing the press said, “In response to that wrong U.S. behavior, China has decided to impose sanctions on individuals who have behaved egregiously on Hong Kong-related issues.” The 6 lawmakers from the US Republican party have been vocal critics of a new national security law that China imposed on Hong Kong in late June. The US lawmakers incl...

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High Speed Internet to be Restored in Certain Areas for Trial Basis in J&K: SC

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The Supreme Court heard the contempt plea for the non-constitution of Special Committee for reviewing the ongoing ban on 4G speed internet in Jammu Kashmir on Tuesday morning. A bench led by Justice N V Ramana heard the petition, the affidavit read that — the Special Committee had a meeting and has come to the conclusion that the threat perception in Jammu Kashmir continues to be high. Attorney General KK Venugopal said, "A carefully calibrated view was taken and on a trial basis, the committee has stated that High-speed internet could be restored in certain areas with strict monitoring. The area should have a low threshold of terrorist activities." Venugopal further said, "The Committee will overlook this restoration in certain areas of Jammu & Kashmir over a period of 7 day...