August 2020 - Page 2 of 35 - The Kashmiriyat

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

Arms and Ammunition Recovered in Boniyar, Baramullah

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan The security forces on Monday claimed to have recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Boniyar area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer, the joint team of 5 JAT and Police launched a massive CASO in Banalo forest. "During search operation, a huge quantity of arms and ammunition including two dismental AK 47, two AK Magazine, 74 AK rounds, 10 grenades, one pistol , two radio sets, Pak currency Rs 4000 and one pouch was recovered," they said. A police official said that a case in this regard has been registered and further investigation has been taken up.

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

PM Modi Creates New Record- Gets 4.8 Lakh Dislikes on ‘Mann Ki Baat’ YouTube Session

INDIA

PM Modi had participated in a Mann Ki Baat YouTube session on 30th August from the BJP's official YouTube channel. The video garnered 17 lakh views in a day. In it, PM Modi starts the video with mentioning the resilience of countrymen. He talks about the eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and then moves on to the isolation practices of the Tharu tribe in Bihar. He mentions the industries and their functioning, farmers, agriculture, science and technology, online education and the changing system, and dedicates a significant amount talking about Army Sniffer dogs, local indie breeds of dogs and their positives. 'Aatmnirbhar Bharat' was the basic crux of the talk. The video however garnered 4.8 lakh dislikes compared to a mere 70K likes and the comment section was a...

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

6 Civilians Injured In Grenade Blast In Baramulla

REGIONAL

Shabir Khan As many as 6 civilians have been injured in a grenade blast at Azadjung area of Baramulla town. Police officials, while confirming the incident to The Kashmiriyat said that suspected militants had lobbed a grenade on the security forces which missed the target resulting in the minor injuries of 6 civilians. Injured civilians have been shifted to hospital. The area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers. This is a developing story. Please visit again for more details.

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

SC Imposes Re 1 Fine on Prashant Bhushan in Contempt of Court Case

INDIA

The Supreme Court (SC) has held Advocate Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for tweeting against Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. He has been fined for Re 1 and if he fails to pay the fine, he can be imprisoned for 3 months or banned from practising law for three years. The SC had asked for an unconditional apology from the lawyer, but he did not submit any apology. “Freedom of speech cannot be curtailed but rights of others need to be respected,” SC said. Prashant Bhushan has said that he will take a “collective decision” on whether to pay the fine or look for alternate solutions. The apex court on August 14 had held Bhushan guilty of criminal contempt for his two derogatory tweets against the judiciary. Attorney General KK Venugopal had requested the court to forgi...

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

“Muslim Countries will Soon Follow UAE and Normalize Relations with Israel”: US White House Official

INTERNATIONAL

The US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, stated more Muslim countries are likely to follow UAE in normalising ties with Israel. The White House official, Robert O' Brien, told the reporters, "We believe that other Arab and Muslim countries will soon follow the United Arab Emirates' lead and normalise relations with Israel.buy intagra online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwenty/inc/new/intagra.html no prescription " Robert O'Brien and Donald Trump's senior advisor, Jared Kushner met the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on finalising formal Israel - UAE talks. On August 13, UAE and Israel announced that they will forge official ties and UAE will end the country's boycott of Israeli products. This decision will ...

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

Hezbollah Open to Discuss Political Reform in Lebanon

INTERNATIONAL

On Sunday, the powerful Shi’ite political party in Lebanon, Hezbollah said that they are open to discussing a new political order in the country if all factions agree to it. The Foreign donors have been pressing Lebanon for reforms to tackle the country’s crises. The Hezbollah backed government quit after the recent Beirut Port blasts and now the parliamentary consultations, to choose a new PM, is going on. Syed Hassan Nasrallah, Leader of Hezbollah, in a speech said, "France's president in his last visit called for a new political contract … We are open to any calm discussion for a new political contract but on the condition it take place with agreement from all Lebanese factions.” Nasrallah further said that they are ready for “reforms to the wisdest extent” if there is a pr...

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

BJP Trying to Convert Jammu Kashmir into a Hindu Dominated Region, Says Farooq Abdullah

REGIONAL

Farooq Abdullah, the former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir has said that the Bhartiya Janta Party wants to concert Kashmir into a Hindu dominant region. In a report published on Hindustan Times, the president of Kashmir's largest political party, has said that his party National Conference (NC) has opted out of the Delimitation Commission.buy amoxicillin online gaetzpharmacy.com/amoxicillin.html no prescription "The BJP is seeking to create Hindu dominance in the Muslim majority region and to divide the Union Territory on religious lines through the process," HT Quoted Farooq has said. Farooq Abdullah was among three NC Parliamentarians named as the members of the delimitation process.

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

Fresh Clash at LAC, Chinese Troops Carried out ‘Provocative Military Movements’ in Ladakh: Army

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL

On 29-30 August, Indian army accused China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers of making ‘provocative military movements’ on the southern bank of Pangong Tso, across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in an attempt to alter the status quo, the Indian army said in a statement on Monday. Col Aman Anand, PRO, Indian Army, in a statement said Indian troops had taken measures to strengthen positions and prevent the PLA from trying to 'unilaterally' change the facts on the ground. A Brigade Commander level Flag Meeting is in progress at Chushul to resolve the issues, according to the official statements by Col Anand. Official statements by Col Aman Anand, PRO, Indian Army were announced by Asian News International through twitter: "On the night of 29/30 August, PLA troops viola...

Aug312020 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir’s Curious Case of Enforced Disappearances

REGIONAL

On the 10th of every month, a group of people, weary but resolute can be seen, holding pictures, banners and placards in Pratap Park, Lal Chowk, Srinagar. The lines on their faces, the grim, gloomy aura, the suffering eyes, the cry of their misery. These people, enduring hardships, leave their lives behind to assemble in this peaceful, silent protest. The faces are both strangely hopeful and hopeless at the same time. They with their silent accusing eyes demand the whereabouts of their kith and kin who were subjected to alleged disappearances since the 1990s. The Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), an internationally recognized human rights organization, was started by the iron lady of Kashmir, Parveena Ahanger. A mother, whose teenage son was taken by the ‘securit...

Aug302020 by News DeskNo Comments

Labaik Ya Hussain- A Photo Diary of Muharram Amid Pandemic, Restrictions in Kashmir

WRITE-UPS

Mohsina Malik Photos by Mehran Bhat Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar of Muslims. Every year, on tenth Muharram, massive processions are organised across the world to pay tributes to the martyrs of Karbala by the Shia community. Hussain (as), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was martyred along with his family and friends, a total of 72 martyrs, in the desert plains of Karbala in Iraq by the armies of a tyrant ruler. Groups of people can be overserved reciting elegies, wearing black dresses and badges, beating their chests in a spirit of devotion. The participants carry replicas of Hussain’s mausoleum in Karbala and parade the streets. The ambience is filled with big banners and hoardings are put up on every street and alley. Till the 10th Muhar...