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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...

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Lebanon’s Government Resigns Amid Anger over Beirut Blast

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On Monday, Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, declared his government’s resignation.buy priligy online buy priligy no prescription The prime minister stated the recent August 4th explosion in Beirut, killing at least 163 people, injuring more than 6,000, and causing a massive public outrage was the product of endemic corruption in the country and reason for the government's resignation. Diab stated that corruption was “spread throughout the country’s political and administrative landscape” under the protection of a “class controlling the fate” of Lebanon. “Today we follow the will of the people in their demand to hold accountable those responsible for the disaster that has been in hiding for seven years, and their desire for real change,” Diab said while announcing the resign...

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Ready to Help India, Pakistan on Kashmir if Requested by the Two: UNGA President-Elect

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President-elect, Volkan Bozkir, who is on a two-day visit to Pakistan after an invitation by the Government of Pakistan, said the resolution of the Kashmir issue was important for lasting peace in the South Asian. On Monday, addressing a news conference along with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Bozkir said, "If my assistance is requested by the parties (India and Pakistan), I will be ready to provide contributions within my mandate (over the Kashmir dispute)." “Regional security should be maintained through political and diplomatic solutions. Difficult challenges can be resolved through meaningful, mutual engagement,” Bozkir added. Bozkir said that for him, it was “worth coming, to hear from my own ears and to see with my o...

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Condolence Meeting Held for Demise of Dr. Mohd Ashraf Mir COVID-19 Frontline Warrior

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A condolence meeting was held by Director Health Services Kashmir at its headquarters in Bemina, Srinagar on the demise of Dr. Mohd Ashraf Mir. Dr. Ashraf Mir was a frontline warrior, working as Senior Medical Officer at the District Hospital Pulwama. He had contracted the disease while treating COVID-19 positive patients. The director, Dr. Samir Mattoo presided the meeting and was attended by Deputy Director Dr. Bashir Ahmad Chalkoo, State immunization officer Dr. Qazi Haroon, General secretary Doctors Association, Dr. Owais H Dar and other members of Doctors association. The director said that Dr. Ashraf’s untimely death is a loss to our society. Further, Condolences messages were read and all the people present prayed for the departed Soul. It was also decided that Ex-Grat...

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Militants Hurl a Grenade Attack at BJP Leaders’s House in Pulwama

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A grenade attack was carried out in Tral by Militants on the residence of a BJP leader in Pulwama district, South Kashmir’s on Monday evening. Suspected militants hurled a grenade on the house of BJP leader Bupinder Singh of at Tral. There was no report of injuries or loss of life. Abdul Hamid Najar, BJP worker and a resident of Mohiendpora village was shot at and critically injured by militants in the district before this incident. Najar, the president of Badgam BJP, OBC Morcha, was attacked while he was on a morning walk. The militants fired at him near the railway station. He was hospitalized due to extensive wounds and later succumbed to his injuries the next morning. The Kashmiriyat is now on Google play. Download the App HERE