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Sep72020 by News DeskNo Comments

PDL TDL Stages Protest in Anantnag, Demand Regularization

Sheikh Nadeem PDL & TDL electrical employees working in the power department protested in Anantnag for their legitimate demands and said to The Kashmiriyat, "our department may have been paralyzed due to electric shock to dozens of casual laborers but till date no steps have been taken for their regularization." On the other hand, although a formal SRO was issued by the department in May 2019 regarding the tenure of casual and daily wagers, it has not been implemented yet. They told The Kahmiriyat that if their demands are not fulfilled, they will take to the streets for protests, and the governor's administration will be responsible for it.

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SHG Engineers Arrested in Srinagar for Protesting Against Govt’s Order Of Abolishing Reservation

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Mir Junaid Several Self Help Group (SHG) engineers, who were protesting at Srinagar’s civil secretariat, have been arrested on Monday. The SHG scheme was launched by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) government in 2003. The engineers have been protesting against the government’s order of abolishing 30% reservation in construction and upgradation of infrastructure work in various government departments and corporations. “Around 6000 people are part of SHGs.buy viagra super active online https://calibudsman.com/wp-content/themes/shoptimizer/inc/core/functions/new/viagra-super-active.html no prescription They are demanding revocation of the ban,” Aqzhar Raeel told The Kashmiriyat

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People in Iran Protest Against Use of Pellet Guns in Kashmir

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In the holy city of Mashhad, Iran, Kashmiri Seminary scholars and students organized a peaceful protest against the use of pellet-firing on the local people of Kashmir. They also condemned the use of inhumane and insensitive force on people there. Protesters also demanded a ban of pellet guns in Kashmir and an end to the violence. Recently in Kashmir, shotgun pellets and tear gas were fired to disperse hundreds of mainly Shia Muslims participating in a Muharram procession which injured dozens of people. Over 200 people were detained in Srinagar for participating in the processions and at least seven people were arrested under an anti-terror law for raising pro-freedom slogans.

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Not allowed to attend condolence ceremonies: Says NC Leader

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The senior National Conference (NC) leader and former legislator, Qaiser Jamsheed Lone on Monday said that he was denied permission to visit Lolab where he had to attend condolence ceremonies. In a series of tweets, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the former legislator informed, "I have been denied permission to visit Lolab Kupwara, again. Have been wanting to travel to Lolab as many of our close family associates and senior party workers had passed away, but was denied permission time and again." https://twitter.com/qaiser_lone/status/1302852548651413504?s=20 He said that "Grieving with our people is a basic right and duty, denying us even that is reprehensible. Wanted to travel to Lolab Kupwara today on eve of death Anniversaries of late Sheikh Mohd Abdullah a...

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China to Hold More Military Drills amid Rising Regional Tensions

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The Chinese government stated that the country plans to hold further military exercises from Monday along its northeast and eastern coast. The statement comes amid rising regional tension as China is reportedly seen carrying out a series of unusual back-to-back military drills. The first set of the military drill will be conducted on Monday in the Bohai Sea, off the northeastern port of Qinhuangdao, according to the Maritime Safety Administration. The second set of the military drill will include live-fire exercises and will be held in the southern part of the Yellow Sea on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a separate posting by the Maritime Safety Administration.buy tadacip online https://www.facebeautyscience.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/inc/new/tadacip.html no presc...

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FIRs filed against AltNews co-founder for allegedly “harassing a minor girl” on Twitter

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The Delhi Police's Cyber Cell has registered an FIR against fact-check website AltNews co-founder, Mohammed Zubair, for allegedly "threatening and torturing a girl child through Twitter", officials said on Sunday. The FIR was registered against Mohd Zubair in Delhi and Raipur under provisions of the Information Technology Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) on a complaint received from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a senior police officer said. According to Zubair’s statement, “This is an absolutely frivolous complaint. I will be responding to it legally. Meanwhile, AltNews backed him, saying his work "hurts those who have weaponized misinformation to subvert the Indian democracy". The tweet by Zubair said that he rece...

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UP Cadre IAS Officer Nitishwar Kumar Appointed Principal Secretary To J&K LG

INDIA

The Jammu Kashmir administration on Sunday appointed Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer Nitishwar Kumar, as principal secretary to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, an official spokesperson said. According to the spokesperson, the 1996-batch UP-cadre IAS officer Niteshwar Kumar will be appointed Principal Secretary to L-G, J&K. Kumar had worked as a Private Secretary to L-G Manoj Sinha when he was Union Minister in the BJP-led Central government. The orders will be issued shortly. According to an order, “The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the proposal of Department of Personnel and Training (AIS Division) for Inter Cadre deputation of Shri Nitishwar Kumar, IAS (UP: 1996) from Uttar Pradesh to Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for a period of one year, in relaxa...

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Odisha Muslim Man Arrested by UP Police for Sedition After VHP Member’s ‘Threat Calls’ Complaint

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Sayyad Hassan Ahmed from Cuttack village, Odisha, faces charges of making “derogatory remarks” against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Adityanath and some other religious leaders on social media. All the way from UP(Uttar Pradesh) , a team of UP police has arrested and taken on transit remand of Ahmed from a Cuttack village, Odisha . According to Kuldeep Panchal, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad member's complaint at the Singhawali Ahir police station of Uttar Pradesh alleging that he had received threats from a number appearing to belong to Ahmed. After the complaint, Ahmed has been booked under Sections 124 (A), 507, 504 and 353 (A) of the Indian Penal Code. Besides, Section 124A deals with sedition and Section 507 of IPC, dealing with intimidation Kuldeep Panchal ...

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Saudi Arabia Tells US it is Eager to Achieve Fair Solution for Palestinians

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On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman informed the US President Donald Trump about the country looking forward to achieving a fair and permanent solution to the Palestinian dispute, with its main stating point being the Arab Peace Initiative, the state news agency reported. King Salman and President Trump spoke over a phone call following the historic August 13th US-backed UAE-Israel deal which made the UAE the third Arab state to normalize ties with Israel after Egypt and Jordan. While King Salman spoke about appreciating US efforts to bring peace, he also told Trump about how the kingdom is eager to see a fair and permanent solution for Palestinians based on the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative proposed by Saudi. The 2002 Arab Peace Initative proposes Arab nations normalizing ties wi...

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Girl Allegedly Molested by a Doctor in Shopian Area

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A doctor posted at primary health centre in Harmain area of south Kashmir's Shopian district allegedly tried to molest a girl. An official told the news agency - Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a girl from Aloora area of Shopian who had visited the PHC for treatment alleged that a doctor on duty there tried to molest her. He said that soon after the incident locals assembled there while the doctor fled from the spot following which locals locked the hospital and staged a protest demonstration, demanding strict action against the doctor involved in the shameful act. Chief Medical Officer Shopian Dr. Ramesh Malla said that soon after the complaint block medical officer and zonal medical officer rushed to the spot to enquire the matter. He added that three staff members includin...