October 2020 - The Kashmiriyat

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Massive Fire Breaks out in Bandipora Forests

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A massive forest fire broke out at Yaali forests in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday morning while the authorities are putting efforts to douse the flames. Eyewitnesses told that the wild fire broke out in several compartments in Yalli forests of Khuihama range along the Bandipora-Gurez road, turning ‘green gold’ into ashes. However, the authorities have so far failed to bring the situation under control, resulting in engulfing of fire to other forest areas, the locals said. An official from forest department said that the officials along with the locals are on job to douse the flames, adding that the fire service along with SDRF, forest officials and volunteers are trying their best to control the fire spread in the forests of Bandipora—(KNO)

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Around 125 Local Militants not Handed Over to Families for Funerals, Report

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Around 125 local Militants killed during the anti-Militant operations were buried in far-flung areas from their homes this year so far in Jammu Kashmir. A total of 171 Militants were killed in the hinterland in the valley till October 10 this year. In April this year, the state administration had taken a decision to carry out the burial of killed local Militants in areas far from their hometowns to help the security establishment in maintaining law and order in the valley. The administration has also decided that they won't hand over bodies to family members in order to stop pro-Freedom gatherings. "Funeral procession of killed Militants had become a recruiting ground for Pakistan-based Militant organisations," said an Indian Army officer. The deaths of Militants were often...

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Army’s 19 RR Organizes ‘Confidence Building Tour’ in Kashmir

ISLAMABAD

The Indian Army has said that the 19 RR Kokernag camp organised a Confidence Building Tour to Gulmarg on 31 October 2020. The CBT was flagged in the presence of Major Bhisham 19 Rashtriya Rifles, a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat read. As per the official communique, A total of 20 boys of various ages from the Kokernag area and three teachers enjoyed and admired the natural beauty of the place. "They also visited High altitude Warfare School (HAWS) of the Indian army specializing in snow- craft and winter warfare. It is located in an area that is prone to avalanches. It is one of the most famous warfare academies of the world," the presser read. The flagging in culminated with tea and interaction with children and their parents. "This event will go in a long way to ...

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‘I Keep Cleaning Your Room, Look up at Your Books’- A Sister’s Open Letter to a Slain Militant Brother

WRITE-UPS

The Letter was Published by The Kashmiriyat on July 04,2018 Burhan Soab, It all started since you have left, a shining star that was known for your wisdom, compassion and unbelievable patience. We are stunned, shattered with your decision that left us all in pieces. Yet! our courageous parents will stand on their toes and ask for forgiveness to Allah (SWT ). In the meantime they keep gazing at the front gate that our son will show up any time, murmuring to each other do you know anything of him, did you find any clue, where he could be possible, is he eating anything, is he even taking his medicines and what not we have to see them go through in your absence. We wish you were here to see yourself the grave and grim life of your ailing mother and father. Sometimes a person fe...

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‘New Land Law’- Kashmir Will Lose Its Lands and a Lot More

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Advocate Syed Mujeeb u Rehman Precedence of preference to the propriety of the court verdict on being slashed down by the state herself, not understanding the possibilities of political misadventures and ignoring the unique history of Jammu Kashmir, repealing of about 12 land laws in one go is no more any a daredevil act as same is needful to be understood in terms of strength of absolute majority in parliament with no voice of dissent, a meaningful or a potential one. ALSO READ: 11 MORE CENTRAL LAWS IN JAMMU KASHMIR- CENTRE ISSUES 136-PAGE NOTIFICATION A particular mindset translating the society observes either "conscience of the people of the land or "the National interest" and within such expressions, there is no longer anything to be misunderstood as why and how drastic repe...

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Unemployment will be Over in 5 years: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

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Jammu Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said that an employment policy is being framed by the administration and in the next five years, unemployment will be over. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a workshop on Youth Engagement and Outreach at SKICC here, the LG Sinha said that today big business houses of the country participated in the workshop and deliberated on what can be done to end the unemployment. “The basic aim of today’s workshop was to give proper counseling to the youth. At the government level, we are working on an employment policy and in the next five years, unemployment will be over,” the LG said. Director IIM Jammu BS Sahay while speaking at the workshop said that the J&K government must encourage voluntary organizations to come fo...

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Protest in Jammu- Copies of New Land Law Burnt Down

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Mubashir Naik A Protest march was held in Jammu against the new land laws by the Central Government in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Scores of people shouting slogans against the Central Government the protesters burnt down the notification of the new land law in Jammu Kashmir. "We will not stop fighting till the restoration of the special status of Jammu Kashmir. The Government cannot befool the people," Sunil Dimple, a Social activist from Jammu said. He said that the rich cultural, social and political heritage of Jammu Kashmir is being attacked by the Central Government but the Dogras will never allow it. Earlier various protest marches were held in Jammu against the new land law.

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RTI activist Saket Gokhale Files Complaint Against Taslima Nasreen over her ‘Boycott Islam’ Tweet

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Taslima Nasreen the Bangladeshi author deleted her recent "Boycott Islam" tweet after being viciously trolled and backlash on Twitter. A complaint also has been filed against her tweet. Saket Gokhale the RTI activist on Friday filed a complaint against Taslima with the Union Home Ministry for allegedly trying to spread communal hatred and disharmony in the country while staying in New Delhi on an Indian visa. Gokhale tweeted his complaint stating the complaint filed before the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer. "This is to bring to your urgent notice the gross violation of visa norms and an attempt to spread communal disharmony in India by one Taslima Nasreen (citizen of Sweden) who resides in New Delhi on an Indian Visa. On 29/10/2020, Nasreen, through her verified Twitter a...

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Days After Barkati, Another Kashmir Cleric Mushtaq Veeri Released

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Sheikh Nadeem Mushtaq Ahmed veeri, a Anantnag-based cleric and an affiliate of Jami'at e Ahli Hadees who was detained in late February 2019 has been released after nearly 20 months of detention. ALSO READ: Forces Ban Clerics From Leading Friday Prayers in South Kashmir A relate of Mushtaq Veeri speaking to The Kashmiriyat over the phone confirmed his release. Veeri was detained last year in February when the Government of India put a ban on various outfits including Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front in the aftermath of the Pulwama Attack and arrested several socio-political activists. The Government Forces had called many clerics to camps and Police Stations and barred them from leading Friday prayers at several places in South Kashmir. Veeri, as per Sources, has been relea...

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Cherawad in Aishmuqam Facing Shortage of Drinking Water Since Many Years

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Hamlet Cherawad Vail Nagbal in Aishmuqam area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) has been facing acute shortage of drinking water for the last few years. The residents of the area staged a protest against the officials of PHE sub division Aishmuqam. The residents of the area speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that the engineer and field staff promised many times that they will visit the area, however, no one has visited so far. The Jal Shakti department claims that they will ensure drinking water facility to the people but the on-ground reality is far from the claims. Women in the area have to travel many kilometers to fetch a few buckets of water. The Residents have appealed to the deputy commissioner of Anantnag and Chief Engineer, PHE, Kashmir to completely re-shuffle...