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The Koshur World of Zaffran

CULTURE

Shabnam Mondal Saffron, the red wisps that weigh their worth in gold in the vales of Kashmir and beyond its boundaries too, are known as Zaffran or Kong. The scientific name of this product that is borne out of purple flowers is Crocus sativus. It is one of the most important cash crops of the region and is a part of the world of Kashmiri horticulture and is almost literally gold in the harvest. It is also called a ‘Badshahi’ crop. Saffron is a rich source of livelihood, culture and family business in Kashmir and in 2010, the year of the last official census, nearly 7.3% of the world’s saffron was produced in Pampore. Process of Cultivating Saffron The seeds are called corum and are planted in soil which in the middle of the season sprouts perennial grass. They yield extremely...

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Rahul and Priyanaka Gandhi Arrested on their way to Meet the Family of Hathras Victim

INDIA

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanaka Gandhi were going to meet the family of the victim in the Hathras gang rape who died on Tuesday and whose dead-of-night cremation by the UP police has provoked nationwide outrage. They were stopped by the Police in Greater Noida near the Yamuna Expressway. Rahul Gandhi claimed that he was pushed to the ground and lathi-charged. “Just now police pushed me, lathicharged me and threw me to the ground. I want to ask, can only Modi Ji and RSS walk in this country? Can’t a normal person walk? Our vehicle was stopped, so we started walking,” the former Congress president said. “Nothing will stop those who fight for justice. Not bullets, not batons, not even tyrants,” the Congress said in a tweet. Photos and videos on social media showed Rahul Gandhi falling down...

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UK – MP Writes to the Chairman About Conservative Group for Kashmir and its Impact on Indian Diaspora

INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL

Bob Blackman, the vice-chairman of the conservative friends of India and the chairman and vice-chairman of number of All-Party Parliamentary groups related to India, wrote to the Chairman of the party raising concerns about a group that backs the Kashmir issue. Belonging to the Ruling Conservative Party, he has written to chairman raising concerns against a group being announced in the party as 'Conservative Friends of Kashmir' which may have long term implication, especially on the large Indian diaspora. In the letter, he asked the party to make it clear officially that the group is "not an officially recognised body and has no links to the party" and therefore cannot use party logo or branding. Highlighting the impact to the party, Bob in his letter to the Chairman of Conservat...

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Police Arrest Youth in Ganderbal for ‘Developing Tendencies to Join Militancy’

REGIONAL

Shah Basit/ Rayees Shah The Jammu Kashmir Police in Ganderbal claimed to have arrested one person in the Central Kashmir district on Thursday morning. A Police official told The Kashmiriyat that on the inputs from Military Intelligence and other agencies apprehended one local youth namely Umar Nazir sheikh son of Nazir Ahmad, a resident of Ganderbal, Aged 22. During the questioning and upon verifying his social media outlook especially on WhatsApp and Telegram, he was in constant touch with some suspects in Bandipora and Pulwama and had developed tendency to join militancy. The youth was properly counselled by SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS and other experts in presence of his parents and later he has been handed over to his parents. His Parents expressed their gra...

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Two Indian Soldiers Killed, Four Injured in Pakistan Firing, Says Army

INDIA

Two Indian soldiers were killed and four others were injured in firing by Pakistani army along the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Kupwara in north Kashmir, Indian army said on Thursday. “Pakistan initiated an unprovoked ceasefire violation along LoC in Naugam Sector, Kupwara today morning by firing mortars and other weapons. Two soldiers (were killed) and four soldiers were injured who are being evacuated,” Col Rajesh Kalia, defence ministry spokesman based in Srinagar said. “Befitting response is being given,” the spokesman added. Last night army said that a soldier, Lance Naik Karnail Singh, was killed and another, Virender Singh, injured in Pakistan firing along LoC in Poonch’s Krishana Ghati sector.

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Newly Recruited Militant of Lashkar e Taiba Arrested in Dooru

ISLAMABAD

Salman Shah The forces on Thursday claimed to have arrested a fresh recruit of Lashkar-e-Taiba militant outfit in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that during a patrol that was laid by joint team of Army's 19 RR, SOG and CRPF at Shahabad area of Dooru, a newly recruited militant was arrested. The official identified the arrested Militant as Muzammil Ahmed Bhat son of Ghulam Hassan Bhat, a resident of Dooru. Muzammil, as per sources had joined the Militant ranks on 27 September, 2020 by posting his picture on social media carrying AK 47. The officer said a case has been registered and further investigation has been initiated.

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54 Prisoners Test Covid Positive in Amphalla Jail

REGIONAL

Mubashir Naik 54 prisoners and two jail personnel lodged in Jammu district jail Amphalla have been found corona positive. 650 more local and foreign prisoners are lodged in Amphalla Jail, Sources told The Kashmiriyat. However, the prison administration says that since the Corona period began, neither inmates have been sent out of prison for trial nor has anyone been invited to meet in prison. A total of 115 staff are deployed in the jail, out of which only two have been found infected. The two personnel found to be infected are stationed at the outer gate of the jail, Their movement inside his prison is not allowed. "A prisoner in Amphalla jail was being taken to GMC Hospital in Jammu for investigation for the past few days after suffering problems in Kidney. He was found i...

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Babri Verdict- Welcomed the Verdict with “Jai Shri Ram” chant, Says LK Advani

INDIA

BJP stalwart LK Advani, acquitted of conspiracy charges in the 1992 Babri mosque demolition, said Wednesday that the judgment vindicated his and the BJP’s belief and commitment towards the Ram temple movement. He also said he had chanted “Jai Shri Ram” after the verdict, describing it as a “moment of happiness for all of us”. “The judgement vindicates my personal and the BJP’s belief and commitment towards the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. I also feel blessed that this judgment has come in the footsteps of another landmark verdict of the Supreme Court given in November 2019, which paved the way for my long cherished dream of seeing a grand Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the foundation-laying ceremony of which was held on August 5,” Mr Advani, 92, said in a statement. In the months building up t...

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Covid-19- Death Toll in Jammu Kashmir reaches 1181

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir administration has extended lockdown in COVID-19 containment zones till October 8, an official spokesperson said. he State Executive Committee had issued guidelines on August 30 to extend lockdown in containment zones till September 30 and reopening of some more activities in areas outside the red zones. Now, it has ordered that the said guidelines will continue to remain valid till October 8, the spokesperson said. Jammu Kashmir recorded 17 more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, taking the total fatalities due to the coronavirus to 1,181, while 975 new cases pushed the infection tally to 75,070, officials said.buy super avana online https://www.conci.com/wp-content/themes/twentyfifteen/inc/new/super-avana.html no prescription Eleven of the fresh fatalities were...

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Illicit Timber Recovered by Forest Department in Ganderbal Kashmir

REGIONAL

Shah Basit/ Rayees Shah A large quantity of illicit timber was siezed in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on thursday morning. An official of the Forest Department told The Kashmiriyat that a four wheeler Vehicle (Sumo) without number plate on its way to Kangan was siezed by forest employees along with Police in Panzin area. He said that a large quantity of illegally smuggling timber was recovered from the seized vehicle which was being carried from Khanan to Kangan of Manasbal Forest Range. The Station House officer Kangan said that a case in this regard has been registered at Police Station Kangan and further investigation has been started.He added that the driver of the sumo vehicle and smugglers managed to escape from the spot but they will be soon behind the bars.