November 2020 - Page 18 of 29

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Arnab Goswami Granted Interim Bail- ‘I do not watch his Channel’- Says Supreme Court Judge

INDIA

The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday (November 11) granted bai to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in Anvay Naik abetment to suicide case. During the hearing, Arnab's lawyer Harish Salve said that Naik's interior decoration firm was in debt for around seven years and it is possible that he first killed his mother and committed suicide. Salve claimed before the apex court that Arnab has paid all his vendors at the right time and the Raigad Police's decision to reopen the case was not done in a legal manner. Salve stressed that Arnab was arrested on November 4 and the magistrate should have released him on personal bond. He urged the SC to transfer the case to CBI. Justice Chandrachud asked Sibal that if the case really requires the police to question Arnab in custody? Is...

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18-Year -old Youth from Kupwara Publishes Maiden Book

WRITE-UPS

An 18-year-old passionate writer from a lesser-known village in frontier district of Kupwara has published a maiden book titled 'Apicity Of Pain' and is currently working on a novel and poem book to be released in few weeks. Bilal Ahmad Khan, 18, a student of Political science (BA Honors) enrolled at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) belonging to Dardpora village of Kralpora, Kupwara in north Kashmir has published his maiden book titled 'Apicity of Pain' and is presently working on two more including a novel and a poem. Talking to a local news agency—Kupwara Youth, the young author said: "I have covered all the aspects that matter to a human and guiding the youth to retrospect that will help to come out of the wrongdoings." He said: “I come from a very lesser-known village, Darpora ...

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‘Where are the 50,000 Jobs BJP Promised Kashmiri Youth?’ Farooq Abdullah Demands Restoration of Article 370

REGIONAL

National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah Tuesday said those who raise voices against “BJP’s policies are labeled as antinational” by the BJP leaders. “Jammu Kashmir has been pushed backwards since Article 370 was abrogated. At that time, BJP leaders tried to mislead people of Jammu that the region will prosper after abrogating Article 370. See now the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,” he told. He said, “Those who are raising voices against BJP’s policies are labeled as anti-nationals. We are asking them why our land is being sold, why jobs are snatched from our youth. Where are 50,000 jobs which were promised at the abrogation of Article 370?” Farooq Abdullah is camping in Jammu for the last several days where he has been meeting people from various walks of life. Leaders o...

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18-year-old Biker Dies in Road Accident in Verinag

ISLAMABAD

Waris Shah A biker died during a tragic road accident early morning on Wednesday in near the Poolia in Verinag area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) district. An official told The Kashmiriyat that a bike bearing no JK02 BT -9895 collided with a tipper bearing the number JK 13 A 9311 at main road near poolia in Verinag. The accident resulted in the on-spot death of the bike rider, who was later identified as 18-year-old Shakeel-ur - Rehman son of Mohammed Ramzan, a resident of the Vavtharoo area in Nadoora area of Dooru. The Jammu Kashmir Police has registered an FIR in the reegard and taken up an investigation,

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Challan Produced in Court Against Awantipora Man for ‘Cheating’ US Woman

PULWAMA

The Crime Branch Kashmir produced a challan before the court of City Judge Srinagar against Awantipora resident for allegedly grabbing a huge amount of money from a lady who hails from USA. According to a statement, officials said that CB Kashmir produced a challan in a case under FIR number 15/2012 under section 420 RPC before the Court of City Judge Srinagar. “The case pertains to the complaint of one Simon Kour Nanda of New Jersey, USA mentioning therein that the accused Pardeep Singh Bali, son of Jagdesh Singh of Uller Rajpora Awantipora cheated her on the pretext of constructing a hut for her,” the statement. As per the complaint, the statement added that the hut was not handed over to her and the accused Pardeep Singh Bali grabbed a huge amount of money from her. KNO

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200 Militants Active in Kashmir Valley, Says Army

UPDATES

The army Tuesday said that 200 militants are active in J&K of which 60 militants are active in northern districts of Kashmir, majority of whom are foreigners. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the final football match at SK Stadium Bandipora, General officer Commanding (GoC) Kilo Force Major General H S Sahi said that there are 200 militants active in J&K of which 60 are active in the northern district of the Valley. “There are 50 to 60 militants active in northern districts of Kashmir of which 40 to 45 are foreigners. The best thing is that militants aren’t able to carry out any activity since July this year and we will not allow them to do so,” the GoC Kilo Force told reporters. “We will not allow the militants to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere prevailing in north K...

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Construction of Tunnel Forces Locals to Live in Tin Sheds in Ganderbal Area

REGIONAL

Rayees Shah/ Shah Basit The Locals of the Shutkari area and the adjoining areas in the Ganderbal district of Central Kashmir are in distress over the construction of a tunnel from Gangneer to Sonmarg in this Central Kashmir district Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the locals said that the entire populace is fearful in Shutkari village as the huge density dynamites have created cracks inside their houses. "Many have even lost their houses in the massive explosions used to create the tunnel." They alleged that the construction agency is using high-density explosives to ease their work, without even considering that the same is making the locals of the nearby areas suffer drastically. The affected families are living in the temporary tin sheds. The Locals said that they have approa...

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Walnut Export from Kashmir worth Rs 1,050 crore in 2014 declines to Rs 341 crore in 2017-18

BUSINESS

The walnut industry of Kashmir, once a major revenue generating industry that would provide jobs to hundreds of people is in a shambles due to “government’s lackadaisical approach.” People associated with this trade alleged that the government made no efforts to create infrastructure essential for the revival, survival and growth of this industry. They said that lack of marketing facility, unchecked imports besides decline in the demand and low rates have left walnut producers and growers worried. The said that lack of walnut market (mandi) in Kashmir and increase of imported walnuts from California in India have become major concern for the local growers, dealers and exporters. “The majority of walnut growers in Kashmir are unable to sell their walnut produce given low demand ...

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Woman Killed by ‘Mentally Challenged’ Person in Kulgam

KULGAM

Danishwar Hameed A woman was killed by a mentally retarted person in the Shurat area of Kulgam in South Kashmir on Tuesday. An official told The Kashmiriyat that 35-year-old woman Mehmooda Akhtar wife of Muzaffar Ahmed Najar, a resident of Shurat area in Kulgam was hit by Ashfaq Ahmed Bohro, who is mentally ill, with a stick. The woman was critically wounded and fell down unconscious at the spot after which she was rushed to the District hospital in Kulgam/ Upon her arrival, the Doctors in District Hospital Kulgam declared her brought dead. The official added that a case has been registered under relevant sections of law in this regard

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One Among the Two Militants Killed in Shopian Encounter had Joined Militancy 5 Days Ago

UPDATES

Skinder Gull Two Militants were killed during an encounter that raged in the Kutpora area of Shopian in South Kashmir on Tuesday morning. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that 34 Rashtriya Rifles, 178 Battalion of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police had following specific input about Militant presence in the Kutpora area launched a search operation there. During this operation, exchange of gunfire took place, which eventually led to the killing of two Militants, the official said, adding, "we tried our best to persuade the Militants to lay down arms and surrender." The Indian Army claimed that they recovered one pistol, one AK rifle, and one grenade from the site of the encounter after the two Militants were killed. An official speaking to The Kashmiriyat identified the slain Milita...