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Sikh Activist Who Joined Protest Against Srinagar Encounter Trolled by Right Wing on Social Media

Sikh Activist Who Joined Protest Against Srinagar Encounter Trolled by Right Wing on Social Media

REGIONAL
Firdous Qadri Angad Singh Khalsa, the Kashmiri social Kashmiri whose video recently went viral on Socia media after he joined the family of the three youths who were allegedly killed during a staged encounter in Srinagar is being trolled on social media for "old photos." Angad speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that he has been threatened after he recently joined a protest with the families of the slain youths' who killed in the Lawaypora encounter immediately after one of his videos went viral on Social media. https://twitter.com/Waseemjourno/status/1346024571808358400 He said that the top brass of BJP including Naveen Kumar, the BJP head for Delhi is also targeting him on social media for a 2019 photograph. "I do not understand what crime have I committed if I demanded an inves...
In 2023, People of Jammu Kashmir will Travel in Metros, 28400 Crore “Industrial Development Package” to be Released, Says Guv Sinha

In 2023, People of Jammu Kashmir will Travel in Metros, 28400 Crore “Industrial Development Package” to be Released, Says Guv Sinha

OTHERS
Jammu Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday announced the GoI approved Rs 28400 Crore mega "Industrial Development Package-2021" for the region's industrial growth, investments and job creations in the industrial sector. Addressing a press conference in Jammu, the LG Sinha said that the Union Cabinet on January 6, sanctioned the huge Industrial Development Package-2021 for J&K’s industrial sector that has been craving for real support from the Centre. “The package aims at providing a huge boost to the existing industrial sector, setting up new units, creating 4.5 lakh jobs and at least 20,000 Crore investments. The package will remain in force for 17 years i.e. till 2037,” he said. He said that with the announcement of the new industrial package, GoI has once again s...
Several Birds Die Mysteriously in Rajouri, Authorities to Collect Samples for Bird Flu

Several Birds Die Mysteriously in Rajouri, Authorities to Collect Samples for Bird Flu

REGIONAL
Several birds, mostly crows, have died under mysterious conditions in Panj Peer area of Rajouri town over the past few days amid the Bird Flu scare in the country. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that they are going to constitute teams to collect samples from these birds who have died mysteriously. Meanwhile, locals of Panj Peer told KNO that over the last few days, a number of birds that mostly include crows died under mysterious conditions and they were found lying here and there in the area.buy stromectol Canada buy stromectol generic "Earlier two to three birds were found dead but now large number of birds have been found dead and we are scared as there are reports of Bird Flu spreading in other parts of India," they said. When contacted, Deputy ...
Will Come up with Facts Regarding Srinagar Encounter at an ‘Appropriate time’, Says Manoj Sinha

Will Come up with Facts Regarding Srinagar Encounter at an ‘Appropriate time’, Says Manoj Sinha

REGIONAL
The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that Jammy Kashmir is a very sensitive Union Territory and that he will come up with facts about the Lawaypora encounter at an "appropriate time." “Let me tell you that J&K is a very sensitive UT. I have noted all versions including that of forces’ and the families of the (slain trio). I will come up with facts before you at an appropriate time,” he said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). He was replying to a query that families of the slain trio have alleged that their sons were killed in a “staged encounter” and that the bodies should be handed over to them while a probe should be initiated at the highest level.
NIA Raids Six Locations in Jammu Kashmir and Punjab

NIA Raids Six Locations in Jammu Kashmir and Punjab

REGIONAL
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at six locations in Jammu Kashmir and Punjab. As per reports, the raids are being conducted in Narcotics and arms-related cases. Earlier on Wednesday, the Income Tax Department raided six places including the Kunjwani-Narwal bypass Bathindi, Baig Construction Company (BCC) Private Limited in Malik Market, The residence of the owner, his office and the warehouse of the company were raided. Many documents related to the company's transactions were scrutinized as the company was accused by the income tax sleuths of concealing income. The Departmental teams raided about half a dozen locations of the company along with police and CRPF personnel on Wednesday morning. Income tax officials have said that the income of the comp...
Air Transport Resumes in Kashmir after 4 Day Halt

Air Transport Resumes in Kashmir after 4 Day Halt

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The air-traffic to and fro Kashmir has been restored in the Kashmir valley on Thursday after remaining temporarily suspended due to snowfall in the valley for four days. “All preparation is done, We are ready for tomorrow's flight operation @Aaisnrairport. Request to all passengers, Take flight status update with concern airlines and approach to Srinagar airport before time to avoid the rush,” tweeted Srinagar Airport. "The first flight has landed at Srinagar Airport this morning. The flight is scheduled to leave for Delhi soon," said an Airport Authority of India official. The air traffic between Srinagar airport, the only civilian airport in Kashmir, and the rest of the country were suspended on Sunday due to snowfall which continued till Wednesday. "Witnessing heavy snowfall...
11-year-old Girl Sexually Assaulted in Kulgam- Police Arrest Accused

11-year-old Girl Sexually Assaulted in Kulgam- Police Arrest Accused

KULGAM
Danishwar Hameed The district Police in Kulgam arrested a person allegedly involved in molesting and sexually assaulting a minor girl. An official told The Kashmiriyat that the Police Station in Devsar area of Kulgam received a complaint for assistance from a man stating that his daughter of 11 Years of age (name withheld) was confined wrongfully and thereof assaulted sexually by the person namely Abdul Rehman Laway, a resident of Malwan when she was alone at her home. The Police registered an FIR No.buy filitra online https://www.bodybuildingestore.com/wp-content/themes/classic/inc/new/filitra.html no prescription 03/2021 U/S 342, 376 IPC, 3/4 POCSO Act in Police station Devsar and the investigation was set into motion. The Jammu Kashmir Police soon took the accused person in...
4 Killed as Trump Supporters Storm US Parliament

4 Killed as Trump Supporters Storm US Parliament

INTERNATIONAL
The Supporters of President Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, forcing Congress to evacuate as lawmakers counted electoral votes to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election. The chaos erupted shortly after Mr. Trump gave a speech once again falsely claiming to have won a second term and vowing "we will never concede." The angry mob clashed with police, climbed walls, and broke windows and doors at the Capitol Building. Some breached the Senate Chamber as police officers drew their guns. The nation's capital is under curfew tonight as a result of the violence. Four people died at the Capitol, according to D.C. police. Troops from Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. National Guard was deployed to help quell the violence...
Police Official Saves Precious Life in Baramulla During Night Hours

Police Official Saves Precious Life in Baramulla During Night Hours

REGIONAL
Sajad Hameed The Jammu Kashmir Police in Baramulla Police has Rescued a patient during night hours in Kreeri area of Baramulla district in North Kashmir. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the Station House officer of Kreeri, Athar Parvaiz after receiving a call during night hours at 02:46 am from the relatives of one patient namely Jana Begum wife of  Habibullah Lone, who is a resident of the New colony Kreeriwho is aged about 80 years seeking help to be evacuated to the Hospital. Immediately on humanitarian grounds, a Police Party from Kreeri Police Station put their hard efforts and reached the spot and has also provided the Rakshak Vehicle for carrying the Patient to SDH Kreeri where she was treated. "The timely help of Kreeri Police during Night Hours is really appreciable,...
Massive Snow Clearance Operations in Anantnag Continue During Night Hours

Massive Snow Clearance Operations in Anantnag Continue During Night Hours

ISLAMABAD
Salman Shah Amid the heavy snow that has covered the Kashmir valley in a white blanket, The Kashmiriyat is running ground reports of the problems the residents throughout various parts of Kashmir are facing. Similarly, The Kashmiriyat ran stories on the slow snow-clearance operations in the Anantnag district, after which the administration swung into action and started swift snow-clearance in areas of the district including the main town of Islamabad (Anantnag) on Wednesday. The snow clearance operations are being conducted by the Municipal Corporation Anantnag under the constant supervision of the Assistant Revenue Commissioner (ACR) Syed Yasir and Tehsildar Anantnag Abdul Wasi Deva. Earlier the officials on Wednesday morning along with their team inspected the roads throu...