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Feb262021 by News DeskNo Comments

Fire Breaks Out in Safa Kadal area of Srinagar

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Mir Junaid A massive fire broke out in a residential house in the Safa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday afternoon. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that fire broke out in a three-storeyed house at the Safa Kadal Chowk area of Srinagar. The Locals along with fire tenders are trying to control the flames and stop the fire from spreading any further, they said. Details emerging.

Feb262021 by News DeskNo Comments

75 Percent Qualify 10th Board Exams in Kashmir

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The Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has announced the result of the annual class 10 board exam 2020 in the Kashmir Division. As per the official stats, a total of 75,132 students appeared for the exam, out of which 38,340 were boys and 36,792 girls. A total of 56,384 students qualified for the exam, whereas, 18,626 students could not qualify. The results prove that the girl students have outshined boys in the exams.buy super kamagra online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/super-kamagra.html no prescription Among the total pass percentage students 74.buy apcalis oral jelly online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/apcalis-oral-jelly.html no prescription 04 percent are boys and 76.09 g...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

206-211 Militants Active in Jammu Kashmir, Says DGP

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Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that even though 99 percent plans of militants that are aimed at disrupting peace have been foiled and attacks like Srinagar is the outcome of desperation and frustration among the militant outfits. “Our security grid is very strong and we have been able to prevent militant plans up to 99 percent. Scattered attacks like the one witnessed in Srinagar is the outcome of desperation among militant outfits and the frustration our neighbour is facing,” the DGP Singh said talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara. “Scattered incidents like the one that happened in Srinagar, can’t be ruled out. However, all steps have been taken to prevent such incidents in f...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Growing Alienation in Kashmir After Dead Bodies are not Returned

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Meer Irfan The Neighbors of Mohammed Shafi Lone, a resident of the Manihal area in the Shopian district of South Kashmir sitting by the apple orchards by the roadside are seen discussing the present situation of the Kashmir valley. Boys in small groups of three to five are fearful of the new land laws and the post-abrogation changes in Kashmir. Dejected, as visible in their eyes, the boys march away towards the home of Junaid Shafi Lone (23), who was killed in an encounter in Anantnag on Wednesday. "they have denied the rights of their dead to the families in Kashmir, what could be worse? The silence is not going to last long," Adil Ahmed, a resident of Manihal area, who claims to have participated in dozens of funerals says. A three-year period of a bloodied civilian uprising in the...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

“Committed to Resolve All Issues Bilaterally in a Peaceful Manner” : MEA on Ties with Pakistan

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On Thursday, as Indian and Pakistani armies agreed to strictly observe all their ceasefire agreements, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India desires normal neighborly relations with Pakistan and is committed to resolving all issues bilaterally in a peaceful manner, according to PTI. MEA spokesperson, Anurag Srivastava at a virtual media briefing, told reporters, "On key issues, our position remains unchanged. I don't think I need to reiterate it." A joint statement was issued after a hotline discussion between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan during which the two sides agreed to strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from Wednesday midni...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Srinagar – Jammu Highway Closed for Weekly Repairs on Friday

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The Srinagar-Jammu highway shall remain shut tomorrow on Friday owing to weekly maintenance and repair work on the road, traffic authorities said this afternoon. JK Traffic Police said in a communiqué that no traffic shall be allowed from either direction on the highway between Nashree and Jawahar Tunnel in view of the repair work. However traffic from Jammu towards Patnitop, Doda, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar and vice versa shall remain operational, it said. Mughal Road and Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gumri road will also continue to remain closed till further orders, it said. The traffic police advised people to undertake travel on NH-44 only after contacting control units as follows: Jammu: 01912459048, 9419147732, Srinagar: 01942450022/485396, 18001807091, Ramban: 9419993745, Udhampur: 8491...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Farmers in Haryana Destroyed Wheat Crops in Protest against Farm Laws

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On Thursday, in Haryana, farmers destroyed their wheat crops in protest against government’s new three agriculture laws.buy silagra online https://www.lifefoodstorage.store/wp-content/themes/astra/languages/en/silagra.html no prescription Some of the farmers from Karnal, Jind and Ambala had destroyed their crops over two to three acres of their land using their tractors. Several political and farmer leaders have appealed to farmers not to resort to such measures. One of the farmer had said that we did it because we are protesting against new agriculture laws. BKU Chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni said that “I appeal that no farmer should destroy crop or commit suicide. We are fighting, we are not leaving the agitation”.buy Buspar generic buy Buspar generic We will continue this agi...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Digital Media needs to be accountable’-Government Formulates Code of Conduct for Digital Media

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According to the new guidelines, Social media platforms are welcome to do business in India but they need to follow the Constitution and the laws of India. Social media platforms can certainly be used for asking questions and criticism. social media platforms have empowered ordinary users but they need to be accountable for its misuse and abuse. The new Rules empower the ordinary users of social media, embodying a mechanism for redressal and timely resolution of their grievances. Rules about Digital media and OTT focuses more on in house and self-regulation mechanism whereby a robust grievance redressal mechanism is provided while upholding Journalistic and Creative freedom, the Government said.buy lexapro UK buy lexapro no prescription The guidelines have been framed keepi...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

Assam Unofficially Declared as ‘Disturbed Area’ for Six Months

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From February 27, the government of Assam will extended the disturbed area status for another six months under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). According to the official release, powers conferred under section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958, the Governor of Assam has declared the entire state of Assam as disturbed area up to six months beyond February 21, unless withdrawn earlier. The release did not cite any particular reason for the extension, but it is said that it is in view of the assembly elections in April-May and recovery of arms and ammunitions from some parts of the state. The AFSPA was imposed in Assam in November 1990 and has been extended every six months since then after a review by the state government. In the North East, the AFSPA is ...

Feb252021 by News DeskNo Comments

LPG Prices Increased, Domestic Cylinder Price Hiked by ₹25

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The price of LPG gas cylinders is determined by state-run oil companies. The prices used to be revised on a monthly basis until November 2020. However, in December, the OMCs hiked the price twice. The LPG price depends on factors such as international fuel rates and US dollar-rupee exchange rates. The prices keep going up or down based on these factors. On Thursday, the oil marketing companies (OMCs) once again hiked the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) domestic gas cylinder (14.2 kg) by Rs. 25 per cylinder. This is the third hike in February alone. A domestic cooking gas cylinder now costs Rs. 794 in Delhi. The cumulative increase in February alone is Rs. 100 on a cylinder. The price of LPG cylinder was hiked on February 14 and February 4. This is the first time when the coo...