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UN Chief Antonio Guterres Expresses Concern Over ‘Grave Violations’ Against Kashmiri Children

UN Chief Antonio Guterres Expresses Concern Over ‘Grave Violations’ Against Kashmiri Children

INTERNATIONAL
On Tuesday, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, expressed his concern over the grave violations in the erstwhile state of Jammu Kashmir. He urged the Indian government to end the use ke shotgun pellets against children. In the UN Report on Children 2021, Guterres has said "I call upon the government to take preventive measures to protect children, including by ending the use of pellets against children, ensuring that children are not associated in any way to security forces, and endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration and the Vancouver Principles." The report made a mention of 4 children who were detained by the Indian Forces in Jammu Kashmir for alleged associations with armed groups. "A total of 39 children (33 boys, 6 girls) were killed (9) and maimed (30) by pellet guns...
Infant Among 4 Persons Killed, 4 Others Injured As Load Carrier Falls Into Gorge in Ramban

Infant Among 4 Persons Killed, 4 Others Injured As Load Carrier Falls Into Gorge in Ramban

REGIONAL
Four persons, including an infant, were killed while as many others were injured when a vehicle carrying labourers from Chhattisgarh skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge near Khooni Nallah in Ramban on Jammu-Srinagar highway on wee hours of Wednesday, officials said. They said a Tata Mobile (JK02AP-4588) was on way from Jammu towards Srinagar when the driver lost control over it and the load carrier rolled down into the deep gorge. Three persons died on the spot and their bodies were recovered by the team of Quick Action Team and SDRF besides locals who rushed to the spot immediately after the accident. Five injured persons including 8-month-old boy identified as Aryan son of Deepak Sahu were evacuated and shifted to hospital. However, the infant succumbed to the...
11 Years of Youth in Jail Under UAPA for Kashmiri Man, Now ‘Acquitted’

11 Years of Youth in Jail Under UAPA for Kashmiri Man, Now ‘Acquitted’

WRITE-UPS
Insha Mushtaq Today the decade-long struggle of the Baba Family in Rainawara has paid dividends, with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face, an old mother looks at her son, who returned home after more than 11 years. Bashir Ahmed Baba, from Rainawari who was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly being a member of Hizbul Mujahideen, was acquitted today after more than 11 years. Bashir like any youthful man after completing his had completed his  Masters in Urdu from Indira Gandhi National Open University in 2009 and then qualified for a 15-day training program in Gujrat Ahmedabad in March 2010 by Maya Foundation- a German NGO running a project for surgical treatment of cleft lip in children in rural areas. On 14th March 2010, Bashir Ahmed Baba was arrested by the 'Anti-Terrorist...
Police arrested a drug peddler with contraband like substances in north Kashmir’s Boniyar.

Police arrested a drug peddler with contraband like substances in north Kashmir’s Boniyar.

REGIONAL
Imran Boniyari Police of Tuesday has claimed to have arrested one drug peddler with contraband like substances in Boniyar hamlet of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. In a statement issued to "The Kashmiriyat News " police spokesman said "Baramulla Police under the supervision of Sh.buy singulair online https://www.ecladent.co.uk/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/new/singulair.html no prescription Junaid Wali-JKPS,  SDPO Uri assisted by Inspr. Tariq Ahmad Shah, SHO PS Boniyar today arrested 01 drug peddler namely Showkat Ahmad Pathan S/O Samad Khan Pathan resident of Pathan Mohalla Trikanjan Boniyar District Baramulla at Bela Salamabad Boniyar and recovered 60 grams of Brown Sugar like substance from his possession." "In this regard, case under sections of NDPS has been regist...
Kejriwal Promises 200 Units of Free Electricity as AAP Gears Up for Punjab 2022 Elections

Kejriwal Promises 200 Units of Free Electricity as AAP Gears Up for Punjab 2022 Elections

INDIA
On Tuesday, in the wake of Punjab elections 2022, the Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal has proclaimed a 'new dawn' for Punjab and signed off "see you in just a few hours," in his tweet where he said he was en route to Punjab, the second time in the month. Also, the Aam Aadmi Party's Twitter handle tweeted "Stage is set!! Arvind Kejriwalji will make a mega announcement today which will send 440-volt current to the Captain (Chief Minister Amarinder Singh) and Congress." The Delhi CM promised 200 units of free electricity to the people of Punjab if AAP comes to power in the state. "In Delhi, we provide 200 units of free electricity to every family. Women are very happy. Women in Punjab are unhappy with inflation. AAP will provide 200 units of free electricity for all in Punjab,"...
One of the Four Sikh Women Allegedly Converted Seeks Protection from Family

One of the Four Sikh Women Allegedly Converted Seeks Protection from Family

REGIONAL
One of the four Sikh women alleged to have been converted to Islam by force had approached the Jammu Kashmir High Court seeking protection from any coercive action by her family and the police, saying she changed her religion and married a muslim man willingly. Viran Pal Lour, who became Khadeeja after marrying Manzoor Ahmad Bhat on January 20 this year as per Islamic rituals, had approached the High Court in May this year. In an order passed on May 20, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey had directed the police to ensure the woman's parents, Rattan Singh and Popinder Kour or anyone else at their behest does not harass, attack, kidnap or harm the couple. 'They shall be allowed to live their married life the way they like and protect their rights in terms of the guarantee as enshrined by t...
ACB produces chargesheet against 31 accused in ‘Rice Export India Scam’ of Rs. 1100 Crore of J&K Bank

ACB produces chargesheet against 31 accused in ‘Rice Export India Scam’ of Rs. 1100 Crore of J&K Bank

OTHERS
Anti-corruption Bureau on Tuesday produced a chargrsheet against thirty-one accused in ‘Rice Export India Scam’ of Rs. 1100 Crore of Jammu and Kashmir Bank. The special task force – primarily responsible for the detection, investigation and prosecution of cases of corruption among public servants and facilitating government departments to provide an honest, transparent administration – produced a charge sheet against Sandip Jhunjhunwala son of Kailash Chander resident of W-25/C, Western Avenue, Sainik Farms, New Delhi Managing Director M/s REI Agro Limited, Mohd Yousaf Bhat the then Branch Head Mahim and other 29 accused persons before the Court of Special Judge Anti Corruption Jammu in 1100 Crore loan Scam, reads a statement received by GNS. A case FIR 24/2019 U/s 5(1)(d) r/w 5(2) o...
Stone Pelting in Rainawari- One cop Injured

Stone Pelting in Rainawari- One cop Injured

OTHERS
A personal security officer (PSO) of Srinagar Municipal Corporation Mayor, Juanid Azim Mattoo was injured after his car was pelted with stones at Choudhary Bagh Nadiyar in Rainawari area of Srinagar on Tuesday. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Junaid Mattoo was on a marriage function in the interiors of Dal Lake and while returning back some miscreants pelted stones at his car. They said that in the incident, a PSO was hit by a stone and he sustained injuries in his left eye. They said that PSO identified as constable Parvaiz Ahmad was immediately shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment—(KNO)
Three Drug Peddlers including Two Non Locals Arrested in Budgam

Three Drug Peddlers including Two Non Locals Arrested in Budgam

REGIONAL
Police on Tuesday arrested three drug peddlers, including two non-locals and recovered huge cache of contraband from them in central Kashmir district of Budgam. A police spokesperson on Tuesday said that following specific information about transportation of drugs, a checkpoint was established at Brail Watrihail in Budgam last night. ''Police intercepted a load carrier at the checkpoint during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday,'' he said. He said during checking, police recovered 55 kgs of poppy Straw (fukki) that was put in small bags and concealment in a space created by modifying the floor of the load carrier. ''Three persons on board the vehicle, identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar, Mohammad Haleem and Mohammad Saleem, were immediately taken into custody,'' they said. ...
PM Calls a High-Level Meet Regarding Jammu Kashmir

PM Calls a High-Level Meet Regarding Jammu Kashmir

INDIA, REGIONAL
It has emerged that a high-level meeting is being held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at New Delhi regarding Jammu Kashmir.buy antabuse online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/uk/antabuse.html no prescription The Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval are present in the meeting. Apart from these, many top officials are also said to be a part of the meeting.