August 2021 - Page 7 of 50 - The Kashmiriyat

Aug282021 by News DeskNo Comments

Tarigami Files Writ Petition in SC, Seeks Early Hearing on Plea Challenging Article 370 Abrogation

Politics

CPI (M) senior leader and People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) spokesman, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Friday filed a writ petition in the top court of India, seeking early hearing of petition, challenging Government of India’s move to abrogate provisions of Article 370 on August 05, 2019. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Tarigami has already filed a petition challenging the decision taken by the government on August 05, 2019. The former Kulgam legislator has today filed a writ petition, a copy of which lies with KNO, in which he has pleaded for early hearing of petition with regard to the government’s decision. The writ petition mentioned the details and steps taken by the government since it nullified the Article 370 provisions and said that it...

Aug282021 by News DeskNo Comments

Travellers Coming to Kashmir by Road Will Undergo Coronavirus Tests at Wangund, Qazigund

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed Covid-19 test has been declared mandatory for incoming travellers at Wangund, Qazigund. Strengthening the preventive measures against Covid-19, in the wake of the rising cases in some states of the country, authorities in Kashmir on Saturday setup covid centre. No travellers will be allowed to go towards Kashmir until their test report is received. The test reports will be issued on the spot before letting the travellers go. The instructions come in the wake of a recent trend within Kashmir which shows a greater number of infections among travellers as compared to local cases of Covid-19 infections.

Aug272021 by News DeskNo Comments

Second attack on the Muslim Gujjar Community in Chandrakote, Ramban within a Week; “Mob of 300-400 people attacked us and our cattle”

REGIONAL

Insha Mushtaq In yet another shocking incident, Gujjars in the Chanderkote area of Ramban district were assaulted by groups of right-wing Hindu pastoralists, again. Two nomadic girls were injured in the incident including one pregnant lady. The pregnant woman was allegedly beaten by the right-wing Hindu pastoralists. Both the ladies were rushed to Community Hospital in Batote from where the pregnant lady was referred to Shalamar Hospital Jammu. The condition of the pregnant lady is believed to be critical. The Gujjars also alleged that the police do not book the attackers rather they register the case against Muslim Gujjars only. As per them, Six Muslim Gujjars have been arrested so far. The right-wing Hindu pastoralists had earlier attacked the Muslim Gujjars in the Chander...

Aug272021 by News DeskNo Comments

Setting Up of ‘Film-City’ in Kashmir on Cards: Government Mulling to Encourage Owners to Re-Open Existing Cinema Halls

REGIONAL

Government of Jammu Kashmir is mulling to encourage and incentivize owners to reopen closed cinema halls in Kashmir Valley. Pertinently, cinema halls in Valley were closed after the eruption of militancy back in 1990’s. Some of the cinema halls of Valley have been converted into medical facilities, malls or have been occupied by government forces. Film Policy-2021 which has been implemented in Jammu Kashmir states that besides encourages cinema hall owners to re-open their cinema houses, incentives will be offered to them. Government is also mulling to upgrade the existing cinema halls in Valley. Two days back, State Administrative Council headed by Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha as per news agency Kashmir News Trust accorded the sanction to the implementation of...

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Water Crisis in Thajiwara Achabal : Residents Block Main Road, Protest Against PHE Department.

REGIONAL

Waris Shah Residents of Thajiwara, Achabal in South Kashmir's Anantnag district blocked Anantnag/Achabal road and staged protest against Jal Shakti Department for failing to provide drinking water supply to the area. The residents told The Kashmiriyat that they face acute shortage of Drinking water supply in the village. The residents alleged that they have brought the issue under the notice of the concerned department several times but the department pays no heed to their repeated pleas. They have appealed to the authorities to provide them the Scheduled drinking water at the earliest so they don't face the problem during Hot days. Residents said that they were facing many problems and meanwhile, the authorities were not taking any measures to end the hardships of the people. ...

Aug272021 by News DeskNo Comments

Under Construction Hospital Building Used as Hideout by Drug Addicts in Nuner Ganderbal

REGIONAL

Shah Basit An under-construction hospital building has been turned into drug addicts' hideout in Nuner area of Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district. The construction work on this hospital building in the Nuner area of Ganderbal district in central Kashmir has been halted due to a lack of funds, according to locals, leaving the building in a state of despair. Despite spending millions of rupees on the building, it is not being completed, due to which not only is the building getting dilapidated, but now it has become hub for drug addicts. "Young people come here to the building, from various areas and engage in illegal and immoral activities," locals told The Kashmiriyat. The building is littered with playing cards, cigarettes and syringes, which clearly show the nature of act...

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Vital ‘Dathi Nag’ Spring Located in Anantnag May Disappear Forever

REGIONAL

Sheikh Nadeem/ Waris Shah Majority of the springs in the Kashmir valley have disappeared and many more are on the verge of extinction. The Kashmir valley, especially people of Anantnag, have been dependent on these spring in order to meet their water necessity. But these natural resources have shrunk and as a result, there's a growing concern amongst the people. Known as the home to countless natural springs, Anantnag district has seen a massive reduction in the number of these springs that not only add to the beauty of the place, but also serve as a source for drinking and other agricultural purposes. One such spring is the Dathi Nag located in the Shangus area of Anantnag district in South Kashmir. Once known for pure and clean water, this spring is now on the verge of extinc...

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Taliban Says Dialogue the Only Solution to Resolve Disputes Between India and Pakistan

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL

In his first comments on Kashmir, Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid has said that Pakistan and India should sit together to resolve all their outstanding issues because both are neighbours and their interests are linked to each other. Mujahid made the remarks during a wide-ranging interview with Pakistani TV channel ARY News. On Jammu and Kashmir, Zabihullah said New Delhi needs to have a “positive attitude towards the disputed territory”, ARY News reported. About ties with countries, particularly India, Mujahid said the Taliban desires good ties with all nations, including India that is an important part of the region. “Our desire is that India devise its policy as per the interests of Afghan people,” he added. He stated in clear terms that the Taliban won’t allow Afghan ...

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Teen goes missing from Kokernag, Parents plead him to come back

REGIONAL

Mohammad Wasem Basit Ahmad Wani (19), a NEET aspirant who belongs to Donwethpora, Kokernag has gone missing. As per the family members who spoke to The Kashmiriyat, Basit left home on August 17, 2021. "The family made a hectic struggle to find him but all in vain," the family member said. "If my son has been arrested by security forces, I plead them to give me my son back, he is my only son," said Basit Wani's mother. While pleading his innocence, Basit's mother said, "I am incomplete without him. It is the 8th day today and we don't have any information about him. All I want is my son back". Asking Basit to return home, Basit's father told The Kashmiriyat, "Wherever he is right now we request him to come back, we don't have any information about our son." The parents als...

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Day after arrest of Ashiq Mir – FB page Managing Editor Kashmir Crown-Shahid Imran KC owner and admin arrested

REGIONAL

Given public outcry and media exposes about the Facebook page Kashmir Crown, police says more arrests expected A day after Ashiq Mir, Manging Editor Facebook Page Kashmir Crown was re-arrested in another case of extortion and criminal intimidation to a girl of Rafaibabad who registered a case in police station Dangiwacha, now police have arrested Editor and owner of FB page Kashmir Crown Imran Ahmad Ganai aka Shahid Imran on Friday. A top police officer said that following the registration of an FIR bearing No 145 dated 9-8-2021 Under Section 384,506 against Kashmir Crown Editor Shahid Imran and its Managing Editor of Kashmir Crown Ashiq in connection with the case of extortion and blackmailing, after Mir, Imran has been arrested and further arrested are expected. He said Mir was ...