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In Pictures: Pin Drop Silence and Mourning Across Kashmir Over the Death of Syed Ali Geelani

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Sajad Hameed/ Jaskamal Bains Kashmir's veteran pro-freedom leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani breathed his last breath at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Since the news of Geelani's death broke, the valley has remained in a state of shock. The IGP Kashmir declared restrictions and internet blockade in the region immediately after the news spread. Geelani was 91 years old. And owing to his prolonged illness, he is said to have died of breathing complications. Also referred to as Bab by the Kashmiri masses, Geelani was laid to rest at a cemetery located near his residence at Hyderpora, Srinagar at around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. Only a few members of the family were reported to be the part of the funeral. The funeral took place in haste and in a tight security. Minor stone-pelting inci...

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Geelani Laid to Rest in Dark of the Night, Internet, Calling Services Barred, Restrictions Imposed in Kashmir

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Mir Junaid/ Mehran Bhat Senior Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani was laid to rest in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar in Central Kashmir at around 3:15 AM. Aged 91, the senior Hurriyat leader passed away on Wednesday night at his residence after which the forces in large numbers reached his house and locked all the exit and entry points. The Government Forces disallowed the movement of any outsiders (other than the family) to his residence. Immediately after his demise, the Jammu Kashmir Police said that restrictions have been imposed in the valley and internet was snapped too. During the night, however, the calling services were barred too. Talking through a BSNL phone (the only operational service), Locals from downtown Srinagar said that restrictions have been imposed...

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Restrictions Imposed in Kashmir, Internet Suspended in View of Geelani’s Death

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The Inspector General of Police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar on Wednesday said that restrictions have been imposed in the valley including suspension of internet services. The IGP said that the restrictions have been imposed in view of the death of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.buy tadacip online https://nouvita.co.uk/wp-content/themes/twentynineteen/inc/new/tadacip.html no prescription Geelani, a top Hurriyat leader passed away last night at his home in Hyderpora Srinagar. He was 92. Meanwhile, DIG North Kashmir has appealed to the people of North Kashmir “not to panic and avoid their movement towards Srinagar”. “In the view of death of Senior Hurriyat leader, the public of North Kashmir is requested not to panic, Pls avoid movement towards Srinagar. Appeal public to kee...

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Hurriyat Leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani Passes Away in Srinagar

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The Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani has passed away late on Wednesday evening. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that the senior Hurriyat leader passed away at his residence in the Hyderpora area of Srinagar. The family members of Geelani as per news reports too have confirmed the demise of the Hurriyat leader. Born in 1929, Geelani was previously a member of Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir but later on founded Tehreek-e-Hurriyat. He has served as the chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, a conglomerate of pro-separatist parties in Jammu and Kashmir. He quit the Hurriyat in June 2020. Meanwhile, the former chief minister of Jammu Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti tweeted, "Saddened by the news of Geelani Sahab's passing away. We may not have agreed on most things but I respect him ...

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Cows Should Be Given Fundamental Rights and Declared as National Animal: Allahabad High Court

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Allahabad High Court on Wednesday while denying bail to Javed said Cow should be declared as the national animal of India. The Court also said that cow protection should be made a fundamental right of Hindus. Javed has been accused of slaughtering a cow. He was charged with the offense under Section 379 of IPC (Punishment of Theft) and Sections 3, 5, 8 of the Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act in Uttar Pradesh. The cow is part and parcel of the culture of India and should be declared national animal, the Allahabad High Court said. The Court said, “The government will also have to bring a bill in the Parliament and declare the cow as the national animal and make strict laws against those who talk about harming cows/ Laws should come for those also who talk about cow protection by maki...

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Basic Rights of Gujjar-Bakarwal Community Ignored and Buried: Rashid Pandith

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Meer Irfan Member of the Central Industrial Trade Union and CPIM leader Ab Rashid Pandith, today, visited several far-flung areas of Keller and interacted with the locals of the area. He alleged that the Bakarwal and Gujjar community has been ignored and their rights are buried in broad daylight. The politicians remember the Gujjar Bakarwals during elections and after getting votes from the community, they never return to the communities. After 70 years, the Gujjar Bakarwals are struggling for their basic rights and needs. Ab Rashid Pandith appealed to the UT administration that the Gujjar community in Ringward Keller, Shopian be facilitated with basic amenities and that the UT administration takes measures to provide fundamental rights to the Gujjar Bakarwals.

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110 New Covid-19 Cases, 1 Death In JK

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Jammu Kashmir reported 110 new coronavirus cases while one person died due the virus in last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. 16 of the new cases were reported from Jammu Division and 94 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally to 325529. There was one death reported due to the pathogen, from Kashmir, during the time. So far 4409—2166 in Jammu and 2243 in Kashmir have succumbed as per official data.buy albuterol generic buy albuterol generic Providing the district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 52 cases, Baramulla 7, Budgam 18, Pulwama 1, Kupwara 4, Anantnag 0, Bandipora 6, Ganderbal 4, Kulgam 1, Shopian 1, Jammu 7, Udhampur 1, Rajouri 1, Doda 4, Kathua 0, Samba 0, Kishtwar 1, Poonch 1, Ramban 1 and Reasi 0. Most number of cases were confirmed at d...

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FIR Registered Against a Video Shared on Social media in District Kishtwar of Jammu Division

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Police on Tuesday said that it has registered an FIR against a video shared on Social media in district Kishtwar of Jammu division. In a statement to GNS, the police said that yesterday a video was in circulation in the social media showing Skin of Bovine animal. Considering the sensitivity of the video clip with respect to communal harmony in the area cognizance was taken and a case FIR No.206/2021 has been registered in Police Station Kishtwar under relevant sections of law. The cyber cell of the District Police was activated ,teams constituted and deputed for the arrest of accused persons. The statement further stated that subsequently, few suspects have been picked up for questioning and facts are being ascertained. After preliminary investigation, it surfaced that the vid...

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Crack on Flyover Near Qazigund-Banihal Tunnel, Truck Drivers Demand Repair; Say Divergence Leads to Heavy Traffic Jam

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Suhail Dar Several truck drivers on Wednesday, urged the authorities for rapid men and machinery work on a crack that was spotted on the ''macadamized road'' of a flyover near the recently opened Banihal-Qazigund tunnel along the 270-km-long Jammu-Srinagar national highway on Monday, prompting diversion of traffic for repairs. A truck driver, Bashir Ahmad, said that the newly constructed Qazigund-Banihal tunnel has facilitated connectivity between Kashmir and Jammu and solved the problem of road closures due to snowfall and landslides in winters. It has also saved journey time and fuel for drivers, he said. This project brought immense relief to the driver sector after the traffic was allowed to ply through the tunnel. But due to a minor crack on the flyover near the Qazigund-Bani...

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“No Internet Means No Online Classes”; Marwah, Kishtwar Residents Suffer Due to Lack of Roads, Electricity and Telecommunication Services

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Bhat Yasir In the 21st century, the Marwah-area of district Kishtwar of UT Jammu and Kashmir lacks basic facilities like roads, electricity, and telecommunication. Residents lifting luggage on shoulders appear like and remind one of the 80s - walking by foot to inform relatives when someone dies, which takes long hours and sometimes days because there is no telecommunication facility in the area. Walking on foot to reach destinations because there is no road facility in maximum areas. The sub-division Marwah is approximately 200 kilometers away from district headquarters Kishtwar because there is no road facility within the district to reach Marwah. Although as per the locals' Government can build the road through Dachan area which will minimize the road distance to 100 kilometers...