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Kashmiri Photojournalist Thrashed, ‘Attacked with Sharp Object’ in Srinagar

Kashmiri Photojournalist Thrashed, ‘Attacked with Sharp Object’ in Srinagar

REGIONAL
Mehran Bhat A photojournalist from Srinagar alleged being attacked by a Security guard in Srinagar's Hazratbal area of Sunday afternoon. Ubaid Mukhtar, a photojournalist from Srinagar said that he was stopped by security guard in the Dargah campus of the Kashmir university in Srinagar and attacked with a "sharp iron weapon". Speaking to The Kashmiriyat Ubaid said that he was asked to leave the campus when he was there for an Autumn shoot. "They asked me to leave the campus as it was not allowed to shoot inside the campus premises, i turned off my camera and left the spot," Ubaid said. He said that when he was leaving the campus, a security guard shouted at him that all Journalists in Kashmir were propagandists. "'You are all thieves, we know you,' the  Guard told me," Ubaid all...
Tajamul Islam from Kashmir Wins Gold Yet Again in Kickboxing

Tajamul Islam from Kashmir Wins Gold Yet Again in Kickboxing

SPORTS
Tajamul Islam has won a gold medal in the Under-14 category at the Kickboxing Championship in Cairo, Egypt yet again.buy lipitor online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/lipitor.html no prescription In 2016 too, Tajamul had won gold in the same competition, but as an eight-year-old in the Under-9 category. According to a news reports, Tajamul played two matches against the local players, and the other two against the players from France and Argentina. Back in 2016, the youngster had won gold in the same competition, but in the U-9 category, when 90 countries had participated. “I can’t express how proud I feel. It was seriously like ‘kya ye mai hi hun?’ (is it really me?). By doing hard work you can do anything,” Islam said in an exclus...
Muzamil Premier League concludes with the victory of Beerwah Bulls

Muzamil Premier League concludes with the victory of Beerwah Bulls

SPORTS
Sensational Peerzada Mohd Shafi and Social activist Amir Rashed were chief guests Lone Imran Chairman Mooj Kasheer Welfare Trust Jammu and Kashmir and young social activist from Kashmir Mr. Amir Rasheed Wani on Sunday was honored with the "guest of honor" on the finals of Muzamil Premier League T20 cricket tournament. The Grand Finale Of Muzamil Premier League (MPL) T20 Cricket Tournament was played between Rising Star Chewdara v/s Beerwah Bulls at Gulshan Ground Manchhama. Beerwah Bulls won the toss and decided to bat first, and got all out on 143 runs. Mr. Umer was the highest scorer from Beerwah Bulls, who scored 43 runs. While chasing the said target, Rising Star Chewdara only took 14 overs and won the grand finale. Mudasir who took 4 wickets won the title of the Man of ...
Israeli Army Close Ibrahimi Mosque In West Bank, Hebron To Muslim Worshippers

Israeli Army Close Ibrahimi Mosque In West Bank, Hebron To Muslim Worshippers

INTERNATIONAL
The Israeli army on Saturday closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the West Bank city of Hebron to Muslim worshippers, according to the mosque director. Sheikh Hefzy Abu Asinina told Anadolu Agency that the Israeli army only allowed settlers to visit the site to mark the Chayei Sarah occasion. “The mosque has been closed since 3 p.m. on Friday and will remain closed until 10 p.m. Saturday,” Abu Sneina said. During Jewish holidays, the Israeli army seals off the mosque to Muslims for up to ten days a year. Revered by both Muslims and Jews, Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque complex is believed to be the burial site of the prophets Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. After the 1994 massacre of 29 Palestinian worshippers inside the mosque by a Jewish extremist settler, Baruch Goldstein, the Israeli autho...
NC Faces Another Blow in Jammu as 8 Leaders Join BJP

NC Faces Another Blow in Jammu as 8 Leaders Join BJP

Politics
In yet another blow to the Jammu Kashmir national Conference, eight leaders, including a former minister and an ex-MLA, switched to Bharatiya Janata Party. On October 19, former minister Prem Sagar Aziz had quit primary membership of the party. In a statement, Aziz said that he was in Congress for four decades and had joined NC because of Devendar Rana. "As I know that he is working for the cause of Jammu, I support his cause unequivocally," he had said. "Now that Rana has dissociated himself from the National Conference for the sake of Jammu, I cannot continue in the party and extend my support to Rana," Prem Sagar had said in a statement. Other leaders who join BJP include Dharamvir Jamwal (Ex Dy Mayor), Ch Arshad, Som Nath Khajuria, Suchha Singh (Corporator JMC), Ashok Manhas (...
Guns, stones should be replaced with pens, books: DGP Dilbag Singh

Guns, stones should be replaced with pens, books: DGP Dilbag Singh

OTHERS
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh on Sunday said that guns and stones should be dropped and replaced with pens and books as nobody in Kashmir wants violence. Singh, while talking to reporters in the sidelines of J&K police Marathon event in Srinagar, said that the security forces specially the armed forces always try to organize these events for people especially for children and youth in order to boost their confidence. "Earlier, Jashn-e-Dal program was organized at Dal Lake and cycle race event. These events are organized to create a sense of confidence among the youth to make them competent in every sphere," he said. Singh said that today’s program was organized to promote peace and unity as on 31st October is celebrated as National Unity Day, so th...
Petrol Prices Increase for the Fifth Consecutive Day- 112 Rupees a Litre in Srinagar

Petrol Prices Increase for the Fifth Consecutive Day- 112 Rupees a Litre in Srinagar

BUSINESS
Petrol and diesel prices increased for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday to touch record high levels across the country. In Srinagar the petrol prices have surpassed 112 rupees a litre. With a hike of 35 paisa a litre, the price of petrol in Delhi rose to its highest-ever level of Rs 109.34 a litre. The price of diesel also saw a hike by 35 paisa and took the fuel’s rate to Rs 98.07 per litre in the national capital. Mumbai also reported a surge in fuel prices as compared to yesterday. The petrol in retail cost stands at Rs 115.51 per litre whereas diesel costs Rs 106.23 per litre today in Mumbai. As for Kolkata, the price of petrol is Rs 109. 79 per litre, while diesel is Rs 101.19 per litre. In Chennai, petrol and diesel cost Rs 106.04 and Rs 102.25 per litre respectively. ...
‘Vacate the Hostel Immediately’- Panjab College Initiates Action Against Students Who Assaulted Kashmiri Students

‘Vacate the Hostel Immediately’- Panjab College Initiates Action Against Students Who Assaulted Kashmiri Students

INDIA
The administration of a college in Panjab have initiated disciplinary proceedings against four students who thrashed Kashmiri students after Pakistan defeated India in the T20 Match on October 24. As per a notification issued by the Baba Farid Group of Institutions,  Muktsar Road, Bathinda, Punjab the four students have been found indulged in in-disciplinary activities in the hostel in the night of dated 30/10/2021, which is a serious violation of rules of hostel and campus of Baba Farid Group of Institutions. The students have been asked to vacate within 24 hours, failing which they will be held responsible for the action taken further into the matter. The miscreants namely Kumar Karthikey Ojha, Ayush Kumar Tiwari, Ujjwal Pandey and Ayush Kumar Jaiswal have been asked to immediat...
Elderly Man Crushed to Death By Moving Train in Budgam

Elderly Man Crushed to Death By Moving Train in Budgam

OTHERS
A 50-year-old man was crushed to death by a moving train in Manchowa insha central Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday morning, officials said.buy prelone online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwenty/inc/new/prelone.html no prescription They told GNS that one Yaseen Ahmad Wani, 50, from Baghi Mehtab in Srinagar was busy on his mobile phone when a moving train bearing registration number number 04614 on way from Budgam to Srinagar hit and crushed him to death.buy red viagra online https://www.mydentalplace.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwenty/inc/new/red-viagra.html no prescription The mortal remains of deceased were later on handed over to the family for last rites, they further said.(GNS)
After 17 days, Poonch highway reopened for traffic

After 17 days, Poonch highway reopened for traffic

REGIONAL
Road was closed due to anti-militancy operation at Bhata Dhurian Authorities in Poonch district on Sunday have ordered opening of the stretch of national highway between Bhimber Gali to Jarran Wali Gali that was closed from last seventeen days due to ongoing anti-militancy operation at Bhata Dhurian. Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that today morning, directions were received from higher authorities after which field forces have opened highway stretch for traffic and vehicles are now being allowed to ply on the road. From last 17 days, highway was continuously closed and people were facing severe hardships while travelling on the alternative Mendhar BG road following it's deteriorating condition—(KNO)