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Some Films Inspire Change, ‘Kashmir Files’ Incites Hate: Congress Leader

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The Kashmir Files Controversy: The film has been mired in controversy since its release on March 11 with the BJP and Opposition parties having conflicting views on it. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that the recently released movie 'The Kashmir Files' incites hate and 'distorts history to whip up anger and promote violence'. "Some films inspire change. Kashmir Files incites hate. Truth can lead to justice, rehabilitation, reconciliation and peace. Propaganda twists facts, distorts history to whip up anger, and promote violence. Statesmen heal wounds. Pracharaks exploit fear and prejudice to divide and rule," he said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1505017094470995968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E150501709447099...

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Director Vivek Agnihotri on board of committee that gave ‘The Kashmir Files’ censor certificate with no cut

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The controversial film The Kashmir Files, which was released last week, was granted a censor certificate without a single cut. The director of the film Vivek Agnihotri happens to be on the board of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). https://twitter.com/SaketGokhale/status/1505058679087046656?t=RSDZRHSQioVr1-I6qx8-lA&s=19 TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale, on Saturday, took to Twitter and said, "The pain of Kashmiri Pandits has been shamelessly used to spread hate, create polarization, & make crores - only to further the BJP’s agenda." https://twitter.com/SaketGokhale/status/1505059154393985032?t=z7mE_ZaL8b_FbxwFqYe4cg&s=19 It is pertinent to mention that the film, which has been widely promoted by the Hindu right wing regime, its leaders and supporters alike f...

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Following Gujarat, Karnataka likely to introduce Bhagavad Gita in school syllabus

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Inching closer to their goal of a universalisation of Hindu values, if not establishing of Hindu rashtra, BJP-ruled Karnataka is all set to introduce Bhagwad Gita in the school syllabus on the line of Gujarat, home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gujarat Education Minister Jitu Vaghani has recently announced that with the aim of introducing Indian Knowledge System (IKS) in government schools, values and principles of Bhagwad Gita will be included in the curriculum from June 2022. He said in the state assembly that school students should “have an understanding of Gita and its shlokas”. In a secular country like India where the followers of different religions co-exist in harmony, introduction of the holy book of a particular religion in the school syllabus is bound to draw flak...

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Promoting tourism to give boost to Kashmir’s economy, provide employment to youth: Dir Tourism

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The government on Saturday said that the tourism is being promoted at highest level to give a boost to Kashmir's economy and also provide employment to the local youth. Talking to the media persons, Director Tourism, G N Itoo, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the department has started promoting all the seasons in Kashmir and it is for the first time that spring season is being promoted here.buy citalopram online buy citalopram generic “After making efforts on the ground, Kashmir has recorded increase in the footfall of tourists here from last year,” he said, adding that the efforts are on to make tourists knowledgeable that every season is special in Kashmir. He added that the department will celebrate all the seasons to woo the tourists and ensure fu...

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Two Army men, Local girls caught outside Srinagar airport

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Two Army personnel and two local girls were held outside Srinagar airport on Saturday morning, sources said. They said that two local girls along with two army soldiers were caught by local shopkeepers at Srinagar Airport market on Saturday morning. The Army soldiers are said to be from 2-RR and girls are said to be from Singhpora Pattan. All the caught persons were handed over to Police post, Humhama and investigations have been set into motion. Sources confirmed the incident to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) and said two girls along with two Army soldiers were caught by some shopkeepers on Saturday at rented rooms outside Srinagar Airport falling in the jurisdiction of police post Humhama Budgam. “All are in police custody and investigation into the matter is going on,” he...

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Srinagar-Leh highway reopens for traffic after 75 days on trial basis

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Rayees Shah The strategic 434 Km long Srinagar-Leh highway was reopened for traffic for trial basis on Saturday after remaining closed for nearly 2 months and 15 days due to heavy snowfall. This is the earliest reopening of the high mountain Zojila pass and also the minimum period of the closure of the road.The highway was thrown open for traffic after remaining closed for 75 days due to snowfall. The pass was declared opened officially by DG of BRO Lt Gen R ChoudharyHe said the road is important from the strategic point of view, being the only route between Kashmir and Ladakh. This road is the lifeline for the survival and economic development of people of Ladakh as well as for the security forces,he added He also said Ladakh and Ganderbal adminstration with BRO will joint in...

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90 percent of the thefts in Srinagar committed by drug addicts: Police

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The Jammu Kashmir Police has said that around 90 percent of the thefts in the capital city of Srinagar have been committed by drug addicts. Senior Superintendent of Police, Srinagar, Rakesh Balwal was quoted by Kashmir Monitor as saying, "90 percent of the burglars are linked to drug abuse." “It is too much. Almost 90 percent of burglars and thieves are drug abusers. First, they start stealing money and other valuable items from home. When they are caught by their families, they start committing bigger thefts in localities,” he said. The theft incidents have seen a valley-wide rise. Last month two youth entered a house in the Batamaloo area and tied up two sisters demanding cash while people were out for Friday prayers. The incident evoked widespread criticism. The SSP Srinagar...

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Decisive control over ‘militancy’, our biggest achievement post article 370 roll back in JK: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

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Says over Rs 33000 Cr investment made in J&K; Democracy taken to grassroots level; every village has Sarpanch, Panch; Massive development initiatives in full-swing; CRPF to emerge as country’s elite force with latest gadgets, technology; Shamya Prasad Mukherji’s aik Nishan, Aik Pradhan, Aik Vidhan dream stands fulfilled today Union Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said the biggest achievement of Centre post Article 370 abrogation in JK was that for the first time “we have a decisive control over militancy.” He said JK government has successfully managed to ensure over Rs 33000 Cr investment while as democracy has been taken to grass-roots level in UT. Addressing the CRPF’s 83rd Raising Day in Jammu, the Union Home Minister said that the biggest achievement post abrogation of Arti...

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Rains lash parts of Kashmir valley

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Rain lashed Kashmir Valley with northern Kupwara district receiving highest rainfall on Saturday, officials said. Amid cloud cover, night temperatures increased further across Jammu and Kashmir barring the famous skiing resort of Gulmarg. A meteorological department official told GNS that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, received 6.0mm of rainfall and recorded a low of 10.7°C against last night’s 8.5°C. The temperature was 6.0°C above normal for Srinagar during this time of the year. Qazigund had no rainfall and recorded a low of 9.0°C against 7.0°C as on the previous night. The temperature was above normal by 5.4°C for the gateway town of Kashmir where maximum temperature soared to all-time of 27.8°C on Friday, he said. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, had no rainfall ...

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Fake ST certificate racket busted in Anantnag, Accused apprehended

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District Administration Anantnag busted a fake ST certificate racket in Anantnag today. As per official sources, several individuals/organizations had raised complaints regarding fake ST certificates being issued in Anantnag. Several Tribal Welfare groups had expressed their anguish on non tribal people being appointed to jobs on the basis of fake certificates. The complaints pertained mainly to Tehsil Shangus where certificates had been issued to non tribal people. Acting on specific inputs, a decoy operation was launched by the administration. An individual approached the accused for issuance of an ST certificate. On confirmation of the information, the Administration in collaboration with Anantnag police acted swiftly and a special team comprising of senior revenue officials and D...