June 2022 - Page 37 of 48 - The Kashmiriyat

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Al Qaeda threatens suicide attacks in India over insulting remarks against Prophet by former BJP Spokesperson

INDIA

Al-Qaeda has issued a threat relating to India saying that they will conduct suicide attacks in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai and Delhi to "fight for the dignity of our Prophet". The threat statement said, "saffron terrorists should now await their end in Delhi and Bombay and in UP and Gujarat". "They shall find refuge neither in their homes nor in their fortified army cantonments. May our mothers be bereaved of us if we do not avenge our beloved Prophet." "We shall kill those who affront our Prophet and we shall bind explosives with our bodies and the bodies of our children to blow away the ranks of those who dare to dishonor our Prophet... [They] shall find no amnesty or clemency, no peace and security will save them and this matter will not close with any words of condemnation...

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Dry weather to continue, Night temp drops slightly in Jammu Kashmir

OTHERS

While mainly dry weather has been predicted, temperature recorded a slight drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 15.0°C against 15.5°C on the previous night, he said. The temperature, he said, was above normal by 1.6°C during this time of the year for the summer capital. Qazigund recorded a low of 12.4°C against 12.2°C on the previous night. The temperature was 0.4°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said. Pahalgam received 2.9mm of rain in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today and recorded a minimum of 7.6°C against 7.8°C on the previous night. The temperature was 0.6°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir during this time of the season, he said. ...

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Commissioner Secretary Revenue visits Vessu migrant colony, takes stock of grievances, demands of inhabitants

KULGAM

Commissioner Secretary, Revenue, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, along with Deputy Commissioner, Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat, today visited Vessu migrant colony, Kulgam and took stock of grievances and demands of inhabitants of the colony. The residents of the migrant colony highlighted several issues including posting of employees to safer zones, DPC related issues, development and other related matters. Commissioner Secretary assured them that all their issues will be redressed in a time bound manner. Commissioner Secretary also took stock of developmental scenario of the colony and asked the concerned offices to ensure availability of all requisite facilities in the colony. Enroute, he also visited Model Higher Secondary School at Kilam and reviewed functioning of the institute....

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Srinagar singing sensation makes it to Bollywood, to debut as a playback singer for a big banner

Entertainment, REGIONAL

Singing is passion for Junaid Ahmad, 23, who is a self-taught musician hailing from the Habba Kadal area of Downtown Srinagar. He believes in spreading the message of love through his cantabile music and melodies. Junaid discovered his inclination towards music from an early age and started following something he was born to. He is fully supported by his family in pursuing his innate musical obsession. He learnt the intricacies of musical pieces by repeating the pattern multiple times until he has mastered it. He chose a genre that suits him the most and started singing and composing in the same. Braving all hardships of struggling days Junaid never lost hope and kept his belief firm. The wait ended when this raw talent was discovered by the leading Director of Bollywood Mr. Onir. ...

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24 students banned from Karnataka college for wearing Hijab

INDIA

Twenty-four students studying in a college in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district were on Tuesday banned for a period of seven days from attending classes for wearing hijab. The decision was taken by authorities of the Uppinangadi Degree College in Puttur taluk after the students refused to attend classes without taking off their hijab. Tuesday’s incident comes as the government of Karnataka has issued guidelines for schools and colleges making uniform compulsory for students without giving any room for wearing hijab in classrooms. Though a majority of students are choosing to attend classes, a section have insisting on allowing them to attend classes while wearing hijab. Many of the students belonging to the minority community have applied for transfer certificates from educ...

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Missing since March 2020, Militant who was NDA qualified and B.V. Sc student killed in Shopian encounter

REGIONAL

Missing since March 2020, Nadeem Ahmed Rather, who was a National Defense Academy (NDA) qualified and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V. Sc) Graduate student from South Kashmir’s Kulgam and later joined militancy was killed during an encounter in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. Earlier officials told The Kashmiriyat that 34 RR, Jammu Kashmir Police had jointly launched an anti militancy operation in the Badimarg area of Shopian district. During the exchange of gunfire, one militant identified as Nadeem Ahmad Rather @Dr. Raja Nadeem, son of Abdul Rehman Rather, a resident of Ashmuji Kulgam who had been missing since March 27 after he left home for his routine work. According to Nadeem's cousin, Nadeem offered Friday prayers at home due to Covid restrictions. “However, aft...

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Egypt-based Arab Parliament rejects ‘irresponsible’ remarks against Prophet

INTERNATIONAL

The Cairo-based Arab Parliament has strongly condemned and rejected the “irresponsible remarks” made by two former spokespersons of the ruling party in India against Prophet Muhammad. In a statement issued on Monday, the Arab Parliament said that “such statements completely contradict the principle of tolerance and interfaith dialogue”, which “leads to a state of tension and hatred between religions”. The legislative body of the Arab League also expressed surprise that “such statements are issued by political officials who are supposed to be keener on spreading the values of moderation, tolerance and dialogue between religions and civilizations, and confronting extremist ideas that feed sedition and religious hatred”. The Arab Parliament also called for the “necessity of realizing...

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Shopian encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on

SOUTH KASHMIR

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in orchards of Aloora Badimarg area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Aloora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

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Some elements across the border trying to disturb peace in JK: LG Sinha

REGIONAL

Some elements across the border are constantly trying to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but terrorism is in its last leg, lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha said here on Monday. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating several projects under the smart city project, Sinha said the administration and the security forces were fully prepared and will not let those elements succeed. “People of Kashmir understand and many, including religious preachers, have openly condemned such acts (of violence). When a lamp is about to go off, its flare flares more. It (militancy) is in its last leg, but they are trying for the return of those days (when militancy was at its peak). The administration and the security forces are preparing with their full might (to deal with it),” Sinha said. He sai...

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Encounter breaks out in Shopian area

REGIONAL

Danishwar Hameed An encounter has started between militants and Government forces in the Badimarg area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Tuesday afternoon, a joint group of 34 RR, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police after receiving inputs about militant presence in Shopian's Badimarg launched a cordon and search operation. The hiding militants opened fire on the troopers during the cordon, triggering an encounter. 2-3 militants are believed to be trapped in the area. As per Sources, the encounter is going in open orchards in a vast area in Badimarg which is the bordering village between south Kashmir districts of Shopian and Kulgam. The Jammu Kashmir Police through its official Twitter handle confirmed the encounter saying, "#Encoun...