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Burglars loot water taps from Hajj house Bemina

REGIONAL

Burglars on Monday decamped with several water taps from Haj house in Bemina area of Srinagar, officials said here. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), officials said that the burglars have managed to decamp with dozens of taps from the Haj house today. Meanwhile, Haj Officer, Abdul Majeed Salam told KNO that they will lodge a formal complaint in this regard—(KNO)

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Several leaders quit Apni party; To ‘Join Azad’s new political party’

REGIONAL

At least twelve leaders of the Jammu Kashmir Apni Party have submitted their resignation to the party formed post the Abrogation of Articles 35 A and 370. In a resignation letter, which was accessed by The Kashmiriyat, the following members and office bearers of the Apni Party are submitting our resignation to Altaf Bukhari and forming a new party in consultations with Ghulam Nabi Azad. The members who have submitted their resignation include, Asgar Hussain Khanday who was the District President Apni party has resigned from Apni Party, Verinder Kumar District Gen Secretary, Promila Sharma, Vice President Mahila Morcha Apni Party, Mushtaq Ahmed Hajam, Block President Apni Party Thatri. Among other leaders of the party who has resigned from Apni Party include Javed Ahmed Bhat, Ghula...

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Mawer residents aghast over non-availability of drinking water

REGIONAL

Residents of various villages of Mawer Handwara on Monday complained that they are without drinking since last couple of days and the concern department is watching as mute spectator. According to KNS Correspondent the residents of, Audoora,Tali Mallah,Peer Mallah, War Mallah, Dar Mallah And Hajam Mallah,, are without drinking water since last 10 days. The residents said that they are being forced to fetch the water from nearby streams which poses them the threat of water borne diseases. They have they have informed the employees of " Jal Shakti Department " but nothing has been done to restore the water supply to the area. They have appealed the authorities to restore the drinking water facility to residents at earliest (KNS)

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‘Voting rights to non locals’: PAGD to hold meeting in Jammu next month

POLITICS

In an attempt to garner the support of more political and social parties against the inclusion of “non-locals” in Jammu Kashmir’s electoral roll, the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) is holding an all-party meeting here next month. Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami on Monday said the meeting will take place under the leadership of PAGD president Farooq Abdullah at his Jammu residence and is scheduled for 2 pm on September 10. “The all-party meeting is part of the ongoing consultations to come out with a joint strategy to stand united against any move to include outsiders in the electoral rolls in a bid to influence election results,” Tarigami, who is also PAGD’s convener and spokesperson, said. The alliance had convened a similar meeting in Srinagar on August 22, wh...

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Azad played immoral politics: JKPCC Chief

POLITICS

A day after Apni Party chief lashed out at former CM Ghulam Nabi Azad, the newly appointed Jammu Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief, Vikar Rasool Wani on Monday said that "A" and "B" teams of BJP have started pulling legs of each other. “Anyone who wants to leave Congress can go and those who want to stay are welcome and they will be the pearl for the party,” Wani said while talking to media persons here at the party’s Srinagar headquarters. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Wani said that there is no doubt that he was the loyalist of Ghulam Nabi Azad and has always raised Azad's slogans for the past many years. “But, as it was already planned, Azad has never disclosed anything to me about leaving the party, rather he always taught me how to strength t...

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In UP, 26 booked for ‘unlawful’ assembly while offering Namaz at home

INDIA

The UP police have booked 26 people for holding a mass gathering to offer namaz in a house without prior permission from local authorities. Superintendent of Police (rural), Moradabad, Sandeep Kumar Meena, said, “Scores of people assembled at the house of two local villagers in Dulhepur village in Chhajlet area without any notice and offered prayers. They had been cautioned in the past not to indulge in such a practice at home, following objections from neighbours belonging to another community.” He said, “An FIR has been registered under IPC 505-2 (statement conducing to public mischief in an assembly engaged in the performance of religious worship) against 16 identified and 10 unidentified persons on the complaint of local Chandra Pal Singh. We are looking for those involved in the...

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Non-local labourer found hanging in rented room in Srinagar

REGIONAL

A non-local painter was found hanging in his rented room in Kashmir capital Srinagar. Official sources quoted by local news agency Kashmir News trust said that a 25-year-old non-local labourer who was working as a painter was found hanging in his rented room in Galwanpora area of Hyderpora. He was shifted to JVC Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. The victim has been identified as Shahjahan Sheikh son of Tanveer Alam, a native of Bihar. Police in this regard have initiated proceedings under 174 CrPC. (KNT)

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Bar association’s Bandh call evokes mixed response in Jammu

REGIONAL

The Jammu Bandh call given by Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association, Jammu, evoked mixed response on Monday. The Bandhcall has been given by Bar Association Jammu in protest against “non-serious attitude of the Government” towards their demands and issues. Some organizations and political parties have also extended support to the Bandh call. Markets are partially open. The videos and photographs also show that markets are open Narmal Mandi while transport is also plying on the roads. “We have support of almost all the traders’ organizations as well as Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In case the Government shows some interest in mitigating our grievances before August 29, we will revisit our decision”, President of the Bar Association M.K Bhardwaj had said. The main ...

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37-year-old man found dead in Dooru

REGIONAL

A 37-year-old man was found dead under mysterious conditions near a bridge in Changoo area of Dooru in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Monday morning. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that some people saw body of a man identified as Mohammad Saleem Kully son of Gull Mohammad of Changoo lying near Changoo bridge, following which they informed the police. He said that soon after getting the information, a team of police reached to the spot and took possession of the body. The official added that Saleem was a tailor by profession and was working in his native village, while police have started investigation into the matter—(KNO)

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JK police launches mobile app for citizen centric services on one click

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir Police on Monday launched a mobile phone application, appealing people to make full use of the application. In a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesman said that J&K Police has launched an app for citizen centric services on one click. “Public is requested to please download JKecop app from play store & apple store for getting emergency services at ease. It is single window solution for almost all police related issues like lodging complaint(FIR), giving information, reporting traffic violation, seeking emergency help, status of highway, details of a case, paying challan online, getting character certificate, doing tenant/PG verification etc,” police said. Meanwhile, police advised people to make full use of the ap...