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Towards an Inclusionary Politics

WRITE-UPS

Ifra Jan The personal is political. It has been almost two years since I joined electoral politics, but I also happen to be right at the bottom of the societal hierarchical ladder. You have never heard of my family name, right? No “khandaan”. A child of a single mother? Well, abhorrent. A woman who is politically loud and unapologetic? Well, I guess I must stop now before you stop reading this column, but I’m sure you understand the premise. Yet, none of this traditional conditioning and none of these baseless tropes mattered to the National Conference when I, a complete political novice, was on day one of my joining, chosen as a spokesperson for the largest party of J&K, because that is the mindset that the party professes and propagates. However, this journey has not been an ea...

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Established decades ago, School sans building in Tral

REGIONAL

The government upper primary school in Shajan area of Tral in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district has no building to accommodate its students. Locals from the area told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that school in the area was established two decades ago, however, the school doesn't have its own building reflecting the sorry state of affairs. They said that school was functional in a small cowshed type structure which was in dilapidated condition and later a local offered his two rooms of his house, where currently students are being taught. Ab Rashid, a local resident, said that eight classes are being taught in two rooms and under such conditions, students are unable to concentrate there. He said that teachers are also facing problems and managing students of four ...

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Assam Government asked Madrassas to submit details of teachers

INDIA

Assam government has asked all the madrassas in the state to provide information about the teachers employed by them latest by December 1, an official said on Wednesday. The madrassas came under government scanner after a few teachers were arrested for alleged terror links. The state administration even demolished three madrassas, while another such institution was razed by the general public. While the move drew criticism, the state government had defended its action. The latest deadline was set during a meeting attended by Director General of Police (DGP), Bhaskarjyoti Mahanta, on Wednesday. A senior government official said that the madrassas have been directed to furnish the details to the Directorate for Secondary Education. Notably, 47 people, including some madrassa t...

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Only 7 hoppers for 21 wards, sanitation process goes for toss in Sopore town

REGIONAL

An acute shortage of hoppers has affected the smooth sanitation process in Sopore town as the Municipal Council (MC) Sopore has only seven hoppers for 21 wards. With the shortage of hoppers, the people have said that the heaps of garbage could be seen piling up in the town, causing immense hardships to them. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the MC Sopore is facing shortage of the hoppers, adding that for 21 wards; the council has only 6 hoppers. They said that there were only five hoppers while in the month of April this year; two more hoppers were procured, taking the number of hoppers to seven. President of Municipal Council, Musarat Kar told KNO that out of seven hoopers, six are functioning properly while a driver of one of the hoppers is on lea...

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70,614 animals affected with Lumpy Skin Disease in Jammu Kashmir: Admin

REGIONAL

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo on Wednesday took a district-wise review on the present status of the lumpy Skin disease. He elaborated on controlling measures being taken up like vaccination, use of medicines, procurement of vaccines, and sample collection for testing through a presentation. ACS stressed upon the officers to complete a 100% target to vaccinate Lumpy Skin animals in every district to control the disease as early as possible. During the meeting, it was informed that to date 70,614 animals have been affected with Lumpy Skin Disease in which 60,615 animals have been recovered so far. The meeting was attended by senior officers of Agriculture Production Department in hybrid mode, besides the District Nodal Officers, Dis...

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England beat India by 10 wickets in T20 World cup, Will play against Pakistan in finals

SPORTS

England's Men's cricket team has defeated India in the semi-finals to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup final against Pakistan. The Indian side batting first posed a target of 159 for the English side, with some amazing hitting from Hardik Pandya towards the end of their innings, however, that did not stop the English side from qualifying for the finals. With the experience of Jos Butler at the other end, Alex Hales went on to smack 86 of 47 balls and help the English side home in merely 16 overs with ten wickets. The weak Indian bowling succumbed to some brilliant batting by the English openers in the first powerplay, however, they did not let off the momentum. Jos Butler scored 80 runs off 49 runs. England will play Pakistan in the finals of T20 world cup against Pakistan who...

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Malali mosque in Karnataka to be surveyed after court rejects petition of Muslim side

INDIA

A Karnataka court on Wednesday quashed the petition submitted by the Malali Mosque management to dismiss the application demanding survey of the mosque. The Third Additional Civil Court hearing the case in its verdict also stated that the case could be tried in the civil court. The Malali mosque management committee had challenged a petition filed by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and sought to quash it. The mosque management also claimed that the Malali Masjid stands on the property belonging to the Waqf Board and any dispute in this regard must be heard in Waqf-related court. However, the court dismissed these arguments. The hearing of the VHP’s petition demanding the appointment of a court commissioner on lines of Gyanvapi Masjid will be taken up on January 8, 2023. The VHP...

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Couple dies of suffocation due to gas leak in Baramulla: Police

REGIONAL

A couple died of suffocation caused by gas leak in North Kashmir's Baramulla district, officials said here on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the couple had fallen unconscious after the room they were sleeping in was filled with gas from a heater. The deceased were identified as Dr Abdul Rasheed Bhat and his wife Nisara Begum of Noorbagh area Baramulla. He said that police are ascertaining the details, however, primarily investigation suggests suffocation as the cause of death—(KNO)

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Authorities bar entry into nine properties of Jamaat e Islami in Shopian

REGIONAL

District Magistrate Shopian has ordered ban on entry and usage of at least nine properties including a yet to be functional school building belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami following communication by State Investigation Agency. The directions have been issued under Section 8 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The Government of India has already declared the Jamat-e-Islami, Jammu & Kashmir as an “unlawful association”. "The State Investigation Agency, Kashmir vide communication No. SIA/FIR-17-19/22/7010-14; dated: 05.11.2022 has intimated that during investigation of case FIR No. 17/2019 u/s 10, 11 & 13 UA(P) Act of P/S Batamaloo now being investigated by P/S SIA, nine (09) properties have surfaced that are owned by and under possession of banned association Jamat-e-I...

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Case registered against MC Chairman Langate over illegal Soil excavation

REGIONAL

Jammu Kashmir police on Wednesday filed a case against Municipal Committee Chairman Langate in northern Kashmir for illegally excavating soil from the premises of a government school, officials said here. The officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that soon after Municipal Chairman, Langate Shahnawaz Abdullah was found responsible for illegally excavating soil from the premises of a government school, the police shortly took cognizance of the matter and filed an FIR against him. He said that the police request the people not to indulge in any kind of illegal soil excavations as it is a violation of Government rules. Persons found indulging in illegal mining activities shall be dealt as per law. Regarding the same matter, the Department of Geology & Mining ...