July 2023 - Page 14 of 33 - The Kashmiriyat

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‘Curfewed Night’, Agha Shahid Ali’s poetry to be removed from curriculum at KU

EDUCATION

Authorities are likely to remove world famous literature of Agha Shahid Ali from the university curriculum at University of Kashmir. (KU) According to varied media reports received by The Kashmiriyat, the authorities have removed the literature of Agha Shahid Ali and novelist Basharat Peer from the M.A (English) curriculum at Cluster University in Srinagar. "While the literature of the duo has been removed at the Cluster University, authorities are considering the removal of Agha's poetry and Basharat Peer's novel at KU," reports said. Basharat Peer, currently settled in the United States published his award winning novel "Curfewed Night" which was later included in the M.A English curriculum. The advisors on education in Delhi/Srinagar have said that such "Resistance Literatur...

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Day after coalition, Police complaint filed against opposition parties in India

INDIA

A day after opposition parties formed an alliance of parties and named it 'INDIA' (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) to fight the upcoming Loksabha elections in 2024, a police complaint has been registered against 26 Opposition parties "for improper use of the name of INDIA and for the undue influence." A police complaint has been lodged at Barakhamba Police Station in Delhi, against 26 Opposition parties "for improper use of the name of INDIA and use of the said name for the undue influence and personation at elections." The complainant, Dr Avinish Mishra requests for necessary action against these parties. Notably, the Opposition with 26 parties came up with a name for the alliance for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, announcing that it would be called the Indian Nation...

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Incessant rains:- Schools to remain closed for two days in Ramban

REGIONAL

In view of the incessant rains, authorities have ordered for closure of schools in Ramban district for two days. "In view of prevailing inclement weather conditions and chances of heavy rainfall, it is hereby ordered that all Government/ Private educational institutions functioning in District Ramban shall remain closed on 20th & 21st of July, 2023 from Class-1st to Class-10th," reads an order issued by CEO Ramban, a copy of which lies with news agency Kashmir Scroll. "However, the teaching staff shall attend school duty for carrying out routine works." It reads further.(KS)

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Pulwama forest firing: Injured Forest employee succumbs

REGIONAL

One of the two forest department employees who were injured after being fired upon by unknown gunmen in the Pulwama has succumbed to his injuries. On Tuesday evening, two employees identified as Jahangir Ahmad Chechi, and Imran Yousuf noticed suspicious activity at Sonabanjar forest area near Bagandar Bridge while patrolling during the night, they said. As they went near to inspect, the unknown persons fired at the employees, injuring them, official sources said. The injured were taken to a local hospital from where Imran was shifted to S M H S Hospital in Pulwama in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.

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Army captain killed, three troopers injured in fire incident at Siachen Glacier

REGIONAL

An Army officer was killed and three soldiers were injured in a fire incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at Siachin glacier. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a fire incident occured at Siachen Glacier today morning in which a Captain rank officer died and three soldier were injured. The deceased has been identified as Captain Anshuman Singh, Regimental Medical Officer. He said three other personnel suffered smoke inhalation and second degree burns and have been safely air evacuated for further treatment. “Condition of the injured is reported to be stable,” he added—(KNO)

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Youth stabbed in Srinagar’s Eidgah area

REGIONAL

An unknown person on Wednesday stabbed a youth with a sharp-edged weapon near Eidgah Park in Central Kashmir Srinagar district on Wednesday. A police officer told the news agency Kashmir Scroll that a youth was stabbed with sharp-edged weapon near Eidgah park in Srinagar. He said that the youth identified as Kaiser Ahmad Sofi son of Gulzar Ahmad Sofi a resident of Noorbagh received injuries and was shifted to SMHS Srinagar for treatment. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance and started an investigation.(KS)

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Vivek Agnihotri announces sequel ‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’ for OTT

INDIA

Controversial Hindi movie director Vivek Agnihotri has said that he will release 'The Kashmir Files Unreported' on OTT platforms. “A lot of Genocide Deniers, terror supporters & enemies of Bharat questioned The Kashmir Files. Now bringing to you the VULGAR truth of Kashmir Genocide of Hindus which only a devil can question. Coming soon #KashmirUNREPORTED. Be ready to cry (sic)," he tweeted. Though he has not announced the release date, the sequel will reportedly air on Zee5. Opening scenes of controversial film 'The Kashmir Files' can be seen in the sequel trailer. The film had triggered a massive controversy. Minority Muslims were attacked in several cities and genocidal slogans were raised against them in several theatres.

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Five dead in separate landslide incidents as rains wreak havoc in Kathua

REGIONAL

At least five persons died in separate incidents of landslides after heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Kathua district on Wednesday, while schools in Kishtwar, Doda, Rajouri and hilly belt of Kathua district have been closed. The authorities have also temporarily suspended Yatra to Vaishno Devi and Amarnath Shrines due to inclement weather. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that 5 persons were feared dead after two residential houses collapsed due to heavy rainfall in Bani area of Kathua district. “Two houses belonging to Mushtaq Ahmed and Abdul Qayum collapsed in Surjan Morha Aruad Block in Bani due to heavy rainfall. Five persons including children got buried under these houses,” said Station House officer of Bani Police Station. He said that bodies t...

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Fire breaks out in Physical Education College in Ganderbal

REGIONAL

Fire broke out in the Government College of Physical Education Gadoora in central Kashmir Ganderbal district on Wednesday afternoon. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that soon after the incident, fire tenders reached to the spot to douse off the flames. He said that there was no loss of life reported in the incident and the cause of fire was being ascertained. He said that the fire has been contained, while caused to the building was being ascertained—(KNO)

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Rohingyas protest against detention of community members in Jammu jail

REGIONAL

Lodged at a “holding centre” here for the past over two years, over 200 Rohingyas from Myanmar on Tuesday held a protest and clashed with guards inside Hiranagar sub-jail demanding their release, official sources said. However, a senior police officer dismissed the protest as “normal”, saying they are holding protests for the past one month for their release from the centre. A total of 271 Rohingyas, including 74 women and 70 children, are lodged at the sub-jail that was notified as a “holding centre” on March 5, 2021, for lodging illegal immigrants. The official said the protest inside the holding centre broke out when a woman fell sick in the morning. “Senior police and jail officials rushed to the scene and the situation is under control,” he added. The sources said polic...