August 2023 - Page 13 of 40

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Abrogation of Article 370 was an attack on foundations of India: MY Tarigami

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CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami Tuesday said the abrogation of Article 370 was not only an “assault” on the rights of the people of Jammu Kashmir but also on the foundations of India. He said that if the Supreme Court does not stop the Centre’s “unconstitutional move”, it will have profound implications. “I am satisfied that the arguments by all the lawyers of the petitioners have weightage and with our stand that what happened on August 5, 2019 is unconstitutional and a mockery of the Constitution,” Tarigami said at a press conference. He said there is no doubt that “whatever happened with Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh is an unprecedented assault”. “This assault is not limited to J-K only. It is not only an assault on the rights of the people of J-K, it is an assault on the foundations ...

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Molvi stabbed by followers in Budgam

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An Islamic clerk was stabbed by his followers on Tuesday evening in central Kashmir's Budgam district officials said. Official sources revealed to Kashmir Scroll that the victim, identified as Ab Azi Parray, son of Mohd Ismail Parray from Parray Angan, Ompora, Budgam, was attacked by his own followers at his residence. In the incident the clerk sustained minor injuries An official has confirmed that a case has been registered in connection with the incident, and a thorough investigation has been initiated to uncover the truth behind this heinous act. (KS)

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Prominent activist Nisar Hussain passes away in Srinagar

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A Renowned Kashmiri political activist passed away at his residence in Srinagar. Family members told The Kashmiriyat that Nisar Hussain Rather, a resident of Bemina in Srinagar passed away after a brief spell of illness this morning. He was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Srinagar and the funeral prayers were attended by hundreds of people including prominent personalities. The deceased was a close associate of Itehad ul Muslimeen, one of the major Constituents of the Muslim United Front that contested the rigged elections of 1987. His death has been widely condoled by various sections of the society.

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CRPF inducts hi-tech WHAP armoured vehicle in Kashmir

INDIA

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has inducted a ‘Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform’ vehicle in Kashmir that can operate in both land and water. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the WHAP is an 8x8 vehicle that is jointly built by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Tata Motors with a seating capacity of twelve people. The vehicle is also known as TATA Kestrel. “The vehicle is capable of operating in both land and has a sophisticated communication system,” he said, adding that its amphibious capabilities will allow it to reach the areas that are inaccessible to other vehicles and is a major boost for the CRPF in Kashmir. Inspector General, Kashmir, Operations Sector, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Gyanendra Ku...

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Police arrests rape accused in Baramulla

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Jammu Kashmir Police claimed to have arrested a rape accused within hours after a minor girl filed a complaint in Baramulla. In a statement, Baramulla Police said, Police Station Baramulla received a written complaint from one minor girl (name withheld) stating therein that she was abducted by one person and raped at a secluded place in Sangri. “On this written complaint case FIR was registered in Police Station Baramulla under relevant sections of the law,” reads the statement. The accused was identified in the complaint as Mohammad Umar Parray (Venture Driver) S/O Mohammad Amin Parray R/O Parray Mohalla Sangri. Police Station Baramulla utilizing all technical and human sources and with strenuous efforts traced the accused and arrested him in the instant case, Police said. ...

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‘Justice has been done’, says acid attack survivor

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Days after convicting two young men for disfiguring the face of an eighth-semester law student in Srinagar on December 11, 2014, Jawad Ahmad, Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar announced the verdict in a jam-packed Court and sentenced the duo to life imprisonment. ALSO READ: ‘Attacked for rejecting love’; Terrifying details emerge from Acid Attack that shook Kashmir Confirming that justice prevailed after a long judicial battle of ten years, the acid attack survivor, Sehar Nazir said that the sentence will serve as a deterrence for anyone who even thinks of committing this heinous crime. “I had no option but to be strong. Justice was delayed because of multiple reasons, but I am glad that it was served at the end. Only I know what I have endured in all these years,” Sehar said. She ...

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GST violations found during raids on brick kilns in Budgam

BUSINESS

Special Search Teams from the State Taxes Department on Tuesday in Kashmir conducted a series of raids on numerous brick kilns in central Kashmir's Budgam district. This operation led by Shakeel Maqbool, the Additional Commissioner of the State Taxes Department, responsible for Administration and Enforcement in Kashmir found a troubling pattern: these brick kilns, despite surpassing the stipulated threshold, were operating without proper registration with the Goods and Service Tax (GST) department. Consequently, they were effectively evading substantial tax liabilities. Further compounding the issue, many of these kilns were found to be operating without the licences issued by the District Administration. During the operation, the Additional Commissioner issued clear directives to...

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‘No surgical strike conducted anywhere’, Indian Army denies reports

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The Indian Army on Tuesday denied reports carried by sections of Indian media claiming that a "surgical strike" was carried out across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu Kashmir by the Army on Monday (21 August). A report by Dainik Jagran on Tuesday (22 August) claimed that the Indian Army again conducted a surgical strike across the LoC in JK on Monday night. According to the report, the Indian soldiers crossed the LoC and entered the Pakistan from somewhere in between Rajouri and Poonch areas of J&K. The Indian troops reportedly destroyed four active militant launching pads in Nakyal area of Kotli in Pakistan. The strikes were carried out around 2.5 km inside the Pakistan administered territory and around 7-8 militants were killed during the operation, with no casualties...

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Three health officials suspended for embezzlement of funds at DH Kulgam

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Administration on Tuesday suspended three Officials for embezzlement of Hospital Development funds in District Hospital, Kulgam. In an official order, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, the admin said, "Pending enquiry into the conduct relating to embezzlement of Hospital Development funds in District Hospital, Kulgam, the Officials are, hereby, placed under suspension with immediate effect." The officials who have been placed under suspension are Dr. Afsana Banoo, the then Medical Superintendent, District Hospital, Kulgam, Mohammad Ashraf, the then Senior Assistant, District Hospital, Kulgam, Mr. Mohammad Shafi, Senior Assistant, District Hospital, Kulgam. The admin further ordered that during the period of suspension, they shall remain attached in the Directorate...

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6 residential houses gutted in Sopore blaze

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At least six residential houses were gutted in a blaze that broke out in Shahabad locality of Sopore town in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday. According to the details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), at least six residential houses were damaged when a massive fire engulfed Shahbad area of Sopore. The fire reportedly broke out due to a short circuit and within no time spread to other houses. The firefighters as well as police reached the spot immediately and doused the flames with the help of locals. Due to narrow lanes, it was difficult for fire tenders to reach the spot, officials said. There was no loss of life in the incident, however, six houses gutted and property worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the blaze. The blaze has re...