December 2023 - Page 17 of 22

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Uttarakhand’s rising tide of hate, Muslims in hill state experience targetted attacks

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In a deeply concerning development, the northern hill state of Uttarakhand is witnessing a disturbing surge in a systematic campaign against its Muslim population, marking a stark departure from the secular ethos that India upholds. Despite the gravity of the situation, there is a lack of widespread national awareness and action on this critical issue. The expulsion of Muslims from Uttarakhand is rooted in three primary claims: the alleged pollution of the holy land by Muslims, the perceived threat to the exclusive identity of Hindus due to demographic changes, and accusations of perfidy leading to multiple 'jihads.' These divisive narratives are disseminated through 1,400 Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) shakhas in Uttarakhand, with Hindu religious leaders endorsing not only the ex...

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Teacher dies of cardiac arrest during exam duty in Anantnag

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Danishwar Hameed In a heart-wrenching incident, a government teacher from Anantnag faced a fatal heart attack while on duty overseeing the JKSSB exam at Al-Sarwat Convent Sr. Sec. School in Anantnag. Official told The Kashmiriyat that Mr. Dar was diligently fulfilling his responsibilities during an exam duty at Al Sarwat school on KP road Anantnag, when he suddenly fell ill, prompting immediate action by those present. He was swiftly rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC), where medical professionals worked fervently to revive him. However, despite their efforts, doctors sadly declared his passing. This sudden loss has deeply impacted the educational community and those who knew Mr. Dar. Colleagues remember him as a committed educator whose dedication to his professi...

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Anticipation and caution in Kashmir as Supreme Court readies verdict on Article 370

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Adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure a peaceful atmosphere in Kashmir as the Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Monday on a bunch of petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution by the Centre in August 2019, a senior police officer said on Sunday. “We are duty-bound to ensure that peace prevails in the valley under all circumstances,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone V K Birdi told PTI. The Supreme Court has listed for pronouncement of judgment the petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into Union territories by the Centre on August 5, 2019. A five-judge bench of the apex court reserved its ver...

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Srinagar court convicts man for sexually assaulting minor daughter

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A fast track court in Srinagar Saturday convicted a man for sexually assaulting her minor daughter in 2021. After hearing Additional Public Prosecutor Muhammad Maqbool Shah and defense counsel, the POSCO court presided over by Aarti Mohan, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the prosecution had established the guilt of accused beyond a reasonable doubt. “The prosecution has also succeeded in establishing the offense of sexual harassment against the accused person. The accused is accordingly convicted,” the court said. The court will announce the quantum of punishment on 11 December. It directed that the accused, who is currently on bail, be forthwith arrested and sent to central jail Srinagar. As per the prosecution, the convict was "forcing" her minor ...

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Kashmir shivers, Konibal coldest at minus 6.0 degree Celsius

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The minimum temperature continued to settle below freezing point in Kashmir while Konibal was coldest at minus 6.0 degree Celsius. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.4 degree Celsius. Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.0 degree Celsius while Kupwara recorded a low of minus 3.4 degree Celsius. In Pahalgam, the mercury settled at minus 5.5 degree Celsius while in Gulmarg it settled at minus 4.2 degree Celsius—(KNO)

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Five booked in Kashmir for posting ‘inflammatory’ content on social media

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Anantnag and Budgam Police have taken stringent actions against individuals engaging in such activities. Anantnag Police, in a statement said, it initiated legal proceedings against three individuals—Salman Mushtaq Kuttay, Rameez Ashraf Hadi, and Umer Farooq Ganie—for uploading inflammatory and seditious videos on their social media profiles. "These videos contained content aimed at inciting discord and unrest within the community," said the Anantnag Police. The authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any similar instances of hate speech, emphasizing that such actions would be dealt with in accordance with the law, Police said in a social media post. Simultaneously in Budgam, authorities have taken firm measures against those misusing social media platfo...

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Policeman shot at and injured in Srinagar

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Unnown gunmen suspected to be militants fired upon a cop in Bemina area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Saturday evening. Reliable sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that militants fired upon on police cop identified as Hafiz Ahmad son of Ghulam Hassan Chat of Mathiya Bund Hamdania colony Bemina. He was has been shifted to nearby hospital for treatment. His condition is said to be critical. Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers. (KS)

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Actions of admin suggest SC verdict on 370 to be against country’s interest: Mehbooba Mufti

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People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday expressed concerns suggesting that the recent actions of the Jammu and Kashmir administration indicate an imminent Supreme Court verdict on petitions related to Article 370. Mufti remarked that this potential decision might not align with the country’s interests. “Since Friday night, we are witnessing lists containing names of workers from various parties, especially the PDP, being processed through police stations. It seems an unfavourable decision for the country and Jammu and Kashmir is imminent, serving only to advance the BJP’s agenda. Consequently, precautionary measures are being taken, which is unfortunate,” Mufti said to reporters in Anantnag. She emphasised the Supreme Court’s duty to safeguard the country...

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Supreme Court’s Article 370, 35A judgment test of neutrality: Sheeban Ashai

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Reacting over the much-anticipated decision of the Supreme Court of India pertaining to cases challenging the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A on 5th August 2019 by Modi regime, Sheeban Ashai called it 'litmus paper test of judicial neutrality of Apex Court'. In a statement, party spokesperson said, JK People's Party Chief Ashai said, "Article 370 finds its roots in instrument of accession which clearly outlined that New Delhi had authority to extend laws to J&K only pertaining three domains: defence, foreign affairs and communication. 370 as it was included in Indian Constitution on October 17, 1949 permitted erstwhile state to draft its own Constitution, restricted Indian Parliament’s legislative powers in respect of J&K. Extention of a central law to Jammu And Kashmir ma...

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As winter sets in, migratory birds flock to Kashmir

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With the onset of winter in Kashmir, the migratory birds have started flocking to the wetlands across the Valley with officials stating that Mallard, Gadwalls and geese have arrived at the Hokersar wetland, here. Ifshan Dewan, Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Kashmir, while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the migratory birds have started arriving the wetlands here and at present a number of birds including Mallard, Gadwall and almost 100-200 Geese are among the species witnessed at Hokersar wetland. “These birds flock to Kashmir every year during the winter period,” she said, adding that they flock to Kashmir from different parts of the world including Siberia, Northern Europe and Central Asian Countries where the temperature remains low. The wetlands ar...