Month: September 2024

An Encounter has started between militants and security forces in Chattru area of Kishtwar district on Friday. A senior police officer told GNS that a team of Police and security forces launched a cordon and search operation Chattru area on a very specific input. As the joint team approached towards the suspected area, the hiding militants fired upon the joint party, leading to an encounter, officer added. Till this report was being filed intermittent exchange of fire was going on.(GNS)

In a joint communique, the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Personal Board and Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) have appealed to the Members of the Joint Parliamentary Committee in New Delhi to reject the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, deeming it "anti-Muslim" and a threat to the autonomy and integrity of Waqf institutions. The letter, signed by representatives of both organizations, highlights the unanimous resolution passed during a conference of scholars from all schools of thought within the Muslim community, presided over by Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. The Muslim leaders as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust argued that the bill interferes with the management of Waqf properties without consulting the Muslim community or its religious leaders, undermining the rights and traditions ...

The Cyber Police in Kashmir issued an urgent advisory on Thursday, urging the social media users and WhatsApp group administrators to refrain from posting or sharing news that has not been verified from any authentic source. “The advisory underlines the perils of spreading fake news and taking the public on a wild-goose chase,” reads a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). It reads as, it is in this regard that the Cyber Police added special responsibility on WhatsApp group admins to ensure that the news being circulated in their groups was correct and verified, failing which legal action would be initiated against them under the IT Act. Also, the public is requested to stay informed and act responsibly while using social media platforms. This advisor...

Jamaat-e-Islami independent candidate in the Kulgam assembly, stirred controversy by suggesting his potential loss in the upcoming election would be interpreted as a defeat for Islam itself, Kashmir Dot Com reported. In a campaign rally on Thursday, Sayar Ahmad Reshi stated, “If, God forbid, I lose tomorrow, people won’t say that Sayar Ahmad lost, but that Islam lost.” He further emphasized the religious significance by adding, "It will be said that the followers of Islam, those who recite Adhaan lost." His remarks reflect the high stakes he associates with his candidacy, tying his political fortunes to the broader Islamic faith.

BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, alongside Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami, held a roadshow and a public rally in Samba, where Chugh highlighted the conspiracies of Sheikh Abdullah's government during the Jana Sangh era. He said Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah enforced a seperate constitution and flag for Kashmir at the time, resulting in the arrest of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder of right wing Hindutva organisation, Jana Sangh. Chugh criticized the ongoing demand for the reinstatement of Article 370 by the Abdullah family, questioning if Jammu Kashmir should be held back by these provisions. He emphasized the need for development under Narendra Modi's leadership, framing the election as a choice between progress and the return of outdated laws like Articles 37...

Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Anurag Singh Thakur, delivered strong remarks against the Gandhi and Abdullah families, accusing them of supporting “terrorists and separatists” in Jammu Kashmir. Speaking at a press conference in Jammu, Thakur emphasized that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not allow these political leaders to pursue what he called “divisive agendas.” He stated, “Under their rule, Jammu and Kashmir was a land of conflict and instability. Today, we are witnessing peace, development, and progress, thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.” Thakur praised Modi’s governance, crediting the region's transformation to the Prime Minister’s commitment to the people of Kashmir. He noted, “This is not just a political shift; it’s a result ...

Suhail Dar Following his appearance in Baramulla, Member of Parliament for Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, is set to address a public rally in Anantnag on Friday. A party member informed The Kashmiriyat that Engineer Rashid, who was released on bail on Wednesday, will also be campaigning for the party candidate in the Anantnag assembly segment on Friday morning. "He will address a rally at the Sports Stadium in Anantnag town, and local leaders from Engineer Rashid’s party will also take part in the event," the party representative said, adding that preparations have been made for the rally. He said that Engineer Rashid will campaign non-stop for the elections, the first phase of which is scheduled on September 18. "He will address a press conference at Srinagar at 3:30 P.M. today,"...

Former Jammu Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah rejected the BJP's assertion that the security situation has improved in the Union Territory since the abrogation of Article 370. Speaking at Aaj Tak's 'Panchayat' event on the banks of Dal Lake, Farooq Abdullah argued that the massive security presence during the Amarnath Yatra belies the Centre's claim of normalcy. Farooq Abdullah pointed out that tourists are essentially treated like prisoners, with their movements heavily restricted and monitored. He noted that the large-scale deployment of forces during the Amarnath Yatra was unprecedented and contradicted the government's narrative of improved security. The National Conference patron also criticized the Centre's failure to control militancy in J&K, despite having comple...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has challenged Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks by offering to resign if a secret ballot reveals that over 75% of the public believes no significant work has been done for their welfare in the past five years. Sinha made this statement during an Aaj Tak event, urging Gandhi to conduct a public opinion survey to test the effectiveness of his administration. Rahul Gandhi had previously criticized Sinha by likening his role to that of a historical king, accusing him of misappropriating resources and favoring external contractors. In response, Sinha stated that he would support whichever party forms the next government and emphasized that the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled in three phases starting September 18, will be conducted imparti...