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‘Betrayed Kashmiris’: Rising discontent in AIP as senior members, star campaigners exit party

WRITE-UPS

A Ph.D scholar from Shopian made headlines during the parliament elections earlier this year when he walked barefoot to campaign and show his support for jailed independent candidate Engineer Rashid. Now Baramulla Member of Parliament, Engineer Rashid defeated Omar Abdullah and Sajad Lone on the seat by a comfortable margin; one of the many reasons responsible for the victory of Engineer Rashid was the social media support he received. One of the many events that hyped the candidature of Rashid was Mudasir Thoker, a youth from Shopian who traveled barefoot in support of Engineer Rashid. However, months after the decisive victory of Rashid, Mudasir feels betrayed and has publicly raised serious concerns about the leadership of the Awami Ittihaad Party (AIP). Speaking to a media house,...

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Two teens killed, Four injured in road accident in Rajour

REGIONAL

Two teenage boys were killed and four injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Jammu Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday. The driver of the car, which was ferrying a group of students, lost control and hit a tree and a boulder before hitting the motorcycle approaching from the opposite direction at Nagrota on the Rajouri-Kotranka Road on Saturday, the officials said. Sameer Ahmad (17), a Class 12 student, was declared brought dead in a hospital while motorcyclist Khuda Baksh (19) succumbed to his injuries at the Government Medical College in Rajouri late on Saturday. Four students injured in the accident are undergoing treatment in the hospital, the officials said.(PTI)

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Assembly polls: Over 44 percent candidates contesting in first and second phase are independents

REGIONAL

As Jammu Kashmir heads into the first two phases of its highly anticipated assembly elections, a remarkable surge in independent candidates has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir. With 44% of the total candidates running as independents, they are all set to play a crucial role as potential kingmakers in a post-poll scenario. According to the details gathered by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a total of 214 independent candidates have opted to fight from different assembly segments across Jammu and Kashmir in phase-I and phase-II. The independent candidates include those associated with the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) led by jailed Member of Parliament Engineer Abdul Rashid Sheikh. Notably, AIP has fielded 26 candidates in the first two phases of assembly elections from di...

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Days after quitting government service, Engineer Rashid’s brother confirms candidature for Langate seat

REGIONAL

Awami Ittihaad Party on Saturday announced list of candidates for remaining seats for the upcoming assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the list, a copy of which lies with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Khursheed Ahmad Sheikh, brother of jailed AIP supremo Er Rasheed, to contest from Langate seat. Per list, advocate Mursaleen will contest from Sopore, Er Muneer Khan from Uri, Mohammad Muzaffar Dar from Rafiabad, Adil Nazir Khan from Gulmarg, Peerzada Firdous from Kupwara, Er Jahengeer Khan for Khansahib, Abdul Majid Banday for Handwara and Ashok Kumar Raina for Chamb—(KNO)

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U.P: Muslim student expelled for allegedly bringing non-vegetarian food to school

INDIA

A troubling incident at Hilton Convent School in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited outrage after a seven-year-old Muslim student was allegedly expelled for bringing non-vegetarian food to school. The event, which took place on Thursday, has led to accusations of discrimination and Islamophobia against the school's administration. The situation escalated when the school's principal, Avnish Mishra, reportedly suspended the student following a tense exchange with the child's mother. The confrontation, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation. In the video, the student’s mother vehemently denies the accusation, stating, “My son did not bring non-vegetarian food in his tiffin.” Despite her protest, Principal Mishra maintained that ...

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Amit Shah promises statehood restoration for Jammu Kashmir, criticizes Congress-NC alliance

INDIA

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a rally in Jammu, assured the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood after the upcoming assembly elections. These elections, he emphasized, are historic, as they will be conducted under the national flag and Constitution following the revocation of Article 370 by the Modi government. Shah, in his speech, criticized the Congress-National Conference (NC) alliance, accusing them of trying to reinstate the "old system" that, according to him, allowed for terrorism, regional autonomy, and injustice towards certain communities. He emphasized that the NDA government will not allow the return of terrorism or the marginalization of communities such as Gujjars, Paharis, Bakerwals, and Dalits, who have been granted reservation benefits under the BJ...

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NIA summons former MLA Aijaz Mir on Sep 11

REGIONAL

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has summoned former MLA Watchi Aijaz Ahmad Mir to appear before NIA court in Jammu on 11 September as a witness in Aadil Bashir Sheikh case, Kashmir News Observer reported. "The NIA vs Aadil Bashir Sheikh and others case is fixed for prosecution evidence of Special Judge, NIA J&K at Jammu on 11-09-24 and your statement is required to be recorded on the said date of hearing," reads the notice of Special Public Prosecutor NIA J&K at Jammu, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) "You are as such requested to cause your appearance before the Hon'ble Court on 11-09-24 at 10:00 AM sharp without fail. In case you fail to appear before the court without just cause, appropriate action will be taken to compel your a...

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Kashmir’s mosques and Khanqahs overflow as Rabi ul Awal commences

REGIONAL

The third month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Rabi ul Awal, which marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), is being celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the Kashmir valley. On Saturday, religious gatherings took place in Srinagar's prominent shrines such as Makhdoom Sahab, Dastgeer Sahab, and several mosques, drawing hundreds of worshippers. In Shopian, large crowds gathered at Pinjoora's grand mosque, where Quranic recitations were held, and preachers reflected on the life and teachings of the Prophet. Similar gatherings were observed in Shopian town, Keller, and other nearby areas. The celebrations extended to Pulwama, Kulgam, Anantnag, and districts in north Kashmir, where Muslims across diverse backgrounds united to commemorate Eid Milad un Nabi with rem...

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2024’s summer becomes earth’s hottest ever recorded

INTERNATIONAL

The planet has just experienced its hottest summer on record for the second consecutive year, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing climate crisis. According to new data from Copernicus, Europe’s climate change service, the summer of 2024, which spanned June to August in the Northern Hemisphere, was the hottest since global records began in 1940. This period saw temperatures 0.69 degrees Celsius higher than the 1991 to 2020 average, surpassing last year’s previous record by a slim margin of 0.03 degrees Celsius. The persistent rise in global temperatures is largely driven by human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels, which continue to pump greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This summer’s extreme heat has had devastating effects around the world, leading t...

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BJP releases 25 point manifesto; promises 5 lakh jobs, free land allotment, free electricity

REGIONAL

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its 25-point manifesto for the upcoming Jammu Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious plan aimed at fostering development, generating employment, and enhancing social welfare across the region. The manifesto, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, seeks to eliminate terrorism and separatism, promises to make Jammu Kashmir a leader in national progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a "new India." One of the central themes of the manifesto is employment generation, with the BJP pledging to create 5 lakh new jobs through the Pandit Prem Nath Dogra Rozgar Yojana (PPNDRY). The initiative aims to open up new opportunities for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, further backed by policies to pro...