November 2024 - Page 21 of 28

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Jammu Kashmir assembly discusses verification rules affecting jobs and passports

REGIONAL

After the BJP MLAs were marshaled out of the house for illegally entering the well of the house, the Jammu Kashmir assembly resumed normal functioning on Friday morning. During the last day's discussions, several members including MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone highlighted the new verification rules and said they were creating several problems for ordinary Kashmiris. The Peoples Conference leader Sajad Lone said, "There are countless instances where eligible candidates were denied jobs because someone in their extended family had a record with the police. Earlier the verification would involve parents at the maximum, now if anyone in the distant family has allegations of anti-national activities, they are denied jobs and passports." Unlike the national standard of vetting only the...

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Two militants killed in ongoing Sopore encounter

REGIONAL

Two militants have been killed during the ongoing encounter between militants and government forces in the Sagipora area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Barmulla district. Official sources told The Kashmiriyat that the encounter raged on Thursday night when militants opened fire on a team of government forces that had launched a cordon and search operation in the area. The encounter was suspended for night for precautionary measures, however, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said. Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed and during the exchange of gunfire two militants have been killed. Till this report was being filed, intense exchange of fire was going on.

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Sopore encounter: Firing resumes after night long lull

REGIONAL

Exchange of fire resumed between militants and security forces on Friday after night long lull in Sagipora area of North Kashmir's Sopore. A top police officer told GNS that on a specific input on Thursday evening a joint team of Police and army cordoned the suspected area. During searches there was some Exchange of fire with militants, however operation was suspended for night for precautionary measures. However, security forces had sealed all the exits points near the targeted house, leaving no chances for militants to escape, he said. Today, with first light of morning operation was resumed, he added. Till this report was being filed, intense exhange of fire was going on.(GNS)

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Gunshots heard during CASO in Sopore area

REGIONAL

Some gunshots were heard during cordon and search operation in Sagipora area of North Kashmir’s Sopore on Thursday evening. A top police officer told that on a specific input a cordon and search operation was launched in Sagipora by a joint team of Police and army this evening. During searches, some gunshots were heard subsequently the security cordon was tightened around the area, he said. More details will folllow.(GNS)

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Two Village Defense Guards killed in Kishtwar area

REGIONAL

Two Village Defense Group (VDG) members have been killed by suspected militants in the Kishtwar district of Jammu Kashmir. According to a report by Daily Excelsior, on Thursday afternoon, the two were killed in the forest area of Munjla in the district. The deceased have been identified as Nazir Ahmad and Kuldip Kumar, who had been kidnapped earlier. A massive search operation has been launched by security forces to nab the attackers. Details emerging. This is a breaking news. The details are subject to change

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Education Minister announces syllabus relaxation for November exams in Kashmir

EDUCATION

The Minister for Education Sakina Itoo today said that students appearing for exams in mid-November will receive relaxation in the syllabus. This decision comes after the academic session shift from March to November, requiring students to take exams earlier than usual. Sakina Itoo cited the winter zone's probability of snowfall as the reason for conducting exams in mid-November, rather than delaying them further. The exams, initially scheduled for March, will now be conducted in mid-November. To address concerns, the Minister assured that the problems of students will be taken into account, and relaxation in the syllabus will be provided to students up to class 9 after consulting stakeholders "This will alleviate the concerns of students and parents in Jammu and Kashmir, ensur...

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‘Glimmer of hope’: Gujjar Bakerwal communities welcome special status resolution in Jammu Kashmir

WRITE-UPS

Danishwar Hameed Chowdhary Zahid Parwaz was visiting a remote area in the Tral region of south Kashmir on Wednesday morning to address a demarcation issue by the Forest Department regarding land held by a local forest dweller for several decades. During his visit, Zahid received a WhatsApp notification on his phone. With excitement, he exclaimed upon reading the headline: "Jammu Kashmir Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking Special Status for the Region." Amid tremendous opposition from the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), the Jammu Kashmir government tabled a bill seeking the restoration of special status of Jammu Kashmir, which was unilaterally abrogated on August 5, 2019. Despite the chaos, the bill was passed by an overwhelming majority with 61 members supporting the bill in a house of ...

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BSF trooper shoots self to death in Kathua

REGIONAL

A Border Security Forces trooper shot himself to death with his rifle in Bobiya area in Kathua district on Thursday afternoon. An official told News Vibes of India that a trooper of 159 Battalion BSF, who was currently undergoing AMR Handling Course with 82 Bn BSF at Bobiya, shot himself with his rifle. "The trooper was soon after evacuated to SDH Hiranagar, where the doctors declared him dead on arrival," the official said. "The mortal remains have been kept at SDH Hiranagar mortuary and inquest proceedings in the meantime initiated to ascertain the reason behind the extreme step taken by the trooper," added the official. (News Vibes of India)

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Mixed response in Jammu over passing of special status resolution

REGIONAL

Scores of residents of Jammu celebrated the passing of special status resolution at the district headquarters of the Jammu Kashmir National conference. (NC) Joined by both local and the workers of NC raising slogans in favour the chief minister of Jammu Kashmir, Omar Abdullah burst crackers welcoming the passing of the resolution to demand special status for the region. Mission statehood president, Sunil Dimple hailing the move said that the people of Jammu who have faced immense hardships for the last several years are welcoming the move of the state government. "On 5 August, the central government made an attempt to snatch the regional autonomy and identity of Jammu Kashmir. State subject law granted by Dogra kings was snatched from us and the Dogra pride was reduced to a mere s...

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PDP, PC and independents bring separate resolution seeking special status

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Jammu Kashmir People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peoples Conference (PC), and independent legislator Sheikh Khurshid have submitted a separate resolution seeking special status. This effort reinforces the stance previously taken by the Jammu Kashmir National Conference (JKNC), which passed a similar resolution in the Assembly earlier. The new resolution, introduced by prominent leaders including Waheed Parra, on his first day in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on November 4, 2024, sharply criticizes the "unconstitutional and unilateral" actions of the Indian government in revoking Articles 370 and 35A, and enacting the Jammu Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. The resolution argues that these moves dismantled Jammu Kashmir's special status, violated its constitutional protections, and ...