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Cases of Sexual Violence in Kashmir that Remain Unheard- Exclusive Report

Cases of Sexual Violence in Kashmir that Remain Unheard- Exclusive Report

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Illustration by Khytul Abyad The Conflict in Kashmir has been characterized by large scale use of sexual violence by multiple belligerents since its inception, Numerous scholars and human rights agencies assert that since the onset of the insurgency in Jammu Kashmir in 1988, rape has been leveraged as a 'weapon of war' by security forces, However, the government rejects such charges. A report by Human Right watch says that Militants have also allegedly committed rapes, which remain under-researched, Mass rapes were carried out by Dogra troops as well as Hindu and Sikh mobs, and by Pakistani tribesmen infiltrators when the conflict broke out in 1947. In 1989, attacks on Kashmiri Hindus escalated and Muslim insurgents allegedly selectively raped, tortured, and killed Kashmiri Pandit...
26 Civilians, 33 Troopers, 77 Militants Dead in Conflict-Related Violence in 2020- Exclusive Report

26 Civilians, 33 Troopers, 77 Militants Dead in Conflict-Related Violence in 2020- Exclusive Report

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Militancy in Kashmir has been under massive crackdown since 2016, post the killing of Militant commander Burhan Wani resulted in escalation of recruitment of Local youth into Militant groups. A Data maintained by The Kashmiriyat team, despite the arrest of our founding editors, Qazi Shibli- reveals that 2020 has been the fourth consecutive year of bloodshed and a unending cycle of violence in the Kashmir valley. The Indian Home Ministry in March, this year said that altogether 79 "terrorist incidents" have taken place in Jammu Kashmir during the period from August 5, 2019 to March 10, 2020. Here is the full report maintained by The Kashmiriyat team in collaboration with Umaisar Gull Ganie, a Journalist from Kashmir valley. HERE IS THE FULL REPORT 01 January: Two Army men kil...
No End Term Exams for Previous, Current Semesters, Says Kashmir University

No End Term Exams for Previous, Current Semesters, Says Kashmir University

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In a significant decision the University of Kashmir, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that there will be no end term exams for the current semester and the previous semesters where exams were due during the lockdown period. The students will be promoted to the next semester based on internal assessment in tune with the UGC guidelines. The Heads of Departments in consultation with their respective Departmental Committees will decide the mode of internal assessment with a transparent and well-defined scale. The University decided to continue the online classes of the current semesters till 15th August 2020.buy valif online https://www.facebeautyscience.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/inc/new/valif.html no prescription The teachers have been asked to take online classes ...
‘Freedom of Press’ Needs to be Preserved- It is Your Freedom

‘Freedom of Press’ Needs to be Preserved- It is Your Freedom

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The Kashmiriyat started in 1988, revival in 2017 has been struggling to provide truth and factual news and reports to its readers. in this pursuit of bringing the truth in an in-distorted shape, one of our editors, Qazi Shibli was arrested the last year in connection with multiple news and stories published on The Kashmiriyat. Our endeavor for the swiftest, in-depth and factual reportage will hereby continue- that is our oath to our readers. India in general is witnessing heightened incidents of violence against Jounalists. Prominent journalist, Gauri Lankesh was murdered on a busy street. A report published on the Wire states that there have been at least 200 cases of attacks on Journalist since the coming of BJP into power in 2014 till 2019, 40 Journalists have been killed, 21 of thes...
Students Await Question Papers Even an Hour After Scheduled Time in Islamabad (Anantnag)

Students Await Question Papers Even an Hour After Scheduled Time in Islamabad (Anantnag)

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May 23 The Students of Government Degree college in Islamabad (anantnag) in South Kashmir, complained of a delay in starting of exams of Under Graduation students scheduled on Thursday. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a student speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that the B.A Second Semester History paper, that was scheduled to start from 3 PM has not started even after 45 Minutes. He said that the College authorities shifted the center of the examinations to various schools and colleges in the vicinity of the Islamabad (anantnag) township as the Government Forces have been  stationed in the college since the beginning of elections in Early April.buy flomax online medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/flomax.html no prescription "We have been waiting in the exam hall...

“Farewell party and Isthekbali Ramzan” organised together at GHSS Damhal

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May 05 Sheikh Nadeem A farewell party in the honour of former Principal Government Higher Secondary School Damhal Ms Shaista Akhtar and Isthekbali Ramzan were held together at the institution. On this occasion,various speakers teachers put forth their views,  the programme was sponsored by Lal ded house of the school.buy premarin online medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/premarin.html no prescription On behalf of Lal Ded house,Mr Khurshid put his gratitude to all the teachers and students for their support and cooperation. At around 2pm,a farewell party was celebrated in which the guest of honour, Ms Shaista, she was also received with great reverence by the present Principal Ms Shazada All teachers of School participated overwhelmingly in the function and showe...

Established in 1947, School in Shirpora Islamabad (Anantnag) Awaits a Building

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May 02 Suhail Dar Ridiculing the lofty claims of the Jammu Kashmir Government and the School Education Department, a Government girls middle school in Islamabad (Anantnag) township is a perfect example of Government’s callous approach towards Kashmir’s ailing education sector. Located at the Shirpora area of this South Kashmir township, the school is functioning in a  large hall partitioned with ply boards, Also without a playground  and has been awaiting own building. This school depicts a grim picture of education sector in the state. Elders from the locality told The Kashmiriyat that the school was established in 1947, and since then then It has been working in various rented accommodations. “It was shifted to a Auqaf building  but in 2017 the building was declared the...

School Timings Changed in Srinagar Yet Again

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May 01 The directorate of school education Kashmir (DSEK) has modified its previous order issued regarding the timing of schools within the Municipal limits of Srinagar city. As per the new order, the schools within Srinagar Municipal limits will continue to function from 9am to 3pm. "The order shall be adhered to strictly by all concerned institutions," reads the DSEK order. Earlier, the DSEK had fixed the school timing from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm for schools within Srinagar Municipal limits. The order which came into effect today evoked public outcry forcing the department to revise the school timing.

DSEK Orders Change in School Timing from 1 May

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April 29 The directorate of school education Kashmir (DSEK) on Monday ordered change in the school timings from November 01. “Schools falling in the areas of Srinagar Municipal limits will be open from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm while the schools located outside the Srinagar municipal limits and other areas of the Kashmir province will remain functional from 9.30 am to 3:30 pm,” read an order of DSEK. The order said that the instructions shall be adhered to by all the institutions. “Any deviation in this regard will be viewed seriously,” reads the order.

20 Years After Its Construction- “School” Continues to be Open Air in Absence of a Proper Building

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April 28 A Government school established almost 20 years ago in Udhampur’s Turga area is a reflection of Government’s seriousness about the ailing education sector in Jammu Kashmir as students studying in this are forced to study under open sky due to lack of adequate facilities, ANI reported. The students in this institution have not been provided basic facilities by the government and are causing difficulties in their daily curriculum, since its establishment in 1999, also, the students are forced to study in the open in the absence of classrooms. The Sarpanch, P Kumar appealing the intervention of the Governor said that a total of 50 students are enrolled in this school, but school building cannot accommodate them all. A teacher appointed said that he had written to senior o...