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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...

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.

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)

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)

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 

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)

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...

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 ...

Former Jammu Kashmir interlocutor Radha Kumar expressed surprise over criticism from various political parties regarding the Legislative Assembly’s resolution on special status. Kumar emphasized that now is the right time for like-minded parties to form a consensus and initiate dialogue with national opposition parties. “Instead of criticizing each other, J-K parties should unite and engage with both the Centre and opposition parties,” Kumar told the news agency Kashmir News Trust. She highlighted statehood as the primary demand, urging parties to join forces and pressure the central government. Kumar also emphasized the importance of addressing the erosion of federal powers, calling on opposition parties to speak out on this issue. By forming a united front, J-K parties can ef...

Mushaal Hussein Mullick, the wife of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik, who has been imprisoned for years, has written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to raise her husband's case in Parliament, Press Trust of India reported. She asserts that Yasin Malik could play a pivotal role in bringing lasting peace to Jammu and Kashmir. In her letter, Mullick highlighted the ongoing legal battle surrounding her husband's trial, which stems from a sedition case that dates back over three decades. She emphasized that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought the death penalty for Malik in connection with the case. Yasin Malik is also challenging an NIA appeal for the death sentence in a terror funding case at the Delhi High Court. The NIA filed charg...