THE KASHMIRIYAT

The people belonging to the weaker sections have complained that they have been struggling for survival due to the government’s “failure” to release Rs 1000 pension to them since February this year. The old-age persons, widows, divorcees, women in distress, transgender people and persons with disabilities (PwDs) said the government was providing Rs 1000 in the name of financial assistance to them through the Social Welfare Department under the Integrated Social Security Scheme for years. “But we were told to apply afresh on the SUGAM portal to get the benefit. Even those who have already applied afresh are also waiting for the pension,” a woman from Srinagar, told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Mohammad Maqbool a handicapped person from Pulwama, said that in Septembe...

Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that for the first time Muharram procession was taken out peacefully in Srinagar after a gap of over 30 years. Addressing National Convention on Sufism: “a bridge between the communities”, at SKICC here, the LG said that firs time in 30 years, Muharram (8th) procession was taken out in Srinagar peacefully. “Feeling satisfied, mourners are now returning to their homes,” the LG said as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Pertinently, for the first time in the past over 30 years, the UT administration allowed the 8th Muharram procession through traditional routes of Srinagar. Multi-layer security cover was provided to the mourners for the smooth conduct of the procession. Mourners assembled at the Guru Bazar area...

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday decided to allow the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional routes with a timing rider after almost three decades. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the administration after considering the Shia leaders plea about allowing the Muharram processions through traditional routes, has decided to allow the processions on 8th Muharram. "The procession on 8th will be allowed from traditional routes between 6 am to 8 am," he said. Earlier, on Tuesday, Shia leaders had met LG Manoj Sinha and sought lifting of ban on Muharam processions through traditional routes like Abi Guzar to Dalgate and then to Zadibal for culmination. Offi...

The National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM) has expressed solidarity with Gujjar and Bakerwal communities stating that the central Government has "ulterior" motives in allowing reservations to the ‘Pahadi’ and certain other communities in Jammu Kashmir. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, NAPM said, While the nation is already reeling under the tensions in Manipur and the North-East, there is another major crisis brewing in Jammu Kashmir. This relates to the Union Govt’s politically motivated proposal to place a Bill for discussion in the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, for granting Scheduled Tribe status to the ‘Pahadi’ and certain other communities, that traditionally don’t come under the category of ‘tribe’ and are rather socio-economically well-off. The...

Two residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in the Rawalpora Baghat Area of Central Kashmir Srinagar district. Reports reaching news agency Kashmir Scroll that two single-story residential houses belonging to Parvaiz Ahmad Dar and Abdul Rashid Dar were damaged in a fire incident in Rawatpora Baghat during the intervening night. They said firefighters along with the help of police and locals doused the flames on time, to avoid any further damage, adding that the cause of the fire was not known immediately. Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident. (KS)

The administration in consultation with law enforcement agencies has jointly resolved to disallow 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar over apprehension in disturbance of law and order situation and a possibility of breaking out of any sectarian clashes, reported local news agency. “It was unanimously decided by the administration with officers of law enforcement agencies to bar the processions for the larger benefit of public,” an official told GNS adding, “There is every apprehension that the miscreants may try to disturb the prevailing peace and calm which may further deteriorate the things.” “To be on the safer side, no such activity will be allowed that may come at the cost of public peace and tranquility”, the official said. Notably, the decision to clamp restrictions on the ...

State Election Commissioner has said that the Panchayat elections will be held in Jammu Kashmir in the month of October and November this year. State Election Commissioner BR Sharma in an interview with News 18 said that Panchayat elections will be held in J&K in the month of October-November. Details rushing in

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri on Tuesday said thatadministrationwas serious on lifting decades restrictions on Muharram processions on two routes in Srinagar areas and that ball is in the Shia community court, who have been asked to provide details about number of people participating in the procession. Talking to the media persons in Srinagar, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bidhuri said that series of meetings were held regarding lifting of restrictions on Muharram processions on two routes in Srinagar, which have been imposed decades ago as there might be some issues behind it. “We are serious over lifting the restrictions and the ball at present is in the court of Shia community, who have been asked to provide details over how many people...

The Tihar Jail administration in New Delhi has suspended four officers in Yasin Malik security lapse case, PTI reported. The suspended officers include 1 Deputy Superintendent, 2 Assistant Superintendents and 1 other officer. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta had written to Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on how Yasin Malik was presented before the Supreme Court yesterday without being summoned. Voicing surprise at his presence, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta that there was a procedure for high risk convicts to be allowed into the courtroom to argue their case personally. Notably, the CBI had told the court that Malik, the top leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, was a threat to national security and cannot be allow...