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Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments
‘Direct attack on socio-cultural, economic rights of tribals in J-K,’ NAPM on ST bill

‘Direct attack on socio-cultural, economic rights of tribals in J-K,’ NAPM on ST bill

REGIONAL
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...
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Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Timely redressal of issues can save future of thousands, say JKSSB aspirants

EDUCATION, REGIONAL
Aspirants of Jammu Kashmir Service Selection Board on Wednesday welcomed the early hearing of the JKSSB scam case listed for September 18, 2023. The new date of the hearing is August 28, 2023. In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, candidates said, The recent move of JKSSB, in which they have filed for the early hearing of the case that was listed for August 28, 2023, after being preponed from September 18, 2023, is a welcome step and is being accordingly welcomed by all the sections of aspirants of JKSSB. In our last release, we affirmed our demand for the release of the exam calendar and the conclusion of the court case. This attempt by JKSSB for an early hearing aligns with our set of demands, which were discussed earlier when the JKSSB Aspirants delegate met JKSSB official...
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Jul262023 by News DeskNo Comments

Two residential houses damaged in Baghat blaze

REGIONAL
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)
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Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

Admin disallows Muharram 8 Procession at Dal gate Srinagar

REGIONAL
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 ...
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Jul252023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Shia leader asked to give number of participants in Muharram procession’, says admin

REGIONAL
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...
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Jul222023 by News DeskNo Comments

Four Tihar Jail officers suspended in Yasin Malik security lapse case

REGIONAL
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...
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Jul212023 by News DeskNo Comments

Vistadome coach to be operational in Kashmir soon, Say officials

REGIONAL
Kashmir's first Independence Day coach will start its operations from Budgam to Baramulla stations and all arrangements have been finalized, officials on Monday said. The coach was manufactured at an estimated cost of about Rs 4 crore by the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai and will be introduced before Independence Day. Kashmir got its first train service in 2013 and it was inaugurated by then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. A top official at Northern Railways confirmed this development and stated that all preparations have been made for the imminent introduction of Vistadome service in the Kashmir valley. The 40-seat couch has a built-in GPS-based information system, LED lights, extra-large glass windows, and rotatable chairs, the official claimed.
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Jul192023 by News DeskNo Comments

Rohingyas protest against detention of community members in Jammu jail

REGIONAL
Lodged at a “holding centre” here for the past over two years, over 200 Rohingyas from Myanmar on Tuesday held a protest and clashed with guards inside Hiranagar sub-jail demanding their release, official sources said. However, a senior police officer dismissed the protest as “normal”, saying they are holding protests for the past one month for their release from the centre. A total of 271 Rohingyas, including 74 women and 70 children, are lodged at the sub-jail that was notified as a “holding centre” on March 5, 2021, for lodging illegal immigrants. The official said the protest inside the holding centre broke out when a woman fell sick in the morning. “Senior police and jail officials rushed to the scene and the situation is under control,” he added. The sources said polic...
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No stone pelting on Yatris anywhere in Kashmir, says Admin

REGIONAL
The administration refuted the misleading claims and allegations made in a video circulated on social media regarding stone pelting on yatries. In a handout to GNS, The administration said that the incident had happened due to the minor dispute among the poniwallas themselves. The  administration has made all the arrangements for the smooth conduct of yatries for the convenience of pilgrims of Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The local people have been on forefront to make the yatra successful by rendering their relentless services since the beginning. This yatra is an example of brotherhood, communal harmony and unity among the people. This yatra represents spirituality and has been substantial contributor to economic development of J&K. The video has been created with malicious in...
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