ISLAMABAD

September 27 One Militant has been killed in the ongoing massive exchange of gunfire is on at Damlach of Dooru area in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anatnag) District on Thursday morning. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that the 19 RR of Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and 164 BN CRPF are conducting the operation in the area. The Militants as per officials opened fire upon a party of Government Forces during a patrol, triggering a gunfight. As per the initial reports, two to three Militants including are exchanging Gunfire with the Government Forces. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that massive gunfire is on as more troopers are being rushed to the spot. The Authorities have suspended Mobile internet in the Islamabad (Anantnag) District.

September 25 According to the District Election Officer Islamabad (Anantnag), the randomization of EVMs to be used for the conduct of Municipal Elections – 2018 in respect of one Municipal Council Anantnag and nine Municipal Committees falling in district Anantnag shall be conducted in the Meeting Hall of Deputy Commissioners’ Office Anantnag In this regard, under phase 1st, the first randomization of EVMs will be held on 29 – 09 – 2018 at 11:00 AM for the Municipal Committees of Achabal, Kokernag and Qazigund., where as second randomization of EVMs for the said committees shall be conducted on 03 – 10 – 2018 at 2:00 PM. Under phase second, the first randomization of EVMs for Municipal Council Islamabad and Municipal Committee Bijbehara will be held on 03 – 10 – 2018 at 11 am and ...

September 24 The District Development Commissioner of Islamabad (Anantnag) District Mohammad Younis Malik on Minday along with Director General Youth Services & Sports JK Dr Saleem ul Rehman inaugurated Divisional Level Inter District Cricket Tournament at Government Higher Secondary School Bijbehara Anantnag. Nine teams from different districts of the valley are participating in the said tournament starting from 24/ 09/2018 to 02/10/2018. The inaugural mach was played between Islamabad and Kupwara cricket teams at cricket ground Government Higher Secondary School Bijbehara. Speaking on the occasion, the DDC praised the talent of the youth including both boys and girls and said they  can prove their talent at National and International levels but the need of the hour is to har...

September 23 TAWSEEF NAZIR yet another young man was crushed to death by a running train in South Kashmir on Monday morning in Bijbeheara South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that Mudasir Ahmed Magray, a resident of Trahpoo in Achabal belt was crushed to death on Monday near Bijbehara area. Official sources confirmed the death to The Kashmiriyat.

September 23 The Government Forces on Sunday launched a cordon and search operation in the Sofi Mohallah locality of Achabal in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday, the forces including 19 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Sofi Mohallah area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Achabal locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat)

September 22 Keeping in view the issuance of election notification for conduct of ULB elections – 2018 & to ensure conduct of free fair and transparent elections and to prevent violence, rioting, intimidation and misuse/display of Fire Arms. In exercise of the powers conferred in terms of arms Act – 1969 and the rules made therein and as per provisions of section 21 (1) of the said Act, all the licenses of Fire Arms of this district shall mandatorily deposit there Fire Arms in their respective police Stations and the same shall remain deposited till the completion of elections. As such all the Arms license holders in the district have been directed to surrender their Arms and weapons in their respective police stations within three days against proper receipt till further orde...

September 22 The Government Forces on Saturday launched a cordon and search operation in the Shool locality of Batengoo area of South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that on Saturday, the forces including 1 RR of Indian Army, 90 Battalion of CRPF and Jammu Kashmir police sealed all the entry and exit points to the Shol area. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that a heavy contingent of forces reached this Islamabad locality and are conducting a search operation in the area. A search operation was going on when this report was being filed. (The Kashmiriyat)

September 20 Sheikh Nadeem/ Muteeb Makhdoomi 24 year old, Rouf Ahmed Ganie, a resident of Anchidoora in South Kashmir's Islamabad (Anantnag) township was hit by a bullet in his throat during the clashes that erupted following an encounter in the Czogam, Qazigund area. In south Kashmir, South Kashmir has increasingly turned into Militant stronghold following the killing of a popular commander, Burhan Wani, by Government forces in 2016. Since then, more people have openly supported the cause of armed groups battling Indian rule in Kashmir. The youngsters come out openly in defiance of anti militancy operations to give a chance to Militants to escape. In the past few months, stone throwing has become a norm in Kashmir to engage the cordoning Army men to give a chance to trapped Mi...

September 20 WARIS SHAH/ SHEIKH NADEEM Worried about the bad condition Kharpora village Larnoo in the district Islamabad (Anantnag),the residents have appealed the concerned authorities to maintain the roads in the area to avoid agitation. Residents speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that road are in dilapidated condition and due to bad condition of roads the commuters are facing problems. The problem manifolds during rainy season, thus making roads accident prone,a local resident said. The residents accused the authorities for not maintaining the road and showing apathy over this issue. They however, appealed the Higher Authorities to intervene into the issue and make possible redressal of their problem

September 15 District Development Commissioner Islamabad (Anantnag) , Mohammad Younis Malik who is also the chairman of District Level Consultative Cum Committee (DLCC) chaired the meeting of DLRC for the 1 st quarter ending June -2018 here at Dak Bunglow Khanabal to review the progress achieved under District Credit Action Plan – 2018-19. The District Lead Bank Officer, Mr. Ali Mohammad Lone on the occasion informed the meeting that the total deposits in the district have reached to Rs 430454 lakhs, while the total advances under various schemes have touched to Rs. 328866 lacs by end of June 2018 in the district. The LDM, Anantnag informed the meeting that a total credit target of Rs.1895.85 crores has been fixed for the District under Credit Action Plan 2018 which include Rs.149...