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November 13 The month of RabiulAwwal holds a special place in the Muslim world, as it is the month in which the birth of the Prophet of Islam occurred. This month the Muslims all over the world celebrate the birth occasion of Muhammad, peace be upon him, the last Prophet sent by God to guide and reform the mankind. The prophet Muhammad was and is an excellent role model in his ethical behavior and teachings for all the humans. The Holy Quran indicates this fact in Chapter 33 (al-Ahzaab) , verse 21  “Certainly you have in the Messenger of God an excellent exemplar..”. Even those who opposed his mission during his lifetime had to acknowledge his unblemished character before and after his declaration of his mission. He has taught the Muslims that their character should be such that othe...

November 12 Post a gap of nearly 30 years, Cinema Theatres are set to return to the conflict torn Himalayan region of Kashmir Valley as the region will have first cinema theatre soon. The Governor of Jammu Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik has given a green signal for the proposal, Kashmir Today, reported. Privy to this development, the Governor has given his go ahead for the establishment of a cinema hall in Srinagar, The process of bidding is likely to commence within days from now. There are reports that the Governor has been expressing much interest in the opening of a cinema theatre in the Valley so that the youth who have no means of recreation could enjoy the latest Bollywood movies and spend quality time with peers. “The process is likely to begun within days and for this pur...

November 11 An unknown dead body was found in the Sanatbugh area of Pulwama in 1998 when some locals passed by and found the dead body was of a famous commander from the nearby Bellow village. Muneer Ahmed Wani was a wanted Militant Commander who had crossed into the other side of Kashmir to get arms training in 1989. Muneer remained active for more than seven years after crossing over into indian side of Kashmir in 1991. He was famous for being a master of disguises and managed to make many successful operations against the Government Forces from 1991 to 1998. In 1998, he was arrested in Srinagar as per Locals of Bellow area in Pulwama and two days later his bullet riddled body was found in a nearby village. Twenty years later, his 22 years old son, Liyakat Wani following the foo...

November 07 Idrees Ahmed Mir of Safangari area in South Kashmir's Shopian District went missing from his camp on April 15 this year. He was posted in Bihar and had come home to Shopian on leave, however a few days later, A picture of Mir Idrees Sultan, son of Mohammad Sultan Mir of Safanagri in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, holding an AK-47 rifle had gone viral on social media. Idrees who had studied till BSc second year had joined the Militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen, earlier he was serving in the Army’s 12 Jammu Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) in Bihar. Idrees Ahmad Mir of Safnagri area of South Kashmir's Shopian district was killed today in a brief gunfight with government forces at his native village on Tuesday morning. Sources informed The Kashmiriyat that Idrees Ah...

Shah Hussain I was in deep slumber until someone nudged my back. Amidst tears and cries, my eyes woke up to the beautiful yet strange world. Laughing faces, happy hearts and one emotional creature on my bed: Mother! She was grinning like a Cheshire cat. With a twinkle in my eyes and a gentle smile on my face, I responded (wondrously)  to her. In her laps did I find the solace. Dad's back was my favourite ride. I was a happy bonny child. What happened next ?  A wolf haunted me in my dreams! I was traumatised, tormented, assaulted, molested ,raped and brutally killed. My dreams were shattered to pieces !Now I do not exist anymore. My name is Asifa and I am no more ! These are the throes of agony of the little girl who used to reside in the woods with her parents and flock. These ...

Farhan Bashir Journalism is an important tool by virtue of which even the layman gets aware of the daily happenings. The responsibility of assessing, thorough investigation, and presenting the news, national or international, of trends and issues is parallel to no profession whatsoever. Impartial and honest journalists make this profession all the more invaluable. Journalism is an irrevocable part of a civilized and democratic society. Journalism in most parts of the world is independent, as it should be, given the prerogative it holds over other professions. As quoted by Henry Anatole  Grunwald: Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. Virtue in the sense that it presents truth to the masses, and restrains a government from going against the ...

Shah Hussain No matter, even if it sets all tongues wagging, I do not hesitate to call a spade a spade. Yes ! Choosing a gun is not infatuation, being a poltroon is! Speaking against oppression is not terrorism, spoon feeding oppressors is! Dying for a cause is not a defeat, mortgaging your soul for a mess of pottage is! Having a living heart is not extremism, Pseudo-intellectualism and hypocrisy is! Sacrificing everything for a sacred cause is not irrationality, making monkey of it is! Yes ! Dying with dignity is far better than being a gold merchant in "Slavery" ! A boy of medium stature, fair and extremely handsome, sharp and the one who knows no 'Hanky Panky', witty as well as sagacious, few years elder to me, a sportsman and a topper of his class, I still remember the time when...

After almighty, Government Is looking after the miseries and plight of masses, difference is only, God gives if he wants but have to cry in front of people. Same like situation is for Aripal area tehsil Tral area of pulwama district. People of Aripal stumble on the doors and then get their demand fulfilled. In every aspect whether it is education, development or any other facility, the area is facing problem on all fronts. The absence of government makes things more difficult and hopeless. During election days every political contestant promises fulfilling dreams and expectations but alas once the elections are over,  these idols forget everything and pursue their own dreams. Aripal area, located on the foothills of vasturvan forests, is highly educated region of Tral sub-district, b...

October 27 It would rather surprise most of the people in Kashmir who have been witnesses to an unending mourning and gigantic funerals, however for someone far from Kashmir, a man having no relation with a civilian tearing apart his clothes is not an uncommon sight, "to rip off clothes and cry out like an animal in pain?" is not something unusual, Kashmir valley has been in a disbelief about the ugly turn of events. The Kashmir valley is now often gripped with deathly silence, the streets in this Himalayan valley of fabled beauty are now often in news for massive funerals, mass protests, sizzling anger and  deathly silence. This troubles visible in the valley today began in July 2016, when Indian Forces killed three Militants in the Kokernag area of South Kashmir, including Popul...