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China calls for Kashmir resolution, Condemns India’s ‘unliteral’ actions

China calls for Kashmir resolution, Condemns India’s ‘unliteral’ actions

INTERNATIONAL
After meeting Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan in Beijing, Xi Jinping has asked India and Pakistan to find a peaceful solution to the Kashmir issue. The Chinese president said that no "unilateral steps" should be taken on Kashmir, as per news reports. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the last day of his four-day visit to China. Khan had gone to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. It is believed that he discussed the deteriorating economy of his country in Beijing and many other issues with the leaders of China. In the meeting with Jinping, the two leaders discussed a number of issues, including the slow progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The attacks on Chinese personnel working...
50 ISIS-K Militants Surrender In Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province

50 ISIS-K Militants Surrender In Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province

INTERNATIONAL
At least 50 Daesh (ISIS-K) militants have surrendered to Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar, local officials said on Sunday. According to the Afghanistan government sources, terrorists surrendered following mediation efforts by tribal elders, as noted by Ariana News. Dr. Bashir, head of Nangarhar Intelligence Directorate, said that based on an amnesty decree, Daesh militants surrendered to the Taliban government and that the process is "ongoing". The terrorists have also expressed remorse and said they regret having joined the group. Nangarhar's tribal elders have, however, warned the newly surrendered terrorists that they will face harsh consequences if they rejoin Daesh. "We have brought them here; they vowed that they will not...
2 troopers sustain injuries after vehicle part of convoy skids off the road in North Kashmir

2 troopers sustain injuries after vehicle part of convoy skids off the road in North Kashmir

REGIONAL
At least two troopers were injured after an army vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a pit in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The vehicle that was part of a convoy on way to Srinagar from Chowkibal met with the accident near the Taragpora area of Rafiabad Sopore. Army sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the army ALS vehicle (19D208724K) was from the Quick Reaction Team of 7 Rashtriya Rifles. They said that vehicle suffered partial damage and the two injured troopers were shifted to the hospital for treatment. They identified the injured troopers as Driver Ram Rawal and Naib Subedar Rama Chandra Rao. (KNT)
Gowhar Geelani summoned, Asked to present himself to the court by February 7

Gowhar Geelani summoned, Asked to present himself to the court by February 7

FEATURED
Kashmiri Journalist Gowhar Geelani has been summoned by a court in the Shopian district of Jammu Kashmir for acting in a manner “prejudicial” to the public interest that tends to “disturb” public peace.buy singulair Canada buy singulair generic Gowhar has been asked to ensure his appearance before the court of the Executive Magistrate by the 7th of February. The Executive Magistrate of Shopian, in his notice, has stated that the court received a report regarding the incident dated 01-02-2022 from concerned police authorities, wherein police personnel named Shabir Ahmad Wagay, son of Ghulam Hassan Wagay resident of Amshipora, Shopian was fired upon by militants at his native village Amshipora and was shifted to District Hospital Shopian in a critical condition. “Immediately after ...
Class 12th results to be declared anytime from today evening: Sources

Class 12th results to be declared anytime from today evening: Sources

EDUCATION
As confusion, rumours are rife on social media regarding declaration of class 12th results of Kashmir division, sources in Board of School Education said that results will be declared anytime from today evening or tomorrow anytime in the day. However, when contacted, the chairperson JKBOSE and other top officials in Board of school education didn't respond. Another official, however, maintained that results will be declared within 48 hours from now. It's pertinent to mention that thousands of students are waiting for there annual regular results of Kashmir Division. (KF)
Srinagar Acid Attack- Police to soon file charge sheet against three accused

Srinagar Acid Attack- Police to soon file charge sheet against three accused

REGIONAL
The Jammu Kashmir Police will soon file a charge sheet against three persons, including a juvenile, in the recent Srinagar acid attack case to ensure exemplary punishment for them and to create deterrence among those having such ”barbaric” tendencies, a top police officer said on Monday. Inspector General (Kashmir range) Vijay Kumar also appealed to girls and their parents to inform police in time if anyone is stalking or harassing them. On February 1, a man accompanied by a juvenile allegedly threw acid on a 24-year-old woman after she rejected his marriage proposal, an incident that shook entire Srinagar and drew widespread condemnation from across society. The victim was sent to a Chennai eye hospital for specialised treatment on Monday. She had recorded her statement, an impor...
52-year-old porter dies after falling from a tree in Poonch

52-year-old porter dies after falling from a tree in Poonch

OTHERS
A 52-year-old porter died after falling from a tree at Banpat sector of Poonch, officials said Monday. They identified him as Trilok Kumar Bali son of Sunder Dass Bali of Jhulass Poonch. They said he was porter with Army at Banpat sector Poonch. The body was brought to District hospital Poonch for medico-legal formalities. SHO Poonch S D Singh confirmed the death of Bali and said that as per preliminary details he was working as permanent porter with the army.
Statements made at Dharam Sansad not Hindutva: RSS Chief

Statements made at Dharam Sansad not Hindutva: RSS Chief

INDIA
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said some of the statements made at a recent event titled 'Dharam Sansad', which kicked up a row, were not "Hindu words" and those following Hindutva would never agree with them. He was speaking on the topic 'Hindutva and National Integration' at a lecture series organised by Lokmat Media group to mark the golden jubilee of its Lokmat Nagpur edition. "The statements, which came out of the Dharam Sansad are not Hindu words, work or heart. If I sometimes say something in anger, then it is not Hindutva. The RSS or those following Hindutva do not believe in this," he said. The RSS chief was apparently referring to the Dharam Sansad held in Chhattisgarh recently, where Hindu religious leader Kalicharan Maharaj allegedly ma...
Residential house gutted in Bandipora blaze

Residential house gutted in Bandipora blaze

REGIONAL
A double-storey residential house was completely gutted on Monday in a fire incident in Chitteybandy village of north Kashmir's Bandipora district, leaving the family shelterless and causing loss of property, officials said. The officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that fire broke out in the two storey house belongs to Khursheed Ahmad Ganie Son of Gulam Mohd Ganie a resident of Chitteybandy Bandipora on Monday early morning, resulting in the property worth lakhs reduced into ashes. "However timely action of locals and fire tenders doused the flames and save the other nearby properties, "they said, adding that the cause of fire could not be confirmed immediately. Meanwhile, locals have appealed the district administration to provide immediate relief to affect...
Nawakadal blaze: One more injured succumbs, toll reaches two

Nawakadal blaze: One more injured succumbs, toll reaches two

REGIONAL
48-yr-old man loses battle with life after 18 days of treatment at SMHS hospital. A 48-year-old man, who had sustained severe burn injuries in a fire incident on January 20, 2022 at Jamalata area of Nawakadal Srinagar, has succumbed to his injuries on Monday at SMHS hospital here, taking the toll of deaths to two. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Abdul Aziz Thakoo, son of Ghulam Rasool Thakoo, who was undergoing treatment at SMHS here since January 20, succumbed to his injuries today. Aziz and two others had sustained severe burn injuries in a massive blaze at Jamalata area of Srinagar in which four houses were completely gutted and one lady had died of burn injuries as well. The incident took place on January 20, 2021. However, after battl...