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DC Kulgam Takes Stock of Milad Arrangements at Ziyarat Shareef Simnanya

DC Kulgam Takes Stock of Milad Arrangements at Ziyarat Shareef Simnanya

REGIONAL
Danishwar Hameed The Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Dr. Bilal-Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat today visited Shrine of Mir Syed Ali Hussain Simnani RA, here at Kulgam and took stock of arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of Eid Milad-un- Nabi (S.A.W) celebrations. He also interacted with management Committee members of the shrine and enquired the facilities available for devotees here. The Deputy Commissioner also directed the PDD, PHE authorities to ensure smooth water and power supply to the Shrine during these days. He also instructed the Municipal authorities to repair all defunct high mast lights and install new ones wherever required and to carry out proper sanitation in and around the Shrine. The Deputy Commissioner also urged the management to ensure strict adherence...
5-Day Free Drug Kashmir Campaign concludes in Dooru

5-Day Free Drug Kashmir Campaign concludes in Dooru

REGIONAL
The Indian Army's 19 Rashtriya Rifles Sikhli launches Drug De addiction campaign which was started from 10th of October and concludes 14th of October in Dooru auditorium. According to press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, These seminars organised by the Indian Army's 19 Rashtriya Rifles (SIKHLI) as part of its efforts to eradicate the drug menace from the Kashmir valley. GOC Victor Force Resham Balli, Commander 2sector A. S Pundir, ADC Anantnag Sheikh Ghulam Hassan, Commanding officer 19 RR colonel Manpreet Singh, Chairman Municipal council Anantnag Hilal Ahmad Shah, President Municipal council Dooru Mohd Iqbal Ahanger, Councilors, Employees of various departments and school children were participated in seminar. On closure of campaign multiple events were performed during Free...
Muazzin injured after attacked by mentally unsound person in Masjid

Muazzin injured after attacked by mentally unsound person in Masjid

REGIONAL
A 75-year old man was injured after he was attacked by a mentally unsound person with an axe in Bagh locality of north Kashmir's Bandipora district on Thursday evening. Official sources said that a man identified as Ali Mohammad Malik(75) a resident of Bagh was calling for a prayer for Magrib prayers at Masjid-Umer at Bagh Bandipora when he was attacked by a mentally unsound person. The mentally unsound person attacked him with an axe from the back side, leaving him in a pool of blood, they said, adding that the injured was rushed to the district hospital Bandipora wherefrom he was shifted to Srinagar hospital for treatment. A police official when contracted in this regard said that they are verifying the incident—(KNO)
Gun shots heard during CASO in Poonch

Gun shots heard during CASO in Poonch

OTHERS
Gun shots were heard during a cordon and search operation in villages along Jammu- Rajouri-Poonch national highway after which more reinforcement have been rushed to the spot on Thursday. Official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that in some villages close to National Highway falling under Mendhar sub division of Poonch district, search were launched on Thursday over some specific intelligence inputs during which some gunshots have been heard. "We are assessing the nature of these gunshots and reinforcement have been rushed."—(KNO)
Booked under 107 CrPC, Two Kashmiri Journalists Shifted to District Jail

Booked under 107 CrPC, Two Kashmiri Journalists Shifted to District Jail

REGIONAL
Salman Shah and Suhail Dar- the journalists from Anantnag who are under detention have been shifted to Anantnag's district jail on Thursday. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat the family members of the detained Journalists said that the duo has been shifted to Mattan jail- the district jail for Anantnag district from the Police stations, they were detained at. ALSO READ: We, Journalists in Kashmir, are at our most Vulnerable Suhail Dar, 24, was detained on 08 October, after being called to the concerned Police Station. Days after on 12 October, the editor of The Kashmiriyat, Salman Shah was put under detention. According to Imran Shah, the brother of Salman, he had went to the Sherbagh Police Station, where Salman was being held. "I was informed that he along with Suhail Dar has been shif...
Gunfight Resumes after 3 Days in Poonch Forests

Gunfight Resumes after 3 Days in Poonch Forests

OTHERS
After 3 days, the exchange of gunfire has resumed in another area of dense forest area of Poonch-Rajouri districts.buy xenical online https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/themes/twentysixteen/inc/new/xenical.html no prescription It is pertinent to mention that five soldiers including one JCO were killed during gunfight three days earlier in the area.

Apni Party Chief Demands Immediate Restoration of Statehood

Politics
Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (AP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Thursday called for immediate restoration of statehood to instill confidence among people. Expressing deep concern over the growing uncertainty in the region, Bukhari said only a comprehensive political process can instill a sense of confidence among the people of Jammu Kashmir, he said. "There is an urgent need for a political process in Jammu Kashmir aimed at creating conditions wherein the people have a say in all aspects of life, including civic, social, economic, and political activities, as well as participation in decision-making processes,” he remarked. Bukhari said that Apni Party, since its inception on March 8, 2020, has put its unstinted efforts into breaking the political logjam and it will continu...
BSF recovers Arms and Ammunition in Kupwara

BSF recovers Arms and Ammunition in Kupwara

OTHERS
The Border security Force on Thursday claimed to have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in a joint operation with Jammu Kashmir Police at Dardssun forest area in north Kashmir's Kupwara district. As per a BSF spokesman, the recovery was made by the 172 Bn of BSF along with police following a tip off about the presence of arms and ammunition in the area. "On the specific info of @BSF_Kashmir Troops of 172 Bn @BSF_India &A @JmuKmrPolice launched a joint search Ops in general area Dardsun forest, Kupwara & recovered 01 AK 47 Rifle with 790 Rds, 01 Silencer, 08 Detonator, 03 Chinese grenade, 03 Wireless set with antenna & 01 Compass," a BSF spokesman tweeted.
Will defeat India in opening World Cup clash: Babar Azam

Will defeat India in opening World Cup clash: Babar Azam

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL
Babar Azam, the Pakistani captain has said that his side will defeat arch-rivals India in its opening clash of the T20 World Cup as it is more familiar with the conditions, having played mostly in the UAE for the past three-four years, Press Trust of India reported. Pakistan will take on India at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 24 October. They head to the fixture on the back of an unbeaten record at the venue, having recorded six T20Is wins here. “We’ve been playing cricket in UAE for the past 3-4 years and we know the conditions really well,” Azam was quoted as saying by the ICC. We know how the wicket will behave and the adjustments batters will have to make. On the day who plays the better cricket, wins the match. If you ask me, we will win,” added the star batsman,...
“Give Kashmiris what they want”: Wife of Sikh soldier killed in Poonch encounter

“Give Kashmiris what they want”: Wife of Sikh soldier killed in Poonch encounter

INDIA
  "I would like to appeal to the government that if they want to get Kashmir separated from India, fulfill their aspiration. Why are you getting sons of others killed? You are sitting on the chairs (power) and have no concern about the life of others’ sons. Bother their life a bit. They are also sons of any mother. These sons are dying frequently, but you don’t care”.   These are the words uttered by the newly married grieving wife of Sikh soldier Gajjan Singh who was deployed by the Indian army in insurgency-hit Jammu and Kashmir and killed on October 11 in an encounter with militants in Poonch district. Harpreet Kaur added, “However, the governments does not listen to us. They only want chairs (power), nothing else”, The Sikh Narrative reported. “I am very proud of...