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Opposition Parties Demand Restoration of Full Statehood to JK, Release of Political Prisoners

In a joint statement, 19 opposition parties on Friday demanded restoration of full statehood to Jammu Kashmir and release of political prisoners. In the statement, the political parties also demanded holding of free and fair elections in Jammu Kashmir. “Release all political prisoners in Jammu Kashmir. Restore full statehood including JK cadre of central services. Conduct free and fair election at the earliest,” read the opposition statement, a copy of which is lying with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). However, the joint statement was silent on the demand for restoration of Article 370. The online meeting of opposition parties convened by Sonia Gandhi also saw participation of National Conference and Peoples Democratic Party, who were respectively represented by D...

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Three Jaish Militants Killed in Pulwama Encounter: Police

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Three militants have been killed in an encounter between government forces and militants in forest area of Nagbaeran Tral in South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday. A senior police officer told that three militants have been killed whose identification is being ascertained while as the search operation is on in the area. He said that slain belong to Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit. Earlier, an official said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.buy super avana online https://myhst.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/new/super-avana.html no prescription He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding milit...

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Over 52% Slum Population of JK Reside in Srinagar

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More than 52% of the total slum population in Jammu Kashmir reside in Srinagar district alone, reveals a roadmap of a new master plan. The Master Plan-2035 public policy document states that around 18,000 slum households have been identified in Srinagar city, itself. According to the Detailed Project Report (DPR) prepared for Srinagar city under Rajiv Awaz Yojna (RAY), around 18,000 households spreading across 77 slum pockets have been identified in Srinagar city. "Srinagar city alone has 77 slums pockets with all of them un-notified and as per the statistics, more than 52 percent of the total slum population of the state is living in Srinagar district only," the document reads. "A large number of informal housing clusters spread over the city and its suburbs especially along...

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52-ft Tall Clock Tower Being Built in Shopian

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A 52 feet tall tower being constructed in the heart of Shopian town at cost of Rs 43 lakh is expected to be ready till end of this month. Unlike other tower clocks, this tower clock will tell us many important things which will be beneficial for the general public. An official said that it is being constructed at Gole Chowk Shopian as it is the main business hub of the district. Senior citizens of the area said that this chowk also has political significance as senior politicians have addressed gatherings there. "Charan Singh, Sheikh Abdullah, FarooqAbdullah and dozens of other politicians have addressed the public here,” said Gul Mohammed Shah, a senior citizen of the town. Executive officer Municipal Committee Shopian Jahid Azad while talking with news agency- Kashmir News Obs...

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Afghan Women to Taliban: ‘Include Us In Your Govt’

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Women who have been working in government and non-government agencies held a gathering to express concerns about the future and how women will be represented in any future government. This comes as the Taliban has said it has begun discussing the formation of a new government. "The people, the government, and any official who is to form a state in the future cannot ignore the women of Afghanistan. We will not relinquish our right to education, the right to work, and our right to political and social participation," said Fariha Esar, a human rights activist.buy zithromax online buy zithromax no prescription "Afghan women fought and achieved these rights and these values," said Rahima Radmanesh, a women’s rights activist. Those protesting say the Taliban cannot ignore the progress o...

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Relatives Say Former Government Officials Detained, Missing

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Family members of a number of former government officials on Thursday said their relatives have disappeared or are being held by the Taliban since the arrival of the Taliban on Sunday. Abdul Wali Wahidzai, the former governor of Laghman, and Lotfullah Kamram, the former police chief of the province, surrendered to the Taliban five days ago but they are still in Taliban custody, relatives said. “The Taliban released all government officials, but Lotfullah Kamran was not released,” said Abdul Ghani, a relative of Kamran.buy apcalis oral jelly online https://www.lifefoodstorage.store/wp-content/themes/astra/languages/en/apcalis-oral-jelly.html no prescription Mohammad Hashem Ghalji, the former police chief of PD1 of Ghazni, is also missing. “Release my father, because you have an...

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Trying to Promote Sanskrit in New education Policy: LG Manoj Sinha

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Stating that it is the collective responsibility of every Indian to revive the glory of the Sanskrit language, Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday emphasized that it is important to create opportunities for preservation and promotion of "our civilization values." Addressing after laying the foundation stone for the new building of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan, at Basohli of Jammu Kashmir's Kathua district, Sinha said that the Jammu Kashmir administration is trying to promote the Sanskrit language according to the recommendations of the New Education Policy. "It is our collective responsibility to revive the glory of the Sanskrit language. It is important for us to create opportunities for preservation and promotion of our civilization values," he said. "Along ...

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3 boys from PaK held along LoC in Poonch to be repatriated: Army

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Three boys from Pakistan administered Kashmir, who were apprehended along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch two days ago, are being repatriated, Army said on Friday. Addressing a presser here, Commander 10 Infantry KG Brigade, as per the mews agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that at around 3:45 PM on 18 August 2021, Army men deployed along LoC observed some suspicious movement. “Immediately a cordon was established and three individuals were apprehended,” he said, adding that “these individuals turned out to be young children of age between 9 and 17 years.” He said these three children had inadvertently crossed the LoC while carrying fishing activity. The Army officer said that there was fourth individual who returned back and Army did not open fire because he too was a ch...

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Umair Manzoor: A talented rapper who become an overnight internet sensation

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A youth from South Kashmir's Kulgam district has become an internet sensation due to his talent in writing and playing raps. Umair Manzoor (21) popularly known as Umi Afeem a resident of Reshiepora Kulgam who is pursuing his bachelors after pursuing sound engineering is now famous in making songs. Umair while talking with news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that he was fond of writing since his childhood and after completing engineering in sound designing he started writing raps. “I have written and sung around one dozen songs which were based on real life struggles,” he said, adding that despite that people like classical songs, rap songs are being liked too. “I have also produced around 50 songs which have become very hit on social media and in the coming days more s...

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Kashmiri Youth Thrashed in Gurgaon, Haryana After Office Hours

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A Kashmiri Youth was thrashed brutally in Gurgoan area of Haryana State. The boy identified as Tariq Bhat from Handwara, Kashmir was beaten by almost 12 goons in Sector 44, Gurgoan. He works at Policy Bazar, a Corporate Company as Financial Advisor since 2 years. Tariq said that the goons knocked him down and started punching his face and stomach, hitting on his knees in the meanwhile. He said that he tried to escape but he could not and was beaten for no reason. He added that he asked for forgiveness in order to save his life, but the goons beat him brutally. The attackers attacked him after he left his company office late in the evening, yesterday. Tariq happens to be the sole bread earner of family and wants to return home because he doesn't feel safe anymore. Nasir Kh...