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Pakistan Halts Flights Due to ‘Uncertain Security Situation’ in Kabul

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Pakistan’s state-run airline says due to “uncertain security situation” in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, all flights have been halted. Spokesman Abdullah Hafeez said on Monday that Pakistan International Airlines has decided to protect passengers, the crew, and the planes after consulting the Afghan civil aviation authorities. "He spoke as embassies scrambled to evacuate personnel and Afghan employees through the airport. On Sunday, Taliban militants ended two decades of Western-backed government after a blitz through Afghanistan." The viral videos on social media showed chaos at Kabul International Airport overnight, with the sounds of gunfire and hundreds of panicked Afghans running across the tarmac. By morning, advisories sent by civil aviation authorities announced the “civ...

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Snowfall in Higher reaches of Kashmir; Coldest August Day in Srinagar in 16 years

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Fresh light snowfall in upper reaches and incessant rains in plains on Sunday brought mercury levels down in Jammu and Kashmir. As per Kashmir Weather, an independent weather forecaster, 12.buy Cymbalta online www.mabvi.org/wp-content/languages/new/ no prescription 5°C in Srinagar last night was the lowest August temperature since 2005. The temperature was 5.6 degrees below the normal. On 31 August 2005, Srinagar had recorded a minimum temperature of 10.5°C. Meanwhile, Kokernag in south Kashmir recorded its all-time lowest August temperature at 8.9 degrees Celsius which was 6.9 degrees below the normal. Qazigund, also in south Kashmir, recorded coldest temperature since 1996 at 9.6 degrees Celsius. On 25 August 1996, Qazigund had recorded a low temperature of 8.4°C. The mer...

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5 Dead at Kabul International Airport after U.S. Military fired Gunshots

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On Monday morning, as Afghan citizens flooded the Kabul International Airport, gunfire was reported to be heard from the airport premises. Witnesses have reportedly said that the U.S. military opened fire upon the civilians at Kabul airport in order to peacefully execute the massive airlifting of their diplomats and officials from Kabul. As per reports, 5 people have been killed by the gunfire at the passenger terminal of Kabul's international airport. Thousands of desperate citizens, trying to flee the country were seen clinging to the jet bridge of the plane in the videos that have gone viral, in the hope of getting into an evacuation flight. After the US withdrew its troops after 20 years of war, the Afghan government collapsed resulting in the president Ghani fleeing the co...

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Edu Institutes To Remain Closed, Govt To Take View On Re-Opening After Fortnight

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Institutions Asked To Assess Dose-Wise Vaccination Status Of Staff, Students Aged Above 18 Authorities on Sunday decided to keep the schools and higher educational institutes including coaching centers closed in Jammu and Kashmir till further orders. The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Arun Kumar, who is also Chairperson State Executive Committee. The meeting was attended by the Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Principal Secretary of Government, Home, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, and other officers of Jammu and Kashmir. “All school and higher educational institutions, including coaching centers, shall continue to remain closed for onsite/in-person teaching, till further ord...

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Independence Day Celebrated at Army Goodwill School, Sopore

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Shabir Khan On the occasion of 75th Independence Day, the Indian Flag was unfurled at AGS Sopore by the teaching staff and students of AGS Sopore. The event commenced with an inaugural speech by the Principal and followed by the patriotic song 'Ae Watan' by the students, and finally culminating with the singing of the National Anthem.buy vibramycin generic buy vibramycin generic A total of 20 teachers and 60 students participated in the event. The students shared their cultural heritage displaying the unique diaspora, integrity, and unity in diversity truly signifying the bond of solidarity, love, affection, and respect.

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In Frames- Kashmiris Begin Preparations for Ashura- Processions taken out in Parts of Srinagar

EDUCATION, REGIONAL

Mir Junaid Kashmiri Muslims on Sunday took out processions in vvarious parts of the kashmir valley in the run up to the martyrdom anniversary of Imam e Hussain- the grandson of the last Prophet of Islam. Various processions are taken out in the valley in the run up to the martyrdom of imam e Hussain who was martyred by the forces of yazid in Karabala (Iraq) on the 10th day of Muharram- the first Month of islamic calendar. Eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat that hundreds of mourners took out processions were taken out in Zadibal, Hassanabad and other parts of Srinagar. Reciting dirges and shouting pro Islamic Slogans, they marched through the lanes and streets to reiterate the message of Karbala. Muslims believe that the battle of Karbala was not meant to grab a patch of land,...

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Taliban’s Mullah Baradar to be Afghanistan’s new President as Ashraf Ghani resigns

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In a breaking development, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will tender his resignation as the government surrendered to the Taliban forces in Kabul on Sunday. According to sources, Taliban negotiators have moved to the Afghan presidential palace to prepare for a 'transfer' of power. Following talks between the Afghan government and Taliban negotiators, an interim government led by the Taliban has been announced. The new Afghanistan government will be reportedly led by top Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar. As per sources, Mullah Baradar has entered the presidential palace with the help of Qatar, which has been helping the Taliban and Afghan govt negotiate, and with the green light of the US.

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75th Independence Celebrations held Across Anantnag

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Likewise in other districts of the UT, 75th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm here. In this connection, the main function was held at GDC Boys, Khanabal where Chairman District Development Council Anantnag, Mohammad Yousuf Gorsi unfurled the national flag and took salute at the parade. The contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, F&ES, NCC and schools took part in the march-past. Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairman said that the nation is paying rich tributes to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country. Glorifying their contributions, he said that it is the result of their supreme efforts that we are living in a free country. Gorsi highlighted the covid mitigation efforts be...

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Resign Modi Banner Apears on Westminister Bridge in London on August 15

INDIA, INTERNATIONAL

On August 15, a large banner has been installed at the Westminster bridge in London demanding PM Modi’s resignation. The diaspora group spearheading the event alleged that under the current government, India had normalised violence against religious minorities and the Dalits. “As India’s 75th Independence Day dawns, the country’s secular Constitution lies in tatters. Communal and caste violence stalk the land. Thousands of political prisoners languish in COVID-infected prisons, and hundreds of thousands of people are grieving the loss of their loved ones as a result of the callous negligence and mismanagement of the Coronavirus crisis”, Mukti Shah of the South Asia Solidarity said in a written statement. The organisers of this event pointed out violence against the Muslim communit...

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Taliban Enter Kabul from ‘All Sides’: Report

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The Taliban have begun entering Kabul from all sides, according to reports quoting Afghan government officials and eyewitnesses. Taliban Militants are only on the outskirts, but government offices started getting evacuated. Traffic on the streets of Kabul became crazy as people scrambled to get home or to their families.www.parkviewortho.com/wp-content/languages/new/tadalafil.html The Taliban spokesperson announced they were not entering Kabul forcefully and want a peaceful transfer of power. They announced a general amnesty for all and said there will be no revenge killing. A Taliban official told Reuters, “We don’t want a single, innocent Afghan civilian to be injured or killed as we take charge, but we have not declared a cease-fire." U.S. helicopters are reported to hav...