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A Student of BSc (IT), ‘Handsome’ Shoaib was the Son of a Slain Militant Commander

WRITE-UPS

February 13 An early morning encounter, a late funeral, thousands marching here and there, streets filled with tear smoke shells- Kashmir is witnessing a new cycle of deaths, 2019 is no different from 2018, till 13 February 32 Militants have been killed during various Anti Militancy operations in Kashmir. The past three days have seen the killing of eight Locals boys, who had joined Militant outfits the last year, one Hilal, killed today in Anti Militancy operation by Indian Government Forces was longest surviving among them. Hilal Ahmed of yaripora, as per Locals of Yaripora, where he hailed from, had joined Militancy in 2015, A diploma holder in Physiotherapy, Hilal joined Lashkar e Taiba under the command of Majid Zarger. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that Hilal was a close as...

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Curfew Imposed in Mainpur, Internet, Cable Shut Over Citizenship Bill

INDIA

February 13 Authorities in Manipur have imposed prohibitory orders in Imphal East and Imphal West districts for an indefinite period in view of the continued protests against the Citizenship Bill which is likely to be tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The capital city of Imphal falls under both Imphal East and Imphal West districts. The prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in the two districts were imposed last night, officials said. Mobile internet services have also been suspended indefinitely. Security has been strengthened in the residences of MLAs and ministers, including that of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the officials said. While roads were deserted in both the districts, police personnel were seen informing people through loud speakers about imposition of the p...

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Nobody Raised Pro Pakistan Slogans, Jammu Students Trying to Defend Their Shame in Name of Nationalism

REGIONAL

February 13 The streets of Jammu witnessed chaos, protests and slogans on Monday as stranded Kashmir passengers were asked to visit the Auqaf Hostel from where they will be airlifted to Srinagar as the highway connecting Jammu with Srinagar remained blocked. On Monday, several Kashmiris gathered in Auqaf hostel in Jammu City as they had been asked to do by officials. Nearly 4,000 stranded passengers, including women and children were stranded in Jammu for six days; they have been put up at the General Bus Stand. ALSO READ: Sikhs Open Doors for Stranded Kashmiri Passengers in Jammu, Provide Free Langar in Guruduwaras Following complaints of cash crunch and health problems due to unsanitary conditions, the local administration shifted them to Mufti House, a hostel run by the Auqa...

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Minor Girl Dies in Road Accident in Pattan

REGIONAL

February 13 Shabir Khan A 12 year old girl died in a road accident in Pattan area of North Kashmir's Baramulla District. Sources told The Kashmiriyat that a passenger vehicle (number JK09 8170) skidded off the main road near Zangam petrol pump on Wednesday morning. This accident lead to the death of one minor girl identified as urba Ahad, daughter of Abdul Ahad sofi, a resident of Arampora in Kupwara district. The Local Poolice has registered a case in this regard and taken up investigation.

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When Haakh is Sold 60 Rupees a Kilo

BUSINESS

February 13 As the Kashmir highway shut for more than seven days, the prices of commodities in Kashmir have reached sky high. This sudden price hike has caused anguish among local populace, as chicken is being sold at 200 rupees per kilogram at places. In shortage of Mutton, at various places, Mutton was sold as high as 500 rupees a kg, and the prices of vegetables has also rose to sky heights. Up in arms against the authorities over failing to put a lid over the black marketing of essentials in the valley, people alleged that not even a single time officials of the CAPD visited the markets and acted against the outlaws. Haakh (collard greens), a local production and a almost daily consumed vegetable is being sold as high as 60 rupees a Kilogram in markets. The price of e...

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Slain Militants Identified As Locals

KULGAM

February 13 Two militants were killed during an encounter at Wathoora area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam on Wednesday morning. Officials have identified them as affiliates of Lashkar e Taiba and said they are from the Kulgam district in South Kashmir. An official told The Kashmiriyat that Kashmir Mirror that the slain militants have been identified as Hilal Wani, a resident of Munchew Yaripora and Shoiab Morsi of Bumrath, Wokay. Pertinently the 50 RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area and the hiding Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter.buy paxil online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/paxil.html no prescription...

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Two Militants Killed in Early Morning Encounter at Budgam

REGIONAL

February 13 Two Militants have been killed in an early morning encounter has started between militants and Government forces at wathroora area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam District. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area and the hiding Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. In the ensuing gunfight two Militants have been killed. The identities of the slain have not been confirmed as of yet.

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Another Early Morning Encounter starts in Budgam

REGIONAL

February 13 Another early morning encounter has started between militants and Government forces at wathroora area in Central Kashmir’s Budgam District. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that RR of Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu Kashmir Police were fired upon by Militants during a cordon and search operation in the area. Immediately the troops cordoned off the area and the hiding Militants opened fire on the troopers triggering an encounter. As per initial reports available to The Kashmiriyat two to three militants were trapped in a residential house in the area. However as per the latest reports the firing has stopped. Details Emerging.

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Admin Conducts Market Checking in Islamabad (Anantnag) Township

ISLAMABAD

February 12 Tawseef Nazir ADDC of Islamabad (anantnag) along with Secretary Municipal council, Food safety officer and other officials today conducted market checking in various areas of this South Kashmir township. During this checking on Tuesday afternoon, many erring traders were penalized. The checking was aimed at ensuring the quality and price control and to keep vigil on erring traders. During the inspection, the officials destroyed a huge quantity of edible items. A fine to the tune of around 1000 rupees was also realized from various shopkeepers for violating the legal regulations. On the occasion, the officials urged traders not to violate the rules besides displaying the rate lists at their respective trade centers and also warned the vendors not to encroach footpaths f...

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Finally After Seven Days, One Way traffic Restored on Kashmir Highway

REGIONAL

February 12 After remaining blocked for seven days, the National Highway connecting Jammu with Srinagar has been reopened for one way vehicular movement. An official said that, On Tuesday, the stranded light-motor vehicles (LMVs) and fuel tankers were allowed to move towards Kashmir valley. At least three thousand vehicles are stranded on the 300 Kilometer long Highway which connects Srinagar with Jammu through a hilly Terrain. The official said that traffic was allowed to move due to the shortage of supplies in the Kashmir valley.