August 13, 2015 | Kashmir POST

Security stepped up in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day celebrations

August 13, 2015 Editor

Security has been stepped up across Kashmir region ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in the aftermath of recent attacks by militants in the Valley. Militants carried out four attacks in Shopian district of south Kashmir and summer capital Srinagar in a span of 12 hours in which 15 persons including five security force personnel were injured. Police and CRPF personnel have been deployed in strength across the summer capital of the state and vulnerable spots in other major towns of the Valley to thwart any attacks by the militants…

Stray dogs attack school children in Kashmir

August 13, 2015 Editor

Stray dogs on Thursday attacked half a dozen students in the city outskirts, creating panic among parents and locals, police said. Police said a group of school children were attacked by stray dogs on the outskirts of Humhama city in Badgam district on Thursday morning. “Stray dogs attacked six students in Humhama today morning resulting in bites and other injuries. The boys have been shifted to hospital for first aid and anti-rabies vaccination,” police said. According to an official, Srinagar city has 50,000 stray dogs. Last year, as per official…

Forces Deliberately Destroying Fields, Properties: Geelani

August 13, 2015 Editor

Paying tributes to two slain militants and a civilian Bilal Ahmad Bhat of Malangpora Pulwama who was killed in forces firing, Hurriyat Conference (g) Syed Ali Geelani said, “arrogance, rigidity and stubbornness of India is continuously costing the precious lives in Jammu & Kashmir and the forces under a planned manner are committing genocides of Kashmiris.” Terming the bombing of orchards and paddy fields in Pulwama as “serious war crimes”, Geelani alleged that the forces are “revenging the presence of militants from the common people and they deliberately damage and…

First State Canoe Polo Championship Concludes

August 13, 2015 Editor

The first-ever State Canoe Polo Championship concluded here at Nagieen Lake on Tuesday. The maiden championship, jointly organized by Tourism Department and J&K Kayaking & Canoeing Association, was inaugurated on August 8. In the final match, Living Kashmir Club-B defeated KKR Club by 2-1 goals while Mehdi Club bagged 3rd position. The championship witnessed huge participation of 8 male and 2 female teams from different places. Shailendar Kumar Commissioner Secretary tourism and culture was the chief guest and Farooq Shah, MD JKTDC/Director Tourism was guest of honor on the concluding…

‘26 civilians killed since 2015’

August 13, 2015 Editor

Twenty-six civilians have been killed this year so far, according to official figures. The latest data compiled by police reveals spurt in violence as compared to last two years. In 2015, 26 civilians have been killed from January to August 11 as compared to 29 civilian deaths in 12 months of 2014. In 2013, 15 civilians were killed. According to the annual report of Ministry of Home Affairs, 224 incidents of violence were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014 in comparison to 170 incidents in 2013 which also include…

No separate Board for West Pakistani Refugees: GoI

August 13, 2015 Editor

The Government of India has said that it has no plan to set up separate development board to address the issues of West Pakistani Refugees (WPR) and PAK refugees. “Central Government and the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir have no proposal to set up separate development board for displaced persons from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir,” written reply of Home Minister to a question by BJP state president and MP, Jugal Kishor Sharma, states. The MP had sought information about the number of WPR, PAK refugees in the state and facilities…

Qureshi has congratulates people of India, Pakistan on their day of freedom

August 13, 2015 Editor

‘If Kashmiris have to observe any day as black day that should be October 22 and October 27’ In view of August 14 (Pakistan’s Independence Day) and August 15(India’s Independence Hashim Qureshi has congratulates people of India, Pakistan on their day of freedom ‘If Kashmiris have to observe any day as black day, that should be October 22 and October 27’ Srinagar, August 12: In view of August 14 (Pakistan’s Independence Day) and August 15(India’s Independence Day), Chairman of Democratic Liberation Party Hashim Qureshi has congratulated the people of both…

Adhere to official timings or face action: Director Education to schools

August 13, 2015 Editor

Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Showkat Baigh on Wednesday said that strict action under law will be taken against the educational institutions— if they are found violating school timings announced by the government. The DSEK has notified the official timings in schools within municipal limits of Srinagar from 9 am to 3 pm. While outside the city municipal limits, the schools have been directed to function from 10 am to 4 pm. However, in brazen violation of norms, some private schools in the City open the schools in early morning—subjecting…

Clashes, Shutdown in Pulwama over Civilian Killing

August 13, 2015 Editor

Army man injured in Shopian firing Clashes continued in many parts of Pulwama district amid complete shutdown on Wednesday, a day after the death of two militants in an encounter and a civilian in BSF firing. Shutdown was observed throughout the south Kashmir district in response to a call given by Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani. On Tuesday, clashes erupted in Ratnipora and adjoining villages while an encounter was going on between militants and government forces. The 18-hour-long gun battle ended with the killing of two LeT militants, triggering…

Family refutes BSF version in Pulwama killing case

August 13, 2015 Editor

The slain youth’s family from Padgampora Pulwama Wednesday refuted the BSF claims that someone among protesters fired upon them to which they retaliated leading to the death of 23 year old youth Bilal Ahmed Bhat. The family members of the slain youth told CNS that Bilal was not part of the protest and was walking along the Railway Track. “Some BSF personnel were guarding the Railway Track. There was no protest going around the Railway Track but the pro-freedom slogans raised by protesters were audible near the Railway Track. Finding…