Day: October 15, 2016

First time, Chinese flags waved in Kashmir Valley

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This is the first time that Chinese flags have been seen in the Valley protests since the killing of Hizbul militant Burhan Wani. On the eve of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Goa for the BRICS summit, Chinese and Pakistani flags were waved by some protesters who took to the streets after Friday prayers in Baramulla. This is the first time that Chinese flags have been seen in the Valley protests since the killing of Hizbul militant Burhan Wani. Soon after the Friday prayers ended at the idgah in…

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Tourism lost Rs 4,000 cr to 2016 Kashmir Unrest

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Stakeholders in a fix due to continuous shutdowns As the tourist arrivals to Kashmir have trickled down drastically in the wake of ongoing unrest, the local tourism industry is believed to have suffered a massive Rs 4,000 crore loss. Prior to July 8, the tourism industry was upbeat over “good number of arrivals” they were recording after suffering huge losses due to 2014 deluge and flood scare in 2015. However, the mass uprising in Kashmir in the wake of killing of Hizb commander Burhan Wani and followed by civilian killings,…

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Ranji Trophy: JK set Goa 412 to win

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Starting at an overnight score of 43 for 5, Goa’s first innings folded for 77. Jammu and Kashmir, in reply, then quickly amassed 261 runs. Jammu and Kashmir put themselves in the driver’s seat by setting Goa an improbable 412 to win on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match at the Lalabhai Contractor Stadium on Friday. Starting at an overnight score of 43 for 5, Goa’s first innings folded for 77 with Samiullah Beigh (1/26), Ram Dayal (4/15) and Umar Nazir (3/10) being the wicket takers.…

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Kashmir issue can be solved politically, not militarily: Resistance Group

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The separatist groups, which have been jointly spearheading the 98-day-long unrest in the valley, today said the Kashmir issue can be solved politically and not militarily. The separatist groups — two factions of Hurriyat Conference and JKLF — conveyed this in a letter to Governor N N Vohra, which was released to the media after authorities imposed curfew and strict restrictions to foil their proposed march to Raj Bhavan. In the letter, they wrote, “… You very well know that the problem of Kashmir is essentially a political problem in…

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Geelani’s call for suggestions evokes mixed response

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Separatist leaders look for consensus on the way forward With the shutdown set to complete 100 days on Sunday, the separatist camp is struggling for ideas on the future strategy and most of the groups and other stakeholders are yet to respond to the letter shot to them by Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani seeking suggestions as to how to go ahead. Geelani had written letters to Hurriyat (M), JKLF, Dukhtaran-e-Millat and a few civil society groups and sought ideas and suggestions on the ways and means to…

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Opposition meet, favours talks on Kashmir issue

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The state’s opposition parties today asked India and Pakistan to initiate a dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue and demanded the release of political prisoners, including leaders of separatist groups, as a first step towards initiating this process. Former Union minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah, who hosted the leaders of state’s opposition parties, said the talks should be held with all stakeholders, including the Hurriyat. “It is important that political prisoners, including those of Hurriyat, should be released, and after that talks should be initiated to solve this…

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‘Raj Bhawan Chalo’ foiled with curbs; Ransacking, Aristocracy by forces continues on 98th Day

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Over 50 injured in fresh clashes No prayers at Jamia Masjid for 14th consecutive Friday 63 ‘stone-pelters’ arrested in 24 hours – Police Complete shutdown in Banihal China flags waved during Bla protests ”Pre-paid mobile service restored” The J&K government on Friday imposed strict curbs in various Srinagar areas to thwart the proposed ‘freedom march’ to Governor’s office Raj Bhawan here, even as more than 50 protesters were injured in forces’ action across Kashmir during clashes that broke out after congregational Friday prayers, reports and witnesses said. Meanwhile, a complete…

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