Month: August 2015

Gilani greets Pakistanis on the eve of Independence Day

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The veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, has greeted the people and the government of Pakistan on the eve of their Independence Day saying that after Allah Almighty, Pakistan is the only visible support to people of Kashmir. Syed Ali Gilani in a statement issued in Srinagar said that the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was the center of the wishes and feelings of the oppressed Kashmiri people. “After Almighty Allah, Pakistan is the only visible support which, every time, highlights our miseries and supports our freedom movement on national and…

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Altaf reviews road, college infrastructure in Poonch

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Faizabad bridge at Surankot would be thrown open for public by March 2016, while work in double shifts is going on to restore Sheri Kashmir bridge Poonch within the next four months and Rs. 12 are being spent on construction of degree college at Surankote. This information was given to the Minister for R&B Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, while inspecting college and bridge sites here today. While speaking at a public meeting at Surankote, the Minister said that as Chairman of the District Development Board Poonch, he shall work to…

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Security stepped up in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day celebrations

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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…

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Stray dogs attack school children in Kashmir

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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…

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Forces Deliberately Destroying Fields, Properties: Geelani

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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…

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First State Canoe Polo Championship Concludes

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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…

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‘26 civilians killed since 2015’

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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…

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No separate Board for West Pakistani Refugees: GoI

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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…

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

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‘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…

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

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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…

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