Normal life remain affected across Kashmir for 115th Consecutive Day, Clashes in Shopian, Pulwama scores injured

The unrest, which began in the aftermath of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces on July 8 and is about to complete four months, has badly affected, business, tourism and education in Kashmir. Normal life remained affected in Kashmir for the 115th consecutive day on Monday due to the separatist-sponsored strike over the recent civilian killings and in support of their demand for right to ‘self determination’ Although some shops were open in few areas in the civil lines and in the outskirts of…

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Border tension hits Jammu business this festive season

The business in Jammu has seen a dip this festive season as consumers from the International Border and the Line of Control have not turned up for shopping due to continuous shelling and firing from across the border. Goldsmiths and those selling silver ornaments and utensils in the town have already reported a dip in their business. “It is not that our business depends on the purchases done by villagers only, but they are potential buyers and rural Jammu celebrates festivals like Dhanteras, Bhaiya Dooj and Diwali more religiously than…

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2400 FIR’s, 10,000 Arrests, Over 1600 Hit By Pellets In Face, 1100 Have Eye Injuries in 113 days of unrest

In last 113 days of unrest in Kashmir about 2400 FIRs have been registered and above 10,000 people arrested, according to police data. Among them, about 1500 persons are still in police stations and jails, the rest have been released on bail. The arrests, according to the data, have been made in all districts of Kashmir. During the ongoing unrest, more than 2240 incidents of clashes and protests have taken place. The data accessed by Kashmir Post reveals that in south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam and Shopian 717…

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Diwali, in Kashmir

As they prepare for the festival today, Hindu families tell about the relationships — both defined by the Kashmir story and defying it —which keep them safe. And which ensure they are here to stay As the three men enter his house, Mohan Singh welcomes them with a big smile. “How are you? When were you released?” he says. Noticing their solemn faces, he adds, “Everything will be okay soon.” The men shake hands with Singh but continue to stand in the courtyard, hesitant to say anything. Sensing their anxiety,…

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Melancholic Kashmir made us sad: Wajahat Habibullah

Yashwant Sinha led group that visited Kashmir Valley for three days will submit a detailed report to the Home Ministry, Wajahat Habibullah told local news gatherer CNS. “We have to find some ways to get the K-issue resolved and I do believe Kashmir will continue to burn till the issue is not resolved,” Wajahat Habibullah said. Talking about the Yashwant Sinha led visit, Habibullah said that the melancholic atmosphere of Valley made all the members sad and gloomy. “The pin drop silence, the level of anger and hatred among people…

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City-Centre reels under evening Traffic Jams

Wrong parking worsens situation Commuters faced immense hardships due to massive traffic jam in city-centre during relaxation in shutdown on Sunday evening. Hundreds of vehicles were stuck in gridlocks. The traffic jam was worsened by the wrong parking on roads. Massive traffic jam was witnessed at Jawahar Nagar, Rajbagh, TRC, Regal Chowk, Jahangir Chowk and its adjacent places. Commuters complained that wrong parking in evening hours is worsening the situation. “Scores of private cars are parked on roadsides. Footpaths are occupied by street vendors. There is no space for pedestrians…

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Education in Kashmir hit hard between Hurriyat Shutdown & Govt Crackdown

When Delhi Public School, Srinagar, held the term test for Class 9 and 10 at the Indoor Sports Stadium for their 580 students, 573 turned up. And in doing so, the school found a creative way to get around the Hurriyat injunction against the re-opening of the schools amid the shutdown of the Valley which is now entering its 112th day. For the lower classes, the school put the question papers online so that students can write their exam at home under parental supervision. DPS Budgam and the Presentation Convent…

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Shutdown continues across Kashmir on 114th Day, Arsonists on rampage, burn 2 more schools

4 Youth detained in Ganderbal, 9 held in Samboora Shutdown was observed across Kashmir for the 114th consecutive day while as clashes against the nocturnal raids and arrests were reported from various areas on Sunday. Reports of schools being put on fire by unknown persons continued to pour in as two more schools were gutted in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district taking the total number of educational institutions set ablaze so far to 25. Markets opened in Srinagar and elsewhere after 5 p.m. on the relaxation call given by the joint…

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Official data reveals forces ‘Damaged’ 26 transformers amid unrest

Official data has revealed that forces damaged 26 transformers of Power Development Department (PDD) in various areas of the summer capital in past over three months of unrest. Officials quoting the data said since July 9 forces damaged transformers in Tengpora, Batamaloo, Azad Basti, Danderkhah, Madina Bagh, Iram Lane and Mehjoor Nagar areas, Fateh Kadal, Malik Angan, Baba Demb, Soura, Ashai Bagh, Ellahibagh, Safakadal, Hamdan Colony, Safa Kadal Kantpaistan, Shanglipora, Parimpora, Kadimohlla, Sicop Mohalla, Maloora, Palpora, Zainakote, Bodgair and Hazuri Bagh. “The forces deliberately damaged the transformers by firing bullets…

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Mohan Bhagwat to visit Jammu on Nov 13, 14

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is arriving in Jammu on November 13 for a two-day visit to review activities of Sangh Parivar, including the BJP. Notably his visit comes after the just-concluded Hyderabad conclave of the Sangh Parivar where a feedback about performance of the PDP-BJP coalition government was given. Bhagwat’s visit is significant in the sense that during his annual Vijaydashmi addresss, he had touched many issues related to J&K. Normally, the Vijaydashmi address is considered as next year’s agenda of the Sangh Parivar. In the address,…

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