Month: June 2017

Kashmir valley promoted as ‘Safe Destination’ in Pune

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In an effort to boost footfalls, the Tourism Department today promoted Kashmir as a safe destination during an event in Pune. An official statement issued here said the Department of Tourism participated in an event on mountaineering titled, ‘Safe Climbing Initiative’. It said the programme was held to promote J&K as a ‘safe, forward and adventure tourist friendly state’. Around 500 climbers from across the country took part in the event. Speaking on the occasion, Tourism Director, Kashmir, Mahmood A Shah said: “We have the highest number of high-altitude lakes…

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Centre will provide all support to maintain peace in Valley: Kiren Rijiju

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Amid the increasing number of unprovoked firing by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the state government would be provided all necessary support by the Centre to maintain peace in the Valley. Amid the increasing number of unprovoked firing by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the state government would be provided all necessary support by the Centre to maintain peace in the Valley. “All the strategies have to be…

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Creating atmosphere of fear for Amarnath yatris aimed at discrediting K-struggle: Geelani

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Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani Sunday said: “Creating terror threat perception during the upcoming Amarnath Yatra is a calculated move aimed at maligning and discrediting the political struggle of Kashmir”. In a statement issued today Geelani also denounced what he called misinformation campaign carried by “Indian media.” Geelani said: “People in Kashmir while continuing with the age-old tradition of providing best hospitality to pilgrims have always been friendly and generous to visitors and particularly to Amarnath Yatries.” Geelani said: “Amarnath Yatra has been conducted since decades and the…

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Ultras planning attacks in Srinagar,High alert sounded: Police

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The police have asked the security forces deployed in Srinagar to be on an alert and take “immediate preventive measures” after intelligence inputs suggested that militants are planning to carry out attacks in the city. Three senior police officers confirmed the alert had been issued. The alert, marked “top secret” and “urgent,” was issued by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir zone. However, it was leaked on social media sites, which a senior officer said could have happened by mistake. “It is a routine alert which is issued from…

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GST is dead and buried in J&K

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The people in the rest of India often wonder: why is Kashmir simmering and who is responsible for all the mess here? The simplest answer: it is the Kashmiri politician who is at the root of this problem. Any evidence needed? Just look at the way politicians conspired to kill the GST regime, making it an issue as the country’s onslaught on Kashmir’s autonomy. The internal politics of Kashmir-centric parties in their unhealthy competition to sound louder as champions of Kashmir lands the issue in the lap of separatists. The…

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Kashmir erupts in joy as Pakistan beat India: Champions Trophy

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As soon as Pakistan won the ICC’s Champions Trophy final by crushing India at the Oval, England on Sunday evening, Kashmir erupted in joy, with youth across the Valley hitting the streets to celebrate the Pakistan team’s win. During the celebrations, two youth were injured in alleged firing by government forces in Downtown Srinagar, reports said. A witness said youth took to streets at Nowhata, Rajouri Kadal, Hawal, Saraf Kadal, Habba Kadal and Nawab Bazaar and other areas of Downtown amid pro-freedom and pro-Pakistan slogans and burst countless crackers. The…

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Shutdown, Restrictions paralyse life across Valley; Thousands participate in multiple funerals for LeT commander

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A separatist-sponsored shutdown and restrictions imposed by the authorities paralysed life acros Kashmir valley on Saturday. Srinagar District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions were imposed in the areas of Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj and Safa Kadal to maintain law and order. Heavy contingents of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also deployed. Train services between Baramulla and Banihal towns were suspended. Exams scheduled for Saturday were postponed by Kashmir University. Shops, public transport and educational institutions remained closed. The shutdown was called to protest the…

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How to solve the Kashmir conundrum: A 5-step guide from Saifuddin Soz

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At a time when the government in Delhi is caught up in the nightmare of its choice in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, it is no surprise that every Kashmiri – young or old – is grappling with questions about their future. Veteran Congress leader from Kashmir Saifuddin Soz is no exception. He sits before me like a man possessed. “General Musharraf had perhaps correctly told his fellow Generals that Kashmiris do not want to join Pakistan. Given a choice, he said, the Kashmiris would vote for Independence which…

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Valley cricketers to interact with Adam Gilchrist

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The budding cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir will get a rare opportunity to interact with cricketing legend from Australia, Adam Gilchrist in New Delhi on 19 June. The interaction is being coordinated by Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof Amitabh Mattoo, said an official handout. “Besides, a T-20 cricket match is also being played between J&K CM’s Eleven and G M College Delhi in the Australian Embassy Ground New Delhi on 19 June which would be followed by interaction with Gilchrist in the Conference Hall of Delhi University,” J&K State Sports…

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Cabinet approves 93 MW Ganderbal power project

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The state government today approved the proposal of the Power Development Department (PDD) to implement the 93-MW New Ganderbal hydropower project on the banks of the Sindh in central Kashmir after nearly two decades of delay. The Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today approved the proposal of the PDD for the implementation of the power project following the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister on April 28. The 93-MW project has been conceived as a run-of-the-river project on the Sindh,…

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