Month: June 2018

Masjids, Madrasas not propagating real Islam in Kashmir: BJP leader Aijaz Hussain

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Hours after two Jammu and Kashmir policemen were killed and six security personnel were injured in twin pre-dawn attacks, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Youth Morcha leader, Aijaz Hussain put out a scathing post on Facebook. In his post, Hussain wrote, “If killing innocent people is jihad , better change molvis of masjids & teachers in madrasas. we need introspection, real Islam is not been taught rightly in masjids and madrasas.” Hussain, the national vice president of the BJYM, speaking to Kashmir Post stated that he stood by his statement on Facebook…

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Two cops killed, another hurt in Pulwama attack

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Two policemen were killed and five CRPF men and a cop injured in twin militant attacks in volatile south Kashmir on Tuesday. SSP Pulwama, Mohammad Aslam Chaudhry told Kashmir Post that militants fired towards a sentry post inside court complex in outskirts of Pulwama district early this morning. “Two police men were killed and another injured in the exchange of fire with militants,” he said. The injured police man identified as Manzoor Ahmad was shifted to Srinagar hospital for treatment. The deceased policemen were identified as GhulamRasool Lone son of…

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Four BSF personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Samba sector

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Two officers were among four Border Security Force (BSF) men were killed and three others were injured in firing by Pakistan Rangers along the international border in another ceasefire violation near the famous Chamliyal shrine in Ramgarh sub sector of Samba district late Tuesday night. “It was not a Border Action Team (BAT) attack but cross-border firing. They first fired two mortars that landed on our party followed by firing. It happened around 9.45 pm on Tuesday night. We have retaliated and other action is in the pipeline,” said BSF…

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Flood threat looms large as Polythene continues to clog drains across Jammu City

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The decade-long ban on polythene carry bags in the state has not been effective. They continue to choke drains in Jammu city, creating a problem during rains. There have been no serious efforts to replace polythene as a packaging material. In fact, polythene carry bags are still being used under the garb of recycled or bio-degradable bags. Most of the solid waste dumped in drains comprises polythene. Not only residential colonies, but commercial establishments are also dumping polythene waste in public places and drains, leading to overflowing of sewage in…

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Govt to examine feasibility of blocking WhatsApp calling services in Kashmir

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The government will examine the feasibility of blocking WhatsApp calling services in insurgency-hit areas such as Jammu and Kashmir as it has come to light that terrorists are using the facility to be in constant touch with their handlers sitting across the border, officials have said. The issue was flagged during a meeting held here on Monday under the chairmanship of home secretary Rajiv Gauba where the recent arrests in connection with the terror attack at Nagrota Army camp in 2016 + was highlighted. The arrested terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammed told…

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Seize offer for dialogue, Mehbooba Mufti to Resistance Camp

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Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has again asked all stakeholders, including separatists, to come forward and respond to the Centre’s offer of talks amid the ongoing Ramadan ceasefire and play their role in restoring peace in the state. She said the cessation of operations by the security forces against militants during the holy month provided relief to the people of Kashmir. She said amid the ceasefire, the offer for talks made by Home Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at the initiation of a political process in the state. The Chief Minister was…

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Stone Pelters should be shot dead: BJP MP DP Vats

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BJP MP DP Vats said that instead of cases being withdrawn against stone-pelters in Kashmir, they “should be shot dead”, reported ANI news agency. “I read about the withdrawal of cases against stone-pelters but I think those pelting stones should be shot dead” said Vats, a Rajya Sabha MP, on Saturday, according to ANI. Vats is referring to Kashmir’s PDP-BJP government in February deciding to withdraw FIRs against nearly 10,000 people booked for stone-pelting. The BJP MP’s comment came mere days after Union home minister Rajnath Singh said cases against…

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Power crisis hits water supply, Govt goes for rationing in Jammu region

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With the power crisis hitting the working of lifting stations and filtration plants, the government has now opted for rationing of drinking water in the Jammu region. Official sources in the public health engineering (PHE) department revealed that the residential areas would be getting the supply for 45 minutes daily or on alternate days during the next one month, depending on the availability of water in reservoirs. Since mid-May, Jammu and Kashmir is facing acute power crisis due to poor infrastructure and failure of the state government to clear nearly…

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There is no solution now for Kashmir: AS Dulat

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If politicians fail to engage then military and intelligence chiefs of India and Pakistan and indeed the people of the two countries must carry the engagement forward, suggests the former RAW chief Indo-Pak relations may improve but there is no solution in Kashmir under the present circumstances, says AS Dulat, who has been in the news ever since he jointly ‘authored’ a book with Lt General Asad Durrani, a former head of Pakistan’s ISI and Aditya Sinha. Moderated by Sinha, Dulat, a former chief of Research & Analysis Wing (RAW)…

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Rajnath Singh fails to placate border dwellers

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Even as Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced a slew of incentives, border dwellers said these are not going to address their grievances. “Our main concern is security. We want to live a peaceful and dignified life, like other residents of the state,” said Rohit Sharma, a youth from Chakroi village. “We raised our main problems before the Union Home Minister and sought an immediate solution,” said Rohit. Rohit along with other border youth held an interaction with Rajnath at the village which is situated near the International…

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