Category: Community

Youth held in Akhnoor for ‘Misusing’ Social Media

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A youth has been detained by police for allegedly misusing social media to gather information about security forces in Jammu. “A youth was detained for misusing social media with his fake account, and trying to extract vital information related to security forces in Akhnoor belt of Jammu district,” a police officer said. A case of criminal conspiracy, waging war against the country under relevant sections of penal code and IT Act has been registered against him, he said, adding further investigation is going on. He said that general public has…

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Article 370 reduced to an empty shell: Bar Association

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The Kashmir Bar Association has expressed concern over the manner in which the Legislative Assembly yesterday passed a resolution for the adaptation of the GST regime in J&K. It today said Article 370 had been reduced to an “empty shell” by 47 Presidential Orders passed in the past. On Wednesday evening, the state Cabinet gave its approval to the resolution and sent it for the Governor’s assent. It is set to be forwarded to the President for a Presidential Order through which the GST would be extended to J&K. “The…

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Pakistan alleges use of ‘Chemical Ammunition’ in Kashmir

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Pakistan on Thursday alleged that Indian security forces are using “ammunition containing chemical agents” in Jammu and Kashmir, reported Pakistani media. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nafees Zakaria claimed that Indian security forces were using deadly chemical weapons to kill Kashmiris and destroy their properties, a report published in The Express Tribune said. Zakaria cited “charred bodies” found in houses in Bahmnoo and Kakpora in the Pulwama district suggested that chemical agents were used. “Charred bodies of Kashmiri youth were found in the debris of five houses destroyed by…

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40 Tourists rescued from Dal Lake caught in strong winds

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Forty tourists caught in strong winds while enjoying shikara rides and their stay in houseboats on the famous Dal Lake here were rescued by the Jammu and Kashmir police. The tourists were rescued late last evening when strong winds swept Srinagar and other parts of the Valley, Superintendent of Police (SP), East Zone Srinagar, Sheikh Faisal said. He said 25 tourists were taking shikara rides in the lake when strong winds swept the area. Police rescue teams were rushed and the tourists were rescued, the SP said. In another operation,…

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Burhan Wani’s Anniversary triggers diplomatic activity as far as in United Kingdom

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Birmingham city council today withdrew its permission for a planned rally to mark Burhan Wani Day on Saturday after India lodged a protest with the UK government. The rally was being planned by UK-based Kashmiri groups to mark the first death anniversary of the commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit killed by Indian armed forces in Kashmir on July 8 last year. India on Monday protested to the UK over the planned rally. “We took a booking for a peaceful rally highlighting the human rights abuse in Kashmir. However,…

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GST a slap on Hurriyat’s face: Sat Sharma

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Rashid says not implementing the law proved JK not ‘Atoot Ang’ State President of the rightwing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sat Sharma Wednesday said implementing the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in Jammu Kashmir would be a slap on the face of Hurriyat leaders. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the resolution presented by Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu for implementing GST in the State, Sharma said implementing the new tax regime would be a slap on the face of separatists who do not accept that Jammu Kashmir to…

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Stop goods supply to Kashmir: Ram Sena to Jammu traders

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The right wing Shri Ram Sena (SRS) has advised Jammu based business community to stop the supply of goods to Kashmir for a week, so that political parties and traders there evolve consensus on implementation of GST. Talking to reporters here on Tuesday, state president, Shri Ram Sena, Rajiv Mahajan said, “Once goods supply to Kashmir Valley would be suspended the traders in Valley will face huge loss and will change their mindset and prefer implementation of GST in the state.” Rajiv also asked the business community from Valley to…

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Amarnath Yatra 2017 : Two more pilgrims die, toll reaches to six

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Two pilgrims died today after paying obeisance at the 3,880-metre high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir, taking the death toll in the ongoing yatra to six, officials said. Chander Shakher (73), resident of Karnataka, fell unconscious after performing ‘darshan’ near the cave shrine around 11.35 AM. He was rushed to base camp hospital where doctors declared him as brought dead, they said. His body was handed over to his relatives for last rites, the officials said. Shiva Kanth Mishra (59), resident of Uttar Pradesh, suffered cardiac arrest…

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With no Permanent Resident Certificate, Orphans ineligible for govt jobs

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Children orphaned due to militancy or any other reasons taking shelter in various charitable homes in the state stand at a loss of not getting government jobs despite being top position holders in academics. The reason is that none of them have a permanent resident certificate (PRC), which is mandatory to apply for a government job. Balgran, a charitable home for the destitute at Channi Rama Jammu, is one such example where 112 children affected by militancy, earthquake and floods are living. They have excelled in academics, but are at…

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JK Police foiled attempts of 54 youths to join militancy in the past few months

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The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said 54 youth were arrested over the past “few months” in different parts of the valley, foiling their attempts to join militant ranks. The arrested youth included four boys who attempted to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district last month, it said. “As many as 54 youth have been arrested from different districts of Kashmir over the past few months. The arrests foiled their attempts to join militancy, thereby saving 54 families getting adversely affected by the militancy,” a police…

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