Category: Community

Kashmiri, Dogri, Bodhi compulsory subjects for class 9 and 10, Language our identity; Mehbooba Mufti

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In a landmark decision the state government Monday made Kashmiri, Bodhi and Dogri languages compulsory for 9th and 10th classes in the areas where these languages are spoken as mother tongue. As per government order no 333 EDU OF 2017 issued on 19-06-17, the three regional languages will be treated as compulsory sixth subject for class 9 from academic session 2018-19 and for class 10 from 2019-20 in all government-run and recognized private schools of the state. The three languages were already taught from class 1 to 8 throughout the…

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No threat to annual Amarnath Yatra: Syed Ali Shah Geelani

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Hardline Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has said that there was no threat to the annual Amarnath Yatra, scheduled to begin later this month, stressing that the pilgrims were “our revered guests”, who would be received as per the age-old traditions. “The terror threat to the upcoming yatra is a brazen lie and aimed at maligning the freedom movement. Kashmiris are not against any religion or its followers. However, they are pursuing a legitimate struggle for their fundamental rights,” he said in a statement issued here late last…

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664 ‘Stone Pelters’ lodged at Juvenile Home since 2011

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More than 664 juveniles booked on charges of stone-pelting have been lodged in Kashmir’s lone Juvenile Home at Harwan here since 2011, official data has revealed. The data, compiled by Superintendent of the Juvenile Home, reads that 664 juveniles, involved in incidents of stone-pelting, have been received and bailed out from 23-9-2011 till 17-6-2017. Interestingly, stone-pelting tops the list of categories of alleged offences for which the juveniles have been booked for and lodged at the Juvenile Home. Since 2011, 38 juveniles have been booked in murder cases, but 35…

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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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Police officer assaults doc, SMHS staff threaten indefinite strike

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Doctors at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital in Srinagar have threatened to go on an indefinite strike after a police officer assaulted one of their colleagues on the hospital premises on Tuesday. Dr Owais Ahmad, a resident in the Medicine Department of Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS) Hospital, was beaten up by a police officer and his guards around 9.30 pm on Tuesday. The incident triggered day-long protests at Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, and one of its associated hospitals, SMHS Hospital, today. “Doctors, interns and medical students have…

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Govt panel recommends Rs 4 lakh each for youth blinded by pellets

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An official panel tasked with identifying pellet victims with grievous eye-injuries for compensation has recommended that the victims who have lost vision in both eyes be given Rs four lakh each. Officials also said a proposal for compensating those whose one eye has been “completely blinded” by pellet shotguns last year is also under “active consideration”. A source told Kashmir Post that the divisional commissioner Kashmir-headed committee has so far finalized more than 16 cases for compensation. During the Budget Session in Jammu this year, the Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti…

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Choose Books, Laptops to end violence: Army Chief to Kashmiri Students

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Stressing that generations have been destroyed due to unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat on Tuesday exhorted students in the state to choose laptops and books to help end the cycle of violence. Addressing a group of Kashmiri students who were supported by the Army and have cleared the IIT entrance examination, he said their success was not an easy feat and they have now become a shining example for the youth in the Valley. Referring to his stints in Jammu and Kashmir, which has in…

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Lack of fear among young Kashmiris exacerbates situation in the Valley

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The confrontation between civilians and Indian Army in Kashmir is reaching a tipping point. Almost every other day, men, women and even children, especially in south Kashmir, scuttle the cordon and search operations of security forces. It is a dangerous proposition fraught with life risk, but at the centre of these theatrics is the absence of fear among people. It is also the right time to ponder why we are where we are today. During the 2008 and 2010 unrest in the Kashmir Valley, and many short-lived agitations before that,…

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Treasure trove for art lovers, history enthusiasts : SPS Museum

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Kashmir’s lone Shri Pratap Singh museum is a treasure trove for art lovers, history enthusiasts and curious minds as it houses rare artifacts and items of historical significance, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the state. Situated on the banks of river Jhelum in Lal Mandi area of the summer capital here, the museum was established in 1898 AD by then Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, Maharaja Pratap Singh, in his summer guest house, largely based on collections transferred from the state ‘Toshkhana’ (palace treasury). A century later, the…

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66 Medical Camps being set up along Amarnath yatra routes

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Governor NN Vohra, who is also the chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, (SASB) has reiterated the need for setting up medical camps at every vulnerable stretch of the yatra routes so as to provide medicare to the pilgrims. A total of 66 medical camps are being set up by the Health Department, Army, paramilitary forces, J&K Police and NGOs at identified locations along the yatra routes. The yatra will commence via the traditional Pahalgam route and the shortest Baltal route on June 29. At a review meeting here…

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