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We are ready to give every drop of to save injured yatris: Kashmiri Youth

July 11, 2017 Editor

1500 Kashmiri Youth Voluntarily Helped Injured Yatris. The deadliest attack on Amarnath Yatra yesterday took many lives and dozens were hurt. The youth of Kashmir unequivocally condemned the attack thousands of people in Hospitals in Anantnag and SMHS Srinagar said that this is unfortunate and unacceptable act. People were saddened. The youth told that they are ready to donate every drop of blood to save lives of injured yatris. 1500 Kashmiri locals voluntarily came forward and helped injured yatris. As per reports following the deadly attack on amarnath yatris in…

Geelani raises ‘Chemical Weapon Use’ with OIC asks to address Kashmir Issue

July 10, 2017 Editor

Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani on Saturday wrote a letter to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and asked it to address the Kashmir issue during its upcoming session. “I on the behalf of the oppressed people of Kashmir urge the OIC to address the issue of Kashmir in its forthcoming session keeping in view the belligerent and hostile stance adopted by the Indian state towards the people of Kashmir,” Geelani said in the letter to OIC secretary general Yousef Al Othulmeen. Geelani wrote that he could not attend the…

Forces scan mobile phones for militant photos: South Kashmir Residents

July 8, 2017 Editor

South Kashmir residents, especially the inhabitants of Pulwama and Shopian districts have alleged that forces frequently check their personal mobile phones, without even assigning any reason. The residents of South Kashmir also allege that they are beaten also “if by mistake any photo or a video of a militant is stored in their mobile phones”. One of the local who introduced himself as Shahbaaz from Pulwama town said: “I was coming from my maternal uncle’s home and when I reached Murran Chowk Pulwama, clashes erupted between youth and security forces…

16 persons lose vision in both eyes due to pellets in one year

July 8, 2017 Editor

At least 16 people have completely lost their vision in both eyes due to pellets fired by government forces on civilians in Kashmir in the past one year, according to official records, while 161 others have suffered total blindness in one eye wounded by the ‘lethal’ ammunition. Records maintained by general specialty SMHS hospital here reveal that since July 8 last year—the day militant commander Burhan Wani died, triggering a six-month-long freedom uprising—a total of 1,043 people have suffered damage to eye (s) by pellet shots. Of these, 70 people…

Article 370 reduced to an empty shell: Bar Association

July 7, 2017 Editor

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…

Pakistan alleges use of ‘Chemical Ammunition’ in Kashmir

July 7, 2017 Editor

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…

40 Tourists rescued from Dal Lake caught in strong winds

July 7, 2017 Editor

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,…

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

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 Editor

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,…

GST a slap on Hurriyat’s face: Sat Sharma

July 6, 2017 Editor

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…