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Geelani decries UN’s ‘Lip Service’ to resolve Kashmir

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Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Sunday castigated the United Nations for what he termed as “selective, partial approach and continuous lip service” of its mediation offer for resolving Kashmir. “The mediation is done when both parties agree, but if one i.e. India is in persistent denial and abnegation of the historical realities, isn’t United Nations duty bound to pressurize the denying partner further to bring him to the table. But we have been sick of listening this rhetoric from UN, as there is no concrete…

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UN Chief offers ‘Mediation’ to resolve Kashmir

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on India and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding issues, including Kashmir, peacefully through diplomacy and dialogue and said his “good offices” are available, if accepted by both sides. A statement issued here yesterday by Ban’s spokesman said that the UN Chief is “deeply concerned” over the “significant increase” in tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the recent developments, in particular the “reported cease-fire violations” along the Line of Control following an attack on an Indian army base in Uri on…

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UNMOGIP Unable to function in Kashmir, Report

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United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Friday reportedly has told Pakistan that United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was “unable to fully function in Kashmir”. Ban has cited “non-cooperation of India”. “The UN’s military mission is only able to operate on the Pakistani controlled side of the LoC, as India refuses to accept its functioning on the other side and opposes its expansion,” The Dawn newspaper quoted the UN Secretary General as having said. Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to UN Dr Maleeha Lodhi on Friday met the United Nations…

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UN Concerned over escalating India-Pak Tension

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UNMOGIP aware of ceasefire violations; Delhi, Islamabad should exercise restraint Concerned over the tensions across the LoC, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s top aide has asked India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully. In the wake of the ‘surgical strikes’ conducted by India across the LoC, Ban’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the UN is obviously following this situation with great concern relating to the increase of tensions across the Line of Control. “The UN Military Observer Group for India and Pakistan, UNMOGIP, is aware of the ceasefire…

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Suggest ways to fully tap rivers flowing into Pak: Center to State

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State to submit report on hydel scope of Indus, Jhelum and Chenab Amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan, the Central government has sought a detailed report from Jammu and Kashmir to suggest ways and means for maximum exploitation of water of three large western rivers falling under the World Bank-brokered 1960 Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between the two countries. The Centre has asked the J&K Government to explain within one week the scope of enhanced power generation and irrigation from these rivers which flow into Pakistan through the state.…

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Valley Shuts for 80th Day, Forces continue to foil Pro-Freedom Rallies

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Protests, clashes at many places; 2 injured by pellets in Sopore Elderly Hurriyat activist detained in Hajin Protests in Sekidafar over Imam’s arrest Evening clashes throughout Srinagar 55 youth held in 24 hours Kashmir continued to observe complete shutdown for 80th consecutive day on Monday while forces foiled several pro-freedom rallies by firing teargas and pellets at various places. In the 80-day long unrest, at least 88 people including two cops have been killed while over 13000 people have been injured. Pertinently, Srinagar saw movement of private transport while public…

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Gov’s rule chorus is just hot air, Mehbooba is here to stay; 102 more companies of CRPF sent to quell unrest

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Contrary to the growing chorus in a section of the media that J&K is headed for governor’s rule, the reality is the exact opposite: Mehbooba Mufti government is here to stay. And it is not only because the PDP-BJP alliance’s leaders in Srinagar and Delhi say it, on and off the record, but also because of compelling political realities. One such overriding reality is that the PDP-BJP alliance is the most ideal ruling dispensation J&K could have under the circumstances. And far from being a bar to the hardening security…

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Words contradict with deeds; Geelani to National leadership

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Hardline Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani today said there was a “visible contradiction in words and deeds” of the national leadership. Commenting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Saturday, he said, “Eighteen armed jawans will not be forgotten. Terrorism is a curse for humanity and we all need to join hands to combat it.” He said they agreed with Modi that “terrorism is really a curse and India should not forget its soldiers’ sacrifices”. “This response is quite natural and expected, but what concerns us is the dubious…

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Abrogation of Article 370 only solution for J&K: BJP

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State BJP Spokesperson, Prof. Virender Gupta today said that abrogation of Article 370 is the only solution to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir as some people with vested interests indulge in secessionist activities due to this Article. In a statement issued here, Prof Gupta said, as the situation in the valley is showing signs of improvement, the political leadership of valley and those with vested interests, so called well wishers of the separatists, have started showing their colours. He added that when government decided to retaliate and reply Pakistan…

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3576 Persons arrested, 345 Booked under PSA to quell Unrest

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Police has arrested at least 3576 people including separatist leaders and youth and booked 345 of them under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) to quell the ongoing uprising in the Valley. “At least 3576 persons were arrested since early July across the Valley to get rid of protests and quell the over two month long uprising,” a police official told Kashmir Post on condition of anonymity. Among the arrested persons include separatist leaders, activists, youth and some government employees. Immediately after unrest erupted in Valley following killing of 21-year-old Hizbul…

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