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Mahashivratri and unchanging traditions of Kashmiri Pandits

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Some rituals associated with the way displaced Pandits celebrate ‘Shivratri’ have changed after their exodus from the Valley about 26 years ago. However, one thing that has not been forgotten and continues till date is the tradition of mocking the last Afghan Governor Jabbar Khan, who ruled Kashmir during the 18th century. A day after the nightlong ‘Mahashivratri’ prayers is called “salaam”. It a Persian word used to greet people in many Muslim countries and as per tradition, members of the Muslim community used to visit Pandits and greet them…

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NC equally responsible for NFSA issue : Er Rasheed

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AIP Supremo Er Rasheed has accused NC and PDP of misleading and cheating Kashmiris for their vested political interests. Addressing party workers in Pattan today Er Rasheed asked Omar Abdullah not to run-away from owning responsibility of preparing ground for implementing NFSA. He said, “Unfortunately Kashmiri leaders have a firm faith that memory of Kashmiris is very short, that is why NC is crossing all the limits and ignoring the fact that then CAPD Minister was holding fort nightly meetings to discuss implementation of NFSA. It was late Mufti Sahib who…

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Jammer procured for Mehbooba’s security from US

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As the stalemate continues over government formation in J&K, the state government has strengthened the security of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti by importing an advanced convoy jammer from the US. The jammer worth Rs 2 crore was imported four months ago. It prevents improvised explosive device from being set off and also blocks mobile network signals. “Earlier, the jammer was missing several frequencies so we had to procure a new, more portable jammer worth Rs 2 crore from the US,” said a senior security official wishing anonymity.…

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NC youth wing to fight for state’s internal autonomy

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The youth wing of the National Conference (NC) today said it would fight for internal autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir while protecting the state flag, Constitution and special status within the Union of India. “The youth NC is committed to uphold the political dignity and rights of people of Jammu and Kashmir,” read one of the four resolutions passed by the NC youth wing during a convention here. Hundreds of NC youth workers attended the function, which also saw the presence of former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar…

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Get ready for Assembly polls: Omar

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Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today asked the National Conference (NC) cadre to gear up for fresh Assembly elections in the wake of the failure of the PDP and the BJP to form the government in the state. “God willing, fresh Assembly elections will be held and you have to be ready to fight it. We have to create a new army of workers to fight the elections,” Omar said during the NC’s youth convention here. The NC working president said after Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s death on January…

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BJP leaders meet J&K Guv, discuss political situation

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A two-member BJP panel today met Governor N N Vohra and discussed with him the current political situation in Jammu and Kashmir. State BJP President Sat Sharma and MLA Billawar Nirmal Singh called on the Governor at the Raj Bhavan here today, an official spokesman said. Besides discussions on the political situation, the BJP leaders brought to Governor’s notice several important issues, including disbursement of relief to PoK refugees and to those who had lost their houses in the floods, the spokesman said. The issues of construction of shelters for…

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NC to never ally with BJP, says Omar

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Former Chief Minister and National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said his party would “never enter into any sort of an alliance” with the BJP. Omar said he would “rather quit politics than compromise with the honour and dignity of the state and its people”. “The PDP has risked the political rights and interests of our people in order to clench on to power in an embrace with the BJP while BJP and RSS leaders continue to spew venom against minorities and continue to threaten them with dire…

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To pave way for govt, state wants Army to vacate land

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Asks Home Secy to speed up return of several pockets occupied by Army In a significant development, the state government has decided to expedite the process of vacating of land by the Army. This is an indication to parties to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir, which is under Governor’s rule at present. Highly placed sources said the state government had directed Home Secretary RK Goyal to expedite the process of return of certain pockets in possession of the Army, which was agreed upon in the Civil-Military Liaison (CML)…

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Govt orders transfers, postings of 12 KAS officers

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Government on Tuesday ordered transfers and postings of twelve KAS officers.  According to an order issued here by General Administration Department (GAD) Shahnaz  Akhter, Assistant  Commissioner General, Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Deputy  Director  in  the Directorate  of  Rural  Development, Jammu; Inam-ul-Haq  Sidiqui,  Assistant Settlement  Commissioner in  the  office  of  Commissioner,  Survey  and Land Records, J&K, holding additional charge of  the  post of  Personnel  Officer  in  the  office  of  PCCF,  J&K, has been transferred and posted as Personnel Officer in  the office of PCCF, on full time basis;…

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Harassment of Kashmiri employees in Jammu

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Government wakes up, replaces ITBP with JKP The government had decided to replace ITBP and CRPF personnel with J&K police and J&K Armed Force to man estate colonies for Darbar Move employees in Jammu. The development comes following weekend’s incident when ITBP and CRPF men allegedly joined Jammu based employees and locals in harassing Kashmiris after the end of India and Pakistan cricket match in Asia cup. “A meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary among other things decided that ITBP and CRPF security presently deployed in the various Estate…

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