Category: Kashmir

Kashmir

Mass Movement appeals outfits to join Geelani group

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Expressing concern over the house detention and arrests of pro-freedom leaders, separatist organization Jammu Kashmir Mass Movement Friday alleged that RSS backed Government of India has been intentionally offending the religious sentiments of Muslim in the State. Addressing a press conference at her Natipora residence, Mass Movement Chairperson Fareeda Behanji said that state government has been muzzling the voice of the pro-freedom people in Kashmir. She expressed anguish over the killing spree by some “unidentified gunmen “just after the statement of Indian Defense Minister Manahar Parikar. She condemned the re-arrest…

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Youths wave Pakistani, IS flags; clashes with police

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Clashes broke out today between police and groups of youth when they waved flags of Pakistan and ISIS and posters after the Friday prayers in Jamia Masjid and adjoining areas here. Immediately after the Friday prayers ended at Jamia Masjid, masked youth took to streets and started waving flags of Pakistan, ISIS and militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad besides posters of Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Sayeed and Hizbul Mujahideen supremo Syed Sallahuddin, officials said. The youths, they said, also waved the posters of two slain three-year-old boys – Burhan of Sopore in north Kashmir and Aylan of Syria. While the Sopore youth…

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341 Haj pilgrims to return today

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A festive mood is prevailing at the households of Haj pilgrims, who will start arriving here from tomorrow morning. While some are throwing wazwan feasts on the arrivals of Hajis, others have kept adequate preparations in place to receive guests that are expected to greet pilgrims. “The return of Haj pilgrims is like Eid for us. My brother is returning after performing Haj and all family members are eager to welcome him. We have made arrangements for the next 10 days as some relatives will also be staying at our…

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Indian firm supplying ‘Cow Urine’ based medicine to Kashmir, APHC (G)

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While taking serious and strong notice of supplying of ‘Cow Urine’ based medicine ‘Sanjeewani Vati’ prepared by the Indian System of Medicine (ISM) in Kashmir and free distribution of this medicine in the government dispensaries, All Parties Hurriyat Conference (G) said that it is a plot of the communal forces who want to hurt the sentiments of Muslim majority population by making them to eat a Haram substance. While demanding for complete ban over the supply of this Haram substance in Kashmir and removal of this drug from the government…

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While Modi promotes `Digital India’ in US, Internet blackout continues in Kashmir

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Several newspapers fail to hit news stands for 3rd day, news agencies’ work hampered In an irony of sorts, while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was busy promoting his `Digital India’ brand and wooing corporate honchos in the Silicon Valley in the US counting on benefits of internet and social networking sites, the internet blackout in Jammu and Kashmir continued even on Sunday, for the third consecutive day. The subscribers were unable to access the services through wired or wireless devices in the wake of internet blackout, which was to…

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Death of woman who set herself ablaze sparks protest

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The cases of domestic violence are becoming alarming in Kashmir as a woman succumbed to her burn injuries at a Srinagar hospital today taking the toll of self-immolation by woman to three from May this year. A 34-year-old, mother of two, set herself ablaze at the Old City Srinagar on Friday after “harassment” by her in-laws. After the neighbors found the woman in a critical condition, they took her to the hospital where she died today. She had received 90 per cent burn injuries. “The woman was rushed to hospital…

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10 Mistakes of Jawahar Lal Nehru: History of Kashmir Issue

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The State of Jammu & Kashmir is regarded as a crown in India’s head and it is one of the most beautiful places on the entire Earth. Mughal Emperor Jhanghir once said ” If there is ever a heaven on earth, its here, its here, its here”. Throughout the history, the valley of Jammu & Kashmir was famous for its scenic beauty un-till it was made a mess by partitioning India and subsequent actions taken by the respective government. India’s first Prime Minister Mr.Jawaharlal Nehru is always criticized for making…

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Khanqah Maulla: a tale of neglect, apathy

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Yaniye Baniye Musalmaani, Mir Syed Ali Hamdani- reverberates in his Khanqah here where he laid the foundation of Islam in Kashmir 700 years ago. In 21st century Muslim Jammu and Kashmir, his Khanqah, from where he preached and guided his disciples to spread Islam far and wide in Kashmir, is in shambles. As one enters Khanqah Mualla in downtown Srinagar, the “cheap” buntings during Urs placed by Waqf management to hide their failure cast a shadow on the majestic view of this historical place. To make it bit attractive, two…

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Protests in Kashmir leaves 12 injured

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Indian forces have fired tear gas and used batons to disperse hundreds of protesters in India-controlled Kashmir. At least 12 people were injured after protests in the capital Srinagar and other parts of the state turned violent after Eid prayers. Protesters are angered by the arrest of four religious and separatist leaders, and a 40-hour ban on internet services. That ban came after some local Muslim leaders urged people to upload pictures of cows being slaughtered for Eid. Eyewitnesses told the BBC’s Riyaz Masroor that clashes broke out after anti-India…

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Police foil recruitment plan of ultras

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The J&K Police have foiled a major plan of militants of recruiting at least 14 youths by rescuing them in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The police said all 14 youths between the age group of 16 and 30 years were handed over to their parents after counselling. Pulwama SSP Tajinder Singh said none of the parents of the youths was aware of their activities. “These youths were planning to snatch arms and later join militancy,” the SP said. “Few among them were also planning to attack policemen with chilli powder…

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