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Kashmir

Mirwaiz reminds India of Kashmir’s centrality in Indo- Pak negotiations since 1947 from UN, Tashkent to Ufa

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A meeting of the executive, general and working committee members of APHC , was held under the leadership of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, at his lakeside residence near Nageen on Tuesday. The participants discussed the ongoing political situation in the state with special reference to the breakdown of talks between India and Pakistan and its subsequent fallout on peace and stability in the region. Terming Kashmir issue as a core issue between the two countries, the participants stated that the lingering issue was the main reason for the huge trust deficit…

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Chief Secretary Iqbal Khanday resigns citing differences with PDP govt

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He reportedly said that officers were being rotated like ‘shuttlecocks’ Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Iqbal Khanday resigned on Tuesday due to differences with the state government. As per a CNN-IBN report, Khanday is miffed about the arbitrary transfer of  officials. He reportedly said that officers were being rotated like ‘shuttlecocks’. The report citing sources said that he was unhappy that juniors were being promoted ahead of seniors in administration.

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VHP, RSS eye Kashmir’s political space

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After inroads by the Bharatiya Janata Party into Jammu and Kashmir’s political arena, the right-wing organizations, Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Rashtriya Swayam sevak Sangh, are slowly attempting to enter into the Valley and “make their base here.” In a development that took many observers by surprise, a VHP leader Shiv Narayan Singh Tuesday held a meeting with J&K Governor N N Vohra. An official spokesman said Singh—PRO of VHP—called on Governor N N Vohra, here at Raj Bhavan and “informed him about various important matters of high public interest” and…

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Kashmiri Pandits hold protests in Valley

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An organisation of non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley today held a protest here in support of their demands including minority status for them and a job package for the youths. “The government is focusing on bringing back the migrant Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley which is a good thing. However, the non-migrant Kashmiri Pandits are being ignored and neglected by successive state governments,” General Secretary of Hindu Welfare Society Kashmir C L Bhat said. He said the protest was being held to press the government to fulfill the demands…

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Mirwaiz to get Z+ security

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The Z security status of Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is likely to be enhanced to Z plus in the wake of the increasing threat perception on his life. Sources said authorities have decided to upgrade Mirwaiz’s security to the highest level after receiving inputs about threat to his life. “There are intelligence inputs from central and state agencies that Mirwaiz might be under life threat following which authorities have decided to upgrade his security from Z to Z plus,” they said. Sources said central agencies interrupted some…

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Kashmiri youth released after hour-long protest

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A Kashmiri youth was released by police on Monday after people led by separatist leader Nayeem Ahmed Khan blocked the highway and staged a peaceful sit-in out side police station Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that on 18 August, Special Operation Group (SOG) had picked up a youth Reyaz Ahmed Bhat during a nocturnal raid from his Wailo Pattan residence. The family members and people led by Nayeem Khan blocked Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road outside police station Pattan demanding immediate release of the arrested youth. Eyewitnesses told CNS that…

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Early 90s’ situation prevalent in South Kashmir

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Due to surge in militancy and youth reportedly joining militant ranks in South Kashmir, army and other forces have revived the practice of roadside frisking of commuters and crackdowns, reminiscent of the early 1990s when militancy was at its peak in Kashmir. Reports said that it has become a routine for the army personnel to cordon and launch search operations in one or the other hamlets of South Kashmir’s Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian district on daily basis. Forces have set up barricades at many places while frisking and nocturnal…

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Rains cause waterlogging in city areas

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A heavy spell of rain in Srinagar on Friday evening caused waterlogging in several areas disrupting vehicular and pedestrian movement. Commuters had to face a tough time after heavy rains lashed the summer capital. Several areas including city-centre Lal Chowk, Residency Road, Jawahar Nagar, Batamaloo, Baba Demb, Khanyar and Hyderpora were water-logged. Due to water-logging, traffic came to a grinding halt on various routes of the city. Commuters accuse the authorities of failing to undertake cleaning of the drains in the city saying these have been choked during floods last…

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Villagers in Kashmir urge govt to act against Pakistani firing

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Villagers living near border in Jammu and Kashmir called for immediate government action to put halt to Pakistani firing and shelling. Since August 14, when Pakistan celebrated its Independence Day, there has been an escalation of tension along the Line of Control (LoC) – a ceasefire line dividing Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Mohammad Latif, a resident of Uri in Kashmir, said that the two countries should resolve disputed mattes with immediate effect. Another resident Abdul Rashid called on the politicians to ensure peace in Kashmir valley.

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Gilani says India not serious in Kashmir settlement

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Veteran Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani has said that the time has proved once again that India is not serious in peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute. Syed Ali Gilani, who is under continued house detention since May 2, this year, in a media interview in Srinagar, today, said, whenever dialogue table is ready, Indian rulers start making different excuses. He said that Pakistan must remain firm on its stance regarding the Kashmir dispute. Syed Ali Gilani’s statement came a day after Indian authorities detained Hurriyet leaders in Srinagar and…

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