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National Conference passes resolution for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits

JAMMU — The minority cell of National Conference on Saturday passed three resolutions, which among others called for return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri migrant Pandits in the valley and their political empowerment. The resolutions, which also demanded passage of a bill for managing the affairs of temples and shrines of the community, were presented at […]

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Aghast over continued restrictions on Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz: Anjuman Auqaf

SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar has strongly reacted to the imposition of restrictions on Jama Masjid Srinagar for the 18th consecutive Friday, the spokesman said in a statement. The spokesman said that authorities have been preventing the Muslims to perform important duties as Friday prayers, terming it as “deplorable and condemnable”. “Today, once […]

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Human rights violations unacceptable be it killing of minority community or non-locals: APHC

SRINAGAR — On International Human Rights Day, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that for the past three decades the abysmal human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir has shown no sign of improvement. In statement, APHC said that since August 5 2019, with unprecedented lockdowns, detentions and communications gags, human rights are […]

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230 persons killed; property worth Rs 250 Cr damaged in fire incidents in Kashmir since 2018, reveal official figures

SRINAGAR — The fire related incidents have seen the death of 230 people and property worth Rs 250 crore damaged in Kashmir since 2018, reveal official figures. Figures suggest that in 2018, the Fire and Emergency department Kashmir received 2790 fire calls. “The year 2018 saw deaths of 64 people in various fire related incidents […]