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Iftar parties galore in last week of Ramadan
Murder victim’s kin await justice
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Survey for Yusmarg-Nilnaag ropeway gets under way
Minister reviews arrangements ahead of festival season
KU may have Quran studies centre
Youth Congress leaders stage demonstration
MCC Blues log win
RWCC win series despite loss
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Iftar parties galore in last week of Ramadan
Srinagar, August 12 Some of the hosts even change the day for their evening parties to avoid overlapping. Iftar (breaking the dawn-to-dusk fast) is organised in the evenings for the invitees from various communities and sections of society who gather at a place. Iftar parties were held this week by PDP chief Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, DGP Ashok Prasad, separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani and GOC of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps of the Army Lt Gen Om Prakash. A number of such parties are also being organised at the district and local levels across the Valley. To avoid overlapping, the PDP had to reschedule its iftar party and hosted it on Friday evening to avoid a clash with that of DGP Prasad’s iftar party on Thursday. “With each passing day of the holy month, the fervour among rozdars (those keeping fast) goes up. The Army hosts a number of iftar parties during the month for the Awam,” a defence spokesman said. He added that in line with the tradition, Headquarters of Victor Force organised an iftar function for soldiers and civilians employed with it at Awantipora yesterday. The GOC, Victor Force, conveyed his best wishes to the people and prayed for their well-being and for peace and harmony in society, the spokesman said. “These parties are being organised at all the levels right from Company, Unit and Brigade levels,” said an Army spokesman. While the parties provide an opportunity to people to interact with representatives of various sections of society, many people are not able to attend the parties for varied reasons. Separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani who had also thrown a party did not attend it at a local hotel here on Monday. While the police had reportedly prevented him, it said Geelani had chosen not to leave his house for the iftar party. “It is good to host such congregations and offer food to everyone, cutting across religious lines, especially during the holy month of Ramadan,” said Ayaz Akbar, Geelani’s close aide.
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Murder victim’s kin await justice
Srinagar, August 12 The hardships of the family began with a late evening call on Yaseen’s cell phone in March 2011. Yaseen went out of his house to meet someone after attending the call, but never returned. Yaseen went missing on March 2, 2011 after he was called out of his house around 8 pm by Asif Habib. The family searched for Yaseen, the only breadwinner of the family, for 24 days but to no avail. The family and friends later held demonstrations, seeking government intervention in tracing the missing youth. After 24 days of search, his decomposed body was recovered from an under-construction sewerage tank of a local health centre located on the fringe of the village. The body was recovered accidentally by some school boys who were playing nearby. While a case under Section 302, RPC, was registered at the Sopore police station, the police failed solved the murder mystery, as no accused was arrested. Yaseen’s father Ghulam Nabi Mir (60) approached the High Court in April this year, seeking directions to the police to arrest the culprits. “The investigation has been hushed up under pressure exerted by MLA Javid Ahmad Dar, who holds a Cabinet portfolio in the state government. He has influenced the investigation, as his relative is an accused in the case. Besides, the sons of minister’s brother are accused in the case,” Mir submitted in his petition before the High Court. After passing directions during the subsequent hearing, the High Court has now sought the personal appearance of the Sopore SHO, who is investigating the case, for failing to act. Kin’s plea in court
In their submissions to the court, the parents have alleged that their son was eliminated by Asif Habib. The victim had a love affair with a village girl, Aroodah, alias Fancy. “Since Fancy’s parents were in favour of arranging her marriage with accused Asif Habib, son of Habibulah Dar, of Ladoora, Yaseen was eliminated under a well-planned conspiracy by Asif Habib along with other accused,” reads the petition before the court. |
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Survey for Yusmarg-Nilnaag ropeway gets under way
Srinagar, August 12 This was stated by the Minister for Finance and Ladakh Affairs, Abdul Rahim Rather, while addressing a gathering at Nagabal in Budgam district, today. The consortium has started the survey through the J&K Cable Car Corporation. The minister said: “We will take every precaution to ensure the conservation of ecology and environment. The consortium has also assured the government of not felling trees while erecting the ropeway.” Yusmarg is being developed as a major adventure tourism destination. Its meadows and alpine slopes will be developed on the lines of Dragtolan and Barghah. He also laid the foundation of a government high school building that is being constructed at a cost of Rs 2.5 crore. He said the upgrade of Charar-e-Sharief, a Yusmarg road, was in full swing and the work would be completed in a given time frame so that it was ready by the next tourism season. He said the area had tremendous pilgrim tourism due to the presence of two shrines - Charar-e-Sharief and Pakharpora.
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Minister reviews arrangements ahead of festival season
Srinagar, August 12 The minister asked the officers to conduct a regular market check so that black-marketing and hoarding could be controlled. He also directed the officers to ensure adequate supply of electricity during the festival. According to sources, in another meeting of senior officer, chaired by Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Asgar Samoon, arrangements for upcoming festivals were discussed. Availability of essential commodities, including LPG, sugar, rice and flour, maintenance of price, intensification of market checking and aspects meant for facilitating the common masses on the eve of festival were discussed. The spokesman said it was decided to deploy doctors and ambulances at the Hazratbal Dargah, Jamia Masjid and Syed Sahib Sonwar during the period. The Divisional Commissioner asked the officials to take action against hoarders.
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KU may have Quran studies centre
Srinagar, August 12 He said this at the conclusion of an inter-university Qirat competition, which was organised by the Department of Arabic studies, University of Kashmir, in collaboration with the Department of Students’ Welfare at Gandhi Bhawan, today. A large number of students, faculty members and civil society members’ attended the event. Around 26 colleges and 13 departments of the university participated in the day-long event. Prof Talat lauded the efforts of the department of Arabic studies for holding competitions that gives an opportunity to the students to exhibit their talent. Earlier, the head of department, Arabic studies, and the organising secretary, Prof Shahid Hussain, spoke about the importance of such events in the student’s life. In his address, Prof GR Malik said, “Since, Allah transcends time and space and belongs to all time and all space therefore holy Quran also belongs to all time all space. Quran is the book for moral and spiritual guidance for all aspects of life. It also gives an essential background of Prophet Mohammad’s life.” Prof Talat Ahmad also gave away the awards to first three position holders. In Qiraat competition, Shahnawaz shah and Mohammad Amin Dar from the post graduate department of Persian and Arabic studies bagged first and second position, respectively. Dawood Ahmad and Abdul Manan Khan from the department of Kashmiri and SHI Islamic studies shared the third position. Three consolation prizes were also given to Arshid, Umar and Hoor-un-Nisa. |
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Youth Congress leaders stage demonstration
Srinagar, August 12 A group of youth Congress activists besides local panches and sarpanches, led by state president of the Pradesh Youth Congress Shahnawaz Choudhary, assembled at Dak Banglow, Kupwara, to stage a protest. Addressing the protesters, Choudhary demanded the extension of the 73rd and 74th Amendments to the state. The protesters also blocked the highway for an hour before marching towards the Deputy Commissioner’s office where they presented a memorandum in support of their demands. The Youth Congress has threatened to launch a state-wide agitation if the state government fails to address their demands. |
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MCC Blues log win
Jammu, August 12 Batting first, Budgam Reds scored 151 runs in 37.1 overs. Ashraf and Ahmed Fayaz contributed 29 runs and 27 runs, respectively. Waseem was the wrecker-in-chief for MCC Blues, who scalped four wickets, while Rafiq claimed three wickets. In reply, MCC Blues overhauled the target in 37.4 overs by losing six wickets in the process. Idrees top scored with 55 runs, while Muzafar contributed valuable 49 runs. For Budgam Reds, Latif Baba scalped three wickets, while Gulzar, Mohd Yasin and Ahmed Fayaz shared a wicket apiece. — TNS |
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Jammu, August 12 Electing to bat first GCC, Srinagar, accumulated 135 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 30 overs. Jassi was the top scorer with 44 runs off just 27 balls. For RWCC, Payal Choudhary took three wickets while Upasana and chitra two and one wicket, respectively. In reply, RWCC, Jammu, skittled out for 80 runs in 22.5 overs. Naina was the only batswomen who showed some resistance in her gutsy knock of 25 runs. Sumaiya took two wickets for GCC, Srinagar. Naina of RWCC was adjudged the women of the series. — TNS
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