News Kashmir Magazine

Bilal Bashir Bhat
New Delhi, Nov 22 (Only Kashmir): In an optimistic development,  Among other 100 of the women news breakers all over the India, Kashmir’s prominent journalist Farzana Mumtaz represented the Jammu and Kashmir state at All India Women Journalists Workshop organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in association with Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting here on Monday.

Although other female journalists of Valley including Razia Noor of Dainik Jagran were also invited in the workshop but due to the cancellation of flights, they could not make it, however, Farzana Mumtaz who runs a weekly in Kashmir titled ‘News Kashmir’ represented the Valley at the workshop inaugurated by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi.

Pertinently, during her journalistic career since 2002, Farzana Mumtaz has a credit to attend several conferences and workshops both nationally and internationally as well, she recently visited Pakistan and Thailand to attend some conferences

News Kashmir Desk

In a dramatic turnaround of events, the less predicted Candidate and Republican Party Nominee Donald Trump defeated the much hyped Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton to become the 45th USA President.

Srinagar/08 November 2016// A meeting of different organization and associations convened by the joint resistance leadership, Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Muhammad Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, was held today at Hyderpora Srinagar in which stake holders from all walks of life participated with enthusiasm and fervor. Representatives of religio-political & social organizations, trade and transport fraternity, educationists, intellectuals, lawyers and others participated in the said meeting, from whom opinions and suggestion where sought regarding the current phase of the movement.

All the participants unanimously appreciated united face of resistance leadership and authorized them with their full mandate and support to continue the freedom struggle with zeal and passion. It was emphasized upon both, leadership and nation, to remain steadfast and committed to take the freedom struggle to its logical end. Participants stressed upon the people in general and stakeholders in particular to be aware of the nefarious designs of the oppressor who exploit them through many tools.

They said that economic losses, educational hiccups and social constrains are a part of the freedom movement and we all should overcome them collectively with firmness, wisdom, and patience. It was unanimously decided that the programs from the Joint Resistance Leadership should be followed in letter and spirit and whosoever violated it should be convinced and conveyed that discipline and resilience has to be adopted for achieving our goal as our freedom struggle is nourished by the sacred blood of our martyrs.

In this representative meeting the unwavering support and unparalleled hardships faced by the people during these 122 days of the besieged valley was hailed by one and all and everybody opined that the present uprising of long walk of our freedom is one of the glorious and praiseworthy phases. At the end prayers were held for the martyrs who sacrificed their today for our tomorrow and we all owe them our commitment to fight for what they have giver their life.

Those who participated and gave their valuable suggestions and opinion among which worthy to mention are Ameer-e-Jamaat Islami Gh. Mohammad Bhat, President Jamait-e-Ahli Hadith Gh. Ahmad Bhat, Gh. Rasool Hami (Karwani Islami), Moulana Khursheed Ahmad Kanoongo (Himayat-ul-Islam), Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir Ahmad (Umat-e-Islami), Jagmohan Raina, Narinder Khalisa Ji, Mohammad Abdullah Tari (Democratic Freedom Party), Farooq Ahmad Dar (Bita Karatay), Mian Abdul Qayooum (Bar Association), Mohammad Hussain Khan (Prof. kashmir University), Abdul Majeed Zargar (Civil Society), Choudray Showkat (Kashmir Economic Aliance), Mushtaq Ahmad Wani (Kashmir Chamber of Commerce), Mushtaq Ahmad Chaya (Hotel Association), Mohammad Yousuf Chapri (House Boat Association), Moulana Syed Waris Shah Bukhari, Doctors Association, Masroor Abas Ansari (Ithad-ul-Muslimeen), Dr. Yousuf-ul-Umar (Study Circle), Gh. Nabi War (Pvt. School Association), Mohammad Yasin Khan (Economic Allience), Hafizullah Bakshi (Traders Association Kupwara), Syed Himad (Student), Mohammad Yousuf Mir (Muslim League), Nayeem Ahmad Khan (National Front), Bashir Ahmad Rather (KTFM), Mushtaq Sagar (Traders Representative), Fayaz Shabnam ((EJAC), Haji Sajad Hakeem (Trader Islamabad), S. Badha Singh Ji, Haji Mohammad Ashraf (Trader Sopore), Ajaz Ahmad Sofi (Trader Handwara), Khurshhed Ahmad (Buopaar Mandal), Bashir Ahmad Bashir (Fruit Mandi), Mushtaq Ahmad Dareel (Trader), Abdul Qayoum Wani (KMD), Gh. Rasol Zari (Western Bus Stand), Gh. Mohammad Nagoo (Anjuman Shar-e-Shiyaan), Zamrooda Habib (Kashmir Tehreek-Khawateen), Yasmeen Raja (Muslim Khawateen Markaz), Enginner Mukhtar Yousuf, Fayaaz Bakshi (Chairman Sumo Drivers)  Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf (Transporter) Tahir Ahmad Lone.

via: Rudaw English

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – ISIS militants have reportedly abducted at least 295 former members of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and forced 1,500 families to join them in their retreat from the town of Hamam Alil toward Mosul’s airport, the UN’s human rights spokesperson said.

People forcibly moving or abducted, it appears, are either intended to be used as human shields or – depending on their perceived affiliations – killed,” Ravina Shamdasani told a UN briefing at Geneva on Tuesday according to Reuters.

The 1,500 families were forced to leave their town by ISIS toward Mosul airport.

“The fate of these civilians is unknown for the moment,” Shamdasani said.

Hamam Ali was liberated by the Iraqi army on Saturday.

Shamdasani also said that the UN has information indicating that at least 30 sheikhs were killed in the Shingal region last week.

Also on Tuesday in Hamam Alil, the Iraqi army announced it had found a mass grave with the remains of 100 bodies, most of them decapitated. It is not clear who the victims were but preliminary video evidence released by Iraq’s federal police shows civilian clothes and personnel effects.

Shamdasani said she is not yet able to confirm this incident but did say the mass grave was in the same area where the UN reported that ISIS killed 50 police officers last month.

“This crime against humanity cannot be described in words,” said an Iraqi police officer in Tuesday’s video.

News Kashmir Desk

Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik , Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq, Chairman Hurriyat M on  Sunday held a marathon  meet which lasted for 3 hours during which all issues including the conduct of examinations and future strategy for the resistance struggle was discussed at length.

The resistance leaders decided to call a joint meeting with the stakeholders including traders, transporters, member of the civil society, educationists and others to take decisions on issues concerning future strategy of the resistance struggle vis-à-vis protest calendars, reopening of schools and other issues on Tuesday .
As the meeting is scheduled  tomorrow, the anticipation, speculation is on peak as to what could come out.
Sources state that reforming the protest Calendars according to tough winters and also taking into account the crippling economy of transport and trade communities would be top focal point .
One may expect in upcoming protests calendars more deal or even few open days, according to sources .
Nevertheless,much interest has been generated on tomorrow’ s meet of stakeholders and resistance leadership on future resistance programmes.

Lt Gen Satish Dua yesterday handed over the charge of Srinagar based 15 Corps, also called the Chinar Corps, to Lt Gen JS Sandhu as its 46th Corps Commander.
Commissioned into the regiment of 5th Gorkha Rifles (FF), Lt Gen Sandhu has had an illustrious military career spanning 36 years during which he has held varied prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments. The Gen officer has an incisive understanding of J&K having served five earlier stints in the state including command of an Infantry Battalion on the Line of Control, a Mountain Brigade and the elite Kupwara Division.

A Graduate of the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC), Higher Command Course and National Defence College, Gen Sandhu has also served in the Army Headquarters, Infantry School, Army War College and the DSSC. The Gen officer has also represented the country in the Indian Embassy at Kathmandu, Nepal. On assuming the charge, Gen Sandhu conveyed his greetings to the Awaam of Kashmir and the entire Chinar Corps fraternity.
Earlier in the day, Lt Gen Satish Dua was given a befitting farewell in          Badami Bagh Cantt which began with both the Gen officers laying wreath at the War Memorial to pay their homage to martyrs. Gen Dua’s tenure, which began on 27 Aug 15, has been characterized by a balanced approach of robust operations along the LC and in hinterland on one hand, and constructive engagement with the populace, especially the youth on the other.
The Army has played a very significant role during the ongoing phase of unrest assisting the Civil administration in restoring ‘peace and calm’. Gen Dua’s tenure though, will be defined by the successful surgical strikes in Sep launched by the Army in response to the Uri terror attack. The opening of Chinar 9Jawan Clubs all across the Valley to provide the youth a platform for growth and recreation has been a major contribution to Kashmir during his tenure. Gen Satish Dua who now proceeds to New Delhi on promotion  to assume the charge of Chief of Integrated Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee ( CISC), expressed his hope that situation in Valley would soon return to normal and conveyed his best wishes to the people of Kashmir  and soldiers of Chinar Corps.

Today Zamaruda Habib, chairperson of Kashmir Tehreek –e-Thawateen (KTK) along with her party members protested in Gure pora Awantipora against the excessive use of Pellet guns and burning of educational institutions in Kashmir.

She strongly condemn pellet guns firing on innocent students,

As  In Pulwama the school going students  9 years Afra jan, 13 years Tawseefa jan and 22 years Afroza Akther were seriously injured by firing pallet guns by Indian security forces causing damage to their eyesight.

They shouted slogans against the ongoing atrocities and barbarism of Indian security forces and j&k police.

She expressed her deep concern on the burning of educational intuitions as its very unfortunate that some antisocial elements are burning the educational institutions.

She said there is no doubt that gunpowder is used to burn the schools also most of the schools burned are located near to police and army camps. Its clear that the burning of schools takes in presence of Indian security agencies.

Zamrooda Habib said -“It’s a job of security agencies of India to damage the future of Kashmir and killing of our youth.Also she expressed her deep sorrow on burning of Islamia Hanfia College in Anantnag were she herself has worked as a teacher.This is a conspiracies of Indian agencies which want to spoil  the future of Kashmir. And want to show the international community false image about Kashmiri people.”

She questioned the state government about burning of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Ashmukam Anantnag which is inside the army area and was burned. It’s clear that Indian agencies are responsible for destroying all institution.

While strongly condemning burning of schools she urged and appeal people to keep vigil of surroundings to protect the  educational institutions and try to safeguard the future of our nation.