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SRINAGAR, JAN 30: Pakistan is set to observe Kashmir Day on February 5 as a mark of protest against the “government of India’s reluctance to solve the burning issue”.

“‘We are organising Kashmir Day in Pakistan on February 5 and we will invite all political parties of Pakistan and will support the Kashmir cause’ — this is what Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told me over phone,” separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Wednesday said, while addressing the media in Srinagar.

Farooq spoke to Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi over telephone on Tuesday (January 29). According to a statement issued by the Pakistani Foreign Office, the two talked about the Kashmir issue.

Qureshi said that his government was trying to highlight the “human rights violations” being perpetrated by India.

In response, India said the action reflected “duplicity” in Pakistani leadership’s intentions.

“We want a peaceful resolution to the Jammu and Kashmir issue and Pakistan is also willing to resolve it through peaceful dialogue,” Mirwaiz Umar Farooq added.

The Kashmir issue should be seen as a political issue, and not a developmental one, he said.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said, “Kashmiris are upset because of the aggressive policies adopted by the Central government of India. They are responsible for pushing the Kashmiri youth towards militancy.”

On the main issue, the political dispute of Jammu and Kashmir, on which talks and deliberations should be held, “there was never any clarity on that”, he added. Stating that Singh’s statement was not based on fact, Mirwaiz said that the Hurriyat and Joint resistance Leadership (JRL) had stated on record that “we want to engage and we want to see a political solution to this problem and we have always maintained that we want to engage with both India and Pakistan”.

On the Centre’s special representative Dineshwar Sharma’s attempts at holding talks with the Hurriyat, Mirwaiz said, “This exercise is not going to yield anything because in the past also we have seen interlocutors and special representatives coming and giving their reports. All these reports have never been taken up by the Government of India.”

He hoped that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would revisit that policy but that never happened, and it was clear that the government wanted to use military might and suppress the voice of the people.

Mirwaiz cautioned that by completely isolating and trying to marginalise the political players, the Hurriyat and JRL, “what they have done is that they have left that space open. That vacuum has created a situation where people have lost hope of any political movement forward. Dialogue has become a word people have lost trust in.”

India has always maintained that the issue of Kashmir is bilateral and there can be no third party intervention in the matter. India has also emphasised that what happens in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter and Pakistan should stop interfering. (PTK)

Srinagar, January 30 : Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday said that New Delhi is fighting youth who aren’t even trained to fire, handle guns.

In his presidential address, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while welcoming the delegates stated that people of Kashmir are offering priceless sacrifices for a sacred cause and there is a long list of sacrifices that will go in the great history of Kashmir struggle.

He said that Kashmir struggle is not for any economic package or chair or for any monetary benefits but purely for the right to self determination.

He said a series of steps are being employed to weaken the struggle and the example is before us that our educated youth are being pushed to wall and left with no option other than to pick up arms and resistance leadership caged and even not allowed to mourn the deaths of our youth, our orchards damaged, houses blown up and resistance leaders caged and booked under PSA.

He said that legal ploys are also being put to use to change the disputed nature of Kashmir while as military might is used to muzzle the genuine dissent. Mirwaiz said that forces are fighting youth who have no knowledge and training of operating guns.

He took a dig at GOI as to why a phone call between him and the Pakistan foreign minister pinched them as the fact remains that Pakistan is a party to dispute and that those at the helm in New Delhi should understand that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by means of dialogue with all three parties India , Pakistan and the people of Kashmir on board.

He said while on one hand GoI claims that it were following Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat, and Jhamoriyat but on ground worst ever repression was unleashed by means of CASO.

Mirwaiz said that New Delhi’s stubborn approach was the biggest hurdle in Kashmir resolution though Atal Bihari Vajpayee had talked about dealing with Kashmir within the ambit of Insaniyat but Indian PM Modi followed military approach.

In his address, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat said that Kashmiri people are sacrificing their today for a better tomorrow and time is not far when the dawn of freedom will rise and enlighten entire region.

He said the Hurriyat was representing a great thought and ideology and Kashmiris aren’t worried for themselves only but others also. He said war between India and Pakistan wasn’t possible and time is not far when both nations will have to resolve the vexed Kashmir dispute.

Meanwhile, senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Bilal Gani Lone today distanced himself with his brother Sajad Lone’s politics by announcing the new name of his party— the JK Peoples Independent Movement.

As per KNO, speaking on the occasion, Bilal Lone said that his priority was to carry forward the mission of his father shaheed-e-Hurriyat Abdul Gani Lone which pursued through out his life till the last minute of his martyrdom.

Bilal Lone said that the previous name of his party Peoples Conference had resulted in confusion among the ranks and files of party and that he decided to change the name of his party. After thorough consultations with my party workers, zeored in on the name — JK Peoples Independent Movement, he said.

He said the party under its new name will strengthen the APHC and the hands of Mirwiaz Umar Farooq on all fronts. Expressing full faith in the Hurriyat Conference and it’s leadership, Bilal Lone said to change the name of his party was taken after taking workers into confidence.

He said his affiliation and attachment with the freedom movement of Kashmir was his father’s legacy and he and his workers will remain steadfast towards the movement as people of Kashmir have offered their priceless sacrifices for the pious goal of right to self determination. “To support APHC on all fronts and to protect the mission of martyrs is my ultimate goal,” he said.

Bilal Lone said that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by India and Pakistan bit not without the active participation of people of Kashmir. He urged his party activists to act as the representatives of APHC in their respective districts and to remain steadfast and committed towards the Kashmir cause.New Delhi fighting youth who aren’t even trained to fire, handle guns: Mirwaiz

Bilal Lone distances himself from brother Sajad’s pro-India politics

Srinagar, January 30 : Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday said that New Delhi is fighting youth who aren’t even trained to fire, handle guns.

In his presidential address, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while welcoming the delegates stated that people of Kashmir are offering priceless sacrifices for a sacred cause and there is a long list of sacrifices that will go in the great history of Kashmir struggle.

He said that Kashmir struggle is not for any economic package or chair or for any monetary benefits but purely for the right to self determination.

He said a series of steps are being employed to weaken the struggle and the example is before us that our educated youth are being pushed to wall and left with no option other than to pick up arms and resistance leadership caged and even not allowed to mourn the deaths of our youth, our orchards damaged, houses blown up and resistance leaders caged and booked under PSA.

He said that legal ploys are also being put to use to change the disputed nature of Kashmir while as military might is used to muzzle the genuine dissent. Mirwaiz said that forces are fighting youth who have no knowledge and training of operating guns.

He took a dig at GOI as to why a phone call between him and the Pakistan foreign minister pinched them as the fact remains that Pakistan is a party to dispute and that those at the helm in New Delhi should understand that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by means of dialogue with all three parties India , Pakistan and the people of Kashmir on board.

He said while on one hand GoI claims that it were following Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat, and Jhamoriyat but on ground worst ever repression was unleashed by means of CASO.

Mirwaiz said that New Delhi’s stubborn approach was the biggest hurdle in Kashmir resolution though Atal Bihari Vajpayee had talked about dealing with Kashmir within the ambit of Insaniyat but Indian PM Modi followed military approach.

In his address, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat said that Kashmiri people are sacrificing their today for a better tomorrow and time is not far when the dawn of freedom will rise and enlighten entire region.

He said the Hurriyat was representing a great thought and ideology and Kashmiris aren’t worried for themselves only but others also. He said war between India and Pakistan wasn’t possible and time is not far when both nations will have to resolve the vexed Kashmir dispute.

Meanwhile, senior Hurriyat Conference (M) leader Bilal Gani Lone today distanced himself with his brother Sajad Lone’s politics by announcing the new name of his party— the JK Peoples Independent Movement.

As per KNO, speaking on the occasion, Bilal Lone said that his priority was to carry forward the mission of his father shaheed-e-Hurriyat Abdul Gani Lone which pursued through out his life till the last minute of his martyrdom.

Bilal Lone said that the previous name of his party Peoples Conference had resulted in confusion among the ranks and files of party and that he decided to change the name of his party. After thorough consultations with my party workers, zeored in on the name — JK Peoples Independent Movement, he said.

He said the party under its new name will strengthen the APHC and the hands of Mirwiaz Umar Farooq on all fronts. Expressing full faith in the Hurriyat Conference and it’s leadership, Bilal Lone said to change the name of his party was taken after taking workers into confidence.

He said his affiliation and attachment with the freedom movement of Kashmir was his father’s legacy and he and his workers will remain steadfast towards the movement as people of Kashmir have offered their priceless sacrifices for the pious goal of right to self determination. “To support APHC on all fronts and to protect the mission of martyrs is my ultimate goal,” he said.

Bilal Lone said that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by India and Pakistan bit not without the active participation of people of Kashmir. He urged his party activists to act as the representatives of APHC in their respective districts and to remain steadfast and committed towards the Kashmir cause.

Negligence is condemnable wherever it happens, but we must not demonise the whole profession

We All Blamed Lal Ded Hospital But No One Asked Any Question About The Lack Of Basic Facility That Could Have Saved This Child At Kupwara Hospital In The First Place

M H Altaf Khan

The heart-rending incident of a Kupwara woman who delivered her child on the roadside enraged us all. But what was more tragic is that this unfortunate event started an ugly debate or I must say trolling campaign on social and mainstream media….defaming and degrading our own national honour and dignity. From social media intellectuals and activists to pro-India and even resistance leaders every one among us started pouring in condemning statements against doctors, hospitals and institutions. We are racists; our doctors are inept, our hospitals are pathetic and so on were some common comments on media and social media. By chance I myself was at Lal-Ded hospital during that time as my better-half was admitted there. For ten days continuously I watched doctors, paramedics, nurses and other staff of this busiest hospital working hard to cure their patients and believe me throughout these ten days I found angels and cherubs around me in form of doctors and nurses. Yes! We have some bad among us too as every society and institution has, we do have our shortcomings too but brushing a whole lot of saviours as racists, ghastly and hopeless saddened me a lot. How can we judge an institution by few bad people or one act of negligence as worthless, ignoring a whole good lot and good deeds? The treatment and affectionate care my wife along with hundreds of other ailing women among whom I can assure where from far-flung forest areas, got in front of my own eyes motivated me to stand in defend of these hard working medicos of my nation. My better-half was under the treatment of Doctor Farhat Jabeen whose smiling advice to my ailing wife to remain positive and never think of any negativity infused new life in me at a time of despair. I saw her staff, young team of doctors whom I wish to name one by one but for unavoidable reason am not able to do so, working relentlessly, smiling and endeavouring the ill-behaviours of attendants’ without any complaint. Wise men say that ‘the smile of doctor cures his patient half’ and there is an authentic Hadith of our Prophet (SAW) that, smiling in your brothers face is an act of charity. Believe me, I observed this charity at Lal-Ded hospital in abundance but when a mistake at this hospital got blown out of proportion, it really distressed me a lot. Yes! The death of a foetus is too tragic and should have been avoided but has anyone of us ever talked or written about the work load that senior doctors carry out at this busiest hospital. Have we ever tried to understand the dilemma of Post graduates who have to keep standing on their legs for almost 48 hours unabated before they can take a sigh of breath? We all blamed Lal-Ded hospital but no one asked any questions about the lack of basic facility that could have saved this child at Kupwara Hospital in the first place. Why did not we blame the successive regimes who suck our blood, enforce and pull out heavy taxes from us but have failed to provide these basic facilities to us, the tax-payers? When I talk about our own doctors and hospitals my experiences are not limited to Lal-Ded only.
Last year during same season; one of my sisters suffering from colon malignancy had to go for a surgery at SKIMS. She is by grace of Allah good now, thanks to Doctors and medical staff at SKIMS whom I saw devoted to their duty, using everything possible to save patients. I do know some senior doctors at SKIMS whose approach towards patients and attendants’ is not so graceful and same may be with other hospitals and doctors too but then I contest those who brush every person, every institute with same negative brush and in other words disgrace our own pride and people. I don’t know why we the people of Kashmir are contended and so fond of outsiders. In the shape of medicos, these outsiders come as agents, lure us to go to outside hospitals, extract heavy money and in many cases return only body bags to us. Why don’t we believe in our own, why cannot we encourage our own? We all know that Shaheed-I-Hikmat Doctor Abdul Ahad Guru performed an open heart surgery at SKIMS in early 90’s. If Doctor Guru was able to do that then why can’t others do it now? If doctor like late Ali Jan, late Merajud din, late Sajad Reshi, G Q Allaqaband, Khurshid Iqbal, Sushil Razdaan and many others can cure thousands of us through their pleasant smile, care and expertise , why can’t we repay them by spreading smiles, benevolence and positives? Our problem is that we, the people of Kashmir, do not believe in our own, our negativity haunts us as we fail to encourage our own people and keep relying on the business promoting outsiders. Those who wrote articles, issued press notes, trolled on social media and finally managed to get a non-Kashmiri speaking PG student penalised for her allegedly racist remarks and sheer negligence should have at least tried to visit Lal-Ded hospital once and see the number of patients especially from far-flung villages and forest areas thronging this hospital and being treated and cured at par with others without any bias. Yes! Disallowing an ailing women admission in hospital is wrong but how many of us tried to venture through the whole story or research the facts. Negative news came our way, and as our national tendency we propagated it, commented on it and followed it religiously. Let us all shun pessimism and negativity for a while, spread and spearhead positives of our motherland and become agents of change, a positive change……..May Allah be with us all and may he guide us to righteous path …..

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Srinagar, Jan 30: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday asked Government of India (GOI) as to why a phone call to him by Pakistan Foreign Minister has irked them.
Mirwaiz said that Kashmir struggle is not for any economic package or chair or for any monetary benefits but purely for the right to self determination.
“A series of steps are being employed to weaken the struggle and the example is before us that our educated youth are being pushed to wall and left with no option other than to pick up arms and resistance leadership caged and even not allowed to mourn the deaths of our youth, our orchards damaged, houses blown up and resistance leaders caged and booked under PSA,” Mirwaiz said according to KNS correspondent.
He said that legal ploys are also being put to use to change the disputed nature of Kashmir while as military might is used to muzzle the genuine dissent.
Mirwaiz asked GOI as to why a phone call to him by Pakistan foreign minister has irked them while the fact remains that Pakistan is a party to dispute, what are they objecting to?
As to Why is Pakistan highlighting the daily misery of Kashmiri’s whose every right including the right to live is subject to the whim of an ordinary soldier on ground who can shoot at will under legal cover and get away with it ,or worse be rewarded for it!
“Should the world not know of it? If India cares so much about its image let them walk their talk of being a democracy and resolve the dispute democratically through talks and hold the promised referendum,” Mirwaiz said.
He said while on one hand GOI talks about Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat, and Jhamoriyat but on ground the fact it that they have unleashed worst ever policy of repression under the garb of CASO wherein everyday our youth are being killed mercilessly.
Mirwaiz said that New Delhi’s stubborn approach was the biggest hurdle in Kashmir resolution though former prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee had talked about dealing with Kashmir within the ambit of Insaniyat with all parties on board but the current PM Narinder Modi has only followed an iron fist military approach to suppress the voice of the people of Kashmir.
He said that people are facing tremendous hardships and it is need of the hour to forge unity on all fronts.
Meanwhile, a key constituent of Hurriyat Conference (M), the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Independent Movement headed by Bilal Lone, held its maiden delegates session at the amalgams party headquarters Rajbagh, Srinagar.
Delegates from almost all the districts of Kashmir participated in the session that was presided over by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while as Prof Abdul Gani Bhat and Bilal Lone were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilal Lone said that his priority was to carry forward the mission of his father shaheed-e-Hurriyat Abdul Gani Lone which pursued throughout his life till the last minute of his martyrdom.
He said that the previous name of his party Peoples Conference had resulted in confusion among the ranks and files of party and that he decided to change the name of his party.
After consultations with my party workers, zeroed in on the name — JK Peoples Independent Movement, he said.
He said the party under its new name will strengthen the APHC and the hands of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on all fronts. Expressing full faith in the Hurriyat Conference and its leadership, Bilal Lone said to change the name of his party was taken after taking workers into confidence.
He said his affiliation and attachment with the freedom movement of Kashmir was his father’s legacy and he and his workers will remain steadfast towards the movement as people of Kashmir have offered their priceless sacrifices for the pious goal of right to self determination. To support APHC on all fronts and to protect the mission of martyrs is my ultimate goal.
Bilal Lone said that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by India and Pakistan bit not without the active participation of people of Kashmir. He urged his party activists to act as the representatives of APHC in their respective districts and to remain steadfast and committed towards the Kashmir cause.
In his address, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat said that Kashmiri people are sacrificing their today for a better tomorrow and time is not far when the dawn of freedom will rise and enlighten entire region.
He said the Hurriyat was representing a great thought and ideology and Kashmiris aren’t worried for themselves only but others also. He said war between India and Pakistan wasn’t possible and time is not far when both nations will have to resolve the vexed Kashmir dispute. (KNS)Why a phone call from Pak FM to me irked GOI, asks Mirwaiz

Srinagar, Jan 30 (KNS): Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday asked Government of India (GOI) as to why a phone call to him by Pakistan Foreign Minister has irked them.
Mirwaiz said that Kashmir struggle is not for any economic package or chair or for any monetary benefits but purely for the right to self determination.
“A series of steps are being employed to weaken the struggle and the example is before us that our educated youth are being pushed to wall and left with no option other than to pick up arms and resistance leadership caged and even not allowed to mourn the deaths of our youth, our orchards damaged, houses blown up and resistance leaders caged and booked under PSA,” Mirwaiz said according to KNS correspondent.
He said that legal ploys are also being put to use to change the disputed nature of Kashmir while as military might is used to muzzle the genuine dissent.
Mirwaiz asked GOI as to why a phone call to him by Pakistan foreign minister has irked them while the fact remains that Pakistan is a party to dispute, what are they objecting to?
As to Why is Pakistan highlighting the daily misery of Kashmiri’s whose every right including the right to live is subject to the whim of an ordinary soldier on ground who can shoot at will under legal cover and get away with it ,or worse be rewarded for it!
“Should the world not know of it? If India cares so much about its image let them walk their talk of being a democracy and resolve the dispute democratically through talks and hold the promised referendum,” Mirwaiz said.
He said while on one hand GOI talks about Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat, and Jhamoriyat but on ground the fact it that they have unleashed worst ever policy of repression under the garb of CASO wherein everyday our youth are being killed mercilessly.
Mirwaiz said that New Delhi’s stubborn approach was the biggest hurdle in Kashmir resolution though former prime minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee had talked about dealing with Kashmir within the ambit of Insaniyat with all parties on board but the current PM Narinder Modi has only followed an iron fist military approach to suppress the voice of the people of Kashmir.
He said that people are facing tremendous hardships and it is need of the hour to forge unity on all fronts.
Meanwhile, a key constituent of Hurriyat Conference (M), the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Independent Movement headed by Bilal Lone, held its maiden delegates session at the amalgams party headquarters Rajbagh, Srinagar.
Delegates from almost all the districts of Kashmir participated in the session that was presided over by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq while as Prof Abdul Gani Bhat and Bilal Lone were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Bilal Lone said that his priority was to carry forward the mission of his father shaheed-e-Hurriyat Abdul Gani Lone which pursued throughout his life till the last minute of his martyrdom.
He said that the previous name of his party Peoples Conference had resulted in confusion among the ranks and files of party and that he decided to change the name of his party.
After consultations with my party workers, zeroed in on the name — JK Peoples Independent Movement, he said.
He said the party under its new name will strengthen the APHC and the hands of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on all fronts. Expressing full faith in the Hurriyat Conference and its leadership, Bilal Lone said to change the name of his party was taken after taking workers into confidence.
He said his affiliation and attachment with the freedom movement of Kashmir was his father’s legacy and he and his workers will remain steadfast towards the movement as people of Kashmir have offered their priceless sacrifices for the pious goal of right to self determination. To support APHC on all fronts and to protect the mission of martyrs is my ultimate goal.
Bilal Lone said that Kashmir issue has to be resolved by India and Pakistan bit not without the active participation of people of Kashmir. He urged his party activists to act as the representatives of APHC in their respective districts and to remain steadfast and committed towards the Kashmir cause.
In his address, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat said that Kashmiri people are sacrificing their today for a better tomorrow and time is not far when the dawn of freedom will rise and enlighten entire region.
He said the Hurriyat was representing a great thought and ideology and Kashmiris aren’t worried for themselves only but others also. He said war between India and Pakistan wasn’t possible and time is not far when both nations will have to resolve the vexed Kashmir dispute.

‘Mehbooba is lying, she joined hands with BJP to save PDP’

Srinagar, Jan 30: National Conference vice president and former chief minister Omar Abdullah Wednesday said that the assembly elections in the state should be held as soon as possible because the Governor Administration is taking some decisions which otherwise should be taken by the elected governments only.
As per Kashmir News Service (KNS) correspondent, addressing reporters at Handwara where he had gone to express his condolences to senior NC leader Chowdhary Ramzan over the demise of his father-in-law, Omar said that the assembly elections and parliament elections should be held around the same time and there is no point in delaying it. He said even the Supreme Court has made the similar observations about the elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “But it is now upto Modi Sahab when he takes a call on the elections,” he said.
Omar, however, blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for worsening situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Coming down heavily on PDP chief and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, Omar said Mehbooba joined hands with BJP to save her party from dispersing. “Mehbooba didn’t join hands with BJP for the safety of Kashmiris or for returning of power projects. She joined hands with BJP to save her party from divisions. Now two years later you are seeing how her party is falling like a pack of cards,” he said.
Omar also denounced the Governor’s decision of handing over one more power project to NHPC, saying it will have serious repercussions. “Such serious issues should be left to be decided by the elected governments,” Omar said.

As per advisory issued by MeT deptt. there may be chances of heavy snowfall/rain in J&K may lead to disruption on NHW-44.

Therefore decision regarding the vehicular movement on Jammu Srinagar NHW-44 shall be taken tomorrow on 31.01.2019 after assessing the weather/road condition.

Mughal Road Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari Road*

Continuously closed due to snow accumulation.

ADVISORY
The commuters are advised not to travel during night hours.
No movement of any type of vehicle shall be allowed from
opposite direction.

People are advised to undertake journey on NHW only after
confirming status of the road from below mentioned phone Nos.

TRAFFIC CONTROL UNITs

Jammu (0191-2459048, 9419147732)
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Srinagar, Jan 30 : The 40-day-long harsh winter period, ‘Chillai Kalan’ ended in the Valley today while as the local Meteorological department (MeT) predicted more snow across the Valley till Jan 31 evening.
The 40-day-long harsh winter period, Chillai Kalan began on December 21, 2018. It is followed by a 20-day long Chillai-Khurd (small cold) and a 10-day long Chilli-Bachha (baby cold).
The local MeT department forecasted light to moderate snowfall from today evening while as moderate snowfall in the higher reaches till Jan 31 evening.
“There is possibility of snowfall across the Valley till Jan 31 evening while as another Western Disturbance (WD) will affect Kashmir from February 04,” the MeT officials said.