Kashmir On Boil (Time To Heed Sane Voices)
Kashmir is once again on boil as the cycle of killings of innocent civilians by security forces has once again escalated. As it is known that on Friday, 12 June, 2010, Tufail Matoo, a 17-year old High Secondary student was killed during by the police when they were chasing a small group of protestors near Ghani Stadium in old city. The circumstantial evidence and autopsy report suggests that Tufail was directly hit on head by teargas shell by the police personnel, and thus yet another target killing of a Kashmiri youth by the state forces.

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Ahmad Kashmiri
This has reference with the views of various people including noted columnists about the Hartals- that Hartal should be avoided or substituted by something else as a tool of resistance and a mark of protest. The columnists and commentators often criticize the Hartal politics but fail to come up with an alternative method or tool of resistance. The view point of these people is that Hartals have been badly affecting the economic strength of Kashmir and as such should be avoided or minimized at least.

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Dr. Javid Iqbal - Contrary to usual conception of 16th March treaty of Amritsar being the sole treaty that was thrust on Kashmir, there were a series of treaties and agreements signed in March 1846. Prior to it was the Lahore treaty of 9thMarch, in which a hand over and take over of Kashmir was affected between Khalsa Durbar of Lahore and East India company and an agreement on 11th March and ultimately another one, as late as 25th May 1947, between Khalsa Durbar of Lahore and Dogra Durbar of Jammu exchanging territories to East and West of Jhelum.

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1.72 Lakh Vehicles Zoom Past Commercial Hub: STUDY: STUDY. Believe it or not. At-least 62 % of the Valley’s total traffic –amounting to 1,71,568 vehicles –zoom past the City centre of Lal Chowk and its vicinity, a study has revealed.

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Heritage building means a building possessing architectural, aesthetic, historic or cultural values which is declared as heritage building by any competent authority in whose jurisdiction such building is situated. Historic buildings and sites bring history into our daily lives. Past economic, social, architectural and cultural development is embodied in these structures and sites which serve as important measures of our progress.

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There have been many shocking and violent incidents of evils against humanity, whether committed by political system or an Individual, whether being the case of a young girl & Boy who were tortured to death by the youth who too are Muslims. God forbid if there may be incidents like this which do not come to the notice of people, Incidents like these have become part of Kashmir, however our own youth can be so brutal and ruthless it really questions our existence as Muslims.

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After 3G, TD-LTE May Drive Telecom
MUMBAI: Even as the government hopes to raise around $9 billion from the 3G and BWA auctions, foreign telcos waiting in the wings are eager to unfurl a new technology — TD-LTE —which is akin to 4G technology.

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The Chilli Hand Grenade Is Ready To Explode!
TEZPUR (ASSAM): It's ready to explode and not just in the mouth. The 'bhut jolokia' - recognised as the hottest of spices - will pack a punch when mixed with handgrenades to deal with terrorists, as trials by Indian defence scientists have shown.

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Super Disc To Store 1,000 Times More Data Than A DVD
TOKYO: A Japanese research team has found a material that could be used to make a low-price super disc with data storage capacity thousands of times greater than a DVD, the lead researcher said.

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Heat-Conducting Polythene To Take Place Of Wires?
NEW YORK: American scientists have developed a new variety of polythene, the most widely used polymer, that can conduct heat like most metals yet remains an electrical insulator.

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Now, A Digital Master Key For All Locks LONDON: Do you find keeping track of your keys a tedious job? Then here’s your dream invention. Experts have come up with a digital master key that’s going to make your life a lot easier.

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Being at the cross-roads of various World Civilizations, with traditions dating back thousands of years, Kashmir is the Sub –Alpine Region of Asia’s Italy. With a mesmerizing weather and a wonderful flora, Kashmir has been the Pride of India for many years now. Adding to its beauty and grandeur, is its amalgamation of diverse yet unique cultures. It is believed to be a heaven on Earth, a place to attain Nirvana.

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While there is life, there is hope... For someone from the field of surgical precision, this philosophy couldn't have been more precise in describing one of the world's most talented cardiologist's working ethics. From his very first innovation in interventional cardiology to his most recent quest, through this Foundation, Dr. Fayaz Shawl has embodied the very essence of possibility.

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In the State of the Jammu and Kashmir there was no organized support system for the orphans and other destitute families except that some extended families took care of these families and orphans. The orphan through their population was not so large, mostly used to be left at the mercy of God by their relatives. Even where the relatives volunteered to take care, it was not a selfless effort but was motivated by an eye on the property,

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Kashmir Bandh Till Wednesday: Hurriyat (G)
Eidgah Chalo on Friday Srinagar, June 28: Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Geelani has called for a shutdown till Wednesday.

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Cops Block Stone-Pelters Supply Line!
Roll Out Handcarts To Take Away Stray Rocks
Srinagar, June 29: The police has found a novel tactic of dealing with stone-pelting. It wants the protesters to run short of the rock stock. So instead of throwing back the rocks, as happens most of the times,

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Mobile Services Suspended, Tension Spreads To Anantnag Mobile services have been suspended in north Kashmir and SMS services have been blocked in the entire Valley, with the situation remaining tense on Tuesday morning. Sources said this has been done to stop rumour mongering in an already incendiary situation.

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Hurriyat (G) Announces Protest Programme
Srinagar, June 24: The Hurriyat Conference (G) on Thursday announced a fresh agitation program, “ Quit Kashmir Campaign,” starting with state-wide shutdown on Friday.

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Kashmir Tense But Rulers Relax By Lake
Srinagar, June 21: Kashmir is burning, but its rulers are on song. On the banks of the Dal Lake, if you want to know the exact location.

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Kashmir SHUT. Hurriyat (G) Calls For Civil Curfew, Evening Protests Today Srinagar, June 21: Kashmir valley observed a complete bandh on Monday in response to the Hurriyat Conference (G) strike call, supported by other separatist groups, against the killing of two youth in old city even as the conglomerate extended the strike and called for a civil curfew on Tuesday.

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"Restrict Hindu Pilgrimages in Kashmir to 15 Days or Face Opposition" The hardline Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has asked Indian administered Kashmir government to restrict the Hindu annual pilgrimage to 15 days or face opposition.

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Kashmir is not the personal property of Gillani : Leela Karan Jammu, June 19 (Scoop News) – Former Convenior of Amarnath Yatra Sangarsh Samiti Leela Karan Sharma who headed 62 days historical Amarnath land Agitation today said Kashmir is the crown of mother India and not a personal propertey of Ali Shah Gillani and his supporters.

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Machil fake encounter: CJM adjourns hearing, Sopore Bar to oppose Army plea Chief Judicial Magistrate Sopore Wednesday adjourned the hearing into Machil fake encounter case in which Army had sought custody of the four accused to record their statements.

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Eat Breakfast To Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Higher fat at breakfast may be healthier than you think, concludes a new University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) study.

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Nothing’s Sweeter Than Honey
Instead of reaching out for a can of carbonated energy drink, try honey on hot toast or replace the sugar in your tea with it; this will not only give you a refreshing surge of energy but also set your mood for a wonderful day.

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Dark Coffee ‘Good For Your Tummy’
Espresso, French roast, and other dark-roasted coffee are not harmful for the tummy as was previously believed because these roasts contain a substance that tells the stomach to reduce production of acid, according to a study.

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Get Glowing Skin, Thick Hair!
You don’t have to starve yourself to look good. All you need is to eat the right foods. Here’s a beauty diet plan carefully put together by our expert to help you look fabulous.

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A Pill To Make Big Bellies Disappear
A drug that has been used to treat asthma sufferers for 40 years may help fat people shed up to five kilograms a week, say Australian researchers.
The main ingredient in Ventolin could be the key behind the magical weight loss.

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Multiple Challenges Threaten Kashmir’s Prized Spice
Shrivelling Saffron Production Facing manifold challenges, world-famous Kashmiri Saffron, with huge revenue potential, is battling for survival due to shrinking land size, pollution, diseases, ancient farming practices, wanton construction activity and above all government apathy.

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Your Savings Bank Account Will Now Earn 16-18% More
According to a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandate, from April 1, banks will calculate interest paid on money kept in the savings bank account on a daily basis.

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Fuel on Fire
LPG Costlier By Rs 35, Petrol Rs 3.50, Diesel Rs 2, K-Oil Rs 3 June 25: The central government Friday hiked prices of petrol by Rs 3.50 a litre and diesel by Rs 2 a litre, raised LPG by Rs 35 a cylinder and the poor man’s cooking fuel kerosene by Rs 3 a litre.

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Gold Demand Nose Dives In Kashmir. Price crosses
Rs 19,000 mark Srinagar, June 3: Gold dealers in Kashmir remained glued to their TV sets for monitoring the price of precious metal as it crossed the psychological barrier of Rs 19,000 per 10 grams.

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