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DAK urges three vaccines this fall to prevent triple virus threat

REGIONAL

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday urged people to get vaccinated against Covid, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). “The triple vaccine could ward off this winter’s tripledemic of respiratory illnesses,” said Influenza expert and DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “We could be facing a triple virus whammy of Covid, Flu and RSV this winter. The trio of vaccines could help reduce hospitalizations and deaths due to these viruses,” he said. Dr Hassan said most of us are familiar with annual flu shots. We have an updated Covid-19 vaccine this fall. New to the menu this year is a vaccine for RSV which is often associated with young kids but sends elderly to hospitals. He said RSV vaccine is recommended for people aged 60 years and older. “RSV season generally sta...

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At UNGA, Netanyahu promotes Saudi ties with new map erasing Palestine

INTERNATIONAL

Prime Minister Netanyahu has come under criticism following his presentation of a map during the United Nations General Assembly plenum on Friday, which depicted the West Bank and Gaza as part of "greater Israel." The Palestinian Authority's representative to Germany, Laith Arafeh, expressed his disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "No greater insult to every foundational principle of the UN than seeing Netanyahu display before the UNGA a 'map of Israel' that straddles the entire land from the river to the sea." Arafeh argued that by using this map, Netanyahu was effectively negating "Palestine and its people" while attempting to present a narrative of "peace" in the region, all the while solidifying what Arafeh described as the longest ongoing belligerent occupation in the wor...

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AMU Student leader Farhan Zuberi arrested

EDUCATION

Farhan Zuberi, a doctoral fellow at Aligarh Muslim University and a former prominent student union leader known for his involvement in protests against Hindu nationalist policies, was arrested by the UP Police on Friday. Late on Friday night, the police entered the campus of Aligarh Muslim University to apprehend AMU student Zaid Sherwani, who was accused in an FIR on charges of 120B. However, the police presence sparked protests by university students, during which Zaid Sherwani managed to escape, according to the police. Based on a viral video from the protest, a case was filed against seven students, including the main accused Farhan. Six people from this group were subsequently arrested, while a non-bailable warrant was issued against Farhan Zubairi by the court. Later in the nig...

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Two Kashmiris acquitted by Ahmedabad Court in 2006 terrorism case

INDIA

A city sessions court in Ahmedabad acquitted two clerics from Kashmir who had been accused of spreading terrorism in a 2006 case, according to a report in The Indian Express. The duo were accused of having received training from Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) to carry out "jihadi attacks" in response to the 2002 post-Godhra riots. Presided over by additional sessions judge Prashant Sheth, the court reached this decision after taking into account witness statements that did not corroborate the prosecution's allegations. The court found no evidence that these two clerics, in conjunction with others, were planning militant jihadi attacks or plotting a proxy war on behalf of the banned organizations LeT and SIMI. The two clerics, Bilal Ahmed (also known as Bilal Kashmiri), arrested in 2021,...

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20-memeber cell established to promote Hindi language in Police

REGIONAL

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have established a cell consisting of 20 members to promote and enforce the use of the Hindi language in offices across the Jammu division, The Indian Express reported. As per an order dated September 21, issued by Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Mukesh Singh, a Staff Officer to ADGP in the Jammu zone will act as the key coordinator to ensure compliance with a previous circular issued by the police headquarters. The other members of the cell include Rakesh Kumar and Shakti Koul (inspectors), sub-inspectors Bharat Rattan and Pavinder Kumar, along with Ganesh Gutt, Daleep Singh, Bunty Kumar, and Dilbagh Singh (all ASIs), Krishan Lal, Arun Singh, Ram Kumar, and Rajinder Kumar (head constables), Ajay Kumar, Runkman Vaid, and Nitan Sharma (s...

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Over 2600 teachers in J-K have qualifications below secondary level

EDUCATION

In Jammu and Kashmir, more than 2600 teachers possess qualifications below the secondary level and instruct students across all tiers. Notably, among this group, over 1700 teachers are responsible for guiding primary-level classes. As per the news agency KNO, official data discloses that a total of 2685 teachers with qualifications below the secondary level are engaged in teaching students across various levels. The data further reveals that within the pre-primary educational tier across Jammu and Kashmir, at least 276 such teachers are involved in instructing students. Furthermore, it is indicated that more than 66 percent of these teachers, amounting to 1773 individuals, are engaged in teaching students at the primary level. Official statistics say that 540 teachers operate at the ...

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Noise pollution disrupts tranquility of Azad Colony residents

REGIONAL

Inhabitants from Azad Colony 90 feet Soura here in Srinagar outskirts vehemently appealed to authorities to save them from the menace of noise pollution. A delegation from the locality told news agency Kashmir News Trust that two private banks operating from a shopping mall make use of generators that are a source of menacing noise pollution. “The constant humming and rumbling noises emitted from these machines disrupt the tranquility we all seek within our homes. Furthermore, it affects our ability to concentrate on work or enjoy quality time with family and loved ones,” they said adding that even their children are unable to concentrate on their studies. They requested to authorities overseeing such matters, to intervene and address this issue urgently.” [KNT]

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Suspected individual arrested in Pattan with pistol and war-like stores: Army

REGIONAL

The Indian Army on Friday evening said that they have apprehended a suspected individual in Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. According to the official statement released on the micro-blogging site X, army said a Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) was set up by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Tapar Payeen, Pattan. During the operation, the security forces successfully arrested the suspect and recovered a pistol, along with other war-like stores. The Indian Army has stated that the investigation into the matter is currently underway.(KS)

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‘Emotions, tears and huge crowds’: Here’s what Mirwaiz said in Jamia Masjid address

REGIONAL

Advising people to have faith and believe that there is always light at the end of the tunnel, Kashmir Mirwaiz Dr Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq during his Friday sermon after over 4 years at historic Jamia Masjid said that he is well aware that people are going through a rough phase since August 2019 as there have been assaults on peoples identity. “The abrogation of Article 370 and 35A , the downgrading of J&K into a union territory from a state, the dismemberment of Ladakh from it and post that new laws and diktats being imposed incessantly through the Reorganization Act, unfortunately, are harsh unilateral decisions of disempowerment,” he said adding that he is out from the incarceration because of the peoples prayers who are very close to his heart. “I was placed under deten...

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Srinagar Women College’s ‘Ayesha’ film wins first Prize in Baramulla media festival

OTHERS

A short film 'Ayesha' produced by the department of Journalism GCW M.A road Srinagar won first prize in film competition at Media Festival Baramulla, on Wednesday. 'Ayesha'–a short film focuses on how Art therapy can prove beneficial for people suffering from anxiety, depression. It was scripted, shot, directed and produced by the students of Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Government College for Women M. A road Srinagar. Day-long media festival was organised on 21th September by the Department of Media Studies Government Degree College (GDC) Baramulla in College campus on Wednesday. The media institutions from Kashmir and other states and independent media professionals participated in the event. HOD of Media Studies department, GDC Baramulla, Dr Danish Nabi s...