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Day 3rd: People continue to visit Qazi Manzil in Anantnag to express solidarity

On the third day, thousands of common people including political activists, lawyers, trade unionists, transporters, and other eminent citizens visited Qazi Manzil to express solidarity with the family members of Qazi Mubeena who passed away on Wednesday. A Fateh Khawani event was held today at Qazi Manzil after Friday prayers. The Rasm-e-Chauram will be held tomorrow. The deceased was known as a woman of substance. Her untimely demise is being widely condoled. People of the Anantnag town and its suburbs remember the deceased as a woman of high patience and kind character. Stalls have been installed at various places in the town where water and food are being served to the needy and others. Mubeena Abdullah was an education officer and the wife of Shaheed-i-Umat, Dr. Qazi Nisar ...

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Fire breaks out in Tral forest area

OTHERS

A blaze has broken out in a forest in Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said. They told GNS that a fire broke out in Chan Kitaab Tral this afternoon. “Soon as the locals sighted billowing smoke from the forest, the Fire and Emergency Services Department and Forest Protection Force were called in”, they said. “Several teams from the departments reached the site”, they said adding however due to difficult terrain, nothing much could be done. The flares were continuing – when this report was being filed. (GNS)

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DBU fraud: Indian Nursing Council asks for withdrawal of recognition granted to university

EDUCATION, REGIONAL

After serious allegations against Desh Bhagat University, the Indian Nursing Council has requested the Medical Education and Research Department, GoP, to withdraw the recognition granted to DBU and adjust the affected students in approved colleges. A letter, a copy of which lies with The Kashmiriyat, Joint Secretary of Indian Nursing Council has written to Principal Secretary of Department of Medical Education & Research, Government of Punjab, that “Please refer to the order dated 20.09.2023 issued against the Desh Bhagat University on the subject of allegations of malpractice on the part of Desh Bhagat University in running the nursing courses.” “It is noted that the Desh Bhagat University ("University") has been repeatedly found to be involved in malpractice in running the nurs...

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Over 70% people in J-K are passive smokers: Advisor Bhatnagar

REGIONAL

Addressing the pressing issue of smoking and tobacco consumption in Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar on Thursday emphasised the significant challenges posed by this problem, revealing that approximately 70 percent of the population in the Union Territory are passive smokers. Speaking at a media workshop in Srinagar, Bhatnagar, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), highlighted the alarming statistics. He pointed out that the incidence of smoking in J&K is alarmingly high, with passive smoking affecting 70 percent of households and 60 percent of offices. Bhatnagar stressed that tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable deaths and called for unified efforts to eradicate this menace. He emphasised the importance of educating y...

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Kashmir hospitals witness surge in RSV cases: DAK

REGIONAL

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said hospitals in Kashmir are witnessing surge in severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) cases. “Over the last few weeks, hospitals are seeing increase in number of seriously-ill RSV patients,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said young children and elderly are coming to hospitals with severe pneumonia requiring oxygen, some needing intensive care and support of ventilators to help them survive the respiratory distress. RSV is not new. We see it every year during winter months. RSV particularly affects young children. It can be life-threatening in infants and older adults. “Most years, infections typically occur in the late fall and winter, often overlapping with flu season. But since last year ...

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Over 9,000 landless people given land in J-K so far: LG Manoj Sinha

REGIONAL

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that over 9,000 landless people have been given land in the region so far and only those eligible will get 5 Marla land from the government. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at Dak Bunglow, the LG as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the administration has been able to bring transparency and have adapted to the pro-people approach and a new dawn of development is being written. He said that over 9,000 landless people in Jammu and Kashmir have been givern the land and that only eligible land less people will get 5 Marla land in J&K. The LG, who was on a 2-day visit to Kupwara district, also said that the Railway Minister has already sanctioned budget for a technical survey. “Once the ...

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‘Worrying trend’, say Columbia Journalism School students after NewsClick crackdown

REGIONAL

Condemning the recent police crackdown on NewsClick and the arrest of its editor under the draconian UAPA in India, the students of Columbia Journalism School assert that journalism is not a crime, and it most certainly is not terrorism, Maktoob Media reported. “In the early hours of October 3, 2023, police in India questioned, detained and arrested dozens of journalists, editors, and writers associated with NewsClick, an outlet that is known to be critical of the current regime. The homes of these journalists and human rights defenders were raided, and their phones and laptops seized. While some were released after questioning, others were arrested on charges of terrorism and criminal conspiracy,” read a statement signed 70 students of the school. “This episode is the most recent of...

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Begging menace in Srinagar: CWC widens ambit, rescues 11 more kids

REGIONAL

Continuing its drive against child beggars in Srinagar, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Srinagar conducted surprise raids in Karan Nagar area of the city and rescued 11 children. The special drive by CWC continued for the second day today and a total of 25 children have been rescued in two days. “We have received multiple complaints from different parts of Srinagar and at this point, we cannot disclose the locations, as the drive will continue in the coming days as well, and we have identified many spots in different areas of Srinagar,” said the head of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for Srinagar, Dr. Khair-un-Nisa, while speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). She said that on Wednesday 14 children including four girls (all of them minors), and they have been s...

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SMC Corporator booked under PSA

REGIONAL

Aqib Ahmed Renzu, a corporator at Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), was booked under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) on Thursday sources said. Sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the action was taken subsequent to his recent arrest on charges of alleged sexual harassment. According to reliable sources, Aqib Ahmed Renzu, who was arrested last week under FIR numbers FIR No 50/2023, under sections 354, 354A, and 354D of the Indian Penal Code, related to sexual harassment, outraging modesty, and online stalking. Today, authorities invoke the Public Safety Act against Aqib Ahmed Renzu. The specific order, with reference number DMS-69-2023, has been implemented, leading to his shift to the Kotibalwal jail in Jammu.(KS)

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Army officer injured in suspected grenade attack in Rajouri; Investigation launched

REGIONAL

A recent incident in Rajouri district has resulted in an Army officer sustaining injuries in what appears to be a grenade accident. Army officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the incident occurred at a post in the Rajouri sector and the injured officer was promptly evacuated for medical attention. After receiving initial treatment, the officer's condition has stabilized and is currently deemed stable. The army has initiated investigations into the incident to ascertain the factors that led to this unfortunate accident. This ensures that all necessary protocols, safety measures, and precautions are reviewed and strengthened to prevent similar incidents in the future. (KS)