Month: February 2024

Many attendants at GB Pant Childrens’ Hospital Srinagar complained that their shoes have gone missing from outside the ICU and Ward 8 of the hospital. They alleged that despite reporting these incidents, the hospital authorities were reluctant to examine the CCTV footage. Qaisar Ahmed, a resident of Alamgari Bazar Srinagar told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that he had bought quality shoes for himself a couple of days ago which were stolen today from outside Ward 8 adjacent to the ICU of the hospital. “After shifting the patient from ICU to Ward 8, I took off my shoes outside Ward 8. When I came out I found my shoes missing. I reported the incident to authorities and asked them to check the CCTV footage which they declined,” he said adding that after the incident many attenda...

The Jammu Kashmir administration has extended the winter vacation for schools in view of the wet weather prediction in the Kashmir valley. According to officials the schools upto secondary level will commence on 4th of March in view of the inclement weather prediction for Kashmir valley. "In view of the weather advisory issued by the Meteorological Department predicting heavy snowfall in the valley, it is hereby ordered that classwork in all government and recognized private schools of the Kashmir Division up to the higher secondary level shall commence from 4th March 2024," the Directorate of School Education said in an order, accessed by The Kashmiriyat. The winter vacation announced in early December was set to conclude on March 01.

Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, the valley’s premier tertiary care health institute, has treated an impressive number of patients over the past year, with over 12 lakh people seeking medical assistance at its Out Patient Department (OPD). According to data obtained by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), SKIMS Soura witnessed a significant influx of patients, including Accident and Emergency (A&E) cases, totalling over 12 lakh visits to the OPD. Among these, 387,088 were new patients, while 501,690 were revisits seeking medical attention. In terms of inpatient admissions, SKIMS recorded 57,277 routine admissions, 25,384 emergency admissions, and 7,362 Gynae and Obstetrics admissions, totalling 89,973 admissions in the past year alone. Hos...

Kashmir is marred with issues. Drug abuse, crimes of heinous nature, never heard of are on the rise. What's even more concerning is the societal silence surrounding these problems. A concerning trend is evident among Kashmir's youth, who often disregard the severity of these crimes, choosing instead to reside in a state of denial and uncertainty, despite the growing frequency of their occurrence, now reaching a weekly occurrence. The latest victim of this growing criminal tendency is a 40-year-old woman from Handwara area in north Kashmir, a mother to four children who was brutally murdered by her own husband. On the night of February 28th, the chilling act of violence took place in Mamer, Handwara when the  woman fell victim to a brutal attack leading to her death, by her own husban...

Approximately 19 lakh children under the age of five are set to receive immunisation across Jammu and Kashmir on March 3, 2024 – the National Immunisation Day. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed, in a video message said the nationwide campaign is aimed at eradicating polio. He said around 45,000 healthcare workers, with some from hard geographical terrains, will ensure that no children below the age of five are left out. Outlining the vaccination strategy, Dr Abid said March 03 will be designated as a booth day, where children will be brought to pulse polio booths. On March 04 and 05, healthcare workers will conduct door-to-door visits to reach every eligible child. “The scourge of polio must be elim...

The Jammu Kashmir admin achieved unprecedented success in its recent auction of liquor shops, with revenues soaring to a record Rs 2280 crore in fiscal year 2024. This admin state's revamped excise policy implemented three years ago to streamline wine shop auctions and boost revenue generation through alcohol. The auction saw fierce bidding wars, leading to the sale of a liquor shop in Qazigund, Kashmir, for Rs 5.23 crore, setting a new record for the region,  report said. Similarly, a shop in Ramnagar, Udhampur, fetched Rs 3.41 crore. "The overwhelming response to the auction demonstrates market buoyancy and revenue potential," said an official, emphasizing the commitment to fostering a conducive business environment and ensuring transparency in the process. The success sto...

A 40-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly killed his wife in the Handwara area of north Kashmir's Kupwara district on Thursday. A police officer told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that the accused, identified as Mohd Maqbool Mir, had an argument with his wife (name withheld) over some family matter. The official said this during the fight, resulting in the death of his wife. He said the accused has been arrested, and the body has been shifted to the district hospital in Handwara for medical and legal formalities. (KS)