February 2024 - Page 22 of 25

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After seeking medical attention for two hours, Woman allegedly dies of medical negligence in GMC Anantnag

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar A woman from the Batengoo area of Anantnag has died due to medical negligence. Lateefa Arshad, aged 37, was mother to three children. She died at the Government Medical College Anantnag, according to family. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, one of the family members of the deceased, mentioned the details of the incident. "Lateefa was taken to the GMC Anantnag at 5:30 P.M. as she required immediate medical attention, however, no doctors were available at the hospital," claimed the family member. He said that the attendants of Lateefa were being shuffled between different medical wards while her condition kept worsening. "People at the hospital told us that the doctors do not have time," the family member alleged. In a callous display of medical negligence, the family,...

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Identity Crisis: The ‘Unjust’ grant of Scheduled Tribe status to upper castes in Jammu Kashmir

REGIONAL, WRITE-UPS

Muzaffar Choudhary In a recent turn of events, there is growing apprehension and concern regarding the potential grant of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to upper castes in Jammu Kashmir (J&K). This decision, based on linguistic considerations, not only violates the principles of social justice but also poses a significant threat to the foundational fabric of democracy. The move perpetuates existing social stigmas, derogatory remarks, and discrimination faced by tribal communities, exacerbating the longstanding inequalities they endure. The classification of Pahari from a linguistic to a tribal group has sparked controversy. The government's decision to confer Scheduled Tribe (ST) status on Gadda Brahman Padars, Koli, and Syeds Mirs, who are upper castes and don't meet the Lokur ...

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8 Shops damaged in fire incident at Army Complex in Kupwara

REGIONAL

In an unfortunate incident,fire broke out an army shopping complex in Kupwara district,resulting in the destruction of eight shops The incident occurred at around 1 O'Clock in the evening on the night of February 3rd and 4th According to the reliable sources from srinagar based news gathering agency scroll (KS) the fire broke out at the shopping complex 28 INF ( Army camp) Zangli,Kupwara. The fire and other emergency services from the district Kupwara promptly responded and were able to bring out the fire under control after several hours of effort The cause of the fire is currently unknown, and an investigation has been conducted to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the incident as mentioned by the official sources of (KS)

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Kashmir snowfall: All flights cancelled at Srinagar airport

REGIONAL

All the flights scheduled for today at the Srinagar International Airport have been cancelled due to fresh snowfall in the Kashmir valley. Director Srinagar Airport, Javed Anjum told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that all the flights scheduled for today have been canceled due to "bad weather." Meanwhile, seven trains have also been canceled since morning in the Valley in view of heavy snowfall. The Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall since late last night, disrupting normal life, besides affecting surface and air traffic—(KNO)

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Muslim Leaders express concern over emergence of ‘majoritarian judiciary’

INDIA

Leaders of the Muslim community strongly opposed the recent judgment by the Varanasi court, which allowed Hindu worship in the basement of the Gyanvapi mosque. Expressing deep disappointment, they raised concerns about potential judicial backsliding against principles of justice, secularism, and constitutional values. Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, President of All India Muslim Personal Board, criticized the Varanasi court for allegedly disregarding the pleas of the Muslim community and other religious groups. He labeled the judgment as "hasty" and accused the court of overlooking evidence, facts, and the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits the conversion of any place of worship. Rahmani warned that not upholding the Places of Worship Act could lead to similar episo...

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Locals joyous as Kashmir receives fresh snowfall; Air and surface traffic hit

REGIONAL

After prayers of over weeks across the Kashmir valley, people on Sunday rejoiced a fresh blanket of snow that covered the plains and hilly areas across the region. Locals told The Kashmiriyat that on Sunday morning people across the Kashmir valley woke up to a refreshing views of snow from north to south Kashmir. The capital city of Kashmir, Srinagar, has also received snowfall upto 5 inches. Though the farmers, environmentalists, and several other sections of the society in Kashmir arre rejoicing the snowfall, the snowfall has also led to road and air traffic disruptions in the region. As per the officials the Srinagar- Jammu highway has been shut for the double-way traffic and the department has issued an advisory asking people to travel on the road only in unavoidable circum...

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US aerial assault shatters historic citadel of Al-Rahba in Syria

INTERNATIONAL

The Ministry of Culture on Saturday said that the egregious aerial assault carried out by US forces had resulted in a massive damaged to the historic Citadel of al-Rahba, a medieval Arab fortress situated on the west bank of the Euphrates River in al-Mayadeen city, Deir Ezzor. In a statement, the Ministry emphasized the blatant violation of international norms and conventions, specifically pointing to the breach of Article 4 of the 1954 Hague Convention, which mandates the protection and respect of cultural property. This citadel, dating back to the 9th century AD and known as Qal'at al-Rahba, holds immense historical significance. Perched atop a mound with an elevation of 244 meters (801 ft), al-Rahba commands a strategic position overlooking the Syrian Desert steppe. However, the r...

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Defeating NC and PDP is akin to Jihad: Alaf Bukhari

REGIONAL

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari Saturday said that uprooting dynastic political parties like NC and PDP is akin to jihad for us. He said Apni Party’s main aim is to save Jammu & Kashmir from the clutches of NC, PDP and BJP like parties who plunged the region into deep uncertainty. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a joining ceremony in Srinagar, Bukhari said that Apni Party will continue its fight for people’s wishes and aspirations and will never bow down before the influence of anti-people parties. He criticized National Conference and People’s Democratic Party for pushing Jammu & Kashmir into quagmire of uncertainty, saying uprooting dynastic political parties is not less than a jihad (religious fight) for us. “I am hopeful people will come fo...

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Fake doctor scandal: CMO Anantnag seal clinic, asks private clinics to provide information on practising doctors

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar The Chief Medical Officer in Anantnag, taking immediate cognizance of the fake doctor incident in the south Kashmir district, sealed the clinic where the doctor was practicing. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the Chief Medical Officer Anantnag, Dr. MY Zagoo, said that the clinic named Medwin Medicate located at Nazuk Mohalla has been sealed on Saturday evening. He said that the clinic was sealed after the department received complaints that a fake doctor was practising there. The Chief Medical officer also issues a direction asking the clinics operating in the south Kashmir district to submit the details of the doctors practising at the clinics. "These details include basic personal information, degree information and MCI licences and this information has to be submi...

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Undercover operation reveals fraudulent doctor in Anantnag, advertisements run by newspaper

REGIONAL

Suhail Dar Dr. Gulzar who has been treating patients for several years in south Kashmir's Anantnag town, has turned out to be a fake doctor. A sting operation conducted by senior Kashmiri journalist Sajad Muniwari revealed that the doctor, whose prescription letters reads that Dr. Gulzar holds an MBBS and an MD degree from PGI Chandigarh, and also claims that the said doctor was a senior gastroenterologist, turned out to be a bogus doctor. Sajad, in his report also claimed that the doctor during the operation confessed having tempered his degrees. "He was trying to bribe me saying that he comes from Srinagar and will not see patients anywhere in Anantnag now," the senior journalist said in his report, claiming that this was captured on camera. Meanwhile Dr. Bari Naik, a former ...