March 2024 - Page 2 of 22 - The Kashmiriyat

Mar302024 by News DeskNo Comments

Radio isotopes to remain temporarily suspended at SKIMS, Soura: MS

REGIONAL

Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, said that Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, Dr Farooq Jan has requested the public to cooperate as radio isotope based scans cannot be undertaken during this period. "The general public is informed that there will be no supply of iodine -131 ( Radio Isotopes) for the 1st week of April 2024 as has been communicated by BRIT Mumbai due to issues with their generators and hence erratic availability of Iodine-131 in the country. As such Iodine -131 based scans done at Nuclear Medicine cannot be undertaken. We request people to cooperate and the inconvenience is regretted," said Medical ...

Mar302024 by News DeskNo Comments

Ramadhan fasting can help in weight loss, improved blood sugar control and other health benefits, doctors say

FEATURED

Medical experts say there are numerous health benefits associated with fasting during the month of Ramadan. Doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that fasting contributes to weight loss, improves blood sugar control, and reduces inflammation. Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, Assistant Professor in the Department of General Medicine at SKIMS Soura, said that fasting instills discipline and patience while also decreasing the risk of developing metabolic disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver. He mentioned recent studies that indicate a lower incidence of neurological diseases and cancer among individuals who fast. Fasting promotes the regeneration of stem cells, which contribute to tissue and organ formation in the body, he said. "Fasting he...

Mar292024 by News DeskNo Comments

Roshni Act will be restored if DPAP is voted to power: Saroori

REGIONAL

Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) senior leader and Lok Sabha candidate from Udhampur constituency, Ghulam Mohammad Saroori, emphasized the party's commitment to serve the people's interests, stating, "The DPAP will reinstate the Roshni Act if elected to power." GM Saroori highlighted that DPAP's founding principle is to provide relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, who have suffered due to the political maneuvers of anti-people parties. He stressed that beyond divisive religious politics, DPAP will prioritize development and alleviate the challenges faced by the region's residents. "People are disillusioned with the BJP's politics and the previous administrations in JK. Candidates contesting from Jammu and Udhampur seats have held MP positions for a decade with...

Mar292024 by News DeskNo Comments

USA condemns freezing of congress bank accounts, seeks fair trial for Kejriwal day after India summons envoy

INTERNATIONAL

Following India's summons of an American diplomat regarding their comments on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case, the US restated its call for "fair, transparent, timely legal processes" on Wednesday. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller reaffirmed this stance while addressing questions about India summoning Gloria Berbena, the US Acting Deputy Chief of Mission in New Delhi. The meeting at the foreign ministry's South Block office lasted nearly 40 minutes, during which India strongly objected to the US remarks on Mr. Kejriwal's arrest. Miller also addressed inquiries about the Congress party's frozen bank accounts, acknowledging their allegations and emphasizing the need for fair legal procedures in both cases. In response to...

Mar292024 by News DeskNo Comments

Cash, Liquor worth 29 lakhs recovered in Kathua ahead of elections

REGIONAL

Since the enforcement of the Election Model Code of Conduct, various enforcement teams in Kathua district have intercepted and confiscated cash and liquor worth Rs 29,51,630. "The vigilant enforcement teams have exhibited unwavering dedication to preserving the integrity of the electoral process," affirmed the District Election Officer Kathua, also serving as the Returning Officer for the 4-Udhampur PC. "We are resolute in our efforts to promptly and decisively thwart any infractions of the model code of conduct," he emphasized.

Mar292024 by News DeskNo Comments

Ten feared dead in tragic road accident on Srinagar-Jammu highway

REGIONAL

At least ten persons are feared dead during a road accident on the Srinagar-Jammu highway. Officials told The Kashmiriyat that on Friday, a passenger taxi rolled down a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway near Battery Chashma in Ramban area. The accident happened around 3 A.M. and the police, SDRF and civil QRT Ramban reached on spot and launched a massive rescue operation. They said that at least ten people were travelling in the vehicle which rolled down the deep gorge. Though sources told The Kashmiriyat that ten bodies have been recovered so far, the officials are yet to confirm this information.

Mar282024 by News DeskNo Comments

Leopard strikes again: Minor girl taken from home in Budgam area

REGIONAL

Tragedy struck a quiet village in Budgam district of central Kashmir as a 6-year-old girl was snatched from her home by a leopard on Thursday evening. According to sources speaking to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the victim, identified as Toiba Mushtaq, daughter of Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, was taken from the lawns of her residence in the Hariwani area. Officials from the wildlife department immediately sprang into action upon receiving the distressing news. They initiated a massive operation aimed at capturing the elusive predator. Cages were strategically placed in neighboring villages, as authorities worked tirelessly to rescue the young girl. This incident comes on the heels of a recent spate of attacks by leopards in the region. Just 17 days prior, a 9-year-old girl ...

Mar282024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Don’t be fooled’: Omar cautions against believing AFSPA repeal promises

REGIONAL

National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed his disappointment on Thursday over the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) consideration of revoking the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) after a decade. He, however, cautioned against being misled by such promises. As per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), addressing a large gathering at Dak Bungalow Sopore in north Kashmir, Omar said that the tactics employed by the BJP, including “soliciting” newspaper notices from separatist families, would not win over the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “It is unfortunate that the BJP is contemplating the revocation of AFSPA after ten years. However, don't be fooled into believing that it will actually be revoked. Similarly, the people of Ladakh were deceived with promises ...

Mar282024 by News DeskNo Comments

ANI reporter assaults female journalist in Bangalore

INDIA

In an outrageous incident, a woman reporter from the Press Trust of India (PTI) was verbally abused and physically assaulted by a reporter working for news agency ANI. The incident, which was caught on camera and posted from the official X handle of PTI, shows Elezabeth, the woman reporter, and ANI reporter Raghavendra engaged in a heated argument, after which Raghavendra is seen slapping her a couple of times. He only stopped after he was forcibly pushed back by other people around them. The incident took place on Thursday, March 28, in Bengaluru, during a press meet by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. “Abominable behaviour by ANI (@ANI) reporter who physically assaulted and verbally abused with sexual expletives a young PTI female reporter at a press event (@DKS...

Mar282024 by News DeskNo Comments

11 passengers injured in Poonch accident, hospitalized

REGIONAL

At least 11 passengers were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident at Mangnar Top in Poonch district. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a Matadoor bearing registration number JK12-1063 met with an accident at Mangnar Top in which 11 persons were injured. The injured were identified as Mohd Aslam, s/o Hakam Din (60) of Mangnar, Harjit Singh, S/o Raghubir Singh (25), Ab Majid, S/o Mohd Din (43) of Mangnar, Narinder Kumar, S/o Kashi Ram (35) of Mangnar, Nazir Hussain, S /o Mohd Din (65) of Mangnar, Nusrat Naiz, D/o Mohd Azad (5) of Mangnar, Rakhia Begam, W/o Zakir Hussain (55), Ruksana Kouser, w/o Mohd Azad (28), Rashid Ahmad, S/o Abdul Gani (40) of Khalsa Chowk, Neram Kumar, S/o Heam Raj (17) of Mangnar, Deepanshu Kumar, S/o Narinde...