Month: August 2024

Tensions flared at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag in south Kashmir on Wednesday as the families of two deceased patients protested against alleged medical negligence by hospital staff. The families accuse the hospital of inadequate care and monitoring, which they claim led to the untimely deaths of their loved ones. One of the two was identified as Hajira begum, the wife of Abdul Sattar Bhat, a resident of Larkipora, Anantnag. Her family said, "Instead of being maintained on an oxygen support system, the patient was moved to a general ward where she passed away." Soon after the deaths, the attendants and others at the hospital started protests against the medical negligence. The protest quickly escalated, with demonstrators clashing with doctors and paramedical staff...

Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said that the Centre may announce restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir before October this year. Addressing a press conference here, the minister, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the legislative assembly elections may also be held in October. "Polls are scheduled to be held in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh before October. I think before October, statehood can be restored and election may also happen in October," he said while appealing people to ensure record breaking turnout. He reiterated that home minister had announced at the time of abrogation of Article 370 that assembly elections and statehood will be restored. He hailed the high voter turno...

Indian cricketer Shahbaz Ahamad, a rising talent in the sport, recently tied the knot with Dr. Shaista Amin, a Kashmiri native, in a traditional wedding ceremony. The nuptials, celebrated at the bride’s home, have captivated the public, with photos and videos of the event spreading widely on social media. According to reports, Shahbaz, who plays for SunRisers Hyderabad and Bengal, will host a wedding reception on August 10 in Palwal, Haryana. Ahamad, 29, debuted for the Indian cricket team in 2022 and has since made significant strides in his career. Originally from Mewat, Haryana, Shahbaz's father, Ahmed Jan, is a clerk in the Nuh district’s Sub-divisional magistrate office. Shahbaz left his engineering studies to focus on cricket but completed his BTech during the pandemic. ...

On Thursday, PDP leader Waheed Para condemned the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, alleging that they are designed to undermine the Act’s authority and diminish its control over its priorities. He characterized these changes as a deliberate attack on Muslim institutions, intended to dismantle entities that have preserved the community's heritage for decades. “The amendments to the Waqf Act are crafted to weaken its powers and remove its control over key priorities. This systematic assault on Muslim institutions aims to dismantle those that have safeguarded our heritage for many years,” Para stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The bill proposing these amendments, to be introduced in the Lok Sabha, includes several significant changes. It suggests renaming the Waqf Act, 19...

There is no need of any invitation or permission for attending the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium on August 15 as the event is open to general public and children, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Bhiduri said Thursday. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bhiduri visited Pratap Park Srinagar to inspect the ongoing work of the Balidan Stambh, a memorial being constructed in the memory of martyrs who have offered sacrifices for the nation. “I got many calls and queries about need of a permission to attend the Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium. Let me clarify there is no need for any sort of permission or invitation. Event is open for the general public and children. Just carry an I-D proof and be on time,” he said. He also said that people ...

Amid possibilities of elections in Jammu Kashmir, the political activities in the region have ramped up. In a significant move, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mohan Lal, a 1999 batch KPS officer, has tendered his resignation to the J&K Home Department, signaling his intent to join the electoral fray. Sources reveal that Mohan Lal is currently in discussions with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming to secure a nomination to contest from the Schedule Caste reserved Akhnoor assembly seat. The BJP is reportedly considering fielding the seasoned police official, recognizing his potential to strengthen their position in the upcoming assembly elections. In political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, more such developments are anticipated in the coming weeks.(KNO)

A high-level team of the Election Commission of India (ECI), headed by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, is arriving in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to review preparedness for the Assembly polls in the region. Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu will accompany the CEC during the visit. As per the schedule, the ECI team will reach Srinagar at 10 a.m. At 11.15 am, it will hold meetings with representatives of different political parties including the BJP, Congress, National Conference (NC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bahujan Samaj Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and Aam Admi Party. The ECI members will not meet the representatives of the Panthers Party as its name and symbol were frozen by the commission on March 20. ...

Danishwar Hameed A young woman has tragically passed away under mysterious conditions in Kulgam district. The woman, aged about 19 years, was a student and unmarried, residing in Shurat area of Kulgam, an official told The Kashmiriyat. He said that the teenager was rushed to the hospital upon being noticed unconscious at her home. Doctors declared her brought dead upon arrival. The incident has triggered shock and grief among the locals following her untimely demise.