Month: October 2024

On Saturday, large crowds gathered in Rajouri, Jammu Kashmir, protesting against the recent blasphemous remarks made by Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand concerning the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The protestors, representing various Islamic organizations, demanded Narsinghanand's immediate arrest and strict legal action against him. The protestors warned that such remarks, which they described as deeply offensive, could severely disrupt communal harmony across the country. They criticized the government's inaction, expressing disappointment that repeated instances of inflammatory comments by Narsinghanand have not been addressed. The protest rally, which began in the town center of Rajouri, concluded at Abdullah Bridge. There, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Rajouri and ...

National Conference (NC) President Farooq Abdullah announced on Saturday that the party will not form an alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to establish the next government in Jammu Kashmir. Abdullah firmly stated that any party aligning with the BJP in the region would face extinction, emphasizing that votes for NC were cast against the BJP. Commenting on the exit polls, Abdullah said, “We cannot predict the outcome, but once the results are declared, it will become clear who has performed well in the elections.” He also expressed confidence in Congress' prospects in the Haryana assembly elections, noting that the public has decided to back Congress after enduring hardships under the current regime.

A tragic incident occurred at the picturesque Doodhpathri tourist spot in the Khansahib area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district late last night, resulting in the death of a septuagenarian tourist and injuring another. Official sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that Abdul Malik, a 70-year-old tourist, lost his life after slipping while attempting to take a selfie at the scenic location. Naseema Khatoon, a companion from Kolkata, was injured in the same incident and is currently receiving medical attention. Sources added the victims lost their footing while navigating the slippery terrain, leading to the fatal fall. Local authorities and emergency services promptly responded to the incident, rushing the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment. The deceased, ...

The National Conference (NC) has expressed strong opposition to the lieutenant governor's nomination of five MLAs to the Jammu Kashmir Assembly, calling it "unconstitutional and undemocratic." NC provincial president Rattan Lal Gupta asserted that only an elected government holds the constitutional authority to nominate MLAs, and such powers cannot be assumed by the lieutenant governor in the absence of an elected assembly. “This move undermines the constitutional process,” Gupta stated. He added that the BJP's efforts to manipulate the political landscape, instead of respecting the democratic will of the people, further erode public trust in fair governance. Gupta emphasized that Jammu Kashmir deserves a government elected by the people, rather than one formed through questionabl...

Army on Saturday claimed to have killed two unidentified militants in Gugaldhar area of North Kashmir's Kupwara district. Taking on to the micro-blogging platform X, The Chinar Corps of Army wrote, "Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. Search of the area is underway and Operation is in progress, reads the post.(GNS)

An FIR has been lodged against Yati Narasinghanand, a controversial priest from Uttar Pradesh, for making derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammed during a public speech in Ghaziabad on September 29, 2024. The case was registered on October 3, after a video of the priest’s offensive comments circulated on social media. In his speech, delivered at Hindi Bhawan in Lohia Nagar, Narasinghanand suggested burning effigies of Prophet Mohammed during Dussehra celebrations, a statement that quickly attracted widespread condemnation. The priest, notorious for his inflammatory rhetoric, has been at the center of multiple legal actions for hate speech, including a previous arrest for similar offenses in Haridwar. His divisive speeches often target Islam and its Prophet, and he has made co...

Authorities at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura announced on Friday that visiting attendants will only be allowed to meet their patients from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM daily. This restriction has been implemented to mitigate the risk of infections to patients, and no visitors will be permitted outside of these hours. In addition, the hospital has prohibited the entry of food items such as rice, tea, and fruits into the facility. "It is for the information of the general public that they will be allowed to see their patients on a daily basis from 03:00 to 05:30 PM only. Due to the threat of infection to patients, one is not allowed to see patients before or after the given schedule. Food items like rice, tea, and fruits etc. are not allowed inside hospital premises,...