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Nov182023 by News DeskNo Comments

PSA detention of Kashmiri journalist Sajad Gul quashed

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The Public Safety act of Kashmiri journalist Sajad Gul has been quashed by the High court of Jammu Kashmir. Sajad was arrested in January 2022. The court order accessed by The Kashmiriyat was passed by Justice M.A Choudary on November 09 read the grounds of detention, as such, are general allegations against the detenu, with no specific instance/ incident. The detention order based on such vague grounds is not sustainable, for the reason that the detaining authority, before passing the order, has not applied its mind to draw subjective satisfaction to order prevention detention of the detenu by curtailing his liberty which is a valuable and cherishable right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Court observed. Reliance, in this regard, can be placed on...

Nov182023 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Never Thought’: A sad tale of Venkateshwar College’s helpless students

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Bhat Yasir Living in the border district of Jammu Kashmir, remorseful Neeru Devi is squandering her days as the registration agency has refused to permanently register her entire batch rendering her degree incomplete. Devi, a resident of the Rajouri district, enrolled in the Sai Tirupati University of Rajasthan's Venkateshwar College of Nursing in 2017 with the goal to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BSC) degree. She passed in 2021, but the Rajasthan Nursing Council has accused their college of failing to obtain a state government NOC, as a result, she never acquired the permanent registration certificate that the RNC was meant to provide. She sobbed at her fate when she learned that her ineligibility stemmed from not having a permanent RNC registration, even after passing the AIIMS...

Nov162023 by News DeskNo Comments

Clear as mud: Doctors’ illegible handwriting confuses patients, pharmacists in Kashmir

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Danishwar Hameed In the heart of Kulgam town, Abdul Rashid, a pharmacist, found himself in a perplexing situation when a customer handed him a doctor's prescription. After futile attempts to decipher the names and dosages, he returned the note, prompting the customer to ask with concern, "You don't have the medicine or is it too expensive?" The frustrated customer revealed, "This is the third pharmacy I have been to. My son needs the drug urgently." In the midst of attending to another person, Abdul advised him to return the prescription to the doctor for a more legible one. The longstanding humor surrounding doctors' illegible handwriting is widely accepted within the medical community, yet, for certain individuals, it's no laughing matter. The potential consequences of misinterpret...

Oct132023 by News DeskNo Comments

Suspicious object found in Handwara, Traffic suspended

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Security forces in north Kashmir's Handwara found a suspicious object, following which traffic has been suspended on the national highway, sources said. Sources told New Agency Kashmir Scroll that the Army's road opening party (ROP) found a suspicious object in the Ganapora area of Kralgund in Handwara this morning. The Army team raised an alert, after which more teams of the Army and police reached the site. Following this, the movement of vehicles on the highway was suspended as a precautionary measure, sources said. Sources further said that the Bomb Disposal Squad of the Army had been called in for an examination of the suspicious object. (KS) More details are awaited.

Oct112023 by News DeskNo Comments

Hideout busted in JK’s Doda district

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Security forces on Wednesday claimed to have busted a hideout in the forest area of Doda district. Official sources told news agency Kashmir Scroll that a hideout was busted by security forces at the Dewachan Gwadi forest area in the Bhaderwah area of Doda. They said that in the operation, arms and ammunition were recovered.(KS) More Details Awaited

Oct112023 by News DeskNo Comments

President Murmu arrives in Srinagar for 2-day JK visit

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Amid heightened security measures, President Draupadi Murmu on Wednesday arrived in Srinagar for a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. An official told the news agency—Kashmir news Observer (KNO), that President Murmu was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Srinagar Airport. He said that the President will preside over the 20th convocation of the University of Kashmir today. On October 12 she will visit Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple where she will inaugurate a remodelled Parvati Bhavan and Skywalk at the revered shrine. She will also interact with members of local tribal groups and women of self-help groups at Raj Bhavan besides attending a civic reception to be hosted in her honour there—(KNO)

Oct112023 by News DeskNo Comments

Mental health issues in Kashmir higher than global average

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The Kashmir Valley grapples with a higher prevalence of mental health issues compared to the global average, a situation attributed to various factors including conflict, climatic conditions, and economic challenges, according to the doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Despite these challenges, approximately 85 percent of the population maintains a healthy lifestyle, said Dr Mansoor Ahmad, Head of Psychiatry at GMC Anantnag. He emphasised the moral responsibility of the community in recognising the signs of mental distress, particularly suicidal thoughts, and extending positive support networks. He also highlighted the alarming rise in drug abuse, especially among the youth, urging immediate action to prevent the ruinous impact on lives and careers. “...

Oct102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone visits Qazi Manzil in Anantnag

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PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti and J-KPC President Sajad Lone visited the residence of Shaheed Dr. Qazi Nisar in Anantnag to pay his respects and offer condolences to the family on the sad demise of his wife. They conveyed heartfelt condolences to the grieving family during this challenging time. The both leaders expressed deep sympathy and solidarity with the family in their moment of loss. Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, the leaders prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the loss.

Oct102023 by News DeskNo Comments

Fake News: Police register FIR against ‘news reporter’ in Rajouri

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Police in Rajouri district have registered an FIR against one Facebook page journalist for allegedly spreading fake rumors. A top police officer told news agency Kashmir Scroll that the FIR was registered following a complaint by a local Farooq (name changed). According to the complaint, the journalist of the local Facebook page circulated a video on Facebook in which he claimed to have seen the local youth with unidentified individuals carrying AK47 rifles and alleged that Farooq (name changed) was associated with militants and had returned home after leaving his mobile phone at the spot. However, within hours, he deleted the video from social media. Based on the complaint, the FIR (No. 102 of 2023) has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including se...

Oct92023 by News DeskNo Comments

Foundation stone of water tank laid in Anantnag village

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Suhail Dar The foundation stone of a water tank was laid in Kanganhal village in south Kashmir's Anantnag district today. DDC member Achabal Sameena Hussain laid the foundation stone of the project in presence of local villagers and NC's senior leader Hashim Hussain. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat they said, “We have been working on this project for the last two years and today we inaugurated it and it is estimated around 4.5 crores.” "We are trying every means so that every household gets the water supply, by this water scheme our mothers, and sisters there will not suffer hardships,” they said. We talked to administration, they gave us a time limit under which all the contractors have to work and the people will benefit, they added. The ceremony was attended by the DDC off...