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  • New Pulpit At Eidgah Named After Shah-E-Hamdan (RA)

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    SRINAGAR: Dr Darakshan Andrabi,Chairperson of Waqf Board on Wednesday laid foundation stone of new pulpit at Eidgah, which has been named after sufi saint Hazrat Ameer-e-Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamadani (RA) popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan (RA).

    Talking to reporters, Andrabi after laying the foundation stone said that there was a need to replace the old pulpit (mimber) with new one. “The new pulpit in the name of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) is being constructed. The previous pulpit had to be replaced as it was not renovated for a long time,” she said.

    She further said that the Eidgah has its historical significance and the Waqf Board after constructing a new pulpit, will renovate the ground as well.

    The Waqf Chairperson also said that Eid prayers will be offered at Eidgah if the weather permits. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Fasting During Ramadan Aids In Quitting Smoking, Say Doctors

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    SRINAGAR: Smoking can have an adverse impact on health and smokers are at higher risk of developing lung cancer. But Ramadan is a hope for smokers to quit smoking as it can generate a will power among them, doctors said.

    Dr Fayaz Ahmad Bhat Assistant Professor Department of General Medicine at SKIMS Soura said that besides having enormous health benefits, fasting is the best opportunity for smokers to quit cigarette smoking.

    He said that diabetic patients, who wish to keep fast, must take special care as it is not advisable for them to take long food breaks and taking some frequent meals after certain durations helps in maintaining their blood glucose level smoothly.

    “Diabetic patients must check blood sugar levels frequently during fasting. If someone feels symptoms of hypoglycaemia, an instant blood sugar test should be done to prevent any untoward complication, he added.

    “Diabetic patients could have slow absorbing foods, which have low glycaemic index, before you begin the fast. These types of food keep your blood glucose level more stable and smooth during the course of the fast.” Dr Fayaz said.

    He said that diabetic patients must avoid long brisk walks while they are fasting to avoid hypoglycemia and dehydration, however they can go for a walk once they break their fast in the evening.

    He said that patients suffering from chronic diseases must consult their treating doctor before starting fasting as many decompensate heart liver and kidney disease patients have to take diuretic medicines leading to frequent urination which can lead to dehydration.

    He said that the general population who are on fasting must stay hydrated, take enough proteins, eat fibre rich diet, and eat foods containing essential micronutrients like iron, calcium and vitamin B12.

    Dr Irfan from GMC Srinagar said that Ramadan is the best opportunity for people to leave bad habits like smoking as fasting develops a sense of patience in the person.

    Ramadan is an opportunity to make significant changes in one’s lifestyle and develop the resolve to make healthy living choices, he said.

    “The diet should be simple and not differ too much from one’s normal everyday diet. It should contain foods from all the major food groups – like fruits and vegetables; bread, other cereals and potatoes; milk and meat; fish and dairy food alternatives; foods containing fat and foods containing sugar,” he added.

    Overeating can not only harm the body, but it also interferes with a person’s spiritual growth during the month, he said. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Self Respecting Women Don’t Invent Rape Stories: JK HC

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    SRINAGAR: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently noted that violent crimes against women and children are on the rise, and therefore, courts should not show any leniency to persons booked for such crimes, Bar and Bench reported.

    Justice Mohan Lal refused bail to a man who was imprisoned since June 2021 for raping his neighbour’s 10-year-old daughter. The Court stated that no woman would falsely accuse someone of raping her own underage daughter, putting her character at risk.

    “Rape is the most hated crime in the society which leaves a scar upon the most cherished personality of a victim, and, therefore, no self-respecting woman would normally concoct a story of rape,” the order stated.

    According to the Bench, being lenient in cases related to sexual offenses is not just undesirable but also contrary to the public interest.

    “Courts cannot lose sight of the fact that crime of violence upon women and minor children are on increase and therefore the perpetrators of the crime must be dealt with iron hands…Showing leniency in such matters would be really a case of misplaced sympathy. The act of accused is not only shocking, but outrageous in contours. Granting of bail to him would lead to the danger of the course of justice being thwarted”

    The judge opined that such a heinous act would leave an enduring mark on the victim’s dignity, chastity, honour, and reputation in society, and if the accused were granted bail, it would shake the confidence of the people at large.

    The victim was raped by the accused while she was collecting water from a tap in her neighbourhood, and he threatened her not to disclose the incident to anyone. Nevertheless, a week after the incident, she informed her parents of her ordeal, and as a result, the accused was arrested and charged under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) Act. The accused claimed that he was falsely accused by the victim’s family because the two families were at odds over a civil matter involving the passage outside their homes.

    The Court stated that rape permanently scars a woman’s most treasured possession and has a significant psychological impact on the victim and her family. “The prosecutrix would not have concocted a rape story against the accused to falsely implicate him by putting her honour, character, reputation, and future marriage prospects on the line in society,” the judge said. In its order, the Court observed that the crimes alleged against the accused would result in a sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life or a minimum of 20 years in prison.

    “The more severe the punishment, the greater the likelihood that the accused will abscond or flee from justice if released on bail. There is a risk that he will abscond or flee during the trial if granted bail,” the Court stated while denying bail to the accused.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 20 Year Old Drowns While Bathing

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    SRINAGAR: A 20-year-old GREF labourer died while bathing in a river in Poonch district, officials said.

    Identifying the deceased as one Imtiaz Ahmad son of Mohammad Hanief, a resident of Upper Surankote, the officials said that the person was brought out from the river in unconscious state and taken to a nearby hospital where he was declared as brought dead on arrival.

    Medical Officer, Dr Javid Ahmad, has also confirmed about the death of the person.

    A police official has in the meantime said that the body would be handed over to the family for last rites after medico-legal formalities. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmiri Youth Goes Missing From Punjab

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    SRINAGAR: A young man from North Kashmir’s Kupwara district has gone missing in Ludhiana city of the northern Indian state of Punjab.

    Firdous Ahmed Peer, a resident of the Muqam Dardpora Kralpora area of Kupwara, went missing on February 17th of this year, and his family has been unable to locate him since then.

    The family, including the youth’s mother and sister, went to the Press Enclave Srinagar to draw the media’s attention to the matter. One of the relatives told the news agency KNT that Firdous had been working in a hotel in Ludhiana, where he had gone with a friend from Anantnag. The hotel authorities informed them that Firdous was untraceable since February 17th.

    Another relative claimed that Ludhiana police are not taking the matter seriously. “We have repeatedly visited the Ludhiana police station, but the officers are not paying serious attention, and no effort is being made to locate our missing family member,” he said.

    The protesting family has urged the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Kupwara district administration to raise the matter with the Punjab Police. [KNT]

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Militancy Not Over But Declining Fast: Dilbagh Singh

    Militancy Not Over But Declining Fast: Dilbagh Singh

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    SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir’s Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Thursday said that militancy is not over in the UT but “it is surely declining rapidly” and the security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants in the months ahead. He also said that there has been no law and order issue from Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir but the final call about allowing Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be taken by the Divisional Administration in the days ahead.

    Talking to reporters on the side-lines of a function at Sonwari, Bandipora, DGP Singh, said that militancy has not ended in Kashmir but it was fast declining. “Police and security forces are working hard to eliminate the remaining militants wherever they are in the UT,” he said.

    He said the youth who would otherwise fall prey to the false propaganda and get lured into militancy are now following their careers in competitive exams and sports. “The youth and the people have understood the false narrative that was being run from across to fuel militancy. The people of Kashmir have rejected that narrative and they are now contributing to the peace,” the DGP said.

    On whether weapons and narcotics dropped by drones was still a challenge, the J&K police chief said that police have achieved a huge success in foiling the designs of enemies to air-drop cash, IEDs, weapons and narcotics through drones.

    “Though the activity is less than what we have been noticing in the past but air-dropping of weapons through drones still takes place in Kuwpara, Baramulla, Rajouri and Poonch area. We have seized huge quantities of weapons, money and narcotics and such bids are continuously being foiled,” the DGP said, adding that those involved in supplying drugs to other parts of UT and even Punjab are being tracked and strict action is being taken against them.

    He said that police have launched a massive campaign to root-out drug menace in J&K. “We have opened drug de-addiction centers across UT and there are demands from many parts of Kashmir. It needs technical staff and other infrastructure but we are working on expanding the drug de-addiction centers wherever it is possible,” the DGP said.

    About whether Eid-ul-Fitr prayers will be allowed at Eidgah Srinagar as stated by Waqf Board chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, the DGP said that final decision will be taken by the Divisional Administration Kashmir.

    “Srinagar has been peaceful and so are the other parts of Kashmir. There has been no law and order issue in Srinagar or elsewhere in Kashmir. Final decision about allowing Eid prayers at Eidgah will be taken by the divisional administration in the days ahead,” he said. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Azad’s Book Out, Read the Revelations

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    by Raashid Andrabi

    SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who recently launched his autobiography “Azaad”, has made explosive claims about his former party, Congress, its leadership and more. In his book, Azad provides a personal account of his political journey spanning five decades and offers insights into the evolution of India’s political landscape. The revelations in Azad’s autobiography have stirred up a storm in political circles; with many wondering about the impact they will have on Congress and Indian politics. The book is sure to cause ripples in the Congress party, which is already struggling to remain relevant in Indian politics.

    The Launch of “Azaad: An Autobiography”

    Ghulam Nabi Azad’s book “Azaad: An Autobiography” was launched on April 5 in New Delhi in the presence of several prominent political leaders drawn from various parties. The book offers a personal account of Azad’s political journey spanning five decades, tracing the remarkable evolution of India’s political landscape. The book launch was attended by former Union Minister Dr Karan Singh, who released the book.

    In a tweet, Azad said, “With candid reflections on my life and career alongside some of India’s and the world’s most influential leaders, ‘Azaad’ captures the essence of the great Indian story. I hope my readers will enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed writing it”.

    Dealing with Mufti’s Backdoor Entry

    Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad, has spoken about the behind-the-scenes events leading up to the formation of the state government in 2002. Azad claimed that he had offered the opportunity for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to join the government, believing that it would make the government more stable. However, he alleges that PDP leader Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had other plans.

    After initially agreeing to join the government, Mufti suddenly demanded to be made the Chief Minister, causing a rift between the parties. Ultimately, despite having the support of 42 MLAs, Azad was forced to return to national politics, while Mufti became the Chief Minister. Azad’s revelations have shed new light on the contentious events that unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir nearly 20 years ago.

    Azad has claimed in his autobiography that late Mufti Muhammad Sayeed misused his generosity to become the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir in 2002. Azad said that he offered Mufti Muhammad Sayeed to be part of the government when he had a letter of support from 42 MLAs to become CM. In the book, Azad reveals that he trusted Mufti and did not spot his deviousness. He also mentioned that Mufti confirmed his participation in his government when he and Dr Manmohan Singh, the then leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha, met him in Srinagar. Azad claims that Mufti wanted to hijack the government and become the chief minister of the state.

    PDP calls Azad’s book “blatant lies” and “cock and bull story”

    ‘Azaad’ reveals an alleged attempt by former J&K Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed to hijack the government during the 2002 PDP-Congress government formation.

    But the PDP has dismissed Azad’s claims as “blatant lies” and accused him of trying to engineer defection and split Muslim votes. Senior PDP leader Naeem Akhtar also accused Azad of conspiring with the Governor, leading to unrest in 2008, and distorting facts to appease PM Modi. The PDP’s response has been critical, questioning Azad’s credibility and legacy in J&K, The Hindu Reported.

    Akhtar’s sharp reaction came after reading the book excerpts produced in the newspapers, which he said looked like “to appease Modi and distort the facts about Kashmir.” He also accused Azad of taking dictation from somewhere else and said that he was performing duty in J&K, perhaps to retain his bungalow in Delhi and secure a Rajya Sabha seat.

    Azad’s Revelations on Rahul Gandhi

    In an interview with the media, Azad claimed that Rahul Gandhi is the primary reason why he and many others are not in the Congress today. He asserted that one has to be “spineless” to remain in the grand old party. Azad claimed that it is not in the hands of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi or even Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge to ensure his return in the party fold even if they wanted.

    He asserted, “It was too late” for him to do so even if Rahul Gandhi sought his return. The veteran leader, who has since floated the Democratic Progressive Azad Party, said no one is “untouchable” in politics today and he could go with any party to form a Government as he did not rule out going with the BJP, to be a part of a Government in Jammu and Kashmir if both win once elections are held there.

    Azad also noted that had Rahul Gandhi not torn the ordinance brought out by the UPA Government in 2013, he would not have been disqualified today and described the then Union Cabinet as “weak” by not going ahead despite Gandhi tearing the ordinance.

    Azad’s Views on Congress Leadership

    Ghulam Nabi Azad is not mincing his words when it comes to his criticism of the current Congress leadership. In a recent interview, he slammed them for “running the show on Twitter” and claimed to be “24-Carat Congress” compared to their “18 Carat”. He also lamented the party’s tendency to project incapable leaders and the prevalence of sycophancy within the party.

    Azad also had some advice for party leaders facing probe agencies, suggesting they should not be forced to appear and instead cited former prime ministers who voluntarily went along with their leaders when facing inquiries. Despite his loyalty to the party, Azad questioned whether the Congress truly wants people like him, or just those who are fast on Twitter and make grandiose claims.

    Azad’s Scathing Criticism of Senior Party Leaders

    Ghulam Nabi Azad has also taken a swipe at senior party leaders Jairam Ramesh and Salman Khurshid in his autobiography, “Azaad”.

    Azad criticizes senior Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Salman Khurshid in his autobiography “Azaad”. He accuses Ramesh of not protesting against the repeal of Article 370, while he takes issue with Khurshid’s comments calling “Rebels with Cause” traitors. Azad also bemoans the downfall of the Congress party, blaming the leadership’s inability to recognize potential leaders and the prevalence of sycophancy within the party.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • JK Unemployment Rate Soars Above 23% In March

    JK Unemployment Rate Soars Above 23% In March

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    SRINAGAR: In a shocking turn of events, Jammu and Kashmir has now secured the third spot on the list of highest unemployment rates in India, with an alarming 23.1 percent rate. This marks a significant jump of 6 percent from the previous month’s rate of 17.1, as per the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).

    The figures are a cause for concern, as they reveal a substantial increase in unemployment rates in the UT in the month of March alone. In January the unemployment rate in J&K was at 21.8

    The state of Haryana tops the list with the highest rate of 26.8 percent, followed closely by Rajasthan with 26.4 percent, and Jammu and Kashmir at 23.1 percent. Sikkim, Bihar, and Jharkhand also feature in the list with high unemployment rates of 20.7 percent, 17.6 percent, and 17.5 percent, respectively. These statistics paint a bleak picture of the current state of employment in the region and call for urgent action to address this pressing issue.

    The latest figures reveal that India’s unemployment rate is currently ranging between 7.5% to 8.5% in urban areas and 7.0% in rural areas. But the real shocker is Haryana, who’s taking the lead with a whopping 2.4% unemployment rate! Meanwhile, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand are with only 0.8% unemployment each.

    Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently announced that over 30,000 government positions have been filled in the last three years in Jammu and Kashmir, with recruitment for an additional 20,000 positions in the administration to be advertised in the next 3-4 months. The Union Territory administration aims to increase self-employment opportunities in the region.

    It is important to note that several recruitment exams conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) have been postponed following complaints of irregularities and illegalities. The government had to cancel the JKSSB recruitment exams for the posts of Junior Engineer and Sub Inspector after a court ruling.

    Other states in alphabetical order have the following unemployment rates: Andhra Pradesh 7.5, Bihar 17.6, Chhattisgarh 0.8, Delhi 9.7, Goa 15.9, Gujarat 1.8, Haryana 26.8, Himachal Pradesh 11.7, Jharkhand 17.7, Karnataka 2.3, Kerala 6.7, Madhya Pradesh 3.7, Maharashtra 5.5, Meghalaya 2.6, Odisha 2.6, Puducherry 1.5, Punjab 6.9, Rajasthan 26.4, Sikkim 20.7, Tamil Nadu 3.4, Telangana 5.2, Uttar Pradesh 5.5, Uttarakhand 0.8, and West Bengal 4.8.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • ITBP Assistant Commandant Falls To Death On Patrol Duty

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    SRINAGAR: On April 2, Tikam Singh Negi, a 33-year-old Assistant Commandant of ITBP, died in Eastern Ladakh while on patrolling duty. Following the incident, an internal inquiry has been launched.

    On Tuesday, the ITBP posted on Twitter, “ITBP salutes the braveheart AC/GD Tikam Singh Negi, 24th Battalion ITBP who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty in Ladakh on April 2, 2023.”

    Following the incident, the senior officials of ITBP informed the family members of the deceased and handed over his body to them on Tuesday. The family resides in Rajawala of Sahaspur area in Dehradun district.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Mughal History Still Part Of Curriculum: NCERT Director

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    SRINAGAR: After the issue of removal of chapters on Mughal History from National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) books sparked controversy, the education body’s chief,  Dinesh Prasad Saklani called the whole issue a lie and clarified that the chapters on Mughals were not dropped from CBSE books.

    Speaking to ANI, he said that NCERT is following the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes on reducing content load in education. We are currently in a transition phase and working towards finalising the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for school education. Textbooks will be printed in 2024 in accordance with NEP, and we are committed to implementing its principles. No content has been dropped at this time.

    Calling the ongoing debate unnecessary, Saklani explained that there was a rationalisation process carried out last year due to the pressures posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on students everywhere.

    Saklani said, expert committees were tasked with examining the books from standards 6-12, and they recommended that certain chapters could be dropped without affecting the students’ knowledge and reducing unnecessary burdens.  However, this year no chapters were dropped.

    Mughal history is still a part of the curriculum and those who have doubts should check the books themselves, Saklani added.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )