Month: June 2023

Majlis-E-Ulama strongly condemns Army’s ‘Provocative and Sacrilegious Action’ in Pulwama Mosque

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Majlis-E-Ulama strongly condemns Army's 'Provocative and Sacrilegious Action' in Pulwama Mosque

Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU) Jammu and Kashmir on Monday expressed serious concern and strongly condemned the incident that took place in Masjid Sharief of Zadoora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, on the night of June 23 and 24, wherein the personnel of the Army’s 50 Battalion Rashtriya Rifles harassed the local people and beat up some residents forcing them to raise non-Muslim slogans from the mosque. In a statement, the MMU said the silence maintained by the authorities in this regard is unacceptable. It asked them to clarify their position in this…

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Education Department directs CEOs to Prohibit Motorbike usage by Students below 18 Years during school hours

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Education Department directs CEOs to Prohibit Motorbike usage by Students below 18 Years during school hours

Authorities on Monday ordered a blanket ban on use of motorbikes during school hours by students below 18 years of age in Central and North Kashmir. News agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reported that Joint Director, Central and North for School Education Department directed this in a communique to Chief Education Officers of Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal, Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora. The officer said, “A large number of complaints are making rounds in media and social circles about the rash driving and stunt biking and reckless movement of two wheelers by school…

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Staying Healthy with a Nutritious Diet on Eid al-Adha in the Hot Summer

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Staying Healthy with a Nutritious Diet on Eid al-Adha in the Hot Summer

By: Dr. Zubair Saleem Sizzling summer days and the joyous occasion of Eid e Qurban are just around the corner, bringing together families and feasts. For senior citizens, it’s essential to navigate the hot weather while ensuring their health remains a top priority. Here are some mouthwatering yet mindful tips to help our beloved seniors savour the flavours of Eid while staying cool and nourished. 1. Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, especially during the hot summer days. Dehydration can lead to various health issues, so make…

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Hajj2023: More than 20 Lakh Pilgrims commence Hajj on Sunday

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Hajj2023: More than 20 Lakh Pilgrims commence Hajj Today

Over 20 lakh Hajj pilgrims started performing on Sunday afternoon the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before their moving into Mina to mark the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah. The Saudi authorities and Hajj missions of various countries have completed mammoth preparations and foolproof and flawless arrangements for a hassle-free Hajj while pilgrims are engaged in final preparations to set out for the tent city of Mina at the start of their lifetime spiritual journey. The streets of Makkah were…

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Three Ladakh Villages Near LoC Cut Off by Flash Floods

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Three Ladakh Villages Near LoC Cut Off by Flash Floods

Connectivity to three strategic villages close to the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan was snapped due to flash floods on Saturday, prompting the Army to swing into action to restore the damaged roads. The road connectivity to the three villages — Turtuk, Tyakshi and Thang — in Nubra Valley region is expected to be restored by Monday. An Army spokesperson said soldiers began work to restore the roads for locals and tourists. The region witnessed unusual flash floods due to the melting of glaciers on higher mountains. Turtuk, which…

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Pulwama Mosque Incident: Mehbooba Mufti calls for Investigation following residents’ claims

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Pulwama Mosque Incident: Mehbooba Mufti calls for Investigation following residents' claims

Armymen enter mosque, force Muslims to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Mehbooba Mufti seek probe Residents of Zadoora village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have alleged that Armymen entered a local mosque and forced people to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ during pre-dawn prayers on Saturday. The alleged incident prompted former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to seek a probe. “Shocked to hear about army troops… storming a mosque at Pulwama & forcing Muslims inside to chant ‘Jai Shree Ram’. Such a move when Amit Shah is here & that…

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Surviving Summer: Essential Tips for Senior Citizens

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Surviving Summer: Essential Tips for Senior Citizens

By: Professor Upendra Kaul The Summer is with us, the day temperatures in the valley soar up to 35 degrees Celsius. Mornings and late evenings are however cooler. This year it has been the hottest June in 18 years according to the meteorological department. The Jammu region of our UT, gets the full summer of north India with temperatures close to 42 degrees and sometimes even more. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to its adverse effects. The modern houses in the valley are made with winter in mind, with poor…

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Marking 200 weeks in Confinement, Hurriyat Conference demands end to Mirwaiz’s House Detention

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Marking 200 weeks in Confinement, Hurriyat Conference demands end to Mirwaiz's House Detention

The Hurriyat Conference led by separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and managing body of Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Friday deplored the continued house detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The separatist leader, who is also chief priest of the Jamia Masjid, has been under house detention since August 5, 2019, when the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked and the region split into two union territories. All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), in a statement, said its chairman who is also the chief priest of Kashmir’s grand mosque, completed a…

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Kashmir Society in Crisis: Man allegedly poisons grandson, Wife kills husband

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Kashmir Society in Crisis: Man allegedly poisons grandson, Wife kills husband

By: Javid Amin In two separate incidents in Kashmir on Saturday, a man allegedly poisoned his two-year-old grandson, and a woman killed her husband. The first incident took place in the Mir Bazar area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The family of the victim said that a dispute was going on between the father and the son’s family for a long time, and that the man allegedly poisoned his grandson in the form of an injection. The child is currently in critical condition in a hospital in Srinagar. The second…

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Srinagar Sizzles as Temperature Soars to 35°C, Hottest June Day in 18 Years

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Amid the ongoing heat wave in Kashmir, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir has recorded hottest June day after 18 years at 35.0 degree Celsius on Friday while Qazigund and Pahalgam in South Kashmir recorded second hottest June day in the last 33 and 15 years respectively. An Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the mercury settled at 35.0 degree Celsius today, which is the equal warmer June day recorded on June, 03 2018. The all-time highest June day was…

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