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Altaf Bukhari’s Residence Hosts Chugh and Sajad Lone: Apni Party President Clarifies Non-Political Nature

April 7, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh and People’s Conference (PC) President Sajad Gani Lone today visited the residence of Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari here. Talking to us, Bukhari said, “There is nothing political about the visit. I was unwell and they came to inquire about my health. It was purely a courtesy call by them and no politics was discussed. Sajad sahib keeps on visiting me and we have family terms.” Asked when the Apni Party will announce its candidate for the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, he said,…

Jamia Masjid Closed for Shab-e-Qadr Prayers, Mirwaiz Under House Arrest

April 7, 2024April 7, 2024 Editor

Authorities Close Historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar Ahead of Shab-e-Qadr Observance Srinagar: Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid, a symbol of religious and cultural significance, has been at the center of controversy as authorities disallow nigh-long prayers ahead of the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. The decision has sparked disappointment and condemnation from the mosque’s management body, Anjuman Auqaf, amid concerns over religious freedoms and restrictions on community gatherings during Ramadan. This article provides insights into the recent developments surrounding Jamia Masjid Srinagar and the implications for the local community. Closure of Jamia Masjid…

Taming the Tummy Trouble: 5 Natural Remedies for Common Stomach Ailments

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 Editor

By: Saika J Ah, the stomach – our body’s internal kitchen, a marvel of digestion and nutrient absorption. But sometimes, this complex system throws a tantrum, leading to a symphony of discomfort we know all too well: bloating, gas, heartburn, constipation, the list goes on. These gastric ailments not only disrupt our daily lives but can also signal underlying health issues. Fear not, fellow food enthusiasts! Before reaching for over-the-counter medications, consider the power of nature’s medicine cabinet. Here, we explore five effective home remedies, backed by science and tradition,…

Don’t Halt Education for Children of Defaulting Parents: DSEK Urges Schools

April 6, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Apr 5: In a latest development, the private schools across Kashmir will use Land Revenue Arrears Act to collect fees from the defaulting parents who switch schools for their without clearing dues in previous institutions. The move comes in wake of the meeting convened by the Director School Education Kashmir (DSEK) with the representatives of the private schools to discuss the issues pertaining to the functioning of the institutions. Besides issues like charging donation from parents, prescribing textbooks of private publishers, the meeting also discussed the issue about the…

BJP Transformed Jammu & Kashmir into a Prison since 2019: Mehbooba Mufti

April 6, 2024 Editor

PDP President and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti Friday said that normalcy claims of BJP have fallen flat with the closure of historic Jama Masjid on Jumat-ul-Vida and putting Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, saying the saffron party has turned entire J&K into a prison. Talking to media persons at Dargah Hazratbal, Mehbooba as per Kashmir News Service (KNS) expressed resentment over closure of historic Jama Masjid and house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on eve of Jumat-ul-Vida. She said owing such actions of the BJP dispensation I am…

Mirwaiz Placed Under House Arrest on Jumat-ul-Vida; Jamia Closed: Anjuman Auqaf Reports

April 5, 2024 Editor

Srinagar: Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has been put under house arrest by the authorities on Friday, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid said in a statement. Additionally, authorities have closed the historic Jamia Masjid, a significant religious center, on this last Friday of Ramadan. The actions, implemented by the administration, have been confirmed by Anjuman Auqaf. Mirwaiz was released from house detention in September last year, more than four years after he was placed under house arrest in the wake of abrogation of Article 370 by GoI in August 2019. The…

2024 Elections: Star Campaigners Intensify Efforts in Key Battleground of J&K

April 5, 2024 Editor

With the polling for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for April 19, star campaigners from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress will start arriving in Jammu and Kashmir to campaign for their party candidates. The star campaigners include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit Udhampur on April 12, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who will address a rally in Jammu on April 9, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is expected to address a rally on April 10 in Kathua. While…

The Silent Stalker: Unveiling the Warning Signs of High Cholesterol

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 Editor

Don’t Be a Silent Victim: Unmask the Signs of High Cholesterol By: Saika J High cholesterol. It lurks in the shadows of our bodies, often undetected for years. Earning the moniker “silent killer,” high cholesterol rarely throws up flashy warning signs until a critical moment – a heart attack, a stroke, a life forever altered. This lack of symptoms can lull us into a false sense of security, allowing cholesterol levels to climb steadily, silently building a wall of plaque within our arteries. But our bodies aren’t entirely silent partners…

Eyewash or Action? DSEK Forms Committees to Address School Complaints

April 4, 2024 Editor

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Wednesday constituted two separate district-level committees to verify the complaints received against the J&K BOSE-affiliated and CBSE-affiliated private schools. The move comes at a time when complaints are pouring in from parents and other stakeholders against private schools for charging donations and recommending textbooks other than those prescribed by the J&K Board of School Education (BOSE) in violation of set norms. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of committees to verify different complaints against private schools in Kashmir division being frequently received…