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,…
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Don’t Halt Education for Children of Defaulting Parents: DSEK Urges Schools
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…
Read MoreThe Spirit of Sharing: A Deep Dive into Fitrana (Sadqa Fitr)
Fitrana: A Beacon of Compassion and Solidarity in Ramadan By: Javid Amin Ramadan, a month of spiritual rejuvenation and self-reflection, culminates in the joyous celebration of Eid al-Fitr. As Muslims across the globe break their fast and gather with loved ones to mark the end of this sacred period, the spirit of sharing and compassion takes center stage. At the heart of this celebration lies Fitrana, an obligatory charity that embodies the core Islamic values of generosity, inclusivity, and social responsibility. In this article, we delve into the deeper meaning…
Read MoreBJP Transformed Jammu & Kashmir into a Prison since 2019: Mehbooba Mufti
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…
Read MoreMirwaiz Placed Under House Arrest on Jumat-ul-Vida; Jamia Closed: Anjuman Auqaf Reports
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…
Read More2024 Elections: Star Campaigners Intensify Efforts in Key Battleground of J&K
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…
Read MoreThe Silent Stalker: Unveiling the Warning Signs of High Cholesterol
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…
Read MoreEyewash or Action? DSEK Forms Committees to Address School Complaints
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…
Read MoreTragic Incident in UP’s Bahraich: Muslim Man Beaten to Death While Returning Home after Taraweeh Prayers
Bahraich: A 35-year-old Muslim man, Wakil Ahmed, was fatally beaten on his way home after Taraweeh prayers around 11pm on Monday in Bahraich City, Uttar Pradesh, Siasat.com reported. The gruesome incident has incited outrage in the local community, a video of the incident was posted by Hate Dectector. Videos of the incident aftermath, showing Ahmed’s naked body with severe wounds, are circulating on social media platforms. In response to the appalling killing, the Bahraich police have initiated an investigation and assured swift justice for the perpetrators. Ahmed, who operated a…
Read MoreKashmir Braces for Chaos as Cash Crunch Hits Government Treasuries Ahead of Eid
Reduced cash flow just ahead of the upcoming Jumat-Ul-Vida, Shab-e-Qadr and Eid Ul Fitr at government treasuries has pushed people into a state of chaos, confusion and anxiety across Kashmir. Though it is a decades old practice of the Jammu and Kashmir government that cash flow is unprecedentedly increased on the occasion of Eid a for the release of even advance salaries to government employees and payments to contractors and suppliers but with hardly few days left for Jumat-Ul-Vida, Shab-e-Qadr and Eid Ul Fitr allegations are galore that bills are…
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