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Kashmir’s religious heads to meet in city today
Geelani arrested
KU opening up to student politics?
Health at risk in rural areas
Talk on safeguarding
environment
Abandoned baby: Medicos switch to Facebook for help
National business conference kicks off
Delegation inspects hostel construction work at KU
Members of the delegation inspect the hostel area on the KU campus on Friday.
A Tribune Photograph
J&K Bank inks pact with VE Commercial Vehicles
VC meets Guv to discuss research objectives
Governor NN Vohra in discussion with KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, on Friday. A Tribune Photograph
Governor Vohra acknowledges civil defence activities
Painters’ workshop concludes
Grenade recovered in Bandipora
Stress on rooting out corruption
Camp on women rights held
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Peaceful marches mark protest in
Valley
Stray incidents of stone pelting in Srinagar, Pulwama, Baramulla, Shopian dists; Key areas sealed off in city Tribune News Service
Srinagar, September 21 The protest marches were held in all districts of the Kashmir division against the “blasphemous movie”, the police spokesperson said. The spokesperson said people staged peaceful marches in Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal (central Kashmir); Handwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Kupwara, Sopore and Baramulla (north Kashmir); and Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Awantipora (south Kashmir). “Situation remained peaceful across the Valley, barring minor stone-pelting incidents,” the spokesperson said. He said incidents of stone pelting were reported from Srinagar, Pulwama, Baramulla and Shopian districts. In Anantnag district, a huge procession led by Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir was held from Jamia Masjid to Lal Chowk. Qazi Yasir, while talking to Kashmir Tribune, said the procession was peaceful but the police “instigated” the youth by shelling tear-smoke canisters. In Srinagar, stone pelting was reported from uptown Rawalpora and Natipora localities. The volatile Maisuma locality in central Srinagar and dozens of neighbourhoods in the old city were sealed off by the police to prevent any protests. The police had placed barbed wires at the entrances and exits to several neighbourhoods to scuttle any attempt to hold protests. Jamia Masjid, the biggest mosque in the Valley located in the heart of the old city, was sealed off as no one was allowed to move to the mosque. Consequently, Friday congregational prayers were not held there. A large demonstration over the making of the anti-Islam film was held at Batamaloo where hundreds of people raised anti-US, anti-Obama and anti-Israel slogans. The protesters also burnt a US flag.
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Women activists, JKLF chief detained
Srinagar, September 21 The police intercepted Andrabi along with her party activists near Munwarabad bridge in the city and fired tear-smoke canisters to disperse the march. The police later detained Andrabi along with a few of her party members and whisked them away in a police vehicle. The women were marching to protest against
the making of the anti-Islam film.
In the morning, Yasin Malik, who heads a faction of separatist group JKLF, was detained outside his house in Maisuma neighbourhood. The film has angered many in the Valley and led to the burning of US and Israeli flags during protests across the region. The Jammu and Kashmir government has requested the Union Home Ministry to block access to the film, fearing deterioration of law and order in the state. The Valley had shut on Tuesday on a call given by a body of several religious groups to demonstrate against the making of the film. The Valley residents went for a spontaneous shutdown today to protest the film.
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Kashmir’s religious heads to meet in city today
Srinagar, September 21 The joint session of religious heads and scholars of Kashmir, being organised by the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (Joint Conference of Religious Scholars and Heads), will be held at Mirwaiz Manzil, the ancestral home of moderate Hurriyat Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq tomorrow. “An important session of Anjuman-e-Tahafuz-e-Iman (Organisation for protection against faith) is being convened at Mirwaiz Manzil, Rajourikadal, on Saturday at 10.30 and all constituents and religious heads have been informed,” said secretary of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema in a statement. While the holding of the conference was agreed upon during an earlier convention of religious heads on September 6, it has assumed importance in the backdrop of protests across the Valley against the anti-Islam film. “Other than the previously decided agenda, the issues need to be discussed is the present delicate situation arising out of the attacks and conspiracies by enemies of Islam on the Quran and Prophet Muhammad,” the secretary said. “Besides having a serious discussion on the recent provocative and blasphemous film made by an American against the Prophet, the joint session of the Ulema (religious scholars and heads) will also chalk out a joint and practical strategy aimed at checking such blasphemous acts in future,” the secretary said while elaborating on the agenda of the conference being orgainsed on Saturday. Keeping in view the spontaneity of protests on Friday across Kashmir against the film, the authoritative are unlikely to allow the religious heads to gather at Mirwaiz Manzil, an official said. He added that the government might review its decision at the last moment. The Umar Abdullah-led government is already facing criticism from different quarters, including civil society groups, for not taking action against various religious heads, including Grand Mufti Mufti Bashir-ud-Din, for fanning communal and anti-American sentiment among the Muslims in Kashmir. Mufti Bashir-ud-Din was the first among religious heads of Kashmir to ask all Americans to leave Kashmir over the US-made controversial film. The US, subsequently, issued travel advisories to its citizens in India not to travel to the Valley. |
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KU opening up to student politics?
Srinagar, September 21 The buzz is that various mainstream political parties are trying to gain a foothold on the campus by participating in campus events and gaining students’ support. “It was shocking to see a refreshment stall managed by the National Conference Students Union on the campus. This goes against the university norms of not allowing student union activity on the campus. Even more startling was to see the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and head of departments inaugurating the camp of the party,” a university student said. After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the KU campus last year and held closed-door meetings with students, the Congress soon formulated its students wing in the Valley with the National Students Union of India (NSUI) organising a Delhi tour for Kashmir students, who reportedly met the top brass of the Congress leadership. Sajjad Lone’s People’s Conference has already formed its students union early this year and is in the process of establishing its campus offices. Sources say even Mehbooba Mufti is keen on developing a good rapport with the students and her party may also formulate its own students’ body. But with political student bodies being floated, the concerns of the students are taking a backseat as each student wing is busy promoting its political agenda than addressing the real problems of the fraternity. |
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Health at risk in rural areas
Anantnag, September 21 Official sources and patients’ reports said doctors with degrees in Unani, Ayurvedic and Homeopathic system of medicines, posted in the government hospitals or running their private clinics, prefer to prescribe allopathic medicines due to the availability factor.
“This is an illegal practice and authorities should come forward and check this mal-practice,” said an MBBS doctor on the condition of anonymity. He said this practice is rampant in the sub-district hospitals as well as the primary health centres (PHCs) across the rural parts of Kashmir. Sources said the single biggest reason for this illegal practice on the part of these doctors is the non-availability of an alternative system of medicines. “Either these medicines can be had from the Indian System of Medicines (ISM) dispensaries or few vendors across Kashmir. However ISM did not give these doctors a license to prescribe allopathic medicines,” the sources in the health department said. The sources say that there have been cases where a doctor with a degree of the alternative system of medicine had prescribed allopathic medicines and the dosage was too high, which caused complications. “The patients in the rural areas can hardly spot the difference between the two types of doctors, and remain more vulnerable to such medical complications,” said a MBBS doctor. Another reason, the sources say, is the reluctance of the MBBS doctors to serve in the rural areas. “There are no MBBS doctors at our disposal, we are forced to post the ISM doctors at some hospitals and I think the department is to be blamed for the malpractice,” said an official of the health department. He however added that various steps were being taken to curb this illegal practice and make sure that no risk was posed to the patients. |
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Talk on safeguarding
environment
Srinagar, September 21 In a shift from the routine cultural activities, the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, (JKAACL) hosted a two and a half hour long ‘Tree Talk’ to familiarise scholars with issues concerning forest conservation and disseminate the message through them. The event was conducted by prominent writer and chief conservator of forests, O P Sharma Vidyarthi. He presented a power point presentation to highlight the need for preservation of trees. Sharma used the imagery of folklores and literature to put across his message. He said since the launch of ‘Tea Talk’ in 2010 from the University of Jammu, the programme traversed various locations inside and outside the state. It was aimed at disseminating wealth of traditional knowledge generated by the ethnic communities, including folk tree names and mythological tree tales, to generate tree conservation consciousness among the masses. In his observations, Mohammed Shafi Pandit, former chairman public service commission, appreciated the concept of the programme and said such initiatives were required for spreading the concept of forest conservation. Farooq Nazki, a noted poet, appreciated the efforts made by the academy to break the monotonous routine of cultural activities. He said that environment was closely connected with literature and hoped that the academy would hold such functions in the future as well. Others who also spoke on the occasion included Prof Mohammed Zaman Azurda, Qazi Ghulam Rasool, GR Hasrat Gadda, Satish Vimal, BhawaniYasir Bashir, and Ashfaq Lone. Earlier in his welcome address, Khalid Bashir Ahmad, secretary JKAACL, said the ‘Tree Talk’ was a unique concept to bring people face-to-face with the trees, herbs and flowers. He recalled that how Sunderlal Bahuguna had launched a ‘Chipko Movement’ for the protection of trees. He said that Vidyarthi could be described as Bahuguna of J&K for initiating this movement for the same purpose. He said that while Bahuguna’s movement was resistive, Vidyarthi has introduced an educational element in the forests conservation.
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Abandoned baby: Medicos switch to Facebook for help
Shocked at their failure to elicit response from the government, private social welfare organisations or NGOs, the doctors have even assured free treatment for the girl and more funds for the person/organisation adopting the baby. “We have so far received phone calls from people willing to contribute financially. But we need someone (a family or a child welfare organisation) to adopt the girl and take care of her for some time. We may later on carry out surgery free of cost on her. Dr Shakeel, a known maxillofacial surgeon, has agreed to do plastic reconstructive surgery on her but for this she has to be at least six months old. The surgery is not possible at this age,” said Dr Muhammad Salim Khan, Deputy Medical Superintendent, GB Pant Hospital. The doctors are concerned that the case may soon be transferred to the court as the baby cannot be kept at the hospital for long. |
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National business conference kicks off
Srinagar, September 21 Principal Secretary, Power Development Department, who inaugurated the conference said business needs an attitude, perseverance and commitment to be successful. Stressing upon the need to have efficient human resources for the success of any corporate venture, he said the human resources are pivotal for the running finances and management of the business. He added the universities, including the University of Kashmir, need to play a bigger role and they need to introduce job-oriented courses as the contemporary markets are dynamic. The vice chancellor of the university, Prof Talat Ahmad, who presided the inaugural session, said the theme of the conference is significant in the wake of new economies and hence it is necessary to address their challenges. Earlier, the director of the conference and head of the business and financial studies, Prof Nazir Ahmad Nazir, while speaking on the objectives of the conference said the national conference is being held to understand and deliberate upon the multifarious and ever changing business scenario prevailing in the country, to identify the emerging areas thereof and to explore the opportunities and challenges; and integrate both conceptual and empirical research that shall link knowledge to different industrial contexts. More than 200 research papers from across the country will be read in 11 technical sessions focusing on the broader aspects like banking, tourism, business ethics and corporate governance, foreign direct investment, organizational behaviour and human resource management, marketing and accounting. |
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Delegation inspects hostel construction work at KU
Srinagar, September 21 The youth sports hostel constructed approximately at the cost of Rs 5 crore, of which Rs 2 crore came from the MPLAD scheme, earlier this year The members of the parliament, who accompanied the delegation, were Kaushalendra Kumar, Putul Kumari, Rudramdhav Ray, and Gopal Singh Shekhhawat. The chairman of the delegation expressed his satisfaction at the completion of the work of the hostel and said the hostel would provide better lodging facilities to the sportspersons of the state. Earlier Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Talat Ahmad, accompanied by other university officials received the delegation and showed them various facilities provided by the university in the youth hostel . Prof Talat informed
the delegation that the new building of the youth sports hostel would save the huge expenses which the university had to incur for providing accommodation to players and participants from outside the state who would come to the Valley to participate in different sporting events organised by the university. |
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J&K Bank inks pact with VE Commercial Vehicles
Srinagar, September 21 The MoU was signed by the J&K Bank’s president, S K Bhat and senior vice president (sale and marketing) VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, G Sekar, a spokesman of the bank said. The J&K Bank’s executive president Tafazal Hussain said the purpose of this tie-up was to see Jammu and Kashmir to evolve as a highly developed and economically self-reliant state. Speaking on the occasion, Sekar said, “In our quest for deeper engagement with our customers, we are privileged to partner with the J&K Bank to market and make accessible organisd finance facility through its extensive distribution network especially across the state.” The finances would be available at the competitive interest rates to customers across the country, including semi urban and rural areas, a spokesman of the bank said. |
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VC meets Guv to discuss research objectives
Srinagar, September 21 The Governor, who is the Chancellor of the Kashmir University, held discussions with Prof. Talat regarding the university’s teaching and research objectives, an official said. They also reviewed arrangements for the forthcoming convocation of the university scheduled later this month, the official added. |
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Governor Vohra acknowledges civil defence activities
Srinagar, September 21 Mir briefed the Governor about the activities and training programmes being organised in Baramulla to train youth in disaster management and first-aid. He informed the Governor about the
awareness camps being regularly organised to create awareness among youth about disastrous consequences of drug addiction. The organisation is also running many drug de-addiction centres in the state. The Governor appreciated various initiatives taken by the organisation and suggested that maximum number of youth should be involved in the civil defence activities and
they should be made aware of the prevailing social evils, particularly drug addiction. He assured support to
Dr Mir’s missionary endeavours to build a healthy society. |
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Painters’ workshop concludes
Srinagar, September 21 The workshop, organised by the J&K Police, was held at the Officers’ Mess, Humhama, on the outskirts of the city. Director General of Police Ashok Prasad said the event was organised to provide a platform to the local youth so that they could exhibit their talent and interact with eminent painters. The workshop, which started on September 15, saw the participation of nine eminent artists, including Milan Dass, Sagar Uladlaya, Rajan Fulari, Sangeeta Murthy, Rathindranath Kanji, Huim Rajni and Shridhar Iyer, an official said.
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Grenade recovered in Bandipora
Srinagar, September 21 The spokesperson said the grenade was found near a garbage dump and a case had been registered at the Bandipora police station. This is the second grenade to be found in the past two days in the Valley. On Thursday, the police said a rusted grenade was recovered at Sogam village in Budgam district of central Kashmir. —
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Stress on rooting out corruption
Kupwara, September 21 A large number of students and senior citizens of the area besides district officers participated. The camp was organised by The Inner Call — Forum for Evolution, Development and Awareness. District Development Commissioner, Kupwara, Sarmad Hafeez, who was the chief guest, impressed upon the participants to raise awareness among people about shunning corruption right from the grass-roots level. He said: “Try to initiate the process from the basic level, as being members of the society, everybody is responsible for eradicating corruption from all walks of life.” The District Development Commissioner asked them to conduct more such events.
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Camp on women rights held
Srinagar, September 21 The chairman District Legal Service Authority, who is also principal session judge of
Budgam, Rashid Ali Dar, presided over the function which was held at the Town Hall in
Chrar-e-Sharief, an official spokesman said. The spokesman said large number of prominent citizens, students of surrounding areas of the Charar-i-Sharief attended the function. Speakers stressed on the need for creating awareness about the women rights and removing existing discrimination in gender ratio.
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Srinagar, September 21
A five-member Indian
parliamentary delegation headed by its chairman A K S Vijaya visited the
University of Kashmir on Thursday. The delegation assessed the implementation of the funds granted to the university under the member of parliament local area development scheme
(MPLADS) for
the construction of a youth hostel on the university campus.
Srinagar, September 21
In fact, KU Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad, deviating from his stance on not allowing student union activity on the campus, inaugurated a refreshment camp managed by the National Conference Students Union (NCSU) during the North Zone Inter-University Cricket (Women) on the campus on Tuesday.
The practice of prescribing allopathic medicines raises question marks over the functioning of these specialised doctors in the region. Moreover, these doctors are not well versed with the dosage and other factors of the allopathic system of medicines which makes it even more dangerous for patients.
Srinagar, September 21