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Cholera, gastro tighten grip
Damage to shrine dome triggers protest in city
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3 killed, 10 injured in road accidents across Valley
Man dies as roof collapses in Sopore
Only 2 pillars constructed in 3 years
Farmland losing ground to construction
Give powers to panchayats: Soz
Killing of sarpanches a cowardly act: NC
Music fest ends amidst controversy
Bar assn to shun work on Sept 27
Guv, CM mourn deaths in Kupwara accident
Tae kwon do tourney gets under way
School timings rescheduled
Mental health awareness programmes organised in rural Kashmir
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Cholera, gastro tighten grip
Baramulla, September 25 At least 30 patients have been discharged after undergoing treatment over the past few days. Dr Mohd Younis, Chief Medical Officer, Baramulla, said 24 people were admitted to hospitals for treatment. “Most of them appear to be suffering from gastroenteritis, while the rest are showing symptoms of cholera,” he said. The health official said samples of stool and blood had been sent to SKIMS Hospital at Soura, Srinagar and reports were awaited. “Additional teams of doctors have been put into service for speedy recovery of patients. Many of them are showing signs of recovery,” Dr Younis added. He said teams of doctors and paramedical staff had been sent to the affected areas for the door-to-door medical checkup of people, especially children. “Since the infections are water-borne, we have advised people to consume boiled water and refrain from self-medication in case of compilations,” he said. An official of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department said chlorine tablets had been put into water reservoirs to avoid contamination. “We have also secured some reservoirs to ensure that no contamination occurs from outside. Teams of PHE officials are monitoring the reservoirs constantly,” he said. The CMO office in Baramulla said most patients undergoing treatment were suffering from gastroenteritis. “Some of them have tested positive for cholera but they are on the road to recovery. We hope to contain the infection,” an official said. In the absence of a scientific laboratory in Baramulla health centres, the samples are being sent to a Srinagar laboratory, causing a delay in reports. “It takes at least three to four days to make the diagnosis, as test reports are received from Srinagar only after a couple of days,” an official said. The infection is widespread in villages including Kohipora, Kunzar, Suckkar, Karihama, Miahen, Qazipora, Vulgam, Gushi and Taratpora. The Symptoms
Since the infections are water-borne, we have advised people to consume boiled water and refrain from self-medication in case of compilations~ — Dr Mohd Younis, CMO, Baramulla It takes at least three to four days to make the diagnosis, as test reports are received from Srinagar only after a couple of days~ — A health official |
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Damage to shrine dome triggers protest in city
Srinagar, September 25 The protesters alleged that the Waqf Board, which looks after the shrines, had used substandard material during the renovation work that had led to the damage. Eyewitnesses said the protesters tried to storm the shrine but were prevented from doing so by a police team that was rushed to the scene by the authorities. The police later dispersed the angry protesters. Waqf Board vice-chairman MY Qadri confirmed that marble tiles had fallen off the dome, but said the dome had not suffered any damage. “The marble tiles slipped off during the polishing work but the cemented dome is safe,” Qadri told The Tribune. He said around one-third of the marble tiles lining the dome had slipped off. The Hazratbal shrine houses the holy relic (hair strand) of Prophet Muhammad. The holy relic is displayed before the devotees on days of
religious significance and the shrine attracts a huge rush of devotees, including non-Muslims. Gul visits shrine On the instructions of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Adviser to Chief Minister Mubarak Gul
visited the Hazratbal shrine today and took stock of the damage caused, an official said. “He interacted with people and assured them of carrying out proper renovation of the shrine. He said the sentiments of the whole society were attached to the shrine
and the government would take all steps to enhance the dignity and respect of the shrine,” the official said. The Shrine The shrine houses the holy relic (hair strand) of Prophet Muhammad. The holy relic is displayed before the devotees on days of religious significance and the shrine attracts a huge rush of devotees, including non-Muslims The marble tiles slipped off during the polishing work but the cemented dome is
safe — MY Qadri, vice-chairman, Waqf Board |
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3 killed, 10 injured in road accidents across Valley
Srinagar, September 25 One of the injured, Kamal Kumar, a resident of Digyana, Jammu,
died on the way to the hospital, a police spokesperson said. In another accident, a motorcycle collided with a truck in the city, killing the rider, Junaid Bashir, a resident of Suderbal, and injuring two others. A motorcyclist who was injured in an accident last week near Parimpora succumbed to his injuries at a city hospital, the spokesperson said. The victim has been identified as Tahmeen Ahmad
Khan of Hardshoora village, near Tangmarg, in Baramulla. Further, five persons were injured in four accidents in Kupwara, Anantnag, Kulgam and Pulwama districts. The police has registered cases in these incidents. With the latest casualties, the death toll in road mishaps in the Valley has gone up to 12 in the past 48 hours. The number of fatal and non-fatal casualties has been constantly rising in the Valley with two to three road accidents being reported on a daily basis from the region. Nine persons were killed and 11 others injured in at least four accidents in the Valley on Monday. The data compiled by The Tribune suggests that 147 persons have been injured in several dozen road accidents in the past 18 days in the Valley. |
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Man dies as roof collapses in Sopore
Srinagar, September 25 Sofi died on the spot and his body was later handed over to his relatives for the last rites, a police spokesperson said. Body found
A 31-year-old man’s body was fished out from a river in Anantnag district. Rayees Ahmad Kumar’s body was fished out from the Jhelum near Zirpora village in Bijbehara. Kumar had been missing from his home for the past three days, the spokesperson added. The police has registered a case to investigate the cause of Kumar’s death. 3 houses gutted
Three houses and two cowsheds were damaged in a fire at a village in Anantnag district of south Kashmir, the police said today. A police spokesperson said the fire broke out at Nowgam village in Anantnag, damaging five structures. Three houses and two cowsheds belonging to Ghulam Hassan Padder, Mohammad Ismail Padder and Ghulam Mohammad and Ramzan Padder were damaged in the fire, the spokesperson said. The police has registered a case. |
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Only 2 pillars constructed in 3 years
Baramulla, September 25 The work on the bridge on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road has been going on at a snail’s pace for the past three years. Local residents say going by the slow pace of work, it will take at least a decade to construct the vital bridge. “We have been facing serious problems due to the lack of bridge. People of at least 20 villages, including Chandanwari, have to cover around 2 km on foot to reach different destinations,” says Asadullah Ahmad of Chandanwari. The Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC), the agency executing the project, has suspended work on the bridge several times over the years. The JKPCC has so far raised only two pillars on either side of the river. The locals say the suspension of work for months at end has led to a delay in the completion of the bridge. Patients and students are the worst sufferers. “Children studying in Chandanwari and other parts of Uri tehsil often get late for school. In spite of repeated representations, the authorities have not resumed the work on the bridge,” says Shabir Ahmad Khan of Uri. The 130-metre-long bridge, once complete, will serve as a vital link between Uri tehsil and 20 villages in the adjoining area. Sources in the JKPCC say the delay has been caused due to some changes in the project work. “There was initially a proposal to construct a steel truss bridge but in view of the importance of the route, the authorities decided to construct a motorable concrete bridge,” an official source said. The locals have urged the higher authorities to complete the work at the earliest. The bridge Once complete, the 130-metre-long bridge on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road will serve as a vital link between Uri tehsil and 20 villages in the adjoining area There was initially a proposal to construct a steel truss bridge but in view of the importance of the route, the authorities decided to construct a motorable concrete
bridge — An official source Children studying in Chandanwari and other parts of Uri tehsil often get late for school. In spite of repeated representations, the authorities have not resumed the work on the
bridge — Shabir Ahmad Khan, a resident of Uri |
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Farmland losing ground to construction
Anantnag, September 25 “Only the rich and the affluent get the necessary permission to construct concrete structures on agricultural land. The ban remains in force for the common man,” says an official in the revenue department. He adds that construction activity has been going on across Anantnag district but the department has chosen to turn a blind eye to those with political clout even as they continue to vandalise the fragile agricultural land. “Nowhere can it be more evident than the farmland along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway. The stretch from Bijbehara to Batengoo used to be a lush green tract till five years ago. Now the land has been turned into a concrete jungle with residential and commercial establishments coming up rapidly,” the official said. The fate of other tracts of agricultural land across the district is no different. “Agricultural output may soon go down in Anantnag district because of official apathy. The authorities have failed to enforce the ban on construction activity on agricultural land,” says Abdul Hameed, a local farmer. Sources say those officials who tend to oppose such illegal constructions meet with stiff resistance from the political powerhouses of the state. “What can we do if the government is not serious about enforcing such bans in letter and spirit?” says a high-ranking official in the district administration. Only the rich and the affluent get the necessary permission to construct concrete structures on agricultural land. The ban remains in force only for the common man~ — An official in revenue department Agricultural output may soon go down in Anantnag district because of official apathy. The authorities have failed to enforce the ban on construction activity on agricultural land~ — Abdul Hameed, a local farmer |
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Give powers to panchayats: Soz
Srinagar, September 25 Sources said Soz had asked the state government to make up its mind over the holding of block-level elections. The government intended to hold the elections by end of December and has also drawn flak from various quarters for the delay in holding elections. Soz demanded the implementation of the 73rd amendment to the Constitution of India for the empowerment of the panchayat members. “The J&K Pradesh Congress Committee had requested that provisions of the 73rd amendment of the Constitution of India needs to be adopted by the state government in order to empower the sarpanchs and panchs," Soz mentions this in a letter. "If the National Conference is not ready to adopt the 73rd amendment of the Constitution of India then it can incorporate the provisions in the Panchayati Raj Act of the state." the letter adds. Soz said he has suggested monthly honorariums of Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 to the sarpanchs and panchs respectively. He said money was not an issue as the centre had agreed to provide the necessary amount needed for the honorariums. "If Rs 75 crore were needed, the centre would grant Rs 100 crore," Soz said. He urged the Chief Minister to raise the issue to the government of India so that the required amount to be sanctioned was released in the favour of sarpanchs and panchs.While the youth Congress leaders had already held a series of demonstrations seeking the implementation of the 73rd amendment, the Bharatiya Janata Party too said the demand would top its agenda during the upcoming session of the Legislative Assembly that will start from October 1.
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Killing of sarpanches a cowardly act: NC
Srinagar, September 25 “It is a cowardly act, we demand a punishment to all those who were involved in the killing,” said Tanvir Sadiq, NC spokesperson. Panchayat member Mohammad Shafi Teli was killed on Sunday at his village in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district triggering resignations from at least 54 panchayat members of the area. “80 per cent voters turned out to elect
these members and anyone attacking them is attacking the democracy,” said Mehboob Beg, NC leader and Member
of Parliament. He said establishment of the Panchayati Raj in the state had given new dimensions to the planning process and development of the state. Beg said the involvement of grass root democratic institutions in the plan formation and the execution of work would improve the working
culture. The state government on Monday announced that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will chair a high-level meeting soon to decide the issue of providing security to the
panchayat members. The issue of providing security to the panchayat members would be discussed in the next meeting of the unified headquarters, an official said. |
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Music fest ends amidst controversy
Srinagar, September 25 Hurriyat Conference (G) senior separatist leader and chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani and other Islamic student fronts asked for the boycott of the event, alleging it promoted anti-Islamic and immoral activities in the state. Geelani alleged that the event was being backed by the Army and supported by politicians in order to take the youth away from the Islamic principles and values. Some pro-Islamic student wings criticised the organisation of music festivals, saying these violated the core Islamic values and promoted indecency among the youth. “Music is completely prohibited in Islam and the indiscriminate intermixing of opposite genders amid the loud music is sheer immorality. We have our principles established according to the Islamic structure, and this certainly will not be tolerated,” said Ashfaq Hussain, a BTech student, while appealing for a boycott. However, a team of 40 organisers behind the festival said they were going ahead with the event and that they had registered 1,200 students from various colleges in the state for the festival. “There are people who are trying to politicise the event when it is mere a fund-raising programme arranged by the students. We are trying to do our bit in raising money for the destitutes and the orphans of the state by showcasing some cultural performances. In the past, several musical programmes have been held in the Valley but why are they targeting such an event now?” said Aamir, a management student. Various local music bands, comedians and Sufi singers staged their performances in the two-day event.
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Bar assn to shun work on Sept 27
Srinagar, September 25 “The Bar Association will abstain from appearing before the courts on
September 27 in order to register our protest against the human rights violations in J&K on the eve of arrival of the
President of India in the state. The Indian government has adopted a new policy of genocide in the state with an aim to
target only children and new generation of the J-K,” said Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, general secretary of the lawyers’ body. “The President of India, being the head of the Armed Forces, is under the moral and legal
obligation to rein in the forces and stop the genocide and human rights violation in the state. The association has no option but to register their protest against the arrival of the President,” he said. |
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Guv, CM mourn deaths in Kupwara accident
Srinagar, September 25 The Governor conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He prayed for a speedy recovery of all those injured in the accident. The Governor urged the DGP to review the movement of passenger carriers and buses. He also issued immediate directions for the ground staff to check overloading, which is one of the main causes of fatal accidents. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah prayed for peace to the departed souls and early recovery of the injured. He directed the district administration and other concerned to provide best medicare to the injured.
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Tae kwon do tourney gets under way
Jammu, September 25 The championship was inaugurated by JP Singh, DIG Jammu-Kathua Range, wherein 400 players and officials are participating. The participating districts include Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur, Ramban, Doda, Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam and Kargil. The championship is being organised under the supervision of Tae kwon do Federation of India. Shiv Prakash Shukla, international referee, has been deputed by the TFI as an observer for the championship. The technical team is being headed by International referees Atul Pangotra and Subash Thakur, national referee from Punjab police Shiv Kumar; national referees: Vikrant Narwalia, Arjun Gupta, Birender Singh, Mukta Gupta, Zahir Abbas, Mohammed Ali, Vivek Padha, Rajat Thakur, Sanjay Kumar, Shazia Batool, Mannzoor, Rahul Singh Chib, Rajesh Sharma, Arvind Satti and Adnan. |
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School timings rescheduled
Srinagar, September 25 All concerned institutions have been directed to
follow the new school timings strictly. |
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Mental health awareness programmes organised in rural Kashmir
Srinagar, September 25 The basic education was imparted to hundreds of supervisors and Anganwadi workers. The medical experts believed that women in Kashmir are the worst sufferers of various psychiatric ailments. The Kashmiri women had not really come forward to seek medical help fearing social pressures. Therefore, a way has been devised to help the rural women in combating the psychiatric disorders. “In the rural areas of Kashmir, various ICDS supervisors and Anganwari workers do get in touch with a lot of women. Hence, educating them is an integral part of solving the mental depression problems in Kashmir,” said Dr Arif Maghribhi, a clinical psychologist at KLCC. He said various Anganwari workers and female social welfare department employees conduct a lot of pulse polio drives, campaigns for nursing mothers and their mobilisation was very crucial. “Therefore, it has become essential to sensitise women who in turn could pass on the education to many other females they get in touch with,” he said. “We heard of many schizophrenic, depression and mental fatigue cases among women here which had gone untreated. A women prefer to take a migraine headache and related symptoms casually which leads to more serious problems. Men on the other hand are more pro-active in seeking help and do not shy away from discussing their symptoms,” Dr Arif observed. |
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At least 24 more people, including eight children, were admitted to Tangmarg and Pattan hospitals in Baramulla district today following cholera and gastroenteritis infections.
Residents protested outside the Hazratbal shrine, located on the banks of the Dal lake, after marble tiles fell off the dome during repair work today.
Baramulla, September 25
The agricultural land across Anantnag district is fast shrinking, courtesy rampant construction of commercial as well as residential structures on the fragile land over the past decade.
Reports say the construction on agricultural land has been going on despite a government ban on such constructions.
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president Prof Saifuddin Soz today said he had written a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding various steps taken for empowerment of panchayat members.
Srinagar, September 25
