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No let-up in LPG crisis
Fervour marks Dasehra celebrations
Injured deer rescued from Batamaloo
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Three structures gutted in fire incidents
Guv, CM condole demise of Allah Baksh
Committed to safeguard future of students: NC
NCPCR member calls on Governor
Protests in old city over power crisis
On Eid eve, doctors caution non-veg Kashmiris
Police foils women activists’ march
Geelani calls for ‘symbolic’
protest on Eid
Players excel in martial
arts meet
Truck conductor found dead
Kashmiri Pandit’s youth employment sought
One injured in bear attack
Students protest against KU’s untimely examination schedule
Valley’s taste buds undergo makeover this Eid
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No let-up in LPG crisis
Srinagar, October 24 Dealers are complaining they are facing a lot of trouble as government has put a limit on the number of sales points in localities, which has forced people to throng sales outlets to get their cylinders refilled. “There are only a few sales points allotted by the authorities, due to which, we have to cater to hundreds of people at a single spot every day. This has caused inconvenience to the dealers and customers,” a gas dealer said. He said the authorities are seizing gas delivery vehicles which are supplying cylinders on non-designated routes and spots. The LPG crisis was triggered nearly a month ago by a government cap on its annual distribution of subsidised connections and compulsory paperwork, both of which have been strongly resented by Valley residents, traders associations and civil society groups. Residents across the capital city here are still complaining that they are facing trouble in getting connections refilled. Some residents said they were unable to locate a sales point of non-subsidised cylinder refills. The state government has already announced that it is distributing over 10,000 refilled cylinders to consumers through oil companies on a daily basis. Kashmir region administration had also said this week that it had over 25,000 gas cylinders available with it, which are sufficient for more than 12 days. |
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Fervour marks Dasehra celebrations
Srinagar, October 24 KPSS president Sanjay Tickoo said no special pooja or other functions were conducted by the Kashmiri Pandits besides burning of the effigies. Meanwhile, hordes of people, including Muslims, were present at the TRC ground where effigies were burnt in the evening amid chilly weather conditions. Agriculture Minister Ghulam Hassan Mir and separatist leader Shabbir Ahmad Shah, who is the chairman of the Democratic Freedom Party, also attended the Dasehra festivities at the TRC Ground. |
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Injured deer rescued from Batamaloo
Srinagar, October 24 “We got the information about a baby deer at Batamaloo and we immediately sent our rescue team to the spot to recover it,” Nisar Hussain Bhat, incharge, rescue operations, wildlife department, said. Bhat said the rescue team found the fawn “badly injured” and rushed it to a nearby veterinary centre where doctors treated its wounds. “We had no time to inquire about how this deer reached Batamaloo. Our first priority was to save its life,” the official said.
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Three structures gutted in fire incidents
Srinagar, October 24 “Fire was brought under control with the help of fire tenders and the local police. However, both the structures were damaged,” said a police spokesperson. No human loss was reported. The police officials have registered a case in this regard. In another fire incident, fire broke out in the joint residential house of Khazir Mohammad Mir and Shabir Ahmad Mir in Kralpora Kupwara due to which kitchen of the house was gutted. “The cause of fire is believed to be the electric short circuit,” said the police. A case has been registered in this regard.
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Guv, CM condole demise of Allah Baksh
Srinagar, October 24 The Governor conveyed sympathy to the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. CM Omar Abdullah prayed for peace to the departed soul. Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed grief over demise of Allah Baksh while expressing solidarity with the bereaved family.—TNS |
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Committed to safeguard future of students: NC
Srinagar, October 24 The spokesperson was interacting with members of party’s students union here at the NC headquarters. Sadiq said, “The party is committed to safeguard the future of the students.” “Omar Abdullah is a youth icon and wants the youth, especially the students to come forward and shape their own destiny,” said Sadiq. The spokesman said the issuance of passports to students who intend to travel outside the country will be taken up with the government on priority basis
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NCPCR member calls on Governor
Srinagar, October 24 “During the meeting, Dixit discussed with the Governor several important issues related to the protection and promotion of child rights. She briefed the Governor in detail about the activities of the NCPCR in J&K which are aimed at securing the child rights,” said an official. “Other issues which came up for discussion during the meeting included juvenile justice system and the need
for setting up a state commission for protection of child rights in J&K,” Governor stressed on the importance of enlarging awareness with respect to the available safeguards for the protection of child rights. He observed that children in need of special care and protection, particularly those in distress, belonging to the disadvantaged sections of society, and those affected by militancy and other unfortunate circumstances, required very special attention.
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Protests in old city over power crisis
Srinagar, October 24 The protests disrupted normal traffic in many parts of the city. “We are forced to take to the streets for fulfilment of our demands. The old city has been witnessing poor power supply since the last fortnight and we were left with no option but to stage a protest,” said local resident Hilal Ahmed. “It looks that the government is callous towards addressing residents’ basic issues,” he added. The protesters later dispersed peacefully after assurance from police that they would take up their issue with the Power Development Department (PDD) officers.
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On Eid eve, doctors caution non-veg Kashmiris
Srinagar, October 24 However, health experts advise that people should keep in mind the balance while eating mutton during Eid, saying consuming food rich in fibre, like green leafy vegetables and salads, is very important. Government data suggests Kashmir valley alone consumes 2,53,88,000 kilogram (25,388 tonne) mutton every year, which means Kashmir’s annual mutton consumption is worth Rs 761.64 crore. This figure does not include other non-vegetarian consumption in the Valley, like chicken. Since on Eid-ul-Azha, Kashmiri Muslims engage in sacrifice, especially of sheep and goat, the meat consumption goes exceptionally high during this period. A majority of Kashmiri Muslim families thus prepare non-vegetarian recipes like Wazwan. Doctors of the Valley sound a note of caution, saying families should keep healthy cooking and eating in mind, especially during Eid days. “Non-vegetarian foods like mutton contain high content of protein and uric acid. So people having gout or hyperuricaemia should avoid taking meat,” said Dr Naseem-ul-Gani, senior consultant at Bone and Joints Hospital, Srinagar. He also suggested that people should avoid consuming liver, heart and kidneys of sheep or goat, as these contain a lot of uric acid, which triggers diseases like gout, hyperuricaemia and arthritis. Health experts say consumption of high-fibre foods like green and leafy vegetables and salads is significant. “It is advisable if we cook vegetables too, as this makes the food fibrous,” said Dr Niyaz Jan, nodal officer with J-K health department. He added that high and prolonged use of protein rich-diets, like mutton, leads to constipation. “So, to avoid these problems like constipation and other dietary diseases, it is better that we take food which is rich in fibre,” he said. Experts say housewives should avoid over-cooking and over-heating of non-vegetarian dishes, especially on Eid, because over-cooking makes the food hazardous for eating. “As dieticians, we recommend more vegetables in the diet. A leafy vegetable diet works wonders,” said Dr Neelofer Khan, a senior dietician at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital. She also suggested that housewives should avoid deep-freezing food for longer durations. “Due to the erratic power supply in Valley, there is every chance that the food kept under deep freeze may get contaminated by bacterial infections. Thus, it is better to avoid storage of food in freezers for longer periods,” Neelofer said. NON-VEGETARIAN FOOD HABITS IN KASHMIR * Over 80 per cent Kashmiris eat non-vegetarian stuff. *
As per latest government figures, Valley consumes 2,53,88,000 kilogram mutton a year, which accounts for Rs 761 crore. *
While 1,44,08,000 kilogram mutton is imported from outside the state, the local mutton production is 1,09,80,000 kilogram. *
It means the Kashmir market relies on 56% imports from outside, while 44% per cent mutton consumption is managed locally. |
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Police foils women activists’ march
Srinagar, October 24 The women activists, led by Yasmeen Raja of Muslim Khawateen Markaz, were demanding release of all political prisoners on the eve of Eid. They were demanding revocation of contentious laws like Armed Forces special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA). This morning, a group of women activists carrying placards and raising slogans emerged from Abi Guzar lane and tried to march towards UN Observers’ office at Sonawar. However, a police party led by SHO Kothi Bagh intercepted the group near Regal Chowk area and prevented them from marching ahead. Later, the police detained all the activists along
with Muslim Khawateen Markaz chairperson “The silence of international community, including the United Nations, has emboldened the government to carry out human rights violations with impunity,” said Yasmeen Raja in a statement issued, adding that only UN intervention can end the Kashmir crisis. “On the UN day, which is being observed the world over, we demand release of all political prisoners and detainees from jails in Kashmir. We also urge revocation of draconian laws like AFSPA and PSA. Besides, we seek an end to all forms of human rights violations in J&K,” she said, adding that these were issues they wanted to highlight in the memorandum to UN observers. |
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Geelani calls for ‘symbolic’
protest on Eid
Srinagar, October 24 Geelani asked the people to ‘symbolically protests’ on October 27 against the ‘forced occupation’ and demanded complete military withdrawal and plebiscite. Army landed in Kashmir on October 27, 1947. Over the last two decades, the day is being marked with a shutdown in Kashmir region. the day *
Army landed in Kashmir on October 27, 1947 |
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Players excel in martial
arts meet
jammu, October 24 Mohammad Sumair, Tajinder Singh, Gautam Khajuria, Satish Kumar clinched the gold medal each while the silver medal went to Arjun Jamwal, Shivani Vijual and Paras Mehra. Adil Farooq, Dhananjay Sharma, Nageen Butt
and Meenakshi Sharma won the bronze medal each. The other medal winners were Sarfaraz Khan, Umar Rather, Nahreen Mansoor and Saratt
Malik, Momin Mansoor, Devinder Sharma, National Umpire, Rishab Sawhney, Mohammad Arshad and Fayaz
Ahmed. Over 2,000 students drawn from various states participated in the event. |
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Truck conductor found dead
Srinagar, October 24 “Punjab Singh, a resident of Kathua district and a truck conductor, was found dead inside his truck,” said a police spokesperson. “Inquest proceedings under the Section 174 of the CrPC have been initiated and the police is investigating the cause and circumstances of the death,” said the spokesperson.
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Kashmiri Pandit’s youth employment sought
Jammu, October 24 The delegation comprised Vijay Aima, ML Malla, Dr Romesh Raina, Dr Umesh Moza, Dr Varun Raina and Romila Darbari. Romesh Raina brought to his notice the issue of hike in the relief amount to the displaced people. He said despite a specific recommendation made to this effect by the state government to raise the amount; no progress on the issue was visible. He mentioned only 1,300 youth had been employed under the PM’s package so far. The process for further recruitment under the package needs to be worked on as the youth were getting restive and over-aged. The delegation emphasised that the Kashmiri Pandit (KP) youth, who stayed back in the Valley at the peak of militancy, should also be provided jobs. The NSA also urged to get the Prime Minister’s Financial Package restructured, taking into account the aspirations of the displaced KP community, so that they were never refouled ever again.
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One injured in bear attack
Srinagar, October 24 There has been an increase in the number of bear attacks on humans in recent weeks. Most of the attacks are being reported from the villages in south Kashmir. |
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Students protest against KU’s untimely examination schedule
Srinagar, October 24 Students alleged that the university authorities had done injustice to them by conducting the examinations before time, especially when their syllabi is incomplete. They said that their practical examinations had still not been conducted, although that was the norm for every examination conducted by KU. "I don't think that KU has even consulted with the departmental heads in colleges before announcing the examination schedule. It is really unjustified to hundreds of students, especially who are studying professional courses and have to necessarily take the practical exams," said Munatzir Ahmad, a 3rd year BBA student at Sri Pratap College, Srinagar. Journalism and Mass Communication students studying in Baramulla Degree College and Government College for Women, Srinagar, said: "Our syllabi still remains incomplete and thus they are ill prepared to take exams." "We still don't have semester wise divisions in our courses of study like elsewhere in the country which would have ensured our timely completion of syllabi. Completing the academic syllabi for one whole year takes a toll on students and teachers," said Sania, a Journalism student at Government College for Women, MA Road. Meanwhile, Controller Examinations Office, KU, when contacted said: "The University notifies examination schedule after taking the college heads into confidence and receiving assurances that there is no incomplete syllabi or any such problem of students."
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Valley’s taste buds undergo makeover this Eid
Srinagar, October 24 With the countdown to Eid festivity having already begun, the numerous bakery shops sprawled across Srinagar city and its outskirts have done some fine-tuning in the bakery items in response to the new demands of customers ahead of Eid-ul-Azha (feast of the sacrifice). The city bakery shops in the commercial hubs have subtly outclassed the good old Mohalla Kandur (local neighbourhood baker) who is more or less jobless this Eid, and he has the sweet tooth of Kashmiris' to blame for this. Not long ago, Kashmiris' would avoid indulging in too many sweets and confectioneries and namkeen rotis (salty wheat flour breads) would be the top most priority to go with salt / sweet tea and even Kehwa (the exotic saffron black tea of the Valley). "It was usually the traditional bakers like us for whom people would turn up to on occasions like Eid. But the same is not the case now," said Gaffar Mohammad, a veteran baker based in Fateh Kadal Mohalla of Downtown Srinagar. "The intrusion of north Indian sweets and fast food chains in the Valley has also eaten away the shares of conventional bakers," said Gaffar. "You see, as more and more Kashmiris' started living outside the state they developed liking towards the sweets and confectioneries which are a part of North Indian culture predominantly. Especially, the children cannot have enough of sweets like Gulab Jamuns, Rasgullas , Barfis , Jalebis. Slowly the elders have given in to the children's demands too, which is why we see a large proportion of bakery items in any family today occupied by sweets," said Tasleem, a local cookery teacher. Interestingly, the new bakery shops which have sprouted up just about everywhere in the city have taken some flashy names too like Chocolate Room, Hollywood, Cup Cake Bakery and Hattrick. "It is all in a name. In case your name and bakery display catches the eyes of a customer, you are the winner. With the changing tastes of consumers, the bakers also need to undergo a makeover," said Maroofa, a sales analyst. Amid the imported bakery frenzy, the oldies still long for a piece of Shirmal roti along with a morning cup of Kehwa, first thing on the Eid morning. "Though we are not averse to new introductions in the menu, but that should not be the replacement of the traditional foods which is a part of culture," said Ghulam Muhammad, a businessmen.
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Srinagar, October 24
Jammu and Kashmir police today foiled a march by women separatist activists, who were trying to submit a memorandum to UN Observers’ office here in
Srinagar. The women activists, led by Yasmeen Raja of Muslim Khawateen Markaz, were demanding release of all political prisoners on the eve of
Eid. They were demanding revocation of contentious laws like Armed Forces special Powers Act
(AFSPA) and Public Safety Act (PSA).
