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LPG home delivery yet to start
Upper reaches receive fresh snowfall
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Sopore traders to observe shutdown on Friday
Two doctors held for negligence
Govt has failed to protect lives of Kashmiris, says Langate MLA
1 killed, 3 injured in road accidents
Man found dead in Kupwara
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LPG home delivery yet to start
Srinagar, November 28 “The LPG dealer has stopped home delivery of cylinders to villages in our area, which has compelled me to come to the town to fetch one,” said a consumer, who was standing in a queue outside an LPG agency in north Kashmir’s Baramulla town. Like him, there were many consumers who come to the town from far-flung areas of the district such as Kalantra, Wagoora, Sheeri and other villages due to the same reason. The consumers’ woes are likely to increase with the dropping temperatures. Besides, the supply lines in the Valley get choked due to closure of roads due to snowfall. Dealers, on the other hand, say they face certain hurdles in starting home delivery. “The dealers are facing some problems in starting the home delivery,” All J&K LPG Dealers Association general secretary Jagmohan Singh Raina said. He said it had become difficult for most of the dealers to visit many localities as they were being forced to give non-subsidised cylinders at subsidised rates. “At many places, our dealers faced law and order problems. However, we hope to start the home delivery soon,” he said. A few days earlier during a meeting in Srinagar, Chief Secretary Madhav Lal had urged the oil companies to start home delivery of cylinders. Lal had asked to expedite the verification process and had also directed the oil companies to ensure bulk storage of the cooking gas in the Valley to check LPG crisis in winter months. It was during this meeting that the officials had revealed that out of 3.5 lakh blocked LPG connections, about 3 lakh connections had been unblocked and the verification process was underway. |
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Upper reaches receive fresh snowfall
Srinagar, November 28 The authorities had ordered traffic restrictions on the Srinagar-Ladakh road and several other highways yesterday only as reports reaching here said the upper reaches of Gulmarg, Bandipore, Keran, Tanghdar and Pahalgam received fresh spell of snow in the evening. The Met official said a few areas around the Pirpanjal range are expected to receive heavy snowfall of 35 cms and above. Elsewhere in the plains, rainfall was received in the evening. Even as most parts of the Valley saw an increase in night temperatures, Gulmarg recorded the coldest night of the season. “Gulmarg recorded 8 degrees maximum temperature while the minimum temperature was minus 7.5 degrees Celsius…this is the coldest recorded temperature this winter season,” the MeT official said. Leh and Kargil in Ladakh region too recorded sub-zero temperatures at minus 4.2 and minus 5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The maximum temperature at Leh and Kargil stood at 9 and 6 degress Celsius, respectively. The summer capital of the state recorded 4.2 degrees Celsius minimum temperature while Qazigund, the gateway town to Kashmir, saw a low of 1.2 degrees Celsius. The tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir and the border town of Kupwara recorded 1.4 and 2.3 degrees Celsius minimum temperature, respectively. The maximum temperatures recorded at Srinagar, Qazigund, Pahalgam and Kupwara were 15.1, 13.6, 9.5 and 12.8 degrees Celsius, respectively. As per the MeT official, the day temperatures are expected to fall by four to five degrees while the night temperatures would rise by one to two degrees Celsius in the next 24 hours. |
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Gurpurab celebrated with fervour and gaiety in Valley
Srinagar, November 28 The biggest function was held at Gurdwara Chatti Padshahi in Srinagar, whereas in north Kashmir the main function was held at Gurdwara Chatti Padhsahi located in Old Baramulla town. In south Kashmir, the main functions were held at historic Mattan and Bijbihara gurdwaras, where Guru Nanak Dev is believed to have visited during one of his trips to Kashmir. Guru Nanak (the founder of Sikhism) was born on April 15, 1469, at Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in the present district of Shekhupura (Pakistan), which is also famous as Nankana Sahib. He is reported to have stayed at Mattan and Bijj Bihara in Anantnag district and in Leh-Ladakh during this third trip and the historical gurdwaras at these places is testimony to this. Meanwhile, greeting the people on the eve of Gurpurab, Kashmir-based Sikh body All-Parties Sikh Co-ordination Committee (APSCC) has thanked the people of Pakistan for safeguarding the historical memorials and keeping intact land records for Kartarpur, the Pakistani city where Guru Nanak Dev spent the rest of his life. “This Gurpurab has a lot of significance in Jammu and Kashmir as Guru Nanak Dev visited the state during his third udasi (third trip) and stayed at Mattan and Bijbihara in Anantnag district and in Leh, Ladakh”, APSCC chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said in which he has also greeted the people of Kashmir on the eve of Gurpurab. “We salute the people of Pakistan for safeguarding the historical memorials and for keeping intact the land records for Kartarpur in the name of Guru Nanak Dev”, the APSCC chairman said. He said Guruji’s mission and teachings were for universal brotherhood and peace which are equally significant in contemporary times. |
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Act of humanity alleviates Pahalgam fire victims’ problems
Frislan, November 28 Civil societies in villages near Frislan are taking turns to provide food to the inferno victims. These people have come forward and have erected make-shift community kitchens where they cook and serve food to the victims. “We are taking turns to make sure that the people of Frislan don’t sleep with their stomachs empty in this time of distress,” said Fayaz Ahmad, a local. He said people from the main Pahalgam village were running a ‘langar’ in Frislan till Tuesday and now people from his village had taken it upon themselves to arrange food for the victims. “People from another adjoining village are ready to take charge of the langar after we are finished and then yet another village will follow suit,” said Reyaz Ahmad Lone, a social worker. Frislan residents say they are humbled by the show of solidarity by all these people. “We are busy rummaging through the ashes of our homes and amidst that if we had to worry about arranging food too, it would have been very difficult for us,” said Ibrahim Sheikh, a victim. Meanwhile, these victims are worried about the impending harsh weather conditions. “I don’t know how we are going to face the bone chilling winter in these cloth tents. We want to appeal to the government to provide us with pre-fabricated huts so that we don’t die of severe cold,” said Muhammad Sultan, a victim. |
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Sopore traders to observe shutdown on Friday
Srinagar, November 28 “We even took up the issue at the highest level but our grievances have not been heard. That is why we have decided to observe a shutdown on Friday,” he added. The trader said besides the shopkeepers, transporters of the town would also join the one-day strike. He warned that if the police did not take steps to curb thefts in the town they might be forced to come to streets. “If the shutdown failed to move the authorities, we will have no option but to come to streets and stage protests,” he added. |
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Two doctors held for negligence
Anantnag, November 28 “The doctors kept her at the hospital till 5:30 in the evening and then referred her to the Maternity and Children Hospital in Anantnag. However, the woman breathed her last on way to the hospital,” said Kulgam SP Muhammad Shafi. He said taking cognisance of the complaint by family members and locals, the police has registered a case under Section 304-A of the RPC and arrested two doctors, Dr Muhammad Yousuf and
Dr Shagufta. “The doctors are in our custody as the Section they have been booked under is 304-A of the RPC, which is non-bailable. They have to be bailed from the court,” said the SP. The family members of the deceased had earlier held a demonstration
in the hospital compound and had been pacified only when the police intervened. |
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Tarigami seeks KU expertise
Srinagar, November 28 While appreciating the efforts of the university in various areas of academics and research, Tarigami, who is also an MLA from Kulgam, sought the the expertise of the university researchers in restoring and conserving the ecosystem of the Dal Lake. “Tarigami said academic and research institutions such as the KU could play a great role in the restoration and conservation work of various water bodies by providing timely scientific recommendations and suggestions for the perusal of various legislative committees constituted for the purpose and for those in the government,” a university spokesman said in a statement. “The Dal Lake is an asset for us and its preservation is our responsibility. Therefore, we need expert guidance and viable suggestions,” Tarigami said in the meeting. The spokesman said the university Vice-Chancellor had informed the legislator that it was felt by the core group, which was constituted by the university authorities to recommend measures for the restoration of the Dal Lake, that the issue was very complex and required scientific interventions. Tarigami, he said, had assured the Vice-Chancellor that the suggestions of the group would be carefully observed and discussed with members of the environment committee and senior officials in the government. |
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Calligraphy exhibition inaugurated in Srinagar
Srinagar, November 28 The exhibition titled “Islamic calligraphy through the ages” was inaugurated by University of Kashmir Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad. The exhibition is part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of the ASI. An official said the exhibition was showcasing Arabic-Persian and Sanskrit-Dravidian calligraphy on monuments, papers and coins. “Separate panels have been devoted to calligraphy on stone inscriptions, in holy Quran manuscripts, on paper and coinages of Sultans of Delhi and Mughal emperors…. many marvels of Islamic calligraphy in India are on display. Likewise, the epigraphy branch at Mysore has done pioneer work on Sanskrit & Dravidian epigraphs,” the official said. The 'travelling' exhibition has put on display 90 panels with photographs of calligraphic works done during the reign of various Muslim rulers in the country. It also contains inscriptions written in Sanskrit and Dravidian. Speaking on the occasion, Superintendent Epigraphist and Director (Epigraphy) Dr GS Khwaja said the exhibition was organised to create awareness about the art of calligraphy. J&K INTACH convener Mohammad Saleem Beg, Tourism director Talat Parvez, Lakes and Waterways Development Authority vice-chairman Irfan Yasin and other dignitaries were among those present in the inaugural ceremony. |
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Govt has failed to protect lives of Kashmiris, says Langate MLA
Srinagar, November 28 Addressing a public meeting in Budgam district today, he said though the Union Minister was duty-bound to take care of wild animals, it was a matter of concern that the Central government was not responding in such a quick manner on the loss of a human life at the hands of security forces in Kashmir. Rasheed said the Union Minister had revealed that she had written a letter to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah asking him to take stern action against those who tried to burn the bear. On the contrary, the MLA questioned as to why the government did not take any action against those responsible for incidents like Pathribal and Nadihal. Rasheed alleged that the government was providing “complete protection to animals at the cost of human beings but fails to protect the lives and rights of the people” of Kashmir. |
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1 killed, 3 injured in road accidents
Srinagar, November 28 The injured boy, identified as Khursheed Ahmad Khan, son of Muhammad Yaqoob, a resident of Watnard, Kokernag, was shifted to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Kokernag police has registered a case. The police said a motorcycle bearing registration number Jk04B/5870 hit a 16-year-old girl Maymoona, daughter of Abdul Gani Ahangar, resident of Kawpadi Khansahib near Hardpanzoo, in Budgam district in which both were injured. The motorcyclist was identified as Aijaz Ahmad Ganie, son of Mohammad Akbar, a resident of Chewdoora. “Both the injured were shifted to a hospital for treatment where there condition is stated to be stable,” the police said. In another accident, a motorcycle bearing registration number JK05B/6772 hit and injured a pedestrian Tashooq Ahmad Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Uthoora, Kreeri near Chandoosa, Baramulla. The injured was shifted to a hospital for treatment. The police has registered a case. |
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Man found dead in Kupwara
Srinagar, November 28 When he did not return home by late evening, some of his family members went in search of him and found him dead in the forest. The police has initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 CrPC in this regard. |
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