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Abdul Samad Ganie is trying to keep alive this Kashmiri tradition of making pulhoor.As modernization and affluence has gripped every precinct of society, a nonagenarian in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district is keeping the traditional art of making grass slippers (pulhor) alive. Hailing from Kehnusa area of Bandipora, Abdul Samad, 90, has been making slippers of paddy straw, wearing of which was once a tradition in Kashmir valley. Photo by Shuaib Masoodi 14-07-2022
*Encounter breaks out in Bijbehara, 3rd in South Kashmir today*
Bijbehara Dec 25 (KNO): An encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Khush Roi Kalan area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir's Anantnag district, officials said on Saturday.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint of team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
He said that the exchange of fire is on in the area and two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
Pertinently, this is the third encounter in South Kashmir today. Earlier, four militants were killed in twin gunfights in South Kashmir. Two militants were killed in Chowgam Shopian while two others were killed in Hardumir Tral—(KNO)
*Famous chemist M L Bindro shot dead at Iqbal Park, Sgr* Unknown gunmen fired at a chemist at famous Chemist M L Bindro at Iqbal Park area of Srinagar, who succumbed on way to hospital on Wednesday.
Official sources told that unknown gunmen fired at a famous chemist M L Bindro, 68 at his shop at around 7 pm near Iqbal Park, Srinagar. “Bindroo had multiple bullet injuries.
He was brought dead to the hospital,” said Dr Kanwaljeet Singh, Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital, Srinagar—(KNO)
Shri Amarnathji Yatra cancelled in wake of Covid-19 Pandemic;
Online Darshan For Millions of Devotees Worldwide To Be Arranged By Board: Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha
It's important to save people's lives. So, it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's pilgrimage in the larger public interest: Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, June 21, 2021: In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic, J&K government has decided that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, annual pilgrimage would be symbolic only however, all the traditional religious rituals shall be performed at the Holy Cave Shrine as per past practice. A threadbare discussion was held with the esteemed members of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board including Swami Avdheshanand Ji, Shri DC Raina, Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Prof Anita Billawariya, Shri Sudarshan Kumar, Prof. Vishwamurti Shashtri, Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Dr. C.M. Seth and Mrs. Tripta Dhawan on the present Covid-19 situation before arriving on the decision.
Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also Chairman of Shri Amarnath Shrine Board subsequently held a detailed deliberations with Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, DGP, Dilbag Singh, Principal Secretary Home Shaleen Kabra, and Principal Secretary to Lt Governor, Nitishwar Kumar, who is also the CEO of Shrine Board, and directed that devotees should be enabled to attend to morning and evening Aarti in online mode. He said it would help them to pay their obeisance while also avoiding and travel and exposure.
The meeting was informed that Shrine Board has put in place virtual and televised mechanism for live Darshan of Aarti from the holy cave.
“It's important to save people's lives. So, it is not advisable to hold and conduct this year's pilgrimage in the larger public interest. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board is aware of and respect the sentiments of millions of devotees, and to keep the sentiments alive, the Board shall continue the live telecast of morning and evening Aarti from the Holy Cave shrine," Lt Governor said.
Lt Governor also stressed upon the need to follow Covid protocol on the significant and pious days like Pratham Pooja, Samapan Pooja. He further stressed that saints visiting the Shrine cave to perform Aarti as per “Shastra” would follow Covid appropriate behavior.
Amarnathji Shrine Board CEO, Nitishwar Kumar, said, the shrine board have made the arrangements for the mace of Lord Shiva- Chhari Mubarak' to be taken to the holy cave on 22nd August, when the yatra is to conclude coinciding with the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
“Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has been assessing the Covid situation in the Union Territory and the country. Our focus is on containing the pandemic and strengthening health infrastructure,” he observed.
The CEO, Nitishwar Kumar said that both morning telecast of Aarti at 6 AM and evening Aarti at 5 PM, each for 30 minutes, is to be live-streamed on Shri Amarnath ji Shrine board official website and the app specifically dedicated for the devotees.
The devotees can pay their virtual obeisance to the Holy Ice Lingam online through the Shrine Board’s link www.shriamarnathjishrine.com/AartiLive.html. The same may also be streamed through the Shrine Board’s mobile based application which may be downloaded through the link http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncog.shriamarnath from the Google play store.
बाबा बर्फानी की पवित्र गुफा से 28 जून से 22 अगस्त तक प्रतिदिन प्रातः 6 बजे से 6.30 तक सायं 5 बजे से 5.30 तक एम एच वन प्राइम पर
As per DC Baramulla, 124-year-old Rehtee Begum of Baramulla got her COVID jab.
Which means she was born in 1897, making her the oldest living person.
*Encounter breaks out in Shopian*
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Shopian, May 28 (KNO): An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Ganpora Arshipora area of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday afternoon.
An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of Police, Army’s 44 RR and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.
He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter.
A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.
As per the sources, two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area—(KNO)
J&K Reports 3848 new cases of coronavirus, Srinagar records 598 new cases
J&K Reports 22 More Covid-19 Deaths, Toll 3244
Srinagar, May 18 : At least 22 more covid-19 deaths were reported in Jammu and Kashmir since last evening, taking the fatality count due to the pestilence to 3244, officials said on Tuesday.
Among the fresh fatalities, they said, 13 deaths were reported from Jammu and nine from Kashmir Valley.
Among others, the officials told GNS that a 68-year-old woman from Baghat Srinagar died at CD hospital, 13 days after remaining admitted to one of the exclusive facilities for the management of the cobid-19 patients.
A 75-year-old woman from Rawalpora, they said, died at SMHS hospital, six days after she was admitted with bilateral Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP).
An 80-year-old man from Khidam Nowsheera diagnosed with bilateral CAP died a day after he was admitted to GMSC Anantnag, they said.
A 55-year-old woman from Pushwara Khanbal died at midnight at GMC Anantnag, they said.
A 65-year-old woman from Azadgunj Baramulla died at Covid center Indoor stadium Baramulla, two days after she was admitted to GMC Baramulla and subsequently shifted to the make-shift facility, they said.
An 80-year-old woman from Pattan died away at home due to Covid-19 complications. She had been declared covid positive on May 14, they said.
A 55-year-old woman from Reshigund Kralpora died at Sub District Hospital Kupwara, 11 days after she was admitted there, they said.
An 89-year-old woman from Bemina Srinagar died at SMHS hospital, two days after she was admitted there, they said.
A 50-year-old from Shopian also died at the facility, they added. (GNS)
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*Central Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in outskirts of Srinagar*
*Srinagar, May 17:* A Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Khanmoh area in outskirts of Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Monday.
Reports that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Khanmoh.
As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.
A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)
J&K Reports 4141 new cases of coronavirus, Srinagar records 831 new cases, highest cases in a single day
Covid-19
JK Government has Set timeline of 10 days for 100% vaccination of above 45 age-group with 1st Dose in all Districts.
J&K Reports 3677 new cases of coronavirus, Srinagar records 404 new cases, lowest cases in a single day
*COVID CONTAINMENT*
>>> The Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 dists of J&K till 7 am on Monday, 17/5/21 is extended further till 7 am on Monday, 24/5/21.
The curfew will be strict except for a few essential services.
*6 Covid infected patients die in one night at Pulwama Hospital*
Pulwama, May 15 : Six persons including four women patients died of Covid-19 in one night in South Kashmir’s District Hospital Pulwama, said an official.
The official said that all the deceased were above the age group of 60. Among these six patients, four were women suffering from co-morbidities.
The official told news agency Kashmir News Trust that all the deaths took place during the intervening night of May 14 and 15 in the hospital.
The deceased who had been admitted in the hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19 are the residents of Shangerpora, Trich, Rajpora, Wuyen Pampore, Chersoo and Dangarpora villages of the district.
Pulwama till date has 10175 positive cases while 131 Covid-19 related deaths have been reported from the district so far.
Meanwhile, a woman who is the resident of Panar area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district died of Covid-19 at District Hospital Bandipora today. The 65-year-old woman was suffering from serious ailments at home while she was shifted to District hospital Bandipora for treatment after her health deteriorated.
Hospital sources said that doctors after examination found her dead while a sample of the said woman was collected by hospital authorities and she was declared Covid-19 positive.
In South Kashmir’s Kulgam district a Covid-19 infected man succumbed at District Hospital Kulgam.
The deceased (70) was the resident of Nanibugh village of Kulgam. A doctor told that the deceased was sick at home and today when he was brought to hospital he died of complications.
J&K Reports 3027 new cases of coronavirus, Srinagar records 379 new cases, lowest cases in a single day
J&K Reports 4356 new cases of coronavirus, Srinagar records 872 new cases
Happy EID Mubarak to everyone,May this EID bring prosperity and happiness
*No curfew relaxation on Eid eve in Kashmir: Div Com PK Pole*
*Says COVID-19 doesn't stop with any special occasion, 40% surplus oxygen available in Valley hospitals, situation under control, Cases may shoot up in coming day, no need to panic*
The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole Wednesday said that there won't be any relaxation on Eid-ul-Fitr eve in Kashmir given the steep rise in COVID-19 infection cases while the overall situation is under control in the Valley. He was quick to add that 30-40 per cent of surplus oxygen was available in Kashmir as of now.
Pole was on a visit to the border district of Kupwara along with other administrative officials to review COVID preparations put in place by the health authorities and district administration.
Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the visit, Divisional Commissioner as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the overall situation in Kashmir is under control while the preventive restrictions put in place up to May 17th will remain in place.
“There won't be any sort of relaxation on Eid eve in Kashmir,” he said, adding that Covid 19 does stop on any special occasion.
He said that around 175 oxygen-supported beds are available in Kupwara and a plant of 1000 LPM has been made functional at SDH while the occupancy of beds is below 40%. “The Covid situation, however, is good and the cases have started to decline,” Pole said.
He said: "We hope that the COVID ends soon but there won't be any laxity from the administration side and preparations are in full swing to contain the spread," he said.
About the situation in Kashmir valley, the Divisional Commissioner said that the overall situation is definitely under control.
“The cases will increase in the coming days in Kashmir and that shouldn't be a source of panic for people,” he said. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir urged the people to stay away from any such information that leads to health issues mainly mental problems saying that people must stick to things that don't impact stability.
Asked about the oxygen refilling issue faced in Kupwara, he said that the 1000 LPM oxygen plant is already functional here and the cylinders won't be of that use besides concentrators have been made available.
Pole said that oxygen is being monitored scientifically outside the states like Maharashtra. “Doctors have conducted the oxygen audit in J&K and stated that around 40% of the oxygen is surplus and there is no question of shortage at any point,” he said.
He assured that there is no shortage of vaccines for people aged above 45-years across the valley and the drive is being carried out as per the schedule while the registrations are underway for individuals above 18 years.
The Divisional Commissioner said that that the COVID-19 situation has not worsened that much in the northern belt of Kashmir and the administration is ensuing preparation while people must cooperate with the government to fight this deadly pandemic and adhere to precautionary measures and not come out unnecessarily—(KNO)
65 Covid-19 deaths in J&K, 41 Jammu, 24 Kashmir, highest deaths in a single
A 48-year-old asthma patient who can't stay home because of his poverty, drives his load carrier vehicle while being on oxygen support in Srinagar, as Kashmir Valley is under lockdown curfew-like restrictions in the second wave of . Express photo by
*JammuAndKashmir records 5,443 fresh COVID-19 cases, by far the biggest one-day increase on record.*
52 Deaths in J&K
In Jammu: 34 deaths
In Kashmir: 18 deaths
New Cases 4926
Srinagar 1070
Baramulla 353
Budgam 605
Pulwama 171
Kupwara 124
Anantnag 314
Bandipora 90
Ganderbal 126
Kulgam 218
Shopian 170
Jammu 617
Udhampur 121
Rajouri 232
Doda 51
Kathua 200
Samba 131
Kishtwar 36
Poonch 124
Ramban 108
Reasi 65
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