90% US adults to be eligible for vaccine by April 19: Biden
Washington, Mar 30 (PTI) President Joe Biden has announced that 90 per cent of the adults in the US would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination by April 19 and the final 10 percent no later than May 1. The vaccination drive under the Biden administration has been going in at an unprecedented pace. As many […]
Shab-e-Baraat observed with religious zeal in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 30: Shab-e-Baraat, the revered night was observed with religious fervor and zeal across Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night while the night-long prayers at major shrines including Hazratbal Dargah here were suspended in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports said that people had decorated their houses in the evening in many areas as […]
Sopore attack: Injured Councilor succumbs, death toll touches three
Bilal Ahmad Srinagar, Mar 30 : The injured Municipal councilor who suffered critical injuries during the militant attack in Sopore area of north-Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll in the attack to three. Official sources said that the deceased councilor identified as Shams-ud-Din Peer of Khushal Colony […]
Address CAG’s concerns
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has pointed out several deficiencies in the implementation of various programmes and internal-control measures in selected departments in Jammu and Kashmir. The CAH which has made its audit report public has asked the Union Territory administration to look into the matter and revamp the system to ensure […]
The night that amends
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Shab-e-Baraat, the 15th night of the month of Sha’aban of the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, is observed as the night of atonement and reparation of wrongdoings in previous life. It commemorates the entry of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) into the city of Mecca. On this night, Allah said, “Who wants […]
Creating milestone to fight COVID 19
It is welcome to note that India has registered a significant achievement in its fight against COVID19 and total vaccination coverage has surpassed six crores. This is the world’s biggest vaccination drive by creating a new milestone to curb the pandemic. The Union Government has also coordinated with States which are the most affected by […]
Child Abuse- We need to wake up
Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat Child abuse is not new, rather a common concern with its prevalence and multiple forms. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing fivefold increase in reporting it. First of all it is significant to understand and reduce the risks of abuse for our children and also familiarize ourselves with its signs. […]
Role of Arabic language in understanding teaching of Islam
Mir Jamid Afzal Introduction Arabic language as defined by the owner of Jami’ Al-Duroos Al-Arabiya is all the words Arabs use to identify their items, and all the words which were conveyed to us. It was camouflaged or shielded by the Glorious Qur’an, Sunnah of the Prophet, and the Arabs’ essay or exposition and poetry. […]
Holi amid the COVID era
Dr. Ritika Sachdev While the festival of color will bring a whole new different complexion this year due to the affliction of the Corona Virus, and its second wave persisting, people need to maintain social distancing norms and necessary precautions while enjoying holi. Though the largest vaccination drive is on its roll throughout the Nation, […]
CRPF trooper reportedly ‘strangulates’ wife to death in south Kashmir
Anantnag, Mar 29: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man allegedly strangled his wife to death at their rented house in Nagbal, Sherbagh area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday. An official said that a 36-year-old woman was strangled to death by her husband due to some family issue at his rented house at […]