Taking care of the elderly
Unfortunately, in India, there is almost no formal awareness program- even at higher level institutions or organizations- for people to prepare for old age
Syed Mustafa Ahmad It is a universal fact that a large number of people enter “old age” with little, or no, awareness of what it entails. While demographically, we acknowledge that a person is considered to be old when he or she attains the age of 60 years, there is no such clear indicator available […]
Eid-ul-Fitr; Let us remember the needy and the poor
Eid-ul-Fitr is not only meant for eating delicious foods, but the primary happiness of this day lies in the contribution towards poor and needy people
Eijaz Mir In religion Islam, Eid-ul-Fitr literally means “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” During the holy month of Ramadan Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, a practice they believe brings them closer to Almighty, Allah. It also marks the end of fasting in Ramadan. The Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ordained Zakat Al-Fitr to […]
Eid to be celebrated in Kashmir on Sunday
Srinagar, May 23: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir ul Islam today said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across J&K tomorrow as Shawaal moon “has been sighted.” The grand Mufti said that moon has been sighted and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across J&K tomorrow. “I felicitate the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Eid. I […]
Admin orders complete lockdown till May 31 in Sgr
Srinagar, May 23: The district administration Srinagar on Saturday ordered complete lockdown across the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir till May 31. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Choudhary said that the restrictions are already in place from past few months to contain the deadly virus from spreading. “The people across the Srinagar district […]
Govt to ensure 100 % RTPCR testing of all passengers travelling to JK
JAMMU, MAY 23: The government, as per a circular issued here today in view of the flights resuming operations from May 25, 2020, has again informed all authorities and travellers for strict observance of all necessary preventive protocols regarding COVID-19 pandemic during evacuation process of stranded people of Jammu and Kashmir. The circular reads that […]
Doctor alleges being thrashed by police in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 23: A doctor working as surgeon specialist in Super Speciality SMHS Hospital was allegedly thrashed by the police personnel in Srinagar on Saturday, while on his way to G B Panth Hospital. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Mir, a surgeon specialist posted at Sheereen Bagh Super Speciality SMHS Hospital Srinagar, while narrating his ordeal alleged […]
Eid will be celebrated in Pak on Sunday: Minister
Islamabad, May 23: Eid Al Fitr will begin on Sunday in Pakistan, Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Saturday. The minister said that the calendar has been prepared by the ministry of science and technology, Eid will be celebrated on May 24 in many countries including Pakistan. He also shared ‘The […]
Srinagar, May 23: A woman in Srinagar outskirts set herself on fire on Saturday. The incident occurred at Telbal, Hazratbal area of Srinagar outskirts, police sources said. They said that the woman (name withheld) wife of Sajad Ahmed Wani sprinkled kerosene on her body and set herself on fire. She suffered grievous burn injuries and […]
Pak FM Qureshi calls UN chief to discuss situation in Kashmir
Islamabad, May 23 (PTI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday to convey its concern over India’s decision to change the domicile law for Jammu and Kashmir. Under the domicile rules, all those persons and their children who have resided for 15 years in Jammu and Kashmir or have […]