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  • Mirwaiz Foundation uploaded the Kashmiri translation  and commentary of Holy Quran “Bayan-ul-Furqaan

    Srinagar: Mirwaiz Foundation is pleased to inform that it has uploaded the Kashmiri translation and commentary of Holy Quran “Bayan-ul-Furqaan by Muhajir-e-Millat , Mufassir-e- Quran Mirwaiz Yousuf Shah (Reh) in Audio format on all Major audio streaming sites, including Youtube Music Spotify Apple Music, Amazon Music, Jio savaan among others , to facilitate easy access to listen to Kashmiri translation of the holy Quran , for Kashmiris living in and outside of Kashmir. The audio commentary for the same has been done by Mirwaiz Mohamed Ahmed sahab.

    In the holy month of Ramadan the Foundation had released “Seena ba Seena” a collection of Manajaats, Na’at and Manqabat recited by Mirwaiz Mohammed Umar Farooq , which is also available on the mentioned platforms.

  • People allergic to any ingredient of Covid-19 vaccine should not take it: DAK 

    Srinagar, June 02: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said people who are allergic to any ingredient of Covid-19 vaccine should not receive the jab.

    “If you are allergic to any component of the vaccine, you are advised not to take it,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.

    “However, if you have history of allergic reactions that aren’t related to Covid-19 vaccine such as food, medicine, latex, insects and environmental triggers, you can have the vaccine,” he said.

    Dr Hassan said there are two Covid-19 vaccines that are being used in Kashmir right now – Covaxin and Covishield which have two-dose schedule given as an injection in the deltoid muscle of the upper arm.

    Covaxin contains inactivated/killed coronavirus and the other ingredients of the vaccine are Aluminum hydroxide gel, TLR 7/8 agonist (imidazoquinolinone), 2-phenoxyethanol, and phosphate buffered saline.

    Covishield contains weakened adenovirus encoding Covid-19 spike protein. The other components in the vaccine are L-histidine, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, magnesium chloride hexahydrate, polysorbate 80, ethanol, sucrose, sodium chloride, disodium edetate dihydrate and water for injection.

    “If you are allergic to any of the aforementioned compounds, you should avoid the vaccine,” he said.

    The DAK President said in case you were earlier not aware of your allergy to the ingredients in the vaccine and you have already taken the first dose and developed allergic reaction, you should not take the second dose of that vaccine.

    “CDC recommends that people who have got allergic reaction to the first dose of one vaccine can get second dose from a different vaccine,” he said.

    “But these persons should have the vaccine in a setting able to treat anaphylaxis. And, they should be observed for at least 30 minutes after the injection to monitor any severe allergic reaction,” said Dr Nisar.

    “Allergic reaction can cause rashes, swelling, hives and discomfort. And in severe cases it can cause drop in blood pressure, throat swelling and respiratory distress,” he said.

  • J&K Reports 11 More Covid-19 Deaths, Toll 3950

    Srinagar, June 2: Jammu and Kashmir reported 11 more covid-19 related deaths since last evening, taking the overall toll to 3950, officials said on Wednesday.

    Six of the deaths were reported from Kashmir and five from Jammu division, the officials told GNS.

    Among others, they said, a 75-year-old woman from Batmaloo died at SMHS hospital, a day after she was admitted there.

    A 70-year-old man from Zakura Srinagar died eight days after remaining admitted in a hospital here, they said.

    An 80-year-old man from Padshahi bagh Srinagar, they said, died four days after he admitted to SMHS hospital.

    A 75-year-old man from Branwar Budgam died at the hospital, a day after he was admitted to SMHS hospital here.

    A 70-year-old man from Kund died at GMC Anantnag, a week after he was admitted to the facility.

    A 70-year-old woman from Thamuna Pulwama, they said, died four days after she was admitted to district hospital Pulwama.

    Among others, the victims from Jammu division include a 50-year-old man from Raipur Satwari Jammu who died at GMC Jammu; a 68-year-old woman from Rajouri who died at GMC Rajouri, 23 days after she was admitted there; a 70-year-old woman from Battian Thannamandi who died at the same facility, three days after she was admitted there and a 76-year-old man from Jammu who died at SMVD Narayana hospital, eight days after he was admitted there. (GNS)

  • China reports world’s first human case of H10N3

    China has reported the first case of human infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu from the country’s eastern Jiangsu province, China’s National Health Commission said on Tuesday.

    The patient, a 41-year-old man from Zhenjiang city, is currently in a stable condition and meets discharge standards, the state-run CGTN TV reported. Health authorities played down the outbreak, saying the case was a sporadic virus transmission from poultry to humans, and the risk of causing a pandemic was extremely low.

    The patient was diagnosed as having the H10N3 avian influenza virus on May 28, National Health Commission said in a statement without elaborating on how the man had got infected with the virus.

    No other cases of human infection with H10N3 have previously been reported globally, it said.

    H10N3 is a low pathogenic or relatively less severe strain of the virus in poultry and the risk of it spreading on a large scale is very low.There are many different strains of avian influenza in China and some sporadically infect people, generally those working with poultry. H5N8 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus (also known as the bird flu virus). While H5N8 only presents a low risk to humans, it is highly lethal to wild birds and poultry.

    In April, a highly pathogenic H5N6 avian flu was found in wild birds in northeast China’s Shenyang city.

    PTI

  • Rising suicides: Depute naval officers at vital points across Jhelum bridges in Srinagar: Manzoor Bhat

    Srinagar June 01: Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Kashmir unit Monday expressed serious concern over the rising suicides in valley and urged Luitenant Governor adminisatration to depute naval officers at vital points across all Jhelum bridges in Srinagar.

    While praising the bravery of Police and CRPF personnel at Badshah bridge on Sunday, Party’s Kashmir Media-Incharge and youth leader Manzoor Bhat said they saved previous life of a women who was attempting suicide.

    “Following the back to back lockdowns in Kashmir from the past two years, youth are facing depression and anxiety but people have to stand strong during this difficult time,” he said.

    Bhat appealed the LG administration that special teams of naval officers should be deputed at vital bridges in Srinagar to save the precious lives.

    “It is a difficult time but we have not lose our lose our hopes and stand strong during the pandemic,” he said.

    Bhat said presently adminisatration is acting as a bridge between people and government but SDM Chadoora crossed all the limits while interacting with party spokesperson.

    “We had received a grievance regarding illegal construction of brick kiln in the area but he did not take it matter seriously,” he said

    Bhat said there is need for good officers who can bride connection between people and administration but not alienate them.

    “Due to such acts of officers, it directly affects public image of LG Manoj Sinha and public governance. It discourages people from participation in democratic institutions,” he said.

    Bhat said that there are number of public grievances that are pending for a long time and the general public is suffering badly due to attitude of such irking bureaucrats.

    “A common should not move from pillar to post. Basic issues should be resolved the ground level only,” he said.

    Bhat appealed the J&K Governor Manoj Sinha led administration and Chief Secretary to act tough against such officers who are hurdling developmental works in the Union Territory.

  • CBSE Class 12th Board Exams Cancelled After PM’s Meeting With Officials

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while chairing a meeting with officials said that in view of the uncertain conditions due to COVID and the feedback obtained from various stakeholders, it was decided that Class XII Board Exams would not be held this year. It was also decided that CBSE will take steps to compile the results of class XII students as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.

    According to news agency Kashmir Dot Com Desk Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Class XII Board Exams would not be held this year, results will be made as per a well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner adding that decision on Class 12 CBSE Exams has been taken in the interest of students.

    He said that “Health and safety of our students is of utmost importance and there would be no compromise on this aspect, Anxiety among students, parents and teachers, which must be put to an end.”

    The PM said that all stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students. PM Modi directed officials to ensure that the results are prepared in accordance with well-defined criteria, in a fair and time-bound manner.

    While chairing the meeting he also said “Students should not be forced to appear for exams in such a stressful situation. All stakeholders need to show sensitivity for students, PM Modi added.

    Referring to the wide consultative process, PM expressed appreciation that a student friendly decision has been reached after consulting all stakeholders from across the length and breadth of India. He also thanked the States for providing feedback on this issue.

    It was also decided that like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive.

    The meeting was attended by Union Ministers of Home, Defence, Finance, Commerce, Information & Broadcasting, Petroleum and Women & Child Development Ministries and Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary & Secretaries of School Education & Higher Education Departments and other officials. (KDC)

  • Director SKIMS Terms Govt’s Decision To Unlock As Right Decision

    Says Corona Not Going To Vanish: ‘It’s Going To Live With Us And We Will Live With It’

    Srinagar, June 01:Dr A.G. Ahangar, Director SKIMS and Ex-Officio Secretary to Government, on Tuesday termed the administration’s decision to unlock as a “right decision”.

    Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Dr Ahangar said that as everyone fully knows, “corona is to be faced by us”.

    “Corona is not something which will vanish. At present, it is in the shape of pandemic, tomorrow it is going to take shape of endemic,” he said as per GNS, adding, “With the decrease in positivity rate and developing of herd immunity, corona is going to live with us and we will live with it. As such we cannot remain under lockdown perpetually and somewhere we have to restore our economy, we have to start our educational system.”

    Dr Ahangar, whose term as Director SKIMS Soura and Ex-Officio Secretary nears end pending extension by the government, said that both decision regarding the lockdown and easing or lifting it is weighed up by the government. “Both lockdown and withdrawing it have their importance in relevant times and allowing youth and people to earn livelihood, allowing industries to run is important.” (GNS)

  • Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed, who first translated Quran into Gojri language passes away

    Srinagar, June 1: Renowned Jammu-based Islamic scholar Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed, who first translated Quran into Gojri language, has passed away in a Jammu hospital on Tuesday, officials said.

    Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed was admitted at Acharaya Shri Chander College of Medical Science (ASCOMS) Jammu and died days after his tests returned negative for the covid-19.

    Confirming it, Medical Superintendent ASCOMS Dr Rajinder Ratan Pal told GNS Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed died at 7:30 a.m.
    He was on ‘life-supporting system with multiple organ failure’ since his admission to the health facility.

    A colleague of the ailing scholar told GNS that ‘Mufti Sahab’ had fallen ill nearly a week before and was however taken to the hospital on May 23.
    Mufti Faiz-ul-Waheed was born in 1966 in Dodhasan Bala in Rajouri district and was accredited for being the first Islamic scholar to translate the Holy Quran into Gojri language. The scholar had also authored several booklets including ‘Siraj-um-Muneera’, ‘Ahkam-e-Mayyat’ and ‘Namaz Kae Masayil Quran-o-Hadees Ki Roshni Mei’.

    The acclaimed scholar an authority in Fiqh – Islamic Jurisprudence (Sharia Law) – in the city of Jammu was also patron of an Islamic seminary Madrassa Markaz Maarif Ul Quran in Medina Hill, Bhatindi in Jammu. (GNS)

  • Covid-19 Claims 16 More Lives In J&K, Toll 3923

    Srinagar, June 1: Jammu and Kashmir reported 16 more covid-19 related deaths since last evening, taking the overall toll due to the virus to 3923, officials said on Tuesday.

    Seven of the fatalities were reported from Jammu division and nine from Kashmir Valley, the officials told GNS.

    Among those who succumbed to the virus in the Valley include a 72-year-old woman from Nishat Srinagar who died three days after she was admitted to SKIMS Soura.

    An 80-year-old man from Chanapora Srinagar died two days after he was admitted to the tertiary care hospital, they said.

    A 75-year-old man from Nowgam Srinagar, they said, died at CD hospital, hours after he was admitted to the exclusive covid-19 management facility.

    Three persons died at GMC Anantnag—a man from Roohu Annatnag, a woman from Shangus and a man from Bijbhera, they said.

    A 50-year-old man from Handwara Kupwara died at district hospital Baramulla, they said.

    An 80-year-old woman from Karnah Kupwara, they said, died at Sub District Hospital Tanghdar.

    A 60-year-old man from Ushkroo Baramulla died at covid-19 management facility at Indoor Stadium Baramulla, they said.

    Among others the victims from Jammu include a 46-year-old from Majalata Udhampur, a 67-year-old from Talab Tillo Jammu, a 78-year-old from Bantalab Jammu, a 76-year-old woman from R S Pora, a 71-year-old man from Shakti Nagar and a 75-year-old from Rehari Jammu. (GNS)

  • It is official: 99 per cent vaccinated people in J&K given Covisheild jabs

    Srinagar, May 31: In Jammu and Kashmir, among the total vaccines administered by the government, nearly 99 percent of the doses are of Covishield serum alone.

    Official figures accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reveal that, of total 329,186 vaccines administered in Jammu and Kashmir, at least 98.73 were of Covishield serum while only 1.27 percent were Covaxin jabs.

    It reveals that among the total vaccines administered here so far, 32,49,657 were of Covishield serum while only 41,529 were Covaxin shots.

    Besides, the figures maintained by the government also states that among the total vaccines of Dose-I administered here, at least 58.44 percent were administered to males, 41.53 percent to females and 0.1 percent was administered to the people belonging to other categories.

    The figures reveal that the total vaccines administered includes 16, 04,528 to males, 11,40,251 females and 509 others.

    It also states that the government has administered 27, 45,288 vaccines of Dose-I and 5,45,898 shots of Dose-II so far.

    According to the figures, the government has administered 24,910 vaccines on Monday at 1146 government designated vaccination sites and two private vaccination sites respectively.

    The government figures reveal that in summer capital Srinagar, it has administered at least 2,53,869 vaccines including 2,15,706 of Dose-I and 38,163 of Dose-II at 41 vaccination sites—(KNO)