Advocate Bashir Kakapori Endeavor to provide rs 2.5 lac machinery to Pulwama pottery sector
Young political and social activist Advocate Bashir Ahmad Kakapori has announced that in his Constituency Pampore he will donate a pottery making machine with market value of rs 2.5 lac to the Potter community for their welfare and progress.
He stated that his plan is to ensure welfare of large community of pottery making in his area.
Advocate Bashir Ahmad Kakapori stressed that we have to support local talent and local economy to ensure bright future of Kashmir . He called pottery making a historical industry of the Kashmir Valley.
Advocate Bashir Kakapori termed the pottery industry as industry of civilisation and affirmed that The art of pottery is our cultural heritage. Many people are connected with this art and earn their livelihood from this historical industry.
The social and public circles have appreciated the said move of Advocate Bashir Ahmad Kakapori stating that it will boost the local economy towards an era of betterment .
A mega function in this regard would be held soon .
Gurez , a picturesque place know for its world class beauty has immense resources. But the distance from urban hub and tough terrain makes its people face many hardships . But human resource of Gurez especially its women are shinning in all fields .
The Women of Gurez are doing wonderful work among hardships . In the remote areas of Gurez women can be doing all the tough work including cutting of essential wood and moving the cattle herd. On the darker side, though men especially in far flung of areas do very less tough work in Gurez.
The education lamp is spreading fast in
Gurez and it’s adjoining Tulail area among women, with women willing to move out to urban hub of Srinagar for higher education. The fruits of education are now visible on ground with many women officials having roots from Gurez serving in different parts of the Kashmir including Gurez .
The realities despite many challenges look bright for women of Gurez . Government has to take many measures especially increasing the horizon of health and education facilities to make Gurez women life more comfortable .
Zaheer Jan – Eminent specialist and Social Worker fighting for rights of persons with special needs
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Zaheer Jan, paediatric Rehabilitation specialist and professional Social worker has been untiringly working with persons with special needs especially children with special needs. He has seen how parents face difficult challenges while dealing with the issues faced by their children with special needs.
He talks on diverse issues faced by the Special needs people with News Kashmir.
” In 2011 the population of Jammu and Kashmir persons with special needs was around 4 lac,now it would be much more as we don’t have exact data on it .
When I saw persons with special needs especially children facing lot of problems, I founded the organization Save the Destitute Foundation and I am its Chairman. The aims and objectives of the organization are Child and disability rights , Capacity building and Advocacy for persons with disabilities, inclusive education, disasters and health issues. We have different areas of burning concern to work in our organization . When we saw as organization there is no awareness in Kashmir related to inclusive education, early intervention, job policy and we thus organised many conferences and workshops to create awareness on same,” States Zaheer Jan.
He observes :” Parents face much different and difficult challenges while fighting for rights of their disabled children . We as organization approached number of schools to provide admission quota rights to children with special needs. We also wrote to higher authorities .”
Zaheer Jan opines that despite so much efforts in this regard the school responses have been so far been dismal.
Zaheer believes with article 370 abrogation many bright central laws on persons with special needs automatically applied on Jammu and Kashmir . So me , Dr .
Chintanjeet Kaur ,Mudasir Sahaban wrote to Director School Education and Chief Secretary to implement RPD act admission for children with special needs ,but there was no response . We then knocked doors of judiciary via PIL and the then Chief Justice JK ordered Government and schools to answer on the points.
The school excuse was that they don’t have accessible building ,educators for same but the court ordered to take full steps to ensure RPD act is implemented in letter and spirit.
Zaheer Jan believes that he still gets to know lot of painful things from parents that their children with special needs are not getting admission in schools .
He states as soon as child is diagnosed with any disability he needs immediate early intervention.
Zaheer Jan opines that infrastructure related to children with special needs from schools to health centers and other early intervention centers here in Kashmir are located mostly in few selected urban hubs and the awareness about such schools is lagging . He believes that both resource rooms and number of educators have to increase ,and the infrastructure for children need to be fully equipped to deal with their needs . He believes that such things are lagging . Zaheer Jan has successfully won several cases in favour of children with special needs .
Zaheer Jan currently works with Brainpreneur and Child Development Center organization of Sunaina Tickoo, which has centres both in Jammu and Kashmir . The Organization is focused on early intervention wherein they tackle from cerebral palsy to Down syndrome all problems related to disabilities . The Organization also helps poor children in their treatment . The Organization gives treatment to children according to their needs.
Zaheer Jan states that Sunaina Tikoo via occupation and speech therapy are focused on readiness to School so that children are able to go to mainstream schools. The Brainpreneurs also aims to setup vocational education for children with special needs
Zaheer Jan has a fervent appeal to Government to draft a policy to Private schools to fix a percentage of admission quota for children with special needs, he also urges the Government to ensure establishment of vocational training centers, wide ranging friendly infrastructure, more trainers, more institutions and Job quota for persons with special needs or disabilities.
The recent rains which created a huge flood scare in Kashmir, and water was seen flowing in many areas, came at a time when the valley of Kashmir was grappling with rain deficit. On that front it is good news , however the ground reality show that how we have choked Wetlands and flood channels in name of development and construction can any time wreck havoc if large period of rain hits Kashmir and a heavy flooding hits .
The another main threat to which we need to remain cautious now in backdrop of these rains is the waterborne diseases .
After many days of rain, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has issued an advisory over a possible outbreak of water borne diseases in the valley in view of incessant rains and flash floods .
In the said advisory, the DHSK has emphasized on hand hygiene and drinking boiled water. The DHSK also advised to wash the food storage containers regularly and chlorinate the tap water for decontamination. For rehydration, the DHSK has advised to use ORS, which can be also made at home by adding 8 tsf of sugar and 1 tsf table salt to a pre boiled litre of water.
Also, The DHSK has asked the CMOs across the valley to activate the Rapid Response Teams in the respective districts and gear up the CHOs for any eventuality.
In a further welcoming move, DHSK also asked the CMOs to lift water samples for testing at Public Health Labs under IDSP programme to ensure minimal occurrence of the disease outbreak.
The expert pulse is that we need to be cautious about Water borne diseases as
Waterborne diseases are conditions (meaning adverse effects on human health, such as death, disability, illness or disorders caused by pathogenic micro-organisms that are transmitted in water. These diseases can be spread while bathing, washing, drinking water, or by eating food exposed to contaminated water.
It is worth mentioning here Majority of water-borne diseases worldwide mainly affect children due to poor hygiene and weak immunity. Most of these diseases are life-threatening. The knowledge of the different types of water-borne diseases has come to the forefront with the advent of globalization over the past few decades. Several pathogenic microorganisms which were previously unknown, have become the focus of major research in this field.
About 844 million people lack even a basic drinking-water service. The hope on ground is that whole humanity fights the waterborne diseases rapidly.
It’s not that we use Technology, we live technology.
Quote by Godfrey Reggio.
We are living in 21st Century and technology has overcome us with its new advancements. This has proven right by Ghulam Hussain 40, a carpenter by profession who has done miracle by unique development of a machine which can lift bricks to the second floor of any structure- whether it’s house or shop or anything. Within a limited time period of just fourty five (45) days he developed this unique concept.
The concept of this machine was in his mind from the day when he thought of the construction of second story of his house. It took him three to four months as the costly expenses of labour was taking his breath away.
Each day he used to think for this machine and how to develop this unique idea and surprise the valley by his innovation.
On one day he took this initiative and developed this unique machine. While charging minimal wages for uplifting of 24,000 bricks in a day. Hussain charges just Rs 240/- per hour. Which is very cheap and affordable by all.
He developed this unique concept which is working on electricity ,not only electricity option there is another option that we can use generator also as he also has considered those areas which are affected by electricity.
While talking to News Kashmir Magazine, Hussain told us that, ” Manual work of labourers where they carry bricks on their shoulders always pained me while I was a carpenter and usually saw this scenario on daily basis”,
This idea working on brick lifting came to my mind and I started working on it. It nearly took me three to four months to develop this unique concept. This was a sigh of relief for labourers as well as for the person who has to invest his earning, he added.
“In a short span of just 45days and with an investment of fifty thousand I was able to develop this unique concept”, Hussain said.
Hussain said, the machine he developed is just 23 feet which can lift the bricks to the second floor of the house, but side by side he is going to add it more by 30 feets, so that machine can lift the bricks to the third floor.
Further talking to News Kashmir Magazine Hussain said that,
Not only I developed this unique concept I also got famous as the people can’t afford the labour cost and come to me from different districts like Srinagar, Budgam amd Pulwama. People used to approach me for this machine and also workflow of this machine has been increased in the markets.
While suggesting youth he further added that, This machine will help youth to earn a good source of income on daily basis.Many unemployed youths wanted to earn a good source of income they can come to me as it’s not possible for me to work in every district.
” I am not only earning a good source of income through this machine, but also I am getting a good response from the people after seeing this technology has been introduced in the Kashmir valley. With the advancement of this unique concept people are also offering the work to me,” Hussain said.
Draupadi Murmu (born June 20, 1958) is an experienced politician of India, having an bright career.
She is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. She is the official nominee of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance for the 2022 presidential election.She previously served as the ninth Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021. She is from the state of Odisha. She is the first governor of Jharkhand to complete the five year term, and the first person, belonging to a scheduled tribe, to be nominated to the post of President of India.
The expert pulse is The nomination of Droupadi Murmu, an Adivasi leader from Odisha and the former Governor of Jharkhand, as NDA’s candidate for the forthcoming presidential election is seen as a calculated move by BJP to expand its social base, especially among the ST (Scheduled Tribe) communities. It has been argued that BJP is keen to project Murmu as a symbol of party’s
Sab ka Saath Sab ka Vikaas
slogan simply to attract Adivasi votes. This line of reasoning is not entirely inappropriate. Senior BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, have recognised the fact that Murmu’s tribal identity and her humble economic background were taken seriously by the party .
She has risen despite her personal tragedies Draupadi Murmu was born in a Santali tribal family on June 20, 1958, in Baidaposi village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, to Biranchi Narayan Tudu.Both her father and grandfather were village heads under the Panchayati Raj system.
Draupadi Murmu married Shyam Charan Murmu. The couple two sons, both of whom died, and a daughter.
Murmu is a devotee of Shiva .
In all possibilities it looks that she would have comfortable win over the opposition Presidential nominee Yashwant Sinha .
In her personality, India would get first tribal President and second women president after Pratibha Patil .
“The world for a Social Blogger is hectic, there is alot of work that goes behind making it famous, one needs both Passion and Perservance to become a successful fashion blogger”, said Shazia. Shazia Ahmad Bhat 25, who was a B. tech Civil student made a benchmark in Fashion Blogging/ Content Writing .
Being a blogger she always loved the way what she was doing without thinking what society will say. Many youngsters from the Valley over the past years have been seen doing marvellous trend setting jobs when it comes to be for Fashion Sense Or being a trend setter for society.
Shazia after completing her B. Tech went to Jaipur where she collaborated with big brands like LetsPurPle, Jaipur Kurti, Reliance Trends, Blueberry, Bunaai, and many more.
” I love fashion and creating styling outfits, it’s my passion”, she added.
In an exclusive interview with News Kashmir Magazine Shazia said, “I am a Fashion blogger /content creator/infulencer and I love the way I am giving the best content to society”.
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am Shazia Bhat, I am a Fashion blogger /content creator/infulencer.
Why are you pursuing a career as a fashion blogger/ content writter?
I am hoping to become a good fashion blogger for a ethnic culture!
What are your aspirations for your fashion blogger/ Content writter?
I love fashion .I love creating and styling outfits.i also have several ideas for business ,My passion for fashion as well business !
What inspires you as a fashion blogger/ content writter?
No Annoying stuff ,
I love being honest with my blog and love to see when people appreciate my dressing sense !
How do you handle taunts and and other type of critics as a fashion blogger/ content writter?
Be yourself ,To be a fashion blogger you need to know a lot of things about fashion,There is a lot of work that goes that goes behind making it famous ,you’ll need both passion & preserverance in order to become a successful fashion Blogger !
What experience do you have in fashion blogging / content writing?
The scope of fashion influencer in kashmir is increasing day by day as social media platforms are great way to promote the product ,There are various brands who want to collaboration with the socail media influencer !
What is your greatest strength as a professional?
Promotion of Kashmiri culture as well as ethnic culture!
8.What experience do you have in fashion blogging / content writing?
I somehow still love designing clothes & studying anything to do with fashion!
Collaboration is a popular event in the fashion blogging ,fashion bloggers are often invited by big brands into various events and are asked to cover the event & write about it!Brands are collaborating with me !so that i can easily promote their products on my social media !
Any message for youth?
Message for youth Is this ,”if you have any talent then don’t waste your talent at home.
And last work hard because after every successful work is posible through hardwork.So, give your best and you will receive best.
Potatoes are an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals.the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health.
Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to 10,000 years ago. Spanish explorers introduced them to Europe in the early 16th century.
Potatoes have helped in world peace .
According to a new study on the topic, published online few years back the National Bureau of Economic Research, conflict decreased historically in 16 th and 17 the century by 15 percent in areas that could more easily grow potatoes. This is due to fact that in less land more potatoes were grown.
The border valley of Gurez located at distance of 125 kilometers and its adjoining Tehsil Tulail have huge potential in growing high quality and tasty potatoes. Its cold environs and the quality of soil, the valley, which already produces a good quantity of potatoes, is also suitable for growing its seeds.
The beauty and stories of Gurez are historical, full of beauty and mystery .
The Gurez Valley historically has been bastion of growing quality potatoes and since due to tough terrain valley remained mostly closed from rest of world in winter months and thus Potatoes were lone source of stable food crop.
Gurezis mostly do organic farming instead of using pesticides in their farms. The Gurez Valley’s Izmarg potato farm is also famed for its high-quality potatoes.
The SKUAST scientists at Izmarg potatoes farm told us that Gurez has huge potential to be a world leader in production of quality potatoes and with time more people are taking to potateo cultivation with interest and they too are working untiringly to come up with quality varieties of Potatoes from Gurez .
In almost every home of Gurez and Tulail be it fried or steamed potatoes or other dishes made out of Gurez Potatoes their taste is unmatched in world , and Potatoes vegetable is symbol of positive Gurez to world.
Hospitality implies warmth, respect, and even protection; it builds understanding and appreciation among cultures. How much hospitable are people of other areas and cultures plays an important role in image building. The land of unparalleled and mystery beauty Gurez valley in Kashmir is home to world class hospitality as people here are amazing.
Gurez is 126 kilometers from Srinagar located in Bandipora district , the Gurez Valley and its adjoining Tulail area some 40 kilometers has some of the best hospitable people who treat guests with great respect and love .
The area does not have much rich people economically but there hearts and warmth surpasses billions . No sooner the guest enters the varieties of dishes of famed Potatoes of Gurez, Fish , meat and maize bread welcome the guests. The salt and Lipton tea are also brimming with taste . The people of Gurez and Tulail treat guest with highest form of respect compassion, love and affinity .
Munawar Hussain, an elderly person at Bernayee Tulail stated
” Our hospitality is our identity. We love to serve guests with varieties of local cuisine and give him or her all the affection. We really love to entertain guests and great hospitality has been Forte of Gurez and Tulail. “
The pulse is that even water of Gurez is people and guest friendly.
Undoubtedly, the hospitality of Gurez is beyond words and sentences..
The heavy weight of bags of school going children is a matter of serious concern . This is a both health and mental issue for the children.
Throughout the world, It is common these days to see schoolchildren carrying around large, heavy school backpacks. Many are so large, in fact, that one can’t help but wonder whether or not such a heavy backpack or school bag might not only be causing back pain, but could also result in other types of damage, including scoliosis or other spinal deformities. In Kashmir too heavy bags have been a serious issue for the children.
Understanding the serious nature of the issue,
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) had issued few weeks back circular instructions to the schools putting a cap on the weight of school bags.
Referring to the revised school bag policy of NCERT, the DSEK in a circular has said that there should be no school bags for kindergarten students while the weight of the school bags for class 1st and 2nd primary should be 1.6 to 2.2 kg while 1.7 to 2.5 kgs for Classes 3rd to 5th primary.
As per the revised guidelines, the weight of a school bag for class 6th and 7th students should be 2 to 3 kg and 2.5 to 4kg for Class 8th students.
“The weight of the school bag for class 9th and 10th should be 2.5kg to 4.5kgs and for class 11th and 12th it should be 3.5kgs to 5kgs,” the circular reads.
The teachers have been put on instructions to take the responsibility of checking the weight of school bags of the students. “Any information about heavy bags should be communicated to the parents,” it reads.
However on the ground zero one still witnesses large number of students carrying heavy weighty bags which is a matter of serious concern . The fact of matter is to get these much needed circulars and orders applied on the ground zero so that children get much needed relief. The demand from common people is that these orders on weight of bags need to be implemented on ground zero and erring schools in this regard need to be punished .
Public circles in unison state that the burning issue of heavy weight of school Bags has been a long term problem with students carrying this weight on their tender shoulders.
Experts also state Children carrying particularly heavy school bags frequently develop a forward head posture, with the body hinging forward at the hips to balance out and compensate for the heavy weight on their backs, thus causing unnatural posture alignment.
