Tribute to General Bipin Rawat
In a great loss to the country , the first ever Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, were among 13 people killed in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu Wednesday, 8 December, 2021.The entire country is in mourning over such a great class as General Bipin Rawat was a legendary figure of the country as he became symbol of much needed reforms.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid respects to General Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat at their 3, Kamraj Marg residence. The bodies of General Rawat, his wife and the defence personnel killed in the clash were flown in from Sulur in Tamil Nadu to Delhi .It is worth mentioning that General Rawat and 12 people on board an Mi-17 V5 helicopter were on their way to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington when the crash took place. The Indian Air Force has ordered an inquiry into the helicopter crash. The flight data recorder of the helicopter has been recovered.
Bipin Laxman Singh Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, was appointed as India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) on December 30, 2019. The former Indian Army Chief assumed office from January 1, 2020.General Rawat had taken over the reins of the Indian Army from General Dalbir Singh Suhag on December 17, 2016, as the 27th Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
The first CDS was a veteran of counterinsurgency warfare and served in some of the most difficult terrains of India, including the northern and eastern commands.
During his four decades in service, Rawat served as a Brigade Commander, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-C) Southern Command, General Staff Officer Grade 2 at the Military Operations Directorate, Colonel Military Secretary and Deputy Military Secretary in the Military Secretary’s Branch and instructor in the Junior Command Wing .He was undoubtedly a great Military man .
Music Brings Equality &Peace: Daanish Reshi
Music Brings Equality & Peace : Daanish Reshi
Daanish Reshi is an prominent entrepreneur of Kashmir & made his mark in the World Of Music.In an exclusive interview with the News Kashmir, he talks to Rameez Makhdoomi.
A bit about your early days?
I did schooling and basics and higher secondary from Sheh re Khas Srinagar. I had Studied electrical science From Faridabaad College Of Engineering, Hon’s in Urdu From Aligarh Muslim University & Masters in Political Science from Delhi University correspondence Respectively, I Had Worked With MNC – PSU after Completing my Studies holding Top Positions In Administration, Policy,Recruitments etc for Almost 6 Years.
Where you interested in Music from beginning?Yes I was interested in Music Since childhood.
What sort of music you loved ?I loved the music of classical singers like legends in music world Rafi Sahab, Kishore Sahab etc, They inspired me a lot . I also used to participate sometimes in school ,very less due to shyness and then I was not outspoken, participated in college programmes and perform often in Annual functions.
What sort of songs you performed ?I used to love performing on classical hindi songs of old legends . In 2009 I performed in mega musical concert held By erstwhile State Govt.
How did Mayi chani your song in Bollywood Movie “LINES” took place ?I would like to credit my beloved friend from Jammu Rohil Bhattia,Happens to be a Music Director for giving me that break in movie which really went viral on all noted platforms like Zee Music Co, Voot Select, Amazon Prime Music, ITunes, Apple Music l, Jiosaavn Etc.Hussain Khan from Kashmir a noted Filmmaker too supported me firmly who happens to be Director of Movie.
What are your goals ?
I have many musical projects in pipeline and would like to expand my youtube base in future with more performances.
What about your buisness ventures ?
I am also much busy with my business running my Medical-agency and also we have book publishing business under the banner of GPH.We operate our business from both Kashmir and Delhi. We publish Kashmiri, Urdu and English Books .Your life goals ?I have not opted Singing as Profession its my Passion am Focused to my Business empire.What is your message to youth of Kashmir and policymakers?I believe that nothing in world has equality music is only thing which brings equality across world irrespective of religion , caste , creed, race , tribe , nation, etc. Across the Globe music has seven scales What Call “SUR” no one in world will claim 8th . Music also has inspirational and Influential aspect in terms of Sufism.Through your medium I would like to Urge LG J&K UNION GOVT Of India that Film Policy which has been announced in 2021 for Jammu and Kashmir , should seriously give much promotion & platform to Kashmiri artists and Producers, Directors and Local Filmmakers. Kashmir is always attraction of World Tourism and Film World and Local Talent of J&K in Impeccable We have Versatile Artists in valley, Govt Should fully Support and Promote Local Filmmakers with all easement to Every possible effort. Lastly Govt Should Promote Artist of Kashmir in kashmir Not Outsider in valley, That way Our Art will touch Sky.
GI Tagging and Kashmir Economy
GI Tagging and Kashmir Economy
News Kashmir Economic Bureau
GI Tagging of Products has assumed much significance for all the economies of the world . It is more important in case of places like Kashmir wherein we produce unique and high quality products. The handicrafts and agriculture products of Kashmir are known throughout the world for there great quality.
As a matter of fact , Geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country). The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product’s source, acts as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a good reputation due to its geographical origin.On the other hand , India as as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement as: “Indications which identify a good as originating in the territory of a member, or a region or a locality in that territory, where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin.Many Kashmiri products too have got the GI Tag . With an aim to promote Kashmiri saffron, which recently received the geographical indication tag, in the Middle East, the Jammu and Kashmir government for the first time launched the spice in the UAE market.
To fight counter branding, about nine products of Jammu & Kashmir have been issued Geographical Indicator, GI Tags. The products include Kani Shawl, Kashmir Pashmina, Kashmir Sozani Craft, Kashmir Papier-Mâché, Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving, Khatamband, Kashmiri Hand Knotted Carpet and Kashmir Saffron and Basmati.
Expert pulse is the protection of geographical indications leads to the overall economic prosperity of the manufacturers and producers. Furthermore, the marketing and promotion of the products with the GI tags enhance the secondary economic activities in that specific region, which in turn boosts the regional economic development.
One hopes in coming times more Kashmiri products would come under GI Tagging and the economy would be boosted .
Yakub Dunoo Determined to Promote Kashmir tourism
Yakub Dunoo Determined to promote Kashmir tourism
Making great efforts with his buisness partner Bindia Pardeshi
Rameez Makhdoomi
Yakub Dunoo is the senior figure when it comes to Kashmir tourism sector, he owns heritage houseboats in Kashmir and is Kashmir Houseboat Owners Association , Chief Spokesperson . On overall health of Kashmir tourism sector and his plans he talks to Rameez Makhdoomi.
Excerpts :”The tourism sector as you know very well know got much setback after revival as in the month of October and November due to unfortunate killing of non locals . All these grim episodes had a bad impact on the tourists . The tourism got badly hit. After few days we saw the graph of tourism dwindling from Srinagar to Gulmarg , thus this tragedy hit tourism of Kashmir .But after few week tourism department did programmes to revive tourism in Kashmir and Director Tourism Dr. Ghulam Nabi Itoo and Secretary tourism Sarmad Hafeez made great efforts in this regard .Floating cinema coupled with Aharbal , Gurez festival gave new life to tourism of Kashmir. These two great officers have played a great role in revival of tourism in Kashmir. Today most of the hotels are sold out and also houseboats are occupied. Jammu and Kashmir Department of tourism participated towards end of November in Pune City in international tourism Mart festival with Director Tourism and other senior officials participating in it. In the exhibition, the Pune youth were given task to make potrait and paintings of well known tourism spots of Kashmir, and they were awarded certificates.I also accommodated free of cost the topper youth of this exhibition in my Houseboat .
Myself and My Buisneess partner Bindiya Pardesi are making efforts under our banner Indian Adventures to promote tourism of Kashmir during winters as during this time due to harsh cold tourism activity of Kashmir is dull .Me and Bindia Pardeshi have established a joint office here in Pune and took major groups from different parts of the country to kashmir .
We are organizing and have organized comprehensive programmes in different parts of the country and in Kashmir as well to promote tourism of Kashmir . We are also making efforts to make the image of Kashmir positive via media. It is our mission to make Jammu and Kashmir number one tourism destination of the country and above all take fear of Kashmir from minds . We are giving slogans Aik baar to Kashmir aekhi dekho ( come once to kashmir ).
PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA AND CAPGRAS SYNDROME
PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA AND CAPGRAS SYNDROMEDr Suhaib Ashraf Bhat
Paranoid schizophrenia, or schizophrenia with paranoia as doctors now call it, is the most common example of this mental illness.
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder, which is sometimes mistakenly called “split personality”.
Dr. Yaasir Bakkaar said: There is no basis for what some people say about the schizophrenic patient having two personalities in one body. This is something that was invented by the writers of movie scripts. In reality, the patient is suffering from a mental disorder that causes disconnect between reason, emotions and behaviour.
He also said: Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects several brain functions, such as cognition, understanding, emotions and behaviour.
Dr. Husayn ‘Abd al-Qaadir – a mental health consultant – said:
Psychological studies confirm that the affected person is described as having a mental disorder. Schizophrenia is a chronic illness that the patient will suffer from for the rest of his life.
As for the symptoms of this disease, it affects a person’s cognition, ability to feel emotion, and understanding; it causes loss of willpower and of control over behaviour.
With regard to willpower, the schizophrenic patient loses a great deal of willpower and is unable to take any decision; it has a negative impact on his behaviour, then he loses self-awareness.
In terms of behaviour, the schizophrenic patient loses interest in himself, his personal hygiene and his health in general. He pays no attention to what happens around him on a daily basis, and he may exhibit strange patterns of behaviour, such as repeated movements; or phases of agitation, mania or aggression; or he may withdraw from people and stop going to the mosque or to see his friends; or he may lose interest in his surroundings and keep away from people. He also neglects his studies and his work completely, to the extent that he is dismissed, and he sits cocooned in his imaginary world.
Dr. Sayyid al-Barjeesi said – explaining what the schizophrenic patient suffers from in terms of symptoms:
Delusions: this refers to false beliefs that are deeply rooted in his mind and it is very difficult to convince him on the basis of logic that these ideas are not true. The presence of delusions does not indicate that his intelligence is deteriorating, because they have nothing to do with intelligence. The most significant delusions in schizophrenia are:
Paranoia, where the patient believes that people are after him, or that the security forces are tracking his every move, or that some people hate him and want to get rid of him, either by putting poison in his food or by some other means.
Megalomania, where the patient believes that he is the smartest and strongest of all people, or that he is a messenger sent to guide people, or that he is a great scholar, or that he is an inventor, or that he has been given supernatural powers, or that he has knowledge of the unseen.
Misinterpretation of things, where he thinks that what people say hints at him or refers to him, and believes that every move on the part of people around him is referring to or hinting at his behaviour. This causes him to either be in a state of continual contact with society, or to withdraw from people.
Delusions of being subject to influences, where the patient thinks that he is under the influence of either internal or external forces, and he becomes a prisoner to these thoughts, which may involve imaginary laser beams, audible vibrations or wireless vibrations and the like.
Detailed view:
Schizophrenia is a kind of psychosis, which means your mind doesn’t agree with reality. It affects how you think and behave. This can show up in different ways and at different times, even in the same person. Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by predominantly positive symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations. These debilitating symptoms blur the line between what is real and what isn’t, making it difficult for the person to lead a typical life.
Schizophrenia occurs in about 1.1 percent of the population, while paranoid schizophrenia is considered the most common subtype of this chronic disorder. The average age of onset is late adolescence to early adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30. It is highly unusual for schizophrenia to be diagnosed after age 45 or before age 16. Onset in males typically occurs earlier in life than females.
People with paranoid delusions are unreasonably suspicious of others. This can make it hard for them to hold a job, run errands, have friendships, and even go to the doctor.
Capgras syndrome is a psychological condition. It’s also known as “imposter syndrome” or “Capgras delusion.” People who experience this syndrome will have an irrational belief that someone they know or recognize has been replaced by an imposter. They may, for example, accuse a spouse of being an imposter of their actual spouse. This can be upsetting for both the person experiencing the delusion and the person who is accused of being an imposter.
In some cases, the person experiencing the delusion may believe an animal, object, or even a home is an imposter. Capgras syndrome can affect anyone, but it’s more common in women. In rare cases, it can also affect children.
Capgras syndrome is most commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Both of these affect memory and can alter your sense of reality.
Schizophrenia, especially paranoid hallucinatory schizophrenia, can cause episodes of Capgras syndrome. Schizophrenia also affects one’s sense of reality and can cause delusions.
In rare cases, a brain injury that causes cerebral lesions can also cause Capgras syndrome. This is most common when the injury happens in the back of the right hemisphere, as that’s where our brains process facial recognition. People with epilepsy may also experience Capgras syndrome in rare cases.
There are several theories on what causes the syndrome. Some researchers believe that Capgras syndrome is caused by a problem within the brain, like atrophy, lesions, or cerebral dysfunction. Some believe that it’s a combination of physical and cognitive changes, in which feelings of disconnectedness contribute to the problem. Others believe that it’s a problem with processing information or an error in perception, which coincide with damaged or missing memories.
Early symptoms of schizophrenia may seem rather ordinary and could be explained by a number of other factors. This includes socializing less often with friends, trouble sleeping, irritability, or a drop in grades. During the onset of schizophrenia — otherwise known as the prodromal phase — negative symptoms mount. These negative symptoms might include an increasing lack of motivation, decreasing inability to pay attention, or social isolation.
Warning signs that psychosis may be imminent include:
Seeing, hearing, or tasting things that others do not.
Suspiciousness and a general fear of others’ intentions.
Persistent, unusual thoughts or beliefs.
Difficulty thinking clearly.
Withdrawing from family or friends.
A significant decline in self-care.
Displaying all these symptoms doesn’t necessarily indicate the presence of schizophrenia, but these are indications that a mental health evaluation is advised. If the person is experiencing the onset of schizophrenia, early intervention is the best chance of a positive outcome.
Right now, there is no prescribed treatment plan for people with Capgras syndrome because more research needs to be done. But there are treatment options that may help relieve the symptoms.
Treatment aims to address the underlying cause. For instance, if someone with poor symptom control in schizophrenia experiences Capgras syndrome, treating the schizophrenia can improve the Capgras syndrome. However, if Capgras syndrome occurs during the course of Alzheimer’s disease, the treatment options are limited.
The most effective treatment is to create a positive, welcoming environment where the person affected by the syndrome feels safe.
Some care facilities will use validation therapy. In validation therapy, delusions are supported instead of rejected. This can reduce anxiety and panic in the person experiencing the delusion.
Reality orientation techniques may be helpful in some circumstances. This means that the caregiver gives frequent reminders of present time and location, including reminders of major life events, moves, or any substantial changes.
Paranoid Symptoms:
Delusions are fixed beliefs that seem real to you, even when there’s strong evidence they aren’t. Paranoid delusions, also called delusions of persecution, reflect profound fear and anxiety along with the loss of the ability to tell what’s real and what’s not real. They might make you feel like:
A co-worker is trying to hurt you, like poisoning your food.
Your spouse or partner is cheating on you.
The government is spying on you.
People in your neighbourhood are plotting to harass you.
These beliefs can cause trouble in your relationships. And if you think that strangers are going to hurt you, you may feel like staying inside or being alone.
People with schizophrenia aren’t usually violent. But sometimes, paranoid delusions can make them feel threatened and angry. If someone is pushed over the edge, their actions usually focus on family members, not the public, and it happens at home.
You could also have related hallucinations, in which your senses aren’t working right. For example, you may hear voices that make fun of you or insult you. They might also tell you to do harmful things. Or you might see things that aren’t really there.
Counselling can help you get along with others, hold a job, go to school, take care of yourself, and have friends. People with schizophrenia who get counselling are also more likely to stick with their medications.
A kind of counselling called cognitive behavioural therapy can teach you how to manage symptoms that don’t go away, even when you take your medicine. You’ll learn to test whether you’re having delusions and how to ignore voices inside your head. Positive, encouraging support from family and friends really helps, too. Because some antipsychotic drugs can make you gain weight, you might also want to get help with diet and exercise.
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Orphans For Sale
Orphans For Sale
News Kashmir Exclusive
When you lose a parent, you realize how vital they are to the foundation of your life. It’s impossible to understand what it means until that curtain is pulled. You’re an orphan. But then I think that life is kind of remarkable, and the thing that causes the biggest pain can also bring amazing energy —- Neneh Cherry
The brutal three decade old conflict has made Kashmir a land of orphans as thousands have lost their precious lives . In a recent shocking closure it is learnt that orphans of Kashmir are up for sale .According to prominent News Channel India Today investigate report, Asrar Amin ran an NGO in Kashmir called Global Welfare Charitable Trust, which claims to be working for children and family welfare.But when India Today’s SIT reporters probed him at a hotel in Delhi, he offered Covid orphans under his care for Rs 75,000 a child.
“We have so many orphans with us. But if one wants a Covid orphan, there’s no problem,” he said. “Kashmiri children are really beautiful, Mashallah!”Amin demanded Rs 1.50 lakh for a pair of Covid orphans.
“So two children can be adopted for Rs 1.50 lakh, right?” asked the reporter.
“Yes. I am not taking this money for myself. It’s for my trust,” the NGO head replied.
According to India Today Amin is willing to offer Covid orphans without paperwork.According to a 2014 study conducted by Save the Children, a London-based charity organisation, the estimated population of orphans in Jammu and Kashmir due to conflict and natural death of parents is around 215,000, 15 per cent of whom live in orphanage homes across the territory.
The report said that 37 per cent of the orphans lost one or both parents due to conflict while 55 per cent were orphaned due to the natural death of parents and remaining eight per cent due to other reasons.Masses are angry over this development of orphans of Kashmir being treated like commodities.Bilal Bashir Bhat, eminent young Journalist of Kashmir wrote on Facebook – ” Selling Kashmiri covid orphans is not possible without the help of gynecologists, which many news portals have already indicated. Meanwhile, the unholy nexus between diagnostic centres and most of the ‘prominent’ gynaecologists is an open secret in our society. A survey report of the year 2019 reads “80% medicos are in nexus with private diagnostic centres” Seems we Kashmiris are busy sucking the blood of each other, some in the name of treatment, some in the name of Tabaruk. Every time we can’t blame the bloody conflict.!!One hopes strict action is taken against such criminal orphanage.
Grievance Resolution in Jammu and Kashmir
Grievance Resolution in Jammu and Kashmir
Grievance solution is the integral part of ensuring smooth governance . If people’s issues are not heard then Grievance resolution is a must .In Jammu and Kashmir people not being heard in the offices and administration has been a big concern . Now, in a positive development it is learnt that Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha few days back interacted with randomly selected applicants from across the UT during the monthly edition of “LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing” and took first-hand appraisal of the public issues and grievances through virtual mode.
Terming ‘Grievance Redressal’ as one of the biggest aspects of good governance, the Lt Governor directed the Deputy Commissioners and officials to resolve public complaints promptly as soon as they are received.It is worth pointing outhere that The Lt Governor passed explicit directions to all concerned officials in districts and secretariat for ensuring that public welfare services are delivered, and requests and complaints from people are responded to within a reasonable timeframe. “Every district office must have a performance management system in place to audit, assess and improve performance and to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of services”, the Lt Governor said.The lack of effective system to get a heed to the problems of people of Jammu and Kashmir had in past increased the people’s anger and one hopes same will be solved on top priority.
One hopes on ground zero the Grievance resolution mechanism in Jammu and Kashmir would become more vibrant with every passing moment .
Woman Was Not Made Out Of Man’s Feet
WOMAN WAS NOT MADE OUT OF MAN’S FEET
Dr Suhaib Ashraf Bhat
Love is a decision to be committed to another person. It is far more than a fleeting emotion as portrayed on television, the big screen, and romance novels. Feelings come and go, but a true decision to be committed lasts forever—and that is what defines healthy marriages.
What you have to do is treat your wife kindly. Part of kind treatment is listening properly to what she is saying and responding properly. Being right is not limited to men; it may be your wife’s view that is correct and her suggestions and advice may be good. What is preventing you from letting her express her views and discussing them with her in a friendly manner?
Marriage is a decision to be committed through the ups and the downs, the good and the bad. When things are going well, commitment is easy. But true love is displayed by remaining committed even through the trials of life. Honesty and trust become the foundation for everything in a successful marriage. But unlike most of the other essentials on this list, trust takes time. You can become selfless, committed, or patient in a moment, but trust always takes time. Trust is only built after weeks, months, and years of being who you say you are and doing what you say you’ll do. It takes time, so start now—and if you need to rebuild trust in your relationship, you’ll need to work even harder. Although it will never show up on any survey, more marriages are broken up by selfishness than any other reason. Surveys blame it on finances, lack of commitment, infidelity, or incompatibility, but the root cause for most of these reasons is selfishness. A selfish person is committed only to himself or herself, shows little patience, and never learns how to be a successful spouse. Give your hopes, dreams, and life to your partner. And begin to live life together.
This is a simple call to value our marriages, treat them with great care, and invest in them daily.
The husband has to treat his wife in a good and kind manner, and to spend on her food, drink, clothing and accommodation, because Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“and live with them honourably” [al-Nisa 4:19]
“And they (women) have rights (over their husbands as regards living expenses) similar (to those of their husbands) over them (as regards obedience and respect) to what is reasonable, but men have a degree (of responsibility) over them. And Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise” [al-Baqarah 2:228]
Ahmad (20025) and Abu Dawood (2142) narrated that Mu’awiyah ibn Haydah (may Allah swt be pleased with him) said: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, what are the rights of the wife of any one of us over him?” He said: “That you should feed her when you feed yourself, clothe her when you clothe yourself, you should not hit her on the face, you should not curse her and you should not forsake her except in the house.”
Al-Albani said concerning this hadeeth in Saheeh Abi Dawood: (it is) hasan saheeh.
Remember how the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah swt be upon him) listened to the advice of his wife Umm Salamah (may Allah swt be pleased with her) and adopted it in a matter of great importance. That was during the well-known Treaty of al-Hudaybiyah, when she suggested to him that he should go out and not speak to anyone among his Companions until he had slaughtered his hadiy (sacrificial animal) and shaved his head. Our Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah swt be upon him) did as his wife (may Allah swt be pleased with her) suggested and there was a great deal of good in that.
Remember that the consequences of this attitude towards your wife may backfire on you; she may refuse to give you any advice so long as you do not accept what she offers you and is forced to agree with you even if you are wrong. Thus you will be depriving yourself of a great deal of good and beneficial advice. It suffices us to say to you: This attitude, in which you insist on your opinion, do not admit your mistakes and do not acknowledge that your wife could be right is the very essence of arrogance, as the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah swt be upon him) defined it.
It was narrated from ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ood (may Allah swt be pleased with him) that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah swt be upon him) said: “No one will enter Paradise who has an atom’s weight of arrogance in his heart.”
A man said: What if a man likes his garment to look nice and his shoes to look nice?
He said: “Allah swt is Beautiful and loves beauty. Arrogance is rejecting truth and looking down on people.” Narrated by Muslim, no. 91
What is meant by rejecting truth is denying it out of arrogance and pride.
Looking down on people means scorning them and thinking little of them.
Don’t you see that this is the essence of what you are doing with your wife?
Are you content to have this attitude and hence this fate may be yours?
Do not forget that she is your life partner and the one who is helping you to raise your children and organise your household. So it is not appropriate to close the doors of discussion to her. You should not be too proud of your opinion and or feel that you do not need to discuss with her and hear her opinion. Do not neglect the words of your Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah swt be upon him): “The best of you is the one who is best to his wife.” Narrated by at-Tirmidhi, 3895; classed as saheeh by Shaykh al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami‘, 3314. Over and above that, do not forget the words of Allah swt (interpretation of the meaning): “And live with them honourably” [an-Nisa’ 4:19]. Discussion between the spouses increases the love between them and strengthens the bond between them; it also helps to reach the right decision in matters of married life and household and family affairs.
We all have weaknesses and relationships always reveal these faults quicker than anything else on earth. An essential building block of a healthy marriage is the ability to admit that you are not perfect, that you will make mistakes, and that you will need forgiveness. Holding an attitude of superiority over your partner will bring about resentment and will prevent your relationship from moving forward.
It is not the attribute of the wise and mature man to insist when he is in the wrong that his wife should be the one to apologise. Rather he is the one who should hasten to admit his mistake, apologise for it and ask his wife to forgive him. And her duty is to apologize to her husband if she is the one who is in the wrong. It is in this way that married life takes a correct course and lasting love and compassion are strengthened between the spouses. Abu’d-Darda’ (may Allah swt be pleased with him) said to his wife: “If you see me angry, try to calm me down, and if I see you angry I shall try to calm you down, otherwise we cannot live together.”
May Allah swt bless you all and make your married life full of blessings.
Fulfilling Jammu and Srinagar Smart City Dreams
Fulfilling Jammu and Srinagar Smart City Dreams
To have Jammu and Srinagar as mega smart cities is a dream of everyone living here .
The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta recently chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Smart City Mission in Jammu and Kashmir.Administrative Secretary Housing &UD, Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu divisions and Chief Executive Officers of Jammu Smart City Limited and Srinagar Smart City Limited participated in the meeting.CEO, SSCL informed that out of 137 projects to be executed under the project, 42 projects have been completed while 35 projects are ongoing. Out of the remaining projects, 23 projects have been tendered out while in respect of 47 projects, detailed project reports are being prepared.The Chief Secretary expressed concern at the delay in the execution of the projects saying that even after 4 years of commencement, many projects are far from completion.Dr Mehta asked the department to develop the entire ensemble of the surroundings along with the heritage sites in the downtown Srinagar to create real aesthetic impact for the visitors.He advised the department to fix timelines for each of the ongoing as well the project that are yet to be taken up and work earnestly to achieve those timelines.One hopes that these plans are executed soon and we have in coming times both Srinagar and Jammu as smart cities .Jammu and Srinagar are among the most important cities of the country and to make them smart City will go a long way in making the country progressive.
Dark Winter
Dark Winter
News Kashmir Exclusive
The harsh winter of Kashmir is known for its chill and heavy snowfalls. This year the winter has knocked on the doors of the Kashmir valley very early. The global predictions are that winters in this season throughout the world are going to be harsher .The presence of electricity is what makes life comfortable to a large extent during the winter months. Everything runs on electricity these days and from child to elder everyone requires electricity to spend life in a easy manner .Kashmir valley has seen the problem of electricity or power getting much worse as soon as the winter dawns. This year too from many years of the Kashmir valley we are coming to know about long power cuts, causing much distress to the masses.
It is learnt that both metered and non-metered areas in Kashmir have started witnessing extended unscheduled power cuts, despite the fact that Kashmir Power Development Corporation Limited (KPDCL) announced a load shedding program of 1.5 hours in metered areas and 3 hours in non-metered areas.
Even in the urban hub of Srinagar there are multiple reports of power cuts from different areas and it is the need of the hour to look into this problem in a very serious way. The authorities need to devise a plan and strategy so that people of Kashmir during this long and harsh winter see minimum power cuts.
Although in an optimistic development, In order to ensure adequate electricity to the consumers, the Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) has suspended all the maintenance works till next two months, thus simultaneously the frequent power shutdowns will no longer be witnessed till January 2022 end.
Gulzar Ahmad , a commoner states :” In this day and age we need electricity to carry out our life activities in a smooth manner. Without electricity we can’t afford a comfortable life as life without it especially in a harsh winter like Kashmir becomes hell.We need power to carry out our lives smoothly and are hopeful that those at helm of affairs would ensure round the clock electricity availablity.”
The need of the hour is that we ensure round the clock electricity availablity in Kashmir.
