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Shock in Kashmir Valley: New Help Poor Chemists Accused of Cheating Patients, and Pushing Fake Discounts.Srinagar Dec 25...
25/12/2025

Shock in Kashmir Valley: New Help Poor Chemists Accused of Cheating Patients, and Pushing Fake Discounts.

Srinagar Dec 25 ( CNS) Outrage is spreading across the Kashmir Valley as patients from Srinagar, Budgam,Bandipora Anantnag, Pulwama, Baramulla, Ganderbal, and Kupwara allege that New Help Poor Chemists is exploiting sick and vulnerable people.
Patients claim the shop forces them to buy full strips of medicines, even when only a few tablets are prescribed, putting enormous financial pressure on poor and middle-class families.
Adding to the anger, customers allege that the shop promises discounts of up to 30 percent, but at the time of billing, the discounts are slashed or denied, leaving patients feeling cheated. Several residents spoke out, including GH Rasool, Shanaza Shafi, Ab Ahad Khan, and Mumtaza Begam, who shared their personal experiences.“We were forced to buy full strips for medicines we only partially needed,” said GH Rasool. Shanaza Shafi added, “The promised discount of 30 percent was suddenly reduced at billing time without explanation.” Ab Ahad Khan and Mumtaza Begam also raised concerns over the poor quality of medicines, reporting near-expiry or improperly stored drugs that failed to work effectively.
Residents and patients are now appealing to the Drug Controller Kashmir and other concerned departments to take immediate action against such practices. They have urged that regular inspections and strict monitoring of medical shops like New Help Poor Chemists be conducted to ensure compliance with medicine sale norms, quality control, pricing transparency, and ethical conduct.
Public voices across the Valley insist “Sick people should not be treated as cash cows, calling for urgent accountability and enforcement of strict medical regulations to protect patients from exploitation.(CNS)

25/12/2025

Kaath Baat, Gal Baat, Sirf PDP ki Baat, All managed says BJP leader and spokesperson Altaf Thakur, slams PDP's Kashmir and Jammu Event, Calls it a Managed Affair

25/12/2025

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Er Rashid Writes to CMs of Uttarakhand, Himachal Over Attacks on Kashmiri Shawl SellersNew Delhi, Dec 25, CNS : Awami It...
25/12/2025

Er Rashid Writes to CMs of Uttarakhand, Himachal Over Attacks on Kashmiri Shawl Sellers

New Delhi, Dec 25, CNS : Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Thursday said that Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has written two detailed and strongly worded letters to the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, seeking immediate and stern action against those involved in assaults and humiliation of Kashmiri shawl sellers in their states. He said the letters have reached the party through the legal counsel of Er Rashid.

Inam Un Nabi said that in his letter to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jailed MP Er Rashid expressed deep anguish over television visuals showing Kashmiri shawl sellers being assaulted and humiliated by fringe elements. Er Rashid wrote that Himachal Pradesh is widely known for its tolerant and secular ethos and such incidents seriously tarnish that reputation. He questioned whether similar acts against non-Kashmiris in Jammu and Kashmir would have been treated with such silence, stating that in Kashmir, perpetrators would have been booked under stringent laws and branded extremists. Er Rashid warned that repeated inaction raises serious questions about claims of inclusiveness and secularism and hurts the self-respect not only of the victims but of the entire people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Referring to his letter to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Inam Un Nabi said Er Rashid described the assault on a Kashmiri shawl seller from his constituency as painful and deeply disturbing. In the letter, Er Rashid asked bluntly whether being Kashmiri has become a crime in the country. He reminded the Uttarakhand government that Kashmiris have a proud record of treating tourists and outsiders with honour and dignity, and questioned why similar values were not being upheld elsewhere. He cautioned that selective silence and weak responses embolden goons and normalize lawlessness.

In both letters, Jailed MP Er Rashid categorically demanded strict and exemplary action against the culprits so that no one dares to take the law into their own hands in the name of ultra-nationalism. He also urged the state governments to ensure the safety, dignity and livelihood of Kashmiri traders working outside Jammu and Kashmir. Copies of the letters, he added, have also been marked to the Union Home Secretary, seeking intervention to safeguard Kashmiris studying or earning their livelihood across the country. (CNS)

Year Ender: 2025 unfolded as a period of mixed outcomes for Jammu and Kashmir.CNS CorrespondentSrinagar, Dec 31, CNS: Th...
25/12/2025

Year Ender: 2025 unfolded as a period of mixed outcomes for Jammu and Kashmir.

CNS Correspondent

Srinagar, Dec 31, CNS: The year 2025 unfolded as a period of mixed outcomes for Jammu and Kashmir, marked by continued security management, infrastructure expansion, public safety concerns and recurring debates over civil rights and livelihoods. While authorities pushed development projects and policy reforms, ordinary inhabitants continued to grapple with issues related to employment, road safety, land use, and social security.

Public safety remained a major concern throughout the year, with road accidents claiming hundreds of lives across highways and urban centres. The notification of new road safety frameworks reflected official acknowledgment of the crisis, though implementation on the ground remained uneven. Traffic enforcement improved in certain districts, yet reckless driving and poor road engineering continued to pose serious risks.

On the security front, 2025 saw relative stability compared to earlier years, though isolated militant incidents, encounters and recovery operations continued, particularly in south Kashmir and parts of Jammu division. Security forces maintained heightened vigilance, while political discourse increasingly focused on civil liberties, detentions and democratic participation.

Economically, agriculture and horticulture remained the backbone of Kashmir’s economy, but orchardists expressed concern over land acquisition, erratic weather patterns and market access. In urban areas, small traders and daily wage earners faced uncertainty, especially amid reports of harassment of Kashmiri workers and shawl sellers outside the region, sparking political and civil responses.

Infrastructure development, including road widening, railway projects and housing schemes, moved ahead in several districts, often triggering resistance from inhabitants over land and livelihood loss. Calls for public consultation and humane ex*****on of projects gained momentum during the year.

Socially, education, healthcare access and youth employment dominated public discourse. While new initiatives were announced, challenges related to quality implementation and outreach persisted.

As 2025 concludes, Jammu and Kashmir stands at a crossroads where governance outcomes will increasingly be judged by how effectively development is balanced with dignity, safety and inclusion of locals. (CNS)

Unidentified Non Local Man Found Dead on Srinagar RoadsideSrinagar, Dec 25, CNS: An unidentified non local male was foun...
25/12/2025

Unidentified Non Local Man Found Dead on Srinagar Roadside

Srinagar, Dec 25, CNS: An unidentified non local male was found dead on the roadside near the LD Hospital area of Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.

The man, believed to be around 45 years of age, was later shifted to SMHS Hospital for medico-legal formalities, where doctors declared him brought dead.

Officials said the body was spotted lying on the roadside near LD Hospital under unknown circumstances. The identity of the deceased could not be established immediately.

Meanwhile, police from Police Station Rajbagh have taken cognizance of the incident and initiated proceedings to ascertain the identity of the deceased and determine the cause of death. (CNS)

Christmas Observed With Special Prayers at Holy Family Church in SrinagarSrinagar, Dec 25, CNS: Christmas was observed i...
25/12/2025

Christmas Observed With Special Prayers at Holy Family Church in Srinagar
Srinagar, Dec 25, CNS: Christmas was observed in Srinagar on Thursday with special prayers and religious services held at the Holy Family Catholic Church, the main church in the city where Christmas is traditionally celebrated.

Members of the Christian community gathered at the church to offer prayers and attend special Mass services marking the birth of Jesus Christ (AS). The church premises were decorated modestly with lights, stars and a Christmas tree, reflecting the solemn and religious nature of the occasion.

Officials said necessary security arrangements were put in place in and around the church to ensure peaceful observance of the festival. Police personnel were deployed in the area, while traffic movement was regulated to facilitate smooth access for worshippers.

Church authorities said the prayers focused on peace, harmony and goodwill, particularly for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Members of the community expressed gratitude to the administration for the arrangements and said the festival was observed peacefully.

Meanwhile, senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir administration extended greetings to people on the occasion of Christmas, conveying wishes of peace and prosperity.

Christmas is observed in Srinagar every year in a limited and religious manner, with prayers confined to the Holy Family Catholic Church. (CNS)

AIP to Take Up Pulwama-Shopian Railway Alignment Issue With Union Railway MinisterSrinagar, Dec 25, CNS: Awami Itihaad P...
25/12/2025

AIP to Take Up Pulwama-Shopian Railway Alignment Issue With Union Railway Minister

Srinagar, Dec 25, CNS: Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi on Thursday expressed serious concern over the issues raised by residents of Babhara Kakapora, Naman, Monghama, Kangan, Ticken, Bellow, Nikas, Keegam, Nazneenpora, Trenz and adjoining areas in Pulwama and Shopian districts, who staged a peaceful protest against the proposed railway line passing through their area.

Inam Un Nabi said that AIP is not opposed to development, but emphasised that development must not come at the cost of snatching livelihoods, destroying apple orchards and fertile agricultural land or causing irreversible environmental damage. He said the concerns of farmers and orchardists regarding loss of land and income are genuine and cannot be brushed aside.

Urging the authorities to reconsider the alignment of the railway line, Inam Un Nabi called for exploration of alternative routes that minimise damage to orchards and farmlands. He also stressed the need for meaningful public consultation with affected residents before proceeding further with the project.

The AIP Chief Spokesperson announced that the party will take up the matter with the Union Railway Minister, seeking intervention to ensure that development proceeds in a manner that is fair, sustainable and sensitive to local livelihoods. He said AIP will continue to stand with the affected residents and pursue the issue at appropriate forums until a just and balanced solution is reached. (CNS)

25/12/2025

Two Private Employees Injured After Falling From Electric Pole at Cement Factory

Srinagar, Dec 25, CNS: Two private employees working at a private Cement factory in the Khanmoh area of Srinagar outskirts were injured on Thursday after falling from an electric pole while carrying out repair work inside the factory premises.

Officials said the incident occurred during the repair of an electric wire when the two employees lost balance and fell from the pole, sustaining multiple injuries. They were immediately shifted to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for medical treatment.

The injured have been identified as Irshad Ahmad Chopan, an inhabitant of Khanmoh, Srinagar, and Muhammad Shafi Kutay, a resident of Kulgam, aged about 30 years.

Hospital sources said both the injured sustained multiple injuries in the fall. However, their condition was stated to be stable and they are undergoing treatment at the hospital. (CNS)

25/12/2025

Harassment of Kashmiri Handicraft Sellers Unconstitutional, JDU Leader Warns
Faridabad, Dec 25, CNS: Janata Dal (United) Incharge Migrant Cell & Spokesperson Rakesh Handu has strongly condemned the reported harassment of Kashmiri youth engaged in selling shawls and traditional handicrafts in various parts of the country, calling it unconstitutional profiling and a grave threat to national unity.

In a statement issued to the press, Handu said it was “deeply shameful” that young Kashmiris earning an honest livelihood were being irresponsibly branded as “anti-India” and subjected to intimidation.

“This is not policing; this is mob profiling masked as law enforcement. Targeting every citizens on the basis of identity or region is a direct violation of the Constitution of India,” he said.

Handu expressed serious concern over the inaction of local police, stating that law enforcement agencies are duty-bound to protect citizens rather than allow harassment and public humiliation.

He appealed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene immediately and order strict action against those responsible. “There must be zero tolerance for harassment, profiling, and intimidation of Every Kashmiri citizen anywhere in the country,” he asserted.

The JDU leader further warned that branding innocent Every Kashmiri youth as anti-national without evidence could deepen alienation and damage the social fabric of the nation.
“Kashmiri youth are also citizens of India, not suspects. Their hands carry shawls, not hatred,” Handu added.

Lieutenant Governor pays tribute to Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on their birth annive...
25/12/2025

Lieutenant Governor pays tribute to Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya and Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on their birth anniversary
Mahamana and Atal Ji’s ideals and vision of Developed India and their message of social harmony, equality and justice will always inspire the people: LG
The two great icons are the visionary architects of Modern India: LG Sinha
LG highlights Mahamana Malaviya’s unparalleled contribution to India’s educational, cultural and industrial advancement
Under the leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, dreams of Mahamana and Atal Ji are now being realized. For the first time in history, we see a strong and decisive government fulfilling the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat: LG
Jammu, December 25: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday paid tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of their birth anniversary.
The Lieutenant Governor said the ideals and vision of Mahamana and Atal Ji for Developed India and their message of social harmony, equality and justice will always inspire the people. They are the visionary architects of Modern India, he said.
He was speaking at a commemorative event at Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Inter College in Ghazipur. This year marks the 164th birth anniversary of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya and the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted Mahamana Malaviya’s unparalleled contribution to India’s educational, cultural and industrial advancement.
The Lieutenant Governor stated that Mahamana transformed modern education into a powerful driver of development.
“Mahamana established Banaras Hindu University (BHU) through public mobilization donations. Following his ideals, we have utilized Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to develop infrastructure, and in Jammu and Kashmir, we have laid the foundation for over 1,800 houses for families affected due to Pakistani Shelling during Operation Sindoor and recent natural disasters," the Lieutenant Governor said.
Paying tribute to former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Lieutenant Governor said Atal Ji awakened India’s inner strength and instilled a sense of self-esteem among fellow Indians on the global stage.
“Atal Ji prioritised good governance and economic development. His impact was universal. His administrative reforms and focus on transparency, accountability, and efficient, citizen-centric service delivery ensured inclusive and rapid development,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, dreams of Mahamana and Atal Ji are now being realized. He said, India’s emergence as the world’s fastest-growing economy, is the testament to this transformation.
“For the first time in history, we see a strong and decisive government fulfilling the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. With the revival of ancient culture, upliftment of the poorest of the poor and transformation of villages into centers of dynamism, the Hon’ble Prime Minister is bringing the ideals of these great men to life,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

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