Renowned Journalist Peer Viqar concludes media studies workshop at Srinagar

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3 years ago

March 18, 2021

(Asian News Hub) – Renowned Journalist and TV Debater, Peer Viqar Ul Aslam concludes 10 day workshop at The Grooming Kashmir Institute, Srinagar on Thursday.

The focus of the workshop was media literacy aiming to enhance the knowledge of Participants about media and its roles in the society.

On the farewell day, Peer Viqar Ul Aslam thanked the administration of the institute for conducting such workshops for students and professionals who are interested in media studies.

He added “In times when press has been reduced to yellow journalism, these workshops are not just beneficial but very important to present the journalism in an unbiased and unprejudiced manner.”

On the farewell day the participants shared their learning experiences and positive reviews.

One participant said, “This workshop helped me to understand the roles and responsibilities of media and how it shapes public opinion in a society.”

Highlights of the workshop were fundamentals of journalism, digital and social media usage, news reporting and public speaking, photography and debating skills.

The workshop was held from March 08 and concluded on March 18 at The Grooming Kashmir Institute.

Man dies as tractor turns turtle in Sopore

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3 hours ago

September 24, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

A man lost his life on Sunday morning as tractor turned turtle in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramula district.

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Quoting an official news agency KS reported that a man was critically injured on Sunday morning after a tractor in which he was travelling turned turtle at Badambagh.

He said soon after the incident, he was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital Sopore, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

A police officer confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Farooz Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Hamid Bhat resident of Badambagh.

SMC Corporator Aqib Renzu in custody on charges of sexual harassment

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15 hours ago

September 23, 2023

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Srinagar police on Saturday said to have arrested a Srinagar Municpal Corporation (SMC) Corporator for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking.

Also Read: Man slips to death while collecting firewood in central Kashmir

They said strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim, the accused has been identified as Aqib Ahmed Renzu resident of Nishat Srinagar.

Case under FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.

Srinagar police on X informed, “One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.”

One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station. pic.twitter.com/sZKdTbJQ7B— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) September 23, 2023

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Man slips to death while collecting firewood in central Kashmir

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17 hours ago

September 23, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

A man died after he slipped while collecting firewood in Rezan forest area in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday.

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An official told that Showkat Ahmad Tekri, son of Gh Hassan Tekri of Gujerbasti Rezan slipped and fell down from the upper reaches of the forest area, which resulted in his on spot death.

The heavy rainfall had triggered slippery conditions in the area.

He said that soon after the incident, police reached the spot and recovered his body.

“After medico-legal formalities, his body will be handed over to her family members for the last rites,” he said. KNO