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Separatist shutdown affects life in Srinagar
Srinagar: A separatist-called shutdown to protest ‘police high-handedness’ affected normal life in Srinagar on Saturday.
The traffic on the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway, however, moved without any hiccups.
Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the moderate Hurriyat group has called the shutdown against alleged high-handedness by police in the Jamia Masjid area of old city on June 26 during the Friday prayers.
The management of the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of old city Srinagar said police had fired tear smoke shells in the area, some of which landed inside the mosque.
Markets in Srinagar, both in the old city and uptown areas, remained closed and public transport stayed off the roads.
Banks, post offices and government offices functioned normally in the city and other places in the Valley although with reduced attendance in Srinagar due to non-availability of public transport.
Hardline senior separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani has supported the shutdown.
A spokesman of the Geelani-led group of the Hurriyat conference said the octogenarian separatist leader had been prevented by the police from offering Friday prayers as the house arrest restrictions on Geelani were not lifted.
Police and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in full riot gear have been deployed in the sensitive areas to ensure peace in the city.
Meanwhile, class work in the University of Kashmir remained suspended for the second day on Saturday as students were not allowed to entire the campus.
Violence had erupted inside the University on Thursday over the arrest of a student of English department by police.
While police said the arrested student had militant links, agitating students claimed he was innocent and should be released immediately.
University authorities ordered closure of all its hostels on Friday after which police help was sought to ensure that hostels were vacated by the resident students.
Police have refused to release the student asserting that the arrested student, Muzammil Ahmad who belongs to south Kashmir’s Pulwama district had militant connections.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.