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Teachers day observed with enthusiasm at Scholars Scientific Institute in Anantnag

REGIONAL

Sheikh Nadeem Teachers' Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Scholars Scientific Institute, Mominabad in Anantnag, led by Principal Masrat Jan. Students participated in cultural programs, poetry readings, speeches, and skits, all highlighting the crucial role of teachers in guiding them toward success. The event was attended by teaching and non-teaching staff, along with students. Principal Masrat Jan emphasized the role of teachers as nation-builders and their contributions in shaping students' careers and recognizing their hidden talents. Scouts from higher classes worked alongside teachers to maintain discipline throughout the event.

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Teachers are true architects of the nation: LG Manoj Sinha

REGIONAL

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute to teachers on Thursday in honor of Teachers' Day, describing them as the "true architects of the nation" who shape the country's future. In a statement commemorating Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's Janm-Jayanti, Sinha highlighted the former president's enduring influence on education and his inspirational legacy. The LG's office posted on X, "Warm greetings and heartfelt thanks to all teachers for their commitment to human development. We also honor the great educationist and former President Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Ji on his birth anniversary. His life and work continue to inspire generations." The post further emphasized, "Teachers are instrumental in shaping our nation, fostering creativity, curiosity, teamwork, leadership, and essential values...

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PC promises probe into 1987 election rigging, Reinstatement of Pre-2019 status

REGIONAL

The Peoples Conference reaffirmed its commitment to restoring Article 370, Article 35A, and statehood for Jammu Kashmir in their election manifesto released by party president Sajad Gani Lone and senior leaders. The manifesto also promises to establish a judicial commission to investigate the rigging of the 1987 elections. The manifesto outlines the party’s dedication to reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s pre-2019 constitutional status. “The party will support all efforts within and outside legislative forums to restore the pre-2019 constitutional position of J&K,” it states. The PC, which had challenged the abrogation of Article 370 in the Supreme Court, affirmed its commitment to pursue the restoration of Article 370 and statehood. The party vowed to set up a judicial commis...

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Elderly father from Ganderbal abandoned by all three sons, forced to live in old-age home

FEATURED

Rayees Shah While it may be considered normal by Western standards or the ideals we aspire to in our lives, a heartbreaking story from Ganderbal district has sent shockwaves through the Kashmir valley, leaving residents deeply saddened and grieving over the incident. Mohammed Subhan (name changed), an elderly man from the central Kashmir district was abandoned in an old age home by his eight children, last month. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, a local from his native village, said, all three of Subhan's sons and five daughters are well-settled in their lives, with one even serving as an Imam. His two sons live in their own houses at their ancestral village some five kilometers away from Ganderbal town while one of his son lives with his in-laws. "Earlier," the local said,...

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Next time you’re on phone, watch out: Facebook and Google might be listening in!

INTERNATIONAL

Concerns about smartphone microphones eavesdropping on conversations have gained fresh traction with recent revelations. A new analysis uncovers that a major marketing firm, Cox Media Group (CMG), which partners with industry giants like Google and Facebook, has admitted to using smartphone microphones to record user conversations. This data is then leveraged to deliver targeted advertisements, according to a report by 404 Media and the New York Post. CMG, a prominent player in radio and television news, disclosed in a presentation to investors that it employs a technology called "Active Listening." This artificial intelligence-driven program captures conversations in real-time. By merging this voice data with behavioral insights, CMG claims advertisers can more effectively reach pot...

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‘Journalist’ receives show cause notice for alleged campaigning disguised as news reporting

REGIONAL

The Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) in Bandipora, Jammu Kashmir, issued a show cause notice to Asrar ul Haq, a correspondent for TV100 News, on Thursday, addressing concerns of media ethics violations. The notice, accessed by The Kashmiriyat, states that Haq, who was authorized to work as a media reporter for TV100 News in Bandipora, was observed affecting the "level playing field of Candidates for the General Election to Legislative Assembly -2024" by urging the public to vote for and support a particular candidate. "This," the committee noted, "is in contravention of the principles and conventions of journalism." The MCMC emphasized that "Media persons are supposed to remain apolitical and desist from generating narrative and campaigning for a particular cand...

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‘Will win 35 seats in Jammu, only need 10 from Kashmir’: BJP

REGIONAL

The BJP is eyeing a decisive victory in the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu Kashmir, with its sights set on securing 35 seats from Jammu and 10 more from Kashmir to form the next government. Ram Madhav, the party's strategist who has been recalled to Jammu Kashmir, expressed confidence in BJP's plan to achieve this target. “We will win 35 seats from Jammu and need 10 more from Kashmir,” Madhav said during a function in Srinagar. He emphasized that the party is well-prepared and determined to form the government in J-K after a decade without elections. The BJP's strategy includes a strong focus on both regions, building on their existing base in Jammu while making significant inroads into Kashmir. Madhav’s return to the region signals the party's intent to strengthen its...

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28 Muslims declared foreigners in Assam, sent to detention camps

INDIA

In Barpeta district, Assam, 28 Bengali Muslims were detained and taken to a transit camp on September 2 after being declared foreigners by the Foreigner Tribunals. Emotional and tense scenes unfolded as families wept while their loved ones were forced onto a police bus. The distressing atmosphere drew a crowd, witnessing the heart-wrenching moment. Each of the detainees, one from 28 families, was summoned to local police stations under the pretense of signing documents but were instead transported to the transit camp in Goalpara district, 50 kilometers away. https://twitter.com/dhruvrahtee/status/1830937978438353261 The Foreigner Tribunals, quasi-judicial bodies under the Foreigners Act of 1946, had deemed these individuals as foreigners. According to a recent Assam Home Dep...

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Admin accepts voluntary retirement of Engineer Rashid’s brother, likely to contest Langate seat

REGIONAL

The Jammu Kashmir admin has accepted Er. Rashid’s brother application for voluntary retirement from services. In an order, a copy of which is in possession of news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the School Education department said that it has accorded sanction to voluntary retirement of Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh, who was working in a school in his native area of Mawar. As per the order, Khursheed’s voluntary retirement is effective from September 01, 2024. Khursheed is likely to be AIP’s candidate from Langate segment. He would be locked in a direct contest with Peoples Conference candidate Irfan Panditpuri in the segment. While Rashid won Langate segment in 2008 and 2014, Irfan defeated the AIP- candidate by an impressive margin in 2020 district development council (DDC)...

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Inspiring leadership: Principal Harjinder Kour’s selfless service on ₹11 a month

EDUCATION

Bhat Yasir In a world where educators often strive for better pay and recognition, Harjinder Kour stands out with her extraordinary dedication to education. A retired government teacher, Kour receives just 11 rupees a month for her services at the school, a gesture that speaks volumes about her commitment to education and society. Kour, who got retired in the year 2022, now serves as the principal at Guru Nanak Dev Model High School Baramulla—a role she accepted under remarkably humble terms. Despite her impressive background and experience, she is working at a meagre amount. While talking to The Kashmiriyat, Kour said that the management of Guru Nanak Dev Model High School, which has been established in 1974, approached her, recognizing her unparalleled experience and passi...