EDUCATION

The incident at Desh Bhagat University has taken a new turn after the Police registered a new FIR against the university officials and said that the FIR against students including Kashmiris would be withdrawn. In a statement, Punjab Police said that after taking all the facts and the order of the events into consideration, the Police is likely to withdraw the FIR registered against students. An FIR has been registered against the University at Police Station Amloh  under the number 135/ 2023. A copy of the FIR accessed by The Kashmiriyat stated that charges have been filed under the sections 420, 406, 354 B, 323, 341, 427, 506, 148 and section 149 of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR has been registered against 16 persons including the Chancellor of the University and several faculty...

Days after Kashmiri students were thrashed at Desh Bhagat University, an FIR has been lodged against them including those who were assaulted. Copy of FIR available with The Kashmiriyat states that more than 16 people have been booked under at least eight (8) sections of Indian penal Code. The FIR has been lodged at Police Station Almoh in Punjab vide the number 134/2023. Sections 353 (assault to deter a public servant at duty) 186 (obstruction of Public servant),332 (hurt to a public servant), 427 (mischief), 323 (causing hut voluntarily), 283 (causes danger),148 (Rioting), 149 (unlawful assembly) have been invoked against at least sixteen persons, most of them from Jammu Kashmir. The FIR has been registered over the complaint of one Arshdeep Singh on 14 September, 2023. 14 indivi...

Several students of Desh Bhagat University in Punjab were assaulted on Thursday afternoon over allegations of blocking the University gate during a protest. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, Sheema (name changed), a Kashmiri student said that they have been protesting for around three weeks after the University has illegaly transferred their admissions into another nursing college which lacks INC recognition. “Before 20 days we went to the Director and asked him when our INC would come. He responded angrily and asked us to take the refund and return home. We told him we are in 3rd year right now and in October we will be starting our 4th year, what will we do? Where will we go, you wasted our time, what will we do with a refund?" said Sheema. The students went to the nearest police sta...

A teacher of Government Higher Secondary School Shutloo Rafiabad has been suspended after allegations of engaging in indecent and sexually explicit chats with his female students. The accusations surfaced after parents and children complained to the school administration about the teacher's alleged inappropriate behaviour. The 'dirty and sexual' language of the chats in question distressed the students and their families significantly. In response to these grave allegations, the education department took swift action and suspended the accused teacher. A suspension order, a copy of which lies with The Kashmiriyat reads as, “Pending enquiry into the matter, (Name withheld) Teacher Presently posted at HSS Shutloo, is hereby placed under suspension with immediate effect.” During th...

Sri Pratap College of Srinagar has invited applications for admission to various PG and UG (NEP-2020) programs under CUET and Non-CUET quota. At a press conference, Dr. Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, principal of Sri Pratap College, said that qualified applicants can enroll in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs if seats are available. For students who have not yet been accepted into a top institution that has recently received Grade A+ accreditation from the NAAC, this is a fantastic chance. Our management is dedicated to making sure that no seat is left empty in this institution that is known for its high-quality instruction," he said. He further clarified that only applicants who submit their applications via the designated admission website are eligible for immediate adm...

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu Kashmir Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that the administration was aware of infrastructural issues faced by teachers and students of government schools and assured that the authorities will upgrade at least 6,000 public schools this year. Speaking during the Teachers Day at Kashmir International Convention Centre (KICC), Sinha said, “I am aware about the infrastructural issues faced by the teachers and students in government schools.” According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Sinha said, “Today, we have nearly 7,000 such government schools wherein students don't have enough infrastructure to study in.” “However, on this teachers day, I assure you that at least 6,000 such schools will be upgraded and equipped with the proper infrastructure thi...

Sheikh Nadeem In southern district of Anantnag, Scholars Scientific Institute located at Mominabad Ashajipora held a special event to celebrate Teachers' Day with enthusiasm. The programme was attended by Teaching Staff, non-teaching staff, and students of the Institute. The Principal of the Institute Masrat Jan delivered introductory remarks and threw light on the importance of Teachers' Day. She underscored the contributions of teachers in shaping the students' careers and channelizing their energies in the right direction. She further highlighted teachers' role in realising the hidden talent of the students to help them make their mark in academics and beyond. The principal also said that teachers are contributing greatly to the corporate sector despite their hectic ac...

The Standing Committee of Parliament on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports who are on a two day visit to Kashmir Friday said that it will review the entire higher education system of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), one of the members of the standing committee and a Member of Rajya Sabha Vivek Thakur said, “We will review the entire higher education system of Jammu and Kashmir including the central university and state universities.” Thakur said, “During our visit, we also had a detailed discussion on development of sports infrastructure here.” The MP told reporters, “I must tell you one thing with confidence about the beautiful work that is happening in Kashmir, especially in the education and sports sector.” “It is one if ...

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Super Specialty 2023 due to the 18th G20 summit scheduled to be held on September 9 and 10. According to an official statement, a copy of which lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the NEET SS 2023, scheduled on September 9 and 10 across the country has been deferred in the wake of the 18th G20 Summit on September 9 and 10 in India and consequent travel restrictions in Delhi from September 8 to 10. The NBEMS will notify of the revised schedule for the exam soon, an official said, adding that the candidates can write to NBEMS at its communication web portal. The postponement has angered scores of postgraduate doctors who will need to resch...

Established in 1972, Government Girls High School Tarzoo which is in close proximity to the forested area in Sopore’s Ningli is risking the lives of students as the school lacks a boundary wall. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) residents said there is always apprehension of wild animals harming students as they can be seen roaming around. “Our children are studying in a two- storied building which lacks fencing. Authorities hardly bother about the safety of children. They must act before any man-animal conflict occurs in the area,” said Aijaz Ahmed Dar, a senior citizen. He alleged that the land which is within the possession of the school is being illegally occupied by some miscreants. The Revenue department demarcated the land in the 2020, but failed to ret...