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‘Blasphemous Sketch’- Netizens express disappointment; Delhi based publisher issues public apology

‘Blasphemous Sketch’- Netizens express disappointment; Delhi based publisher issues public apology

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Bhat Yasir Blasphemous sketch of last Messenger of Islam, which was published by JAY CEE Publication Delhi evoked sharp criticism from netizens in Kashmir and elsewhere. The book 'History and Civics' for class 7th of ICSE, edition 2020, published by JAY CEE Publications, faced huge criticism from netizens. In chapter three - 'Rise and Spread of Islam' of the History portion of the book, a blasphemous sketch of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) was published, which hurt the religious sentiments of the Muslims. Responding to the sketch, Moulana Irshad Hyderi- the principal of Idara Tehqiqat e Islami- one of the premier religious institutes in Kashmir valley said that such blasphemous caricatures have to stop for once and all. "Making any depiction of any Prophet of Islam, angels is unaccept...
Govt Asks Teachers To Carry Online Interaction With Students Once In Week During Winter Vacations

Govt Asks Teachers To Carry Online Interaction With Students Once In Week During Winter Vacations

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Government on Friday ordered that there will be online interaction of teaching faculty with students through “whatsapp group or Google-meet etc” at least once in a week during the ensuing winter vacations in Kashmir Valley and winter zone of Jammu division. According to a formal order issued Principal Secretary School Education Department, Bishwajit Kumar Singh, the winter vacations will be for February 26. For classes upto 8th standard, the vacations would be observed with effect from 6th December to February 26. For 9th standard onwards, the vacation would be observed with effect from 13th December to February 26. Both government and private schools have been asked to complete ongoing online exams before closing the institutions for the vacation.buy viagra capsules online https:...
Issue pertaining to Law students’ exam resolved: KU

Issue pertaining to Law students’ exam resolved: KU

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With reference to the demands of students of School of Law with regard to their upcoming examination of LLB and BA LLB, it is clarified that the matter was amicably resolved in consultation with the students. “It is resolved that the already-issued datesheet shall remain in vogue. However, the examination of papers scheduled from 6th December 2021 to 14th December (in both LLB and BA LLB) will be rescheduled. However the papers scheduled from 15th of December 2021 (in both LLB and BA LLB) shall be held as per the datesheet,” KU said in an statement. The news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) has learnt that the KU in the statement has said, “The Examination shall be held in offline mode.” “It is reiterated that the University is committed to work in the best interests of its stud...
‘Begged for Offline Classes,They Did not Listen’- KU Law Students Launch Indefinite Protests Against Offline Exams

‘Begged for Offline Classes,They Did not Listen’- KU Law Students Launch Indefinite Protests Against Offline Exams

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Sahil Gulzar Law students from Kashmir University on Monday protested to reiterate their demand to conduct examinations online instead of the proposed offline mode by the varsity. Scores of students from various areas of the Kashmir valley assembled and held placards in their hands that read “We demand online exams", “Online exam unexpected", “and we want justice." The protesting students said that they preferred that Kashmir University conducts online exams, instead. The students say that the offline exams are discriminatory. They staged the protest one day after Law Students' Forum Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) supported the decision of the Department of Law of Kashmir university to conduct the examination as per the date sheet already notified. The Law Students Forum Jammu ...
Government Higher Secondary in Khanabal  Renamed as Shri Ravi Jee Higher Secondary

Government Higher Secondary in Khanabal Renamed as Shri Ravi Jee Higher Secondary

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The Government Higher Secondary School in khanabal, Anantnag on Wednesday was renamed as Shri Ravi Jee HSS at a ceremony held in the school premises. The ceremony was presided over by ADC Anantnag, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh. Speaking on the occassion, the ADC said that Shri Ravi Jee made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. He said that academic institutions are formative instruments for future generations, adding the teachers must impart the highest standards of education. The ceremony was also attended by CEO Anantnag, staff and students of the school. Cultural events on themes of "sacrifice and nationalism" were organised with zeal and fervour, eyewitnesses told The Kashmiriyat.buy levitra soft online https://alvitacare.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/classes/new/levi...
Law Students Forum Jammu Kashmir supports department decision to hold exams offline

Law Students Forum Jammu Kashmir supports department decision to hold exams offline

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Irshad Hussain The Law Students Forum Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) supported the decision of the Department of Law of Kashmir university, to conduct the examination, as per the datesheet already notified with a relaxation of 40% in the syllabus. Earlier, this week on Monday, a group of law students of Kashmir University staged a protest demanding a review of the datesheet, and conduct of exams through the online mode. Danish, a law student, who was leading that protest group, said that Kashmir University (KU) should revoke its decision. "The north campus has already been declared as containment zone. We are here, to represent all law students of the valley and the affiliated colleges. How can we appear for exams in the offline mode?" he said. However, Law Students Forum Jammu...
Father approaches FFRC after GD Goenka School Lal Bazar didn’t allow his ward to participate in examination

Father approaches FFRC after GD Goenka School Lal Bazar didn’t allow his ward to participate in examination

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Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools of J&K, (FFRC) has directed the Principal GD Goenka School located in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar city to submit record for regulating fee structure within a day. The Committee has also said that it will consider, and pass appropriate orders about all such schools who have not submitted files for regulation of fee within the notified time. Chairperson Committee for Fixation and Regulation of Fee of Private Schools of J&K, (FFRC) Justice Muzaffar Hussain Athar as per news agency Kashmir News Trust passed this order after a complainant Shabir Ahmad Baba whose ward Mohammad Shuja Baba studies in G. D Goenka School, Lal Bazar complained that school management is not allowing his ward to participate in the examination and...
Will take action against overcharging of fees by schools: Director Tasaduq Hussain

Will take action against overcharging of fees by schools: Director Tasaduq Hussain

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Director School Education Kashmir, Tasaduq Hussain on Sunday warned of strict action against any private school involved in overcharging of school from parents of students. Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) on the sidelines of inauguration function, he said that nobody is above law and the department will definitely take action against those who are charging extra fees from students. Replying to a question about inaugurating a private coaching institute, Hussain said that he was here for providing quality education and the private educational institutions are their co-partners. "I have come here to inaugurate a private institution as they are helping in bridging the education gap which has been left due to the pandemic. Wherever, education is provided, we will support them. We...
Coaching Industry: Amid concerns of Covid related lockdown, Admin yet to clear its stand

Coaching Industry: Amid concerns of Covid related lockdown, Admin yet to clear its stand

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Amid concerns over the new Covid-19 variant, the administration of Jammu Kashmir is yet to clear its stand about the fate of the coaching industry which runs into millions in the Valley, especially in Srinagar city. During this peak season, parents are admitting their kids to different coaching centers, paying hefty sums but operators of these centers are still unsure whether the government will allow them to operate offline or not. “You don’t know when the government will impose Covid related lockdown. We are unsure about it while there are reports that Covid-19 cases are rising. The imposition of lockdown will badly hit coaching centers,” an owner of a reputed coaching centre told news agency Kashmir News Trust. Owner of another reputed coaching centre said that he doesn’t want ...
Private School in Anantnag Terminates Teacher for Objecting to ‘Denial of Permission for Wearing Jilbab to Schoolgirl’

Private School in Anantnag Terminates Teacher for Objecting to ‘Denial of Permission for Wearing Jilbab to Schoolgirl’

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Kousar Bashir A private school teacher from Anantnag town took to social media and said that she was fired by the school authorities for objecting to denial of permission to a young schoolgirl for wearing a Jilbab. Sabahat speaking to The Kashmiriyat said that she was fired from the school after she raised concern over a girl from class 6th who was shamed for her face cover by the school authorities the last week. "I do not have issues with what people wear, but I just want people to be free to choose what they want to wear, nobody should be shamed for their dress," Sabahat told. https://twitter.com/KeashirEmma/status/1464153720770367493?t=YpmhLk26xJ0ho7F-_qf9Vw&s=19 She said that she raised the issue with the school authorities who told her that the issue would be addresse...