Entertainment Archives - The Kashmiriyat

Aug92024 by News DeskNo Comments

Government teachers to face action if found using phones at Karnah schools

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The Office of the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Karnah has issued a stringent directive requiring all teaching faculty in the region's educational institutions to switch off their mobile phones during working hours. This policy applies to teachers in Higher Secondary Schools, High Schools, Middle Schools, and Primary Schools within the Karnah Sub-Division. In a circular accessed by The Kashmiriyat, SDM Zaffar Ahmad Lone emphasized the need for teachers to focus on their duties, stating that "all the teaching faculty in aforementioned institutions shall keep their Mobile phones Switched off during working hours." The circular makes it clear that only Heads of Institutions (HOIs) are allowed to keep their phones switched on, and that too "to receive relevant communications wheneve...

Jan202024 by News DeskNo Comments

Schools in Jammu Kashmir to soon have digital attendance: Admin

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Secretary of School Education, Piyush Singla, conducted a thorough review of the progress on establishing Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Jammu and Kashmir. Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, this initiative aims to achieve real-time monitoring of projects under the Samagra Shiksha program. Piyush Singla emphasized that VSK, driven by the Prime Minister's vision, is an innovative project being replicated nationwide. VSK will encompass data from all schools, students, and teachers, facilitating meaningful analysis through big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Piyush Singla highlighted the importance of a monitoring dashboard and the integration of a data analysis-based Call Management Utility and reporting system in creating a conducive ecosystem for...

Apr92023 by News DeskNo Comments

Third edition of Jammu film festival ends today

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The third edition of the Jammu Film Festival began at Abhinav Theatre on Saturday. Sponsored by Jammu Kashmir Tourism Department, the festival featured parallel screenings of 25 feature films, short films and documentaries from various countries including Iran, India, France and the US. The opening section of the festival showcased short films and a documentary from countries such as Iran, India, France and the US. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Director Tourism Jammu, Vivekanand Rai. Vivekanand Rai praised the festival for promoting tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and providing a platform for filmmakers to showcase their talent. The festival features screenings of 50 feature films, short films and documentaries from 11 countries and will run until April 9.

Feb72023 by News DeskNo Comments

Hrithik, Deepika starrer ‘Fighter’ to be shot at Dal Lake

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Actors Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have reached Kashmir to start the next schedule of their aerial action thriller film ‘Fighter’. Helmed by Siddharth Anand ‘Fighter’ also stars Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles and is all set to hit the theatres on 25 January 2024. The film marks Deepika and Hrithik’s first on-screen collaboration. As per reports, the crew is going to film at various locations, including the Dal Lake, and parts of Srinagar and Pahalgam. Hrithik was recently seen in a crime thriller film ‘Vikram Vedha’ alongside Saif Ali Khan and Radhika Apte, which got decent responses from the audience. Deepika will also be seen in an upcoming pan India film ‘Project K’ opposite actor Prabhas and in ‘The Intern’ alongside Amitabh Ba...

Sep192022 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir’s first multiplex to open in Srinagar tomorrow

Entertainment, REGIONAL

Aaqib Bhat is eagerly waiting for the opening of the first multiplex of Kashmir in Sonawar area of the city, which he says will put an end to his regular visits outside the valley to watch Bollywood movies on big screen. "I travel once every three to four months to Delhi or Jammu to watch the latest Hindi movies on the big screen. Although all the movies are available on various platforms within no time, the feel and experience of watching it on a big screen is unmatched," Bhat told PTI. The 30-year-old said eversince noted businessman Vijay Dhar announced his project for opening the first multiplex in Kashmir, he has been keeping a track of the development. "I think the wait is finally over!" he said. Dhar, who also owns a reputed private school here, said the multiplex will be thrown ...

Aug112022 by News DeskNo Comments

Kashmir’s first multiplex to start in Srinagar by September

Entertainment, REGIONAL

A multiplex is coming up in Srinagar by September, which will be the first to be established in the capital of Jammu Kashmir, after over thirty years. As per details available, the multiplex has a seating capacity of at least 520 people and has bid 3 cinema halls. "To maintain Kashmir's art and design, a Kashmiri wood 'khatambandh' is used in the lobbies which gives it a Kashmiri culture look," Farooq Ahmed, a local artist said According to the report, This multiplex has several food courts and other entertainment facilities, attracting children. After the closure of cinema theatres in the early '90s, the first attempt to open cinema halls was made in 1999, when movie theatres – Neelam, Regal, and Broadway – opened in Srinagar. However, militant attacks on Cinemas led to the...

Jul12022 by News DeskNo Comments

Summer vacations in schools of Kashmir from July 04

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Amid heat wave, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department has decided to commence with summer vacation from July—04 in winter zones of Kashmir division. Top officials in the administration told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) “We have decided to announce summer vacations from July—04"—(KNO)

Jun92022 by News DeskNo Comments

‘How do you answer your conscience’: Naseeruddin Shah asks 3 Khans

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Actor Naseeruddin Shah has spoken about the film industry’s silence on the international incident fuelled by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s recent comments about Prophet Muhammad, with particular emphasis on the three Khans–Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir. In an interview with NDTV, Shah speculated that the biggest stars in the country have too much to lose by speaking up. He also commented on the rise of what he described as ‘pseudo-patriotic’ cinema, such as The Kashmir Files. Sharma was suspended by the BJP after several Middle East nations raised official concerns about remarks made by her about Prophet Muhammad in a recent TV news debate. Describing her as a ‘fringe element’, the BJP distanced itself from her comments and said that her words do not reflect the party’s views. Sha...

Jun72022 by News DeskNo Comments

Srinagar singing sensation makes it to Bollywood, to debut as a playback singer for a big banner

Entertainment, REGIONAL

Singing is passion for Junaid Ahmad, 23, who is a self-taught musician hailing from the Habba Kadal area of Downtown Srinagar. He believes in spreading the message of love through his cantabile music and melodies. Junaid discovered his inclination towards music from an early age and started following something he was born to. He is fully supported by his family in pursuing his innate musical obsession. He learnt the intricacies of musical pieces by repeating the pattern multiple times until he has mastered it. He chose a genre that suits him the most and started singing and composing in the same. Braving all hardships of struggling days Junaid never lost hope and kept his belief firm. The wait ended when this raw talent was discovered by the leading Director of Bollywood Mr. Onir. ...

Jun62022 by News DeskNo Comments

Kuwait, Qatar, Oman ban ‘Samrat Phrithviraj’, Call it Anti-Muslim, Islamophobic’

Entertainment, INDIA

Bollywood period drama Samrat Prithviraj, with Akshay Kumar and Manushi Chillar in the lead, has been banned in Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. The movie, directed by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi, reportedly depicts the life of warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan, played by Kumar. Chillar stars as Princess Sanyogita. Kuwait banned the Bollywood film Samrat Prithviraj calling it anti Muslim and Islamophobic, as per reports. Kumar had said the film was based on the life and daredevilry of the "last Hindu Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan who shed every drop of blood in his body to defend Bharatmata". A trade source reportedly called the ban "unfortunate" and said "Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan's life is a testimony to the fact that Indians stood up for what is right and defended our country from merciless i...