ReTs conduct undergraduate exams

STAFF SHORTAGE AFFECTS FUNCTIONING OF COLLEGES IN VALLEY

MOAZUM MUHAMMAD

Srinagar, Nov 20: Engagement of Rehbar-e-Taleems (ReTs) for conducting the ongoing under-graduate examinations in wake of shortage of staff in the Government Degree Colleges across Kashmir has raised eyebrows with experts terming it as sheer violation of rules.  At Degree College Pattan, More

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‘CHOICEST SCHOOLS FOR KIDS A NOVEL CONCEPT’

‘This model possible through micro-investments from different

MANZOOR UL HASSAN

Srinagar, Nov 20: At the time when a trend of preparatory and play-way schools is growing in Kashmir, the experts recommend establishment of ‘choicest schools’ through micro-investment from all sections of society.  “During growing competition the parents face problems in choosing best school More

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Gogoland encroachment

HC directs Govt to file status report about encroachers

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Nov 20:  The High Court has directed the Government to file a detailed status report about the persons who have encroached upon the grazing land in District Budgam and has asked it to file the list of names who have usurped the land.  “ Who are the persons who have encroached More

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Arrest of youth in city sparks protest

GK NEWS NETWORK

Srinagar, Nov 20: Arrest of several youth by police on Sunday triggered protests with people taking to streets demanding their release.   The protests was followed by clashes between youth and forces in city even as shops and business establishments remained shut in uptown Maisuma. < More

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Reading rooms losing out to IT labs

'Books Are True Source Of Information'

IMRAN MUZAFFAR PARRAY

Srinagar, Nov 20: The extensive use of internet by students in the valley, downloading digital content online for their academic requirements, is making people believe that  reading rooms are losing to IT labs.  According to the supervisors of reading rooms, rate of students coming there More

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Caught in crossfire; Kashmiris want AFSPA to go

SARWAR KASHANI

Srinagar/New Delhi, Nov 20: Caught in the crossfire between forces and militants for over two decades, Kashmiris say the government must revoke the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) as the law gives sweeping powers to force personnel in the state that is inching towards peace.< More

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Preserve Mehjoor Ghar: High Court to Govt

D A RASHID

Srinagar, Nov 20: The High Court has directed the government to preserve the premises of Mehjoor Ghar as a cultural heritage. The Court has also asked its Joint Registrar to inspect the premises within two weeks and file the report    In response to a petition seeking directions More

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Govt failed to empower Panchayats: Soz

Srinagar, Nov 20: The state Congress, coalition partner of the ruling National Conference, on Sunday expressed dismay over what it termed as state government’s “failure” to empower Sarpanchs and Panchs even six months after the Panchayat polls, which were held after three decades in the state. & More

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Edu unemployed youth suffered lot: G H Mir

Tangmarg, Nov 20: Agriculture Minister and MLA Tangmarg Ghulam Hassan Mir Sunday said that educated unemployed youth of Kashmir have suffered a lot in getting employment. Addressing people at Checksari in Tangmarg, Ghulam Hassan Mir asked the new generation to play an important role for overall More

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Omar leading JK towards economic prosperity: Saloora

SHEIKH NAZIR

Ganderbal, Nov 20: National Conference Provincial Secretary Sheikh Ghulam Ahmad Saloora today said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir is heading towards economic prosperity.     Addressing a public meeting at Kurhama in Lar Tehsil here More

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