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Legal Blow: Allahabad HC Rules UP Madarsa Education Act 2004 Unconstitutional

March 22, 2024 Editor

The ruling comes months after the state government decided to survey the Islamic education institutions in the state Lucknow: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Friday declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, as ‘unconstitutional’ and directed the state government to accommodate students studying in Madarsas in other schools. A division bench of justice Vivek Chaudhary and justice Subhash Vidyarthi passed the order on a petition filed by one Anshuman Singh Rathore challenging the constitutional validity of the Act and certain provisions of the…

Lal Singh’s Return: Congress Jubilant as Ex-MP Welcomed with Grand Reception in Jammu

March 22, 2024 Editor

A day after he joined Congress party in New Delhi, hundreds of workers on Thursday gave a rousing reception to former MP and former minister Lal Singh on his arrival in Jammu and expressed confidence that the party will win both the seats in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh, 65, who hails from Kathua district, rejoined the Congress at its headquarters in Delhi on Wednesday amid speculations that he will be fielded against BJP minister Jitendra Singh from the Udhampur parliamentary constituency which is going to polls in the first phase…

Ruling Party’s Jitters Exposed: Omar Abdullah on Kejriwal’s Arrest

March 22, 2024 Editor

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday said the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was a “blot” on democracy, and shows the ruling party’s “remarkable degree of nervousness”. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said his party stands with Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party. “Aisi Taisi Democracy. For all the talk of 400+ seats, the ruling dispensation is displaying a remarkable degree of nervousness. Having a sitting opposition CM arrested by a pliable central agency within days of the general elections being announced is a blot…

Directorate of School Education Kashmir Warns Against Unauthorized Charges by Schools

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 Editor

Strict Action Against Schools Charging Capitation, Miscellaneous Charges Srinagar: Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK)Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir, as per the news agency KNO told reporters that schools will face action who will charge admission or miscellaneous charges. He also said that the department had already issued a circular in this regard and are monitoring the situation closely. About the recent incident of distributing wrong question paper to 12th standard students, Mir said…

Eight-Year-Old Girl Tragically Mauled by Stray Dogs in Kashmir

March 21, 2024 Editor

Tragedy Strikes South Kashmir: Eight-Year-Old Girl Succumbs to Stray Dog Attack Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: A young life was tragically cut short in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, when eight-year-old Arshima, daughter of Gh Nabi Wani from the Waghama area of Bijbehara, was mauled to death by a pack of stray dogs. According to local officials, Arshima was playing near her home in Waghama village when she was attacked by the stray dogs. The severity of her injuries necessitated immediate medical attention, and she was rushed to a nearby hospital. However,…

The Roaring Engines of Change: Exploring the Impact of Motorsports on Kashmiri Youth

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Editor

Unveiling the Checkered Flag: A Deep Dive into Motorsports and Kashmiri Youth By: Javid Amin The arrival of motorsports in Kashmir, marked by the thunderous roar of the Formula 4 Race Car Rally in Srinagar, has stirred a whirlwind of emotions and ignited a critical conversation. For a region long burdened by conflict, the image of sleek race cars carving through breathtaking landscapes presents a stark contrast. This begs the question: can these high-octane machines become catalysts for positive change in the lives of Kashmiri youth? Beyond the Spectacle: Delving…

Kharge’s Jibe: ‘Modi ki Chinese Guarantee’ Amid Stir in Ladakh

March 21, 2024 Editor

‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ to assure Constitutional rights to the people of Ladakh remains a colossal betrayal. It is nothing but fake and Chinese in nature. Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress president Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that the Modi government has put the country’s territorial integrity and national security at risk in dealing with China and is also “attacking the constitutional rights of our own citizens of Ladakh”. Kharge asserted that the Congress remains committed to protecting Ladakh and securing national interests at the borders. “Modi Ki Chinese Guarantee! In…

Washington Throws Weight Behind India: China’s Arunachal Gambit Backfires

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 Editor

Joe Biden administration said it recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts by China. China, under Xi Jinping, has gone downhill economically as well as politically with its BRI brand losing sheen by the day. The United States said it recognises Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and strongly opposes any unilateral attempts by China to advance its territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control. Days after the Chinese military reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there, state department…

Spring Awakenings: Witness the Rejuvenation of Kashmir During Nauroz

March 21, 2024 Editor

By: Syed Mohammad Burhan Srinagar: Nauroz, the festival of spring and the first day in the Persian New Year is celebrated across Central Asia. Pertinently, Nauroz starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, commencing the start of the spring. Exact moment of the vernal equinox in Srinagar, commonly known as ‘Tahvil’, this year (20th March 2024) was at 08:36:26 a.m. on Wednesday. In Kashmir however, the festival has sadly attained sectarian connotation and this has decreased its significance for the general public. “It is sad Nauroz in Kashmir has…

Srinagar’s Tulip Garden Opens its Petals to Visitors on March 23rd

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 Editor

Unveiling a Floral Paradise: Witness the Magic of Srinagar’s Tulip Garden with JKL Travels Srinagar : Srinagar’s Tulip Garden, nestled at the foothills of Zabarwan Hills, is set for a grand opening on March 23 as 17 lakh flowers of different varieties will welcome the visitors. Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri chaired a meeting to oversee the arrangements at the Tulip Garden for visitors. The meeting was attended by the Director of Floriculture, SSP Traffic, Srinagar, Joint Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), officials from the Tourism department, and…