A Deep Dive into the Education Affordability Crisis Gripping Kashmir’s Capital By: Javid Amin The Rising Cost of Education in Srinagar By the Numbers: Staggering Fee Hikes in 2024–2025 Behind the Crisis: Why Are Schools Raising Fees? Parental Anguish: Stories of Financial Strain & Broken Trust Administration’s Silence: A Systemic Failure? Legal Frameworks: What Does the Law Say About Fee Regulation? Community Resistance: Protests, Petitions & Parent-Led Movements The Way Forward: Solutions for Fairer Fee Structures Resources & Contacts: Who to Reach for Help Bottom-Line: A Call for Accountability &…
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Public Drunkenness Leads to Community Service: Offender Sentenced in Bhagat Barzullah
Man caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for 3 days; The offender must perform three-days community service of cleanliness and hygiene at public buildings/areas/spaces at Bhagat Barzullah and report to Mohallah president and SHO concerned for compliance, who shall report the same to the court Srinagar, Feb 08: A man was caught for public drunkenness, sentenced to community service for three days. A police statement said that with the advent of New Criminal Laws, aimed at promoting social responsibility, police in Srinagar after reporting a case in the court…
Read MoreDevastating Fire Hits Sonmarg Market in Ganderbal: Rescue Operations Underway
Massive fire breaks out at Sonmarg market in Ganderbal A massive fire broke out in the market of the famous resort town of Sonmarg in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The fire, which started from a restaurant quickly spread to the adjacent shops in the Sonmarg market, they said. Fire tenders are on the spot, working to bring the fire under control, officials added. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he was in constant touch with the local administration to ensure all possible assistance. “Deeply saddened by…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Mocks INDIA Bloc: ‘Aur Lado Aapas Mein’ Amid Delhi Poll Results
“Aur lado aapas mein!!! (Keep on fighting each other),” Omar posted on X with a meme. He mocked at the INDIA bloc leaders for not putting up a joint fight in the Delhi assembly elections which resulted in the defeat of AAP and the Congress. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday took an indirect dig at the opposition INDIA bloc members, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress, as the BJP was heading for a decisive victory in the Delhi assembly polls. “Aur lado aapas mein!!!…
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