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PTMs or Pressure Tactics? How Schools Are Turning Parent-Teacher Meetings into Dictates

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 Editor

‘Your Child Will Suffer If You Don’t Obey’: How Kashmir’s Schools Are Weaponizing PTMs to Enforce Fear, Fees, and Silence. An Investigative Exposé on the Brutal Reality of Kashmir’s Education System By: Javid Amin PTMs as Tools of Oppression in a Conflict Zone In Kashmir, where children have grown up amid pellets, protests, and perpetual uncertainty, education is often the only hope for a future beyond conflict. Yet, that hope is being crushed by schools-turned-mafias using Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) to extort money, humiliate families, and enforce authoritarian control. This report uncovers how…

Chaos Erupts in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Law: NC MLAs Tear Copies, Call It ‘Betrayal of Mandate’

April 7, 2025 Editor

Tensions Soar as Speaker Rejects Adjournment Motion on Controversial Legislation Srinagar, 07 April 2025: Legislative Turmoil Unfolds The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly descended into chaos on Monday as National Conference (NC) legislators staged a dramatic protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The uproar began when Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion filed by NC members, citing the sub judice status of the matter. The decision sparked outrage among the ruling party’s MLAs, who tore copies of the Waqf Act and stormed the well of the House, calling the…

Amit Shah Rallies BJP Legislators to Counter NC-Led Government in J&K

April 7, 2025 Editor

Union Home Minister Strategizes with Party Leaders Amid Political Tensions Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir – A High-Stakes Meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah convened a closed-door meeting with BJP legislators during his three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on strategies to counter the ruling National Conference (NC)-led government. The meeting, held at the BJP headquarters in Jammu, comes amid heightened political tensions in the region, with key issues such as statehood restoration, the Waqf (Amendment) Act, and Article 370 dominating the discourse. Key Agenda Points During the meeting, Shah…

Travel Surge in J&K Sparks Concerns Over Environmental and Cultural Impact

April 7, 2025 Editor

Why J&K Wants Tourism Regulated: Striking a Balance Between Growth and Sustainability Srinagar 06 April 2025: A Rising Tide of Tourism, and Its Ripple Effects Jammu and Kashmir, long hailed as the crown jewel of India’s tourism sector, has witnessed an unprecedented boom in travelers visiting its scenic valleys, alpine lakes, and historic landmarks in recent years. While this surge has brought much-needed economic relief to the region, it has also sparked serious concerns among policymakers, environmentalists, and locals about the consequences of unregulated tourism. Calls for stricter regulations and…

NC Government Faces Backlash as Minister Acknowledges Error in Reservation Policy Affidavit

April 7, 2025 Editor

Opposition Parties Seize Opportunity to Criticize the NC-Led Administration Srinagar, 06 April 2025 – A Controversial Admission The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has come under intense scrutiny after Education Minister Sakina Itoo publicly admitted an “error” in an affidavit submitted to the High Court regarding the region’s reservation policy. The statement followed sharp criticism from opposition parties, who accused the administration of negligence and insensitivity toward marginal communities. The controversy has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders accusing the NC-led coalition of failing to uphold…

Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Labels Waqf Amendment Bill as ‘Anti-Muslim Intent’: Sparks Political Debate

April 5, 2025 Editor

RSS-BJP Criticized for Ignoring Minority Voices in Parliament Srinagar 04 April 2025: A Controversial Bill Ignites Political Backlash – As the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Friday, senior National Conference leader and Srinagar MP Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has strongly condemned the legislation, accusing the RSS-BJP regime of reaffirming its “anti-Muslim, anti-minority intent.” Mehdi, in a sharply worded statement, criticized the government for its majoritarian approach, claiming it has “ignored and humiliated” the lived realities of Muslims in India. Structural Marginalization in Parliament Mehdi expressed frustration over…

Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC: ‘Ignoring Real Issues, Mockery of People’s Mandate’

April 5, 2025 Editor

PDP President Calls for Focus on Youth, Rights, and Article 370 Srinagar 04 March 2025: A Sharp Critique of Governance and Priorities Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has launched a scathing attack on the ruling National Conference (NC), accusing the party of neglecting the core issues plaguing Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the PDP headquarters on Friday, Mehbooba criticized the NC for convening high-level meetings over “trivial administrative matters,” such as patwari transfers, instead of addressing the region’s most pressing challenges. Key Issues Highlighted by Mufti Mehbooba Mufti outlined…

Omar Abdullah Leads Charge: Resolutions Passed to Protect J&K’s Mandate

April 5, 2025 Editor

NC-Led Alliance Condemns Waqf Bill and LG’s Decisions: ‘Respect the People’s Mandate’” Srinagar 04 April 2025: The National Conference (NC), spearheading a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir under Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has made a strong statement against the recent Waqf (Amendment) Bill and administrative directives from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In an emergency meeting held at Fairview Gupkar, the alliance underscored its concerns over actions perceived to undermine democratic governance and institutional integrity. The high-stakes meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, gathered leaders from the NC and…

J&K Governance in Crossfire: LG Asserts Authority Amid Transfer Controversy

April 5, 2025 Editor

Amid row over transfers, J&K LG says ‘fully aware of my jurisdiction’ Srinagar 04 April 2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has firmly addressed the controversy surrounding the recent transfer of 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, stating that he is “fully aware of my jurisdiction” and has acted strictly within the framework of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. This statement comes amidst criticism from the National Conference and its allies, who view the transfers as an overreach and a challenge to the authority of the elected…

NC Govt Slams L-G Over JKAS Transfers, Calls It Power Overreach

April 4, 2025 Editor

Authority Undermined: NC Govt Criticizes L-G Over JKAS Transfers Srinagar, April 3, 2025 – The National Conference (NC)-led government in Jammu and Kashmir has strongly objected to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha’s recent order transferring 48 Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) officers, marking the first major reshuffle since the elected government assumed office in October 2024. The move has sparked a significant confrontation between the elected government and Raj Bhavan. Details of the Transfers On April 1, the J&K administration, acting on L-G Sinha’s orders, transferred officers at the…