SMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations

SMVDIME Funding Row: Tanvir Sadiq Claims Vaishno Devi Medical College Receives Government Grants, Not Just Shrine Donations

Public Money, Shrine Donations, and the Politics of Merit in Jammu & Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 25 November 2025 A Controversy at the Crossroads of Religion, Education, and Governance The debate around the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence (SMVDIME) has grown into one of the most politically charged education-related controversies in Jammu & Kashmir in recent years. What began as a dispute about MBBS admissions quickly evolved into a larger conversation about public funding, shrine donations, constitutional guarantees, and religious identity. At the center of this…

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NEET PG Results Crisis: J&K Youth Demand Fair Admission Process

NEET PG Results Crisis: J&K Youth Demand Fair Admission Process

Jammu and Kashmir Youth Face New Challenge Amid NEET PG Results Crisis Srinagar, December 5, 2024 – Jammu and Kashmir’s youth, who make up 65% of the population, have endured years of violence and protests. Now, they face a new challenge: fighting for merit and justice in admission processes. The recent NEET PG results crisis has exacerbated the uncertainty, leaving their futures in limbo. The NEET PG Results Crisis The NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) results have sparked widespread concern among medical aspirants in Jammu and…

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