Kashmir

Schools in J&K, Chhattisgarh to replicate key components of Atal Tinkering Labs of Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWAD — Jammu and Kashmir and Chhattisgarh education departments representatives along with Samagra Shiksha and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), visited Zilla Parishad High School, Penamaluru of NTR district as part of their tour. The performance of Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) in the schools and various student-designed projects were observed and appreciated. “Through […]

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Acuber Books International tenders apology for labeling religious figure inaccurately

SRINAGAR — Amid row over labeling a religious figure inaccurately, the publishing house Acuber Books International tendered apology, saying “the content is deeply offensive to many individuals and communities”. “We write to you with utmost sincerity and regret regarding the recent controversy surrounding our publication’s portrayal of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It has come to our […]

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DSEK warns of 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 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 […]