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  Srinagar, June 21: Amid severe heatwave the government on Saturday announced summer vacations for all government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir division from June 23. A senior official in the education department  said, “All schools in the Kashmir division will remain closed for summer vacations from June…

Ganderbal, June 21: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, during a public address in Ganderbal, reiterated his deep commitment to the constituency, stating that his continued representation of the region stems from a sense of moral responsibility toward those who elected him. “The people of Ganderbal placed their trust in me…

Srinagar | June 20, 2025: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a detailed forecast for Jammu & Kashmir, predicting a transition from heatwave conditions to intermittent rainfall across several regions over the coming days. According to the MeT department, June 20 is expected to remain generally hot and dry, with…

Srinagar, June 20: The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF), the apex body of the Valley’s business community, has extended a warm welcome to pilgrims undertaking the annual Amarnath Yatra, reaffirming Kashmir’s enduring legacy of brotherhood, hospitality, and civil society support. Speaking to the media, KTMF President Mohammad Yaseen Khan…

Srinagar, June 20: Pulwama MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Parra has sharply criticized the Jammu and Kashmir administration for withholding the report prepared by the subcommittee on reservation rationalisation, calling it an affront to democratic values and a betrayal of public trust. In a strongly worded post on social media platform…

Srinagar, June 20: Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference President Sajad Lone has appealed to the administration to shift jailed Hurriyat leader Shabir Ahmad Shah to home custody, citing his deteriorating health and urgent need for medical care. Taking to social media platform X, Lone expressed deep concern over Shah’s condition,…

Srinagar, June 20: A recent address by Srinagar MP and senior National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah has sparked fresh speculation about a potential political shift, as he hinted at launching a new platform centered on “credibility” and “accountability.” Speaking at an event held at Dak Bungalow Sopore, Ruhullah stated,…

  SRINAGAR, JUNE, 19 : Amid soaring temperatures, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo Thursday said that the private and government schools in Kashmir division shall observe ten days summer break from July-01. Besides, the minister also said that the government has decided to change the timing of schools…

   By Sameer Ahmad Anantnag: Several private schools in Anantnag and Kulgam districts are reportedly violating the directives issued by the Directorate of School Education and the provisions of Rule 8A of the J&K School Education Rules, 2002, which aim to regulate the weight of school bags. Sources revealed that…