News Topic:Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon

Govt approves 30% syllabus relaxation for JKBOSE annual exams

SRINAGAR — The Government in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has approved 30 per cent syllabus relaxation for J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE)...

23 Kendriya Vidyalayas to be set up in remote areas of J&K: Dr Samoon

SRINAGAR — To augment the school education infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, 23 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) would be set up in remote areas of...

J&K set to implement Right to Education Act

The Government of Jammu & Kashmir has finalised the rules under the Right to Education Act-2009 for implementation of the law in the newly carved out Union Territory.

J&K to launch Uber, Ola type cab service soon

Transport Department in J&K has called for objections / suggestions regarding "Jammu and Kashmir Aggregator Draft Rules 2020."

Amid COVID-19, private schools start demanding fee

Getting emboldened by a recent tweet by incumbent Principal Secretary Education, Dr Asgar Samoon, private schools have started demanding school fee from parents in Kashmir Valley.

With 8-month pay pending, private school teachers struggling in Valley

SRINAGAR — The exploitation of private school teachers is continuing unabated in the Kashmir valley as most of the schools have not paid salaries...

2500 tablets for students: Govt schools go mobile, teachers innovative

SRINAGAR — With the start of tele classes and e-learning initiatives, the students of government schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be able to...

2G Internet: Kids can’t download textbooks, says Asgar Samoon

SRINAGAR — Asgar Samoon, senor bureaucrat in J&K Government on Friday tweeted that kids cannot download textbooks as speed of internet is slow.Taking to...

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Omar Abdullah dismisses poaching fears, says UCC decision rests with Parliament

Omar Abdullah dismissed fears of MLA poaching in J&K and said the Uniform Civil Code must ultimately be decided by Parliament, not individual states.

Mirwaiz calls for end to Iran conflict, says lasting peace needs justice

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for an end to the Iran conflict, urging justice, dialogue and diplomacy and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.

Grand Mufti calls for micro-loans, collective action on social concerns

Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam urged collective action on drug abuse and social concerns in Kashmir and suggested micro-loans for needy families.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.