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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Special NIA Court acquits man in 2022 Ganderbal grenade case

A Special NIA Court acquitted Asif Bashir Khan in a 2022 Ganderbal grenade case, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt.

J&K notifies Common Duct Policy 2026 to curb repeated road excavation for utilities

J&K has notified the Common Duct Policy 2026, mandating shared underground utility corridors to reduce repeated road excavation for utility networks.

LG Manoj Sinha prorogues J&K Legislative Assembly

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has prorogued the J&K Legislative Assembly under Section 18 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

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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.