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BGSBU Registrar Reviews Academics, Admissions, Hostels and Development Projects; Stresses NEP-2020 Implementation and Student Support

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BGSBU Registrar

Registrar of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Mr. Abhishek Sharma (IAS), chaired a comprehensive review meeting with Heads of various Teaching Departments and Administrative Officers to assess the progress of academics, admissions, examinations, hostel facilities, and other developmental projects of the University. During the meeting, the Registrar reviewed the implementation of NEP-2020 in the University

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Sports

India Reforms Sports Policy on Pakistan, Allows Multinational Participation but Bars Bilateral Ties

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Sports Policy on Pakistan

The Indian Government has announced a significant reform in its sports policy concerning Pakistan, clarifying its stance on bilateral and international competitions. According to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Indian athletes and teams will be permitted to participate in international or multilateral tournaments that include Pakistani players or teams. However, India will

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Developing Story

High Alert at Jammu Tawi Railway Station After Pigeon With Threat Note Intercepted Near Border

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Jammu Tawi Railway Station

Security has been heightened at Jammu Tawi Railway Station on Thursday after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel intercepted a pigeon allegedly carrying a threat note near the international border in RS Pora sector. Officials said the note claimed that Jammu Railway Station would be attacked. Following the recovery, authorities sounded a high alert across the

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Fact Check

Rumors Claim Turkish Actress Fatima Bushra Quit Showbiz, Adopted Hijab — But No Verified Evidence Yet

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Fatima Bushra Quit Showbiz, Adopted Hijab

Recent rumors have surfaced suggesting that Turkish actress Fatima Bushra, purportedly known for her role in the popular television series Valley of the Wolves, has decided to step away from the entertainment industry and adopt the hijab. This news, which has circulated primarily through social media platforms like X, has sparked widespread discussion among fans

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Education

Riffat Jabeen Lauds Rural Students’ Talent at Ganderbal PTM, Urges Equal Opportunities & NEP-2020 Awareness

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Riffat Jabeen

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Additional Secretary Education Riffat Jabeen praised the intelligence, enthusiasm, and holistic development of students in remote areas during a mass Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) at Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS) Kullan in Ganderbal, central Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, she described the event as a “big opportunity” and expressed amazement at

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Education

Kashmir Sets Record with 3,561-School PTM Under PAIGAM, Engaging 2.94 Lakh Participants

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School PTM Under PAIGAM

Minister for Education Sakeena Masood Itoo led a record-breaking Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) across 3,561 schools in the Kashmir Division, organized by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) under the PAIGAM initiative, aligned with NEP-2020’s vision of “Policy Action & Implementation for Growth and Awareness in Mentoring.” Nearly 2.94 lakh participants, including teachers, parents, students,

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Education

IUST Launches NEP 2020-Aligned B.Voc in Tourism & Hospitality to Boost Industry-Ready Skills in J&K

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IUST Launches NEP 2020

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) hosted a landmark event focused on academia-industry collaboration, aimed at deliberating on the evolving tourism apprenticeship model in Jammu and Kashmir. The occasion marked the official launch of a Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc) course in Tourism and Hospitality Management, to be offered by the Department of Management

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Developing Story

Kulgam Operation: Two Soldiers Killed as Security Forces Continue Anti-Terror Drive in South Kashmir

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Kulgam Operation

Kulgam Operation Update: Two jawans have died in the line of duty on the ninth day of operations being carried out by security forces in Akhal Devsar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. Chinar Corps paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh, who laid down

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Developing Story

Jammu and Kashmir Administration Officially Banned 25 Books including Maulana Maududi’s Al-Jihad fil Islam

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Maulana Maududi

The Jammu and Kashmir administration officially banned 25 books under Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, declaring them forfeited for allegedly promoting secessionist ideologies, glorifying terrorism, and radicalising youth. Authorities cited concerns over the books distorting historical facts, spreading anti-national narratives, vilifying security forces, and fostering alienation in the Union Territory. The

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