Bengaluru, Jan 9: BGS Bloomfield School celebrated its Annual Day 2026 with a grand cultural evening showcasing creativity, talent, and holistic learning. The event, held on the school campus, featured vibrant performances by students from Nursery to Grade 10, reflecting the institutionās commitment to academic excellence, character-building, and co-curricular development. Member of Parliament from Bangalore Central Parliamentary Constituency, P C Mohan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while renowned Kannada stand-up comedian Gangavathi Pranesh was the Guest of Honour. Their presence added inspiration and enthusiasm to the celebrations, encouraging students to pursue their aspirations with confidence and dedication. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a series of captivating cultural performances, including classical dance, theatre, musical ensembles, and thematic presentations centred on unity, gratitude, and nation-building. Each performance reflected months of preparation and the dedicated guidance of the schoolās faculty. Addressing the gathering, Chairman Dr B Gurappa Naidu expressed pride in the studentsā achievements. āAnnual Day is a reflection of our studentsā creativity, discipline, and teamwork. At BGS Bloomfield, we strive to nurture every childās potential by offering a balanced environment that promotes academic excellence alongside cultural enrichment,ā he said. He added that the performances stood as a testament to the collective efforts of students, teachers, and parents. Chief Guest P C Mohan lauded the schoolās holistic approach to education, saying it was inspiring to see young students display confidence, discipline, and creativity on stage. āInstitutions like BGS Bloomfield play a vital role in shaping responsible and empowered citizens of the future,ā he said. He congratulating the management, faculty, and students for the impressive celebration. Guest of Honour Gangavathi Pranesh brought a touch of humour to the occasion while appreciating the studentsā heartfelt performances and the schoolās emphasis on value-based education. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of teachers, parents, and partners in making the celebration memorable. "The Annual Day reinforced BGS Bloomfieldās vision of nurturing confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners," the handout reads.
Srinagar, Jan 9: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Friday reviewed the progress of the under-construction non-motorable Wullar Walkway (Phase-I) during a site visit undertaken in view of the slow pace of execution. The project, being executed by the R&B Department Bandipora, has an allotted cost ofĀ ā¹18.76 crore and has achieved about 40 percent physical progress so far. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all feasible assistance from the District Administration Bandipora would be extended to expedite the project. Later, the Deputy Commissioner also visited the Nature Eco-Tourism Park (Delta Park) being developed by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority. The progress of works at the park was reviewed, and it was informed that the project is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Coordinator, WUCMA, Altaf Hussain; Executive Engineer, R&B; Tehsildar Hajin; and other concerned officers. Ā DC Bandipora also visited Hajin Tehsil and inspected the progress of digitisation of revenue records. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner carried out a comprehensive review of the digitisation process being undertaken in the Tehsil. She assessed the progress achieved so far and examined the status of digitisation of revenue records. The DC observed that digitisation of land records is a vital reform aimed at ensuring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in land records management. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that complete and error-free digitisation is essential for creating a reliable and accessible digital land database.Ā The DC directed the concerned officers to expedite the remaining digitisation work in a time-bound manner and ensure that proper verification and validation mechanisms are strictly followed before finalisation of records.Ā The Deputy Commissioner further emphasized strengthening coordination among field functionaries and technical teams to address challenges arising during the digitisation process.
Jammu, Jan 9: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu Prof. B N Tripathi Friday called on J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan here. The Vice Chancellor briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the progress achieved by the University in the areas of education, research, and extension, including major initiatives undertaken under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the J&K Climate Innovation Programme (JKCIP). Prof. Tripathi informed that SKUASTāJammu has been designated as a Centre/Regional Outreach Unit of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) for Jammu. He informed that the Centre will facilitate the collection of region-specific data on crop costs, prices, and farmersā issues, thereby strengthening evidence-based Minimum Support Price (MSP) recommendations and farmer-centric policy planning. The Vice Chancellor also apprised about the sanction of an ANRF-PAIR IIT Bombay Hub project under the Partnership for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) for development of an AI-driven agriculture system aimed at enhancing farmer market linkages and operational efficiency, with a focus on traditional products, involving an outlay of over Rs 6 crore. In addition, an ICAR-NASF project for genome analysis amounting to Rs 2 crore has been sanctioned. He further informed that the establishment of an AICRP Centre for Poultry Breeding at SKUASTāJammu is at an advanced stage of approval, while regular centres for beekeeping and mushroom cultivation are under active consideration by ICAR. He informed the LG Manoj Sinha that at present, the University was implementing externally funded projects worth approximately Rs 100 crore.
Srinagar, Jan 9: The Director of Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said that college faculty remain the strongest drivers of institutional quality and the primary deliverers of knowledge emphasising the pivotal role of faculty in shaping higher education. Addressing a meeting of principals of all Government Degree Colleges of the Jammu division, Director Colleges J&K Prof Sheikh Aijaz Bashir called upon both teaching and non-teaching staff to collectively work towards academic excellence. He also urged college principals to give priority to āgenuine service-relatedā and workplace concerns to foster a productive academic environment. āA motivated workforce is central to sustaining quality education,ā Prof Aijaz said. He underlining the need for institutional cohesion and shared responsibility. The meeting was convened to reinforce academic discipline, strengthen student support systems and enhance governance in alignment with the mission and vision of the Higher Education Department (HED). Prof Aijaz stressed a student-first approach and said that prioritising student welfare was essential for meaningful educational outcomes. āOnly informed students can become empowered students,ā he said and urged the principals to reinforce student-centric governance, transparency and accountability. He said these measures would help transform GDCs across Jammu and Kashmir into vibrant centres of academic excellence and societal transformation. The Director Colleges also highlighted the importance of unified institutional alignment, operational efficiency and digital governance. A detailed review of the HEDās digital initiatives was conducted during the meeting. It was informed that the Planning and Development Portal now serves as the single verified repository of institutional data, enabling real-time reporting, enhanced principal-level accountability and streamlined online staff services. These include passport no-objection certificates (NOCs), foreign visit permissions, PhD approvals and scrutiny of Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) cases. Principals were sensitised about maintaining clean, verified and updated data to support evidence-based planning and institutional development. The meeting also acknowledged that digital interventions in engaging need-based academic arrangements for the current academic session had significantly improved efficiency, transparency and ease of operations. College-wise performance indicators, based on timely submission of forms and data updates, were reviewed, along with the āConnect with Policy Planning and Developmentā initiative. The principals were further asked to strengthen the MentorāMentee Programme and implementing the Pyramidal Sports and Co-curricular Model to ensure inclusive participation and structured talent development among students. During the meeting, it was also revealed that the HED is considering the launch of the Student Connect for Academic Leverage and Excellence (SCALE) initiative, which will be implemented across all colleges. āSCALE will provide structured outreach and guidance on NEP-2020, academic progression pathways and career planning,ā Prof Aijaz said.
Srinagar, Jan 9:Ā Chairman J&K Civil Society Forum (JKCSF) Abdul Qayoom Wani on Friday came down heavily on the Jammu and Kashmir government over its failure in appointing a permanent chairman of the J&K Board of School Education (JKBOSE). Wani condemned the continued failure of the government to appoint a permanent Chairman of JKBOSE. He termed the delay as a blatant act of administrative apathy and political callousness, ruining the careers of lacs of students. "Keeping JKBOSE headless at a crucial time has paralysed the institution and delayed the declaration of results. The situation has pushed the students and their families into unbearable stress and uncertainty," Wani said. Notably, the two-year tenure of the former chairman of the JKBOSE expired on January 25 of last year following which the key institution has been rendered without a permanent head. Amid the delay by the government in appointing a permanent chairman for the Board, the post was manned by the former Financial Commissioner of J&K Higher Education Department (HED) for around one year, as an interim arrangement, till he attained superannuation on December 31 of 2025. For the last 10 days, the JKBOSE is without a permanent head while no arrangement was made by the government to give additional charge of the post to any officer. The delay has led to the deferment in the announcement of the class 10th results by the JKBOSE which was otherwise scheduled to be announced in the first week of January. Qayoom Wani said the students who completed their examinations months ago are waiting for results that will decide their academic future. "Unfortunately the government continues to dither over appointments. This is not a procedural lapse but a serious injustice to the youth of J&K," Qayoom Wani said. He said playing politics over the appointment of the JKBOSE Chairman and keeping such a vital institution headless is nothing short of playing with the future of our children. "Unfortunately, putting studentsā careers at risk has become a norm in Kashmir, and this culture of irresponsibility must end immediately,ā Wani said. He said the delay has disrupted academic schedules, admissions, and career planning besides causing immense mental pressure on students. "Education cannot be held hostage to bureaucratic delays or political interests. Every day of inaction steals time, confidence, and opportunity from our youth," he said. He appealed to the J&K Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister to rise above politics and appoint a competent full-time Chairman of JKBOSE. "The government must ensure the prompt announcement of pending results so that students can finally breathe a sigh of relief," he said. He said the government must understand that silence and delay are also decisions. "And in this case, the decisions are against students. Accountability must be fixed, and such negligence must never be repeated,ā Wani added.
Srinagar, Jan 9: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Friday reviewed the progress of the under-construction non-motorable Wullar Walkway (Phase-I) during a site visit undertaken in view of the slow pace of execution. The project, being executed by the R&B Department Bandipora, has an allotted cost ofĀ ā¹18.76 crore and has achieved about 40 percent physical progress so far. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all feasible assistance from the District Administration Bandipora would be extended to expedite the project. Later, the Deputy Commissioner also visited the Nature Eco-Tourism Park (Delta Park) being developed by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority. The progress of works at the park was reviewed, and it was informed that the project is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Coordinator, WUCMA, Altaf Hussain; Executive Engineer, R&B; Tehsildar Hajin; and other concerned officers. Ā DC Bandipora also visited Hajin Tehsil and inspected the progress of digitisation of revenue records. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner carried out a comprehensive review of the digitisation process being undertaken in the Tehsil. She assessed the progress achieved so far and examined the status of digitisation of revenue records. The DC observed that digitisation of land records is a vital reform aimed at ensuring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in land records management. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that complete and error-free digitisation is essential for creating a reliable and accessible digital land database.Ā The DC directed the concerned officers to expedite the remaining digitisation work in a time-bound manner and ensure that proper verification and validation mechanisms are strictly followed before finalisation of records.Ā The Deputy Commissioner further emphasized strengthening coordination among field functionaries and technical teams to address challenges arising during the digitisation process.
Bengaluru, Jan 9: BGS Bloomfield School celebrated its Annual Day 2026 with a grand cultural evening showcasing creativity, talent, and holistic learning. The event, held on the school campus, featured vibrant performances by students from Nursery to Grade 10, reflecting the institutionās commitment to academic excellence, character-building, and co-curricular development. Member of Parliament from Bangalore Central Parliamentary Constituency, P C Mohan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while renowned Kannada stand-up comedian Gangavathi Pranesh was the Guest of Honour. Their presence added inspiration and enthusiasm to the celebrations, encouraging students to pursue their aspirations with confidence and dedication. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, followed by a series of captivating cultural performances, including classical dance, theatre, musical ensembles, and thematic presentations centred on unity, gratitude, and nation-building. Each performance reflected months of preparation and the dedicated guidance of the schoolās faculty. Addressing the gathering, Chairman Dr B Gurappa Naidu expressed pride in the studentsā achievements. āAnnual Day is a reflection of our studentsā creativity, discipline, and teamwork. At BGS Bloomfield, we strive to nurture every childās potential by offering a balanced environment that promotes academic excellence alongside cultural enrichment,ā he said. He added that the performances stood as a testament to the collective efforts of students, teachers, and parents. Chief Guest P C Mohan lauded the schoolās holistic approach to education, saying it was inspiring to see young students display confidence, discipline, and creativity on stage. āInstitutions like BGS Bloomfield play a vital role in shaping responsible and empowered citizens of the future,ā he said. He congratulating the management, faculty, and students for the impressive celebration. Guest of Honour Gangavathi Pranesh brought a touch of humour to the occasion while appreciating the studentsā heartfelt performances and the schoolās emphasis on value-based education. The event concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of teachers, parents, and partners in making the celebration memorable. "The Annual Day reinforced BGS Bloomfieldās vision of nurturing confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners," the handout reads.
Srinagar, Jan 8: Minister for education, Sakina Itoo on Thursday said that politics in the name of religion was unfortunate and warned against such attempts aimed at dividing people for political gains. She said that such practices have weakened the region over time. Sakina Itoo said that society was increasingly witnessing divisions being created under various pretexts, including religion and professional identities. āSometimes people are divided in the name of religion, sometimes in the name of education, doctors or other issues. This kind of politics is unfortunate,ā she said. She said that political engagement should remain issue-based and constructive. āThere are many areas where politics can be done. We can have standardised criticism, talk about development and discuss education-related issues. But religion should not be brought into politics,ā the education minister said. She expressed concern over the present situation and said such divisions were rarely seen in the past. Referring to the political status of the region, she said Jammu and Kashmir had historically remained united as a State. āJammu and Kashmir has been one state. Today it is a Union Territory, which is unfortunate. We do not have a State, though it should have been one even today,ā she said. She further added that internal divisions had contributed to the erosion of powers once enjoyed by the region. She said repeated attempts to divide people harmed Jammu and Kashmirās unity and status. āBecause we wanted to divide people, we destroyed many of our powers and damaged an old state,ā she said. She called for unity and humanity and urged people to keep religion separate and move forward collectively. She also highlighted the responsibility of the education sector in shaping young minds. āThe education departmentāboth school and higher educationāmust ensure quality education and promote positive thinking among children, not negative thinking,ā Itoo said.
Jammu, Jan 9: Vice Chancellor, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology (SKUAST) Jammu Prof. B N Tripathi Friday called on J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan here. The Vice Chancellor briefed the Lieutenant Governor on the progress achieved by the University in the areas of education, research, and extension, including major initiatives undertaken under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and the J&K Climate Innovation Programme (JKCIP). Prof. Tripathi informed that SKUASTāJammu has been designated as a Centre/Regional Outreach Unit of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) for Jammu. He informed that the Centre will facilitate the collection of region-specific data on crop costs, prices, and farmersā issues, thereby strengthening evidence-based Minimum Support Price (MSP) recommendations and farmer-centric policy planning. The Vice Chancellor also apprised about the sanction of an ANRF-PAIR IIT Bombay Hub project under the Partnership for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) for development of an AI-driven agriculture system aimed at enhancing farmer market linkages and operational efficiency, with a focus on traditional products, involving an outlay of over Rs 6 crore. In addition, an ICAR-NASF project for genome analysis amounting to Rs 2 crore has been sanctioned. He further informed that the establishment of an AICRP Centre for Poultry Breeding at SKUASTāJammu is at an advanced stage of approval, while regular centres for beekeeping and mushroom cultivation are under active consideration by ICAR. He informed the LG Manoj Sinha that at present, the University was implementing externally funded projects worth approximately Rs 100 crore.
Srinagar, Jan 9: The Director of Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday said that college faculty remain the strongest drivers of institutional quality and the primary deliverers of knowledge emphasising the pivotal role of faculty in shaping higher education. Addressing a meeting of principals of all Government Degree Colleges of the Jammu division, Director Colleges J&K Prof Sheikh Aijaz Bashir called upon both teaching and non-teaching staff to collectively work towards academic excellence. He also urged college principals to give priority to āgenuine service-relatedā and workplace concerns to foster a productive academic environment. āA motivated workforce is central to sustaining quality education,ā Prof Aijaz said. He underlining the need for institutional cohesion and shared responsibility. The meeting was convened to reinforce academic discipline, strengthen student support systems and enhance governance in alignment with the mission and vision of the Higher Education Department (HED). Prof Aijaz stressed a student-first approach and said that prioritising student welfare was essential for meaningful educational outcomes. āOnly informed students can become empowered students,ā he said and urged the principals to reinforce student-centric governance, transparency and accountability. He said these measures would help transform GDCs across Jammu and Kashmir into vibrant centres of academic excellence and societal transformation. The Director Colleges also highlighted the importance of unified institutional alignment, operational efficiency and digital governance. A detailed review of the HEDās digital initiatives was conducted during the meeting. It was informed that the Planning and Development Portal now serves as the single verified repository of institutional data, enabling real-time reporting, enhanced principal-level accountability and streamlined online staff services. These include passport no-objection certificates (NOCs), foreign visit permissions, PhD approvals and scrutiny of Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) cases. Principals were sensitised about maintaining clean, verified and updated data to support evidence-based planning and institutional development. The meeting also acknowledged that digital interventions in engaging need-based academic arrangements for the current academic session had significantly improved efficiency, transparency and ease of operations. College-wise performance indicators, based on timely submission of forms and data updates, were reviewed, along with the āConnect with Policy Planning and Developmentā initiative. The principals were further asked to strengthen the MentorāMentee Programme and implementing the Pyramidal Sports and Co-curricular Model to ensure inclusive participation and structured talent development among students. During the meeting, it was also revealed that the HED is considering the launch of the Student Connect for Academic Leverage and Excellence (SCALE) initiative, which will be implemented across all colleges. āSCALE will provide structured outreach and guidance on NEP-2020, academic progression pathways and career planning,ā Prof Aijaz said.
Srinagar, Jan 9: Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Friday reviewed the progress of the under-construction non-motorable Wullar Walkway (Phase-I) during a site visit undertaken in view of the slow pace of execution. The project, being executed by the R&B Department Bandipora, has an allotted cost ofĀ ā¹18.76 crore and has achieved about 40 percent physical progress so far. On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner assured that all feasible assistance from the District Administration Bandipora would be extended to expedite the project. Later, the Deputy Commissioner also visited the Nature Eco-Tourism Park (Delta Park) being developed by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority. The progress of works at the park was reviewed, and it was informed that the project is expected to be completed by the end of the next financial year. The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Coordinator, WUCMA, Altaf Hussain; Executive Engineer, R&B; Tehsildar Hajin; and other concerned officers. Ā DC Bandipora also visited Hajin Tehsil and inspected the progress of digitisation of revenue records. During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner carried out a comprehensive review of the digitisation process being undertaken in the Tehsil. She assessed the progress achieved so far and examined the status of digitisation of revenue records. The DC observed that digitisation of land records is a vital reform aimed at ensuring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency in land records management. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that complete and error-free digitisation is essential for creating a reliable and accessible digital land database.Ā The DC directed the concerned officers to expedite the remaining digitisation work in a time-bound manner and ensure that proper verification and validation mechanisms are strictly followed before finalisation of records.Ā The Deputy Commissioner further emphasized strengthening coordination among field functionaries and technical teams to address challenges arising during the digitisation process.
Baramulla, Jan 9: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla on Thursday said that the situation caused by the landslides on Ur-Baramulla was temporary and would be resolved once the excavation process of the road is completed. The statement comes amid the concerns over recurring landslides on the UriāBaramulla road due to ongoing road widening project being executed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Talking to Kashmir Square, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Minga Sherpa said that such issues are common during the construction of hill roads and should not be viewed as an unusual development. āThere is no major issue. Whenever a hill road is constructed or widened, such problems are recurrent,ā he said. He further said that the slopes usually take time to stabilise after excavation. "The excavation process affects the natural stability of the hillside and it generally takes one to two years for slopes to fully stabilise," he said. Minga Sherpa said several slope stabilisation measures are already in place to minimise risks. āGrouting has been done and protective walling has also been constructed at several points,ā DC Baramulla told Kashmir Square. He further said that around 200 metres of excavation work is still pending on the stretch and the remaining cutting work is expected to be completed within a month. āOnce the excavation is finished, the BRO and concerned agencies will carry out full-fledged slope stabilisation measures. After that, such incidents will not occur again,ā he said. Over the past few weeks, the UriāBaramulla road, a vital link connecting the border town of Uri with Baramulla district witnessed intermittent traffic disruptions due to landslides triggered by excavation work, raising safety concerns among commuters. The BaramullaāUri National Highway remained closed on Thursday after another landslide struck the stretch - the third such incident reported in the last 20 days, causing severe inconvenience to commuters. A fresh landslide hit the highway on Thursday afternoon, forcing authorities to immediately halt traffic movement on the route as a precautionary measure. It was the third such incident in just 20 days on the BaramullaāUri National Highway, following two earlier slides that also triggered full traffic halts and diversions through alternate routes. Only emergency vehicles were allowed to pass, while all routine traffic was stopped to avoid any untoward incident. An official said the road clearance operations were launched soon after the incident, with personnel and machinery mobilised to remove debris and stabilise the affected area. "The highway was made motorable again from the evening hours," he said. The closure of the main BaramullaāUri National Highway compelled authorities to divert vehicles through the dilapidated KhadniyarāGantamulla road.
Srinagar, Jan 8: At least 1257 two-wheeler riders across Jammu and Kashmir have been identified for repeated violations of helmet norms, with over 1000 cases reported from the Kashmir division alone. The figures emerged during a data-driven traffic compliance review, highlighting a growing trend of habitual non-compliance with road safety regulations despite sustained enforcement and awareness campaigns. As per the official data revealed by Regional Transport Office (RTO) Kashmir, Srinagar district has topped the list with 1051 repeat offenders, making it the worst-performing region in terms of helmet compliance. Other districts recorded significantly lower numbers, including Budgam (52), Baramulla (19), Samba (19) and Pulwama (17). Smaller figures were also reported from Anantnag, Kupwara, Ganderbal and Bandipora. The RTO Kashmir on Thursday issued a public notice directing all two-wheeler owners in the Valley to clear pending challans within seven days, failing which strict legal action will be initiated under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The measures include suspension of registration certificates and driving licences, besides seizure of vehicles. āIt has come to the notice of the undersigned that several two-wheeler vehicles registered in districts under the Kashmir division are being plied on public roads in violation of the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, particularly riders and pillion riders not wearing helmets,ā the notice reads. The data further reveals that many riders in Srinagar have been booked between five and eight times for the same offence, pointing to habitual violations. Officials said the trend reflects a serious disregard for road safety norms, especially in urban areas. āThis is not merely occasional non-compliance but a pattern of repeated violations, particularly in city limits,ā an official said. The RTO has warned that failure to clear outstanding challans within the stipulated timeframe will result in immediate enforcement action without any further notice. (KNO)
KS News Desk Baramulla, Jan 6:Ā Drug abuse has emerged as the biggest challenge in Jammu and Kashmir after terrorism, Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Kashmir Range (NKR), Maqsood Ul Zamaan said on Tuesday, asserting that police are taking sustained and strong action to curb the menace. Talking to reporters here, the DIG said police in North Kashmir have made significant progress against drug trafficking, with large quantities of narcotic substances recovered and several people arrested in recent months. He said many of the accused involved in drug-related offences have also been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act. āThe J&K Police cannot fight this battle alone. Public cooperation is crucial. Without the support of common people, achieving the desired success against drugs is not possible,ā Maqsood Ul Zamaan said. The DIG said police have also begun attaching and seizing properties of drug traffickers as part of efforts to dismantle the entire network and cut off financial links. Responding to a question on the use of virtual private networks (VPNs), Ul Zamaan said such tools are often misused to conceal illegal activities and that their misuse is being closely monitored as it could pose a threat to national security. On infiltration attempts in North Kashmir, the DIG said the region being a border area remains sensitive, but security agencies have put robust arrangements in place. āThe situation is under constant surveillance, and security forces are fully alert,ā he said. Zamaan reiterated that police would continue to intensify operations against drug trafficking while simultaneously seeking cooperation from the public to address the problem effectively.Ā (KNS)
'Results likely to get delayed in absence of Chairman' Jammu, Jan 7: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Wednesday said the result of the class 10th examinations will be declared soon after the appointment of the Chairman of the Board. The statement comes amid the uncertainty about the declaration of the results by JKBOSE. In an official handout issued here, JKBOSE has advised students not to pay heed to fake links and websites announcing declaration of class 10 results. "Result of class 10th will be declared within few days soon after the appointment of new Chairman," the statement reads. The JKBOSE has stated that the results of annual examination of class 10 of Kashmir valley and winter zone areas of Jammu Division are almost ready. "But its approval by Result Declaration Committee headed by BOSE Chairman is a pre- requisite before its declaration. In absence of the Chairman the results are likely to get a little delayed," it reads. The JKBOSE officials have advised the students to wait for the formal declaration on the official website of the Board- www.jkbose.nic.in. "Students should not get misled by scamesters and fake narratives circulated by some mischievous elements, whose sole aim is to create confusion in the innocent student community," the statement reads.
