State

Students take class in passenger shed in Kulgam Govt school

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2 weeks ago

September 10, 2023

The Government Middle School in Hallan, a remote village in Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam district is housing students in a passenger shed due to a severe shortage of space.

The school, which has only three classrooms, is struggling to accommodate its 170 students, most of whom belong to tribal communities. As a result, one class is being conducted in a passenger shed which is also used by villagers as a waiting area for transport.

The students who are studying in the passenger shed expressed their concern that they are at a disadvantage.

They said that they are exposed to the elements and have to contend with the noise and heat, which is making it difficult for them to concentrate on their studies.

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“We find it increasingly challenging to focus on our studies amidst the relentless heat and deafening noise,” said Insha Jan, a student. “It seems almost impossible to cultivate a conducive learning environment within the confines of a passenger shed.”

The parents of the students are also concerned about the situation.

They have urged the authorities to prioritize the issue and ensure that the students are provided with adequate and suitable learning spaces without further delay.

“The cramped space hampers the ability of our children to concentrate and engage effectively in their studies,” said Ghulam Ali Khatana, a parent. “Additionally, the passenger shed offers minimal protection against inclement weather conditions, leaving the students vulnerable during extreme temperatures and rainfall.”

Atta Mohammad Khan, Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) Damhal Hanjipora said the government is actively working towards finding a suitable solution.

“A new building is currently under construction to replace the temporary arrangement. Hopefully, the school building will be completed by the end of this year,” he added. KNO

State

Man dies as tractor turns turtle in Sopore

Published

12 hours ago

September 24, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

A man lost his life on Sunday morning as tractor turned turtle in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramula district.

Also Read: SMC Corporator Aqib Renzu in custody on charges of sexual harassment

Quoting an official news agency KS reported that a man was critically injured on Sunday morning after a tractor in which he was travelling turned turtle at Badambagh.

He said soon after the incident, he was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital Sopore, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

A police officer confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Farooz Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Hamid Bhat resident of Badambagh.

State

SMC Corporator Aqib Renzu in custody on charges of sexual harassment

Published

1 day ago

September 23, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

Srinagar police on Saturday said to have arrested a Srinagar Municpal Corporation (SMC) Corporator for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking.

Also Read: Man slips to death while collecting firewood in central Kashmir

They said strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim, the accused has been identified as Aqib Ahmed Renzu resident of Nishat Srinagar.

Case under FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.

Srinagar police on X informed, “One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station.”

One SMC corporator Aqib Ahmed Renzu of Nishat Srinagar arrested for sexual harassment, outraging modesty and online stalking. Strong technical evidences in this matter were produced by the brave victim. FIR No 50/2023 U/S 354, 354A, 354D registered in RM Bagh Police station. pic.twitter.com/sZKdTbJQ7B— Srinagar Police (@SrinagarPolice) September 23, 2023

State

Man slips to death while collecting firewood in central Kashmir

Published

1 day ago

September 23, 2023

Asian News Hub Webdesk

A man died after he slipped while collecting firewood in Rezan forest area in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Saturday.

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An official told that Showkat Ahmad Tekri, son of Gh Hassan Tekri of Gujerbasti Rezan slipped and fell down from the upper reaches of the forest area, which resulted in his on spot death.

The heavy rainfall had triggered slippery conditions in the area.

He said that soon after the incident, police reached the spot and recovered his body.

“After medico-legal formalities, his body will be handed over to her family members for the last rites,” he said. KNO