“Dew Drops: The Foundation Fundamentals” integrates early learning with experiential, SEL and STEM-based approaches

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22 (PTK): A new integrated early childhood curriculum titled “Dew Drops: The Foundation Fundamentals”, authored by educator, curriculum designer and author Bhat Bisma, has been introduced with a focus on building strong foundational learning among young learners. Designed in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the curriculum brings together four key…

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Rising attacks on Muslims raise questions over India’s communal climate and political accountability

Shakir Nissar NEW DELHI, AUGUST 18 (PTK): A growing number of reported incidents involving assaults, intimidation, hate speech and attacks targeting Muslims have renewed concerns over the safety of religious minorities in India and raised difficult questions about the country’s communal environment. Across social media, videos of Muslim men being beaten, harassed or publicly humiliated…

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Secretary RDD calls for mission-mode push on VB-G RAM G implementation

SRINAGAR, AUGUST 18 (PTK): Secretary, Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G], directing officials to intensify efforts towards increasing Person Days generation, activating worksites, ensuring timely wage payments and strengthening…

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Police accords farewell to retiring official in Ganderbal

Retiring police follower honoured for dedicated and distinguished service GANDERBAL, JULY 31 (PTK): Police in Ganderbal on Friday organised a farewell ceremony at the District Police Lines to honour a retiring police follower on the occasion of his superannuation, recognising his dedicated and distinguished service to the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The function was attended…

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J&K Govt notifies agricultural pause periods under VB-GRAM-G to protect peak sowing and harvesting seasons

Public works to remain suspended during key farming windows to prevent labour shortages SRINAGAR, JULY 31 (PTK): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified specific agricultural “pause periods” under the newly launched Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAM-G), suspending public works during peak farming seasons to prevent labour shortages and safeguard agricultural…

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Govt approves ₹13.75 crore for heritage conservation projects at Purmandal, Imambara Zadibal

SRINAGAR, JULY 31 (PTK): The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved two major heritage conservation projects worth ₹13.75 crore for the restoration and revival of the historic heritage site of Purmandal in Samba district and the conservation and upgradation of the historic Imambara Zadibal in Srinagar. The twin initiatives reaffirm the Government’s commitment to preserving…

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