Tragic Death of a Student at Sonmarg Resort

Tragic Death of a Student at Sonmarg Resort

A picnic trip turned into a nightmare for a group of students and teachers from Baramulla Public School (BPS) when one of their classmates drowned in a fish pond at Sonmarg tourist resort on Saturday.

According to the police, the incident happened around noon when Shoaib Farooq Chachi, a 14-year-old student of Class 8, slipped into the water while bathing with his friends. He was pulled out by his friends and teachers and rushed to a nearby health centre, but he could not be saved.

The police have registered a case and started an investigation into the matter.

The Private Schools Association of Kashmir has expressed grief over the death of the student and appealed to the administration to depute lifeguards at all the vulnerable tourist spots to prevent any loss of life. 

The association president GN Var said that they would extend all possible help to the victim's family. [KNT]

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SUMMER VACATIONS IN KASHMIR ANNOUNCED

 SUMMER VACATIONS IN KASHMIR ANNOUNCED 

Summer vacation in the schools of Kashmir Division.

Government of Jammu & Kashmir

Directorate of School Education, Kashmir

Subject: Summer vacation in the schools of Kashmir Division.

Order No: 159-DSEK of 2023

Dated: 24.06.2023

It is hereby ordered that all the Government Educational Institutions and recognized private Schools up to higher secondary level functioning in the Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacation w.e.f 1st July, 2023, to 10th July, 2023.

2. Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, for favor of information.

3. Deputy Commissioner_ 24/06/23.

Director School Education

Kashmir

No: DSEK/PS/133

Copy to:-

1. Principal Secretary to Government, School Education department, for favor of information.

Dated: 24.06.2023

(All) of Kashmir Division for favor of information.

4. Secretary, JKBOSE, Srinagar, for favor of information.

5.

Director, Information and Public Relation, J&K, Srinagar, with the request to publish the order in leading daily newspapers of Kashmir Division.

6. State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, J&K, Srinagar, for favor of information.

7. OSD to Advisor to Hon'ble Lieutenant Governor, for information of the Hon'ble Advisor.

8. Senior Superintendent of Police Traffic (Urban/Rural), for favor of information.

9. Station Director, Doordarshan Kendra/Radio Kashmir, for giving wide publicity.

10. Joint Director_(All) of Kashmir Division for information.

11. Chief Education Officer_(All) for information.

12. Incharge Website.

13. Order file/Stock file.

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NEXT Exam is Detrimental to Medical Students' Interests: DAK

NEXT Exam is Detrimental to Medical Students' Interests: DAK

Srinagar, June 24: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) expressed concerns on Saturday, stating that the National Exit Test (NEXT), intended to replace the MBBS final examination, is not in the best interest of medical students.

Dr Nisar ul Hassan, President of DAK, emphasized that medical students already undergo rigorous training and examinations in order to attain their MBBS degrees. The introduction of an additional exit exam, alongside the numerous exams already required during their course, would impose an excessive burden on students.

Under the existing system, medical students are trained in both theoretical and clinical aspects of medical science. However, the implementation of the NEXT exam would compel students to overly prioritize the theoretical part of medicine, potentially hindering the development of their clinical skills.

Dr Hassan further stated that the focus on the decisive exit exam would inevitably lead to a decrease in students' attendance during clinical postings and ward trainings. Consequently, their clinical judgment and communication skills, which are vital for patient care, could be adversely affected. Dr Hassan emphasized the importance of having doctors who prioritize patient care rather than being mere MCQ-cracking robots with no practical experience.

Dr Nisar highlighted that the NEXT exam is also intended to replace NEET-PG and would primarily assess students on clinical subjects and the practical aspects of non-clinical subjects, neglecting the evaluation of their knowledge in basic sciences. He further raised concerns about potential biases in the viva-voce component, to which postgraduate students would be subjected.

Dr Arshad Ali, General Secretary of DAK, explained that the National Medical Commission has proposed the NEXT exam as a replacement for both the MBBS final and NEET-PG examinations. The exam would consist of two parts: Part I being a theoretical examination with multiple-choice questions, and Part II being a practical examination/viva-voce conducted upon completion of the internship.

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Ayushi Sudan Takes Over as Kupwara's Deputy Commissioner

 Ayushi Sudan Takes Over as Kupwara's Deputy Commissioner

Kupwara, 24 Jun - Ayushi Sudan has formally taken over as Deputy Commissioner Kupwara from Dr. Doifode Saggar Dattaray, which is a big milestone. After serving as the Mission Director of the prestigious National Health Mission (NHM), Sudan, a prominent IAS officer from the 2017 AGMUT cadre, assumed her new duties on Saturday.

The handover of authority was welcomed warmly by Dr. Doifode Saggar Dattaray, the departing Deputy Commissioner, as well as by Additional Deputy Commissioner Ghulam Nabi Bhat and other distinguished senior officers and personnel from the DC Office. The transfer of duties represented the confidence in Sudan's ability and her dedication to helping the region.

Deputy Commissioner Sudan lost little time in starting a meaningful conversation with her fellow officers soon after taking office. She actively sought out their insightful views on how the office operated, indicating her commitment to encouraging openness and effectiveness within the administrative framework.

Sudan emphasised during the conversation the need of cooperation and teamwork among the officers, realising that a coordinated effort is necessary for efficient government and serving the interests of the general public in the district of Kupwara. She called for greater officer cooperation, demonstrating her commitment to building a government that is accountable and receptive to the interests of the people.

The district's administration has begun a new chapter with the selection of Ayushi Sudan as deputy commissioner. Sudan is well-positioned to bring about good changes and enhance the quality of life for those living in the region thanks to her extensive knowledge and tenacity. The neighbourhood enthusiastically welcomes her initiatives and expecting a more effective and customer-focused administration under her direction.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has laid the foundation stone of 'Balidan Stambh' in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Important Facts about Balidhan Stambh Srinagar J&K

Balidhan Stambh is a **martyr's memorial** this is being built at **Pratap Park** in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

the inspiration stone of Balidhan Stambh turned into laid through **Union home Minister Amit Shah** and **Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha** on **24 June 2023**.

The memorial, a undertaking underneath the **Srinagar clever city**, is a tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

The memorial can be constructed close to the **Lal Chowk metropolis centre**, the economic hub of the Srinagar metropolis.

The memorial may have a **granite wall** with the names of the martyrs inscribed on it, a **bronze statue** of a soldier saluting the martyrs, and a **water fountain** with a countrywide logo.

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Stay Order University Of Kashmir Junior Assistant Recruitment Process 2023 Stay Order dated 12-05-2023, Pertaining to University Of Kashmir Junior Assistant Recruitment Process 2023.

Stay Order University Of Kashmir Junior Assistant Recruitment Process 2023

Stay Order dated 12-05-2023, Pertaining to University Of Kashmir Junior Assistant Recruitment Process 2023.

Through CM no. 2698/2023, the petitioners are seeking indulgence of this court with respect to an intervening development having taken place after filing of the present writ petition.

In the writ petition filed by them, the petitioners are seeking the indulgence of this court for issuance of a mandamus for the respondent University to carry forward the selection process for the posts of Junior Assistant undertaken in terms of notification no. 3 of 2019 dated 28.10.2019.

The petitioners, along with other persons who at the relevant point of time were eligible to participate in the said selection process, appeared in the written test and were waiting with expectation for the outcome of the written test. However, they were only left in suspense as the same was being kept on hold by the respondent University without any rhyme or reason, thereby constraining the petitioners to approach this court through the medium of the present writ petition.

Respondent(s)

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Titanic Tragedy: How a Tourist Submersible Imploded Near the Iconic Shipwreck Important facts about the Titanic submarine recent incident

Titanic Tragedy: How a Tourist Submersible Imploded Near the Iconic Shipwreck

Important facts about the Titanic submarine recent incident

Coast Guard verifies that the missing craft is the Titanic submarine and that all five people are dead.

Following a fruitless search for a submersible carrying five persons that disappeared while on a tour of the Titanic ruins off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, all passengers are now thought to have perished.

With a 96-hour oxygen supply, the OceanGate Expeditions-operated 21-foot deep-sea yacht lost communication around an hour and 45 minutes after diving on Sunday morning. The United States Coast Guard, which was organising the multilateral search and rescue operations, predicted that there would be insufficient breathable air on Thursday morning.

ALL Important Facts about Titanic Submarine 

- On June 18, 2023, the **Titan** submersible, owned and run by **OceanGate**, an American travel agency, imploded as it descended in the North Atlantic Ocean, close to the Titanic disaster.

Five individuals were aboard the submersible as part of a tourist mission to view the Titanic's wreck. They included a British explorer, a French diver, a father and son from Pakistan, and the creator of OceanGate.

- One hour and forty-five minutes into Titan's dive to the wreck, communication was lost. Later that day, when it didn't return at the anticipated time, authorities were notified.

- After a nearly 80-hour long search, a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) located a Titan-related debris field 1,600 feet (about 500 metres) from the Titanic's bow.

- The conclusions were based on the U.S. Navy's declassified sonar discovery of an implosion in the vicinity on the day of the expedition, which showed that the pressure vessel had imploded while Titan was descending, resulting in the **instantaneous death** of all five occupants within the submersible. The vessel's safety had been a source of concern. Executives at OceanGate decided against seeking certification for Titan because they believed that strict safety regulations stifled innovation.

- An international team commanded by the US Coast Guard, US Navy, and Canadian Coast Guard carried out the search and rescue effort. Several commercial and research ships, ROVs, as well as aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force and the United States Air National Guard supported the mission.

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