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Pvt schools cannot force book purchases: Minister

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Srinagar, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that parents should not be forced or directed by the private schools to buy textbooks from any particular outlet. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a meeting, the minister said, “Private schools should give choice to the parents. It depends … Read more

J&K book row exposes power divide between elected govt and LG administration

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J&K book row exposes power divide between elected govt and LG administration

Over 21.8 lakh books screened, 4,767 withdrawn; Omar says elected govt has no role in book bans Srinagar/Jammu, Sept 24: The withdrawal of 4,767 books and publications from colleges across Jammu and Kashmir has opened up another window into the unusual power arrangement in the Union Territory, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah saying the elected … Read more