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Eid Milad Holiday Issue: CM Omar hits “unelected government” for hurting Kashmiris’ sentiments

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today criticized the Union Territory administration for “a deliberate and inconsiderate move to not shift the holiday on Eid Milad despite the clear provision in the official calendar.”Dishing out his sentiments in apost on X, Omar Abdullah, wrote, “The calendar printed by…

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Government announces “Annual Best Private Teachers Awards” from next year; PSAJK hails decision

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Government has ‘decided’ “Annual Best Private Teachers Awards”. The decision was announced today at SKICC Srinagar during the National Teachers’ Day celebrations. The awards, starting from next year, will be dedicated to recognising and honouring the services of private school teachers.The Private Schools Association of Jammu…

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Moon Sighting, Misfired Governance: J&K’s Eid-e-Milad Fiasco Sparks Outrage

Peerzada Masarat ShahIn Jammu & Kashmir, Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, a day meant to unite millions in reverence for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), has instead become a flashpoint of frustration. The government’s failure to align the holiday with the Islamic calendar’s moon-sighting tradition has once again turned a sacred occasion into an administrative debacle. This isn’t just a…

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Government confirms holiday today on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)

STC NEWS DEAKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 05 (STC): Today will remain a holiday on account of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), as earlier notified, confirmed the Jammu and Kashmir government.A top official told that the government has not made any changes to the holiday schedule and that all offices, educational institutions, and government departments will remain closed today in…

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