• Bill Seeking Ban on Alcohol in J&K to be Introduced in Assembly
  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.

J&K SED Establishes Student Helpdesks in Srinagar and Jammu for Safety and Assistance

Published on May 10, 2025

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SRINAGAR, MAY 10:
In a proactive move aimed at safeguarding the interests of students amid the current circumstances, the School Education Department (SED), Government of Jammu and Kashmir, has announced the establishment of dedicated helpdesksin both Srinagar and Jammu divisions.

The initiative, announced by Minister of Education, Sakeena Itoo, on her official handle on ‘X’, is intended to facilitate students from J&K studying outside the Union Territory, as well as students from other states studying within J&K, by providing timely assistance with transportation, lodging, and other logistics.

“Students from J&K studying outside who need to return home are advised to contact the designated officials in the School Education and Transport Departments of Jammu Division. Likewise, students from outside the UT presently studying in J&K may approach the Kashmir Division officials for support,” she stated.

She further assured the student community that the government remains committed to their safety and well-being, urging them to make use of the helpline services.

📌 Jammu Division SED Helpdesk Contacts:

  • M. Mushtaq (Joint Director): 94691-48784

  • M. Rameez Khan (CAO SAMAGRA): 95969-76648

  • Dr. Kishore Sharma (Nodal Officer, Teacher Bhawan): 94191-02340

  • B.D. Sharma (DEPO Jammu): 94191-78382

  • Ajay Sharma (Lecturer, Computer Science DSEJ): 90868-84497

  • Nitish (MTS, Teacher Bhawan): 94191-85367

📌 Jammu Division Transport Helpdesk Contacts:

  • Habibullah Reshi (GM, JKRTC): 77808-85279

  • Mudasir Iqbal (ARTO BOI Jammu): 94191-72089

📌 Kashmir Division SED Helpdesk Contacts:

  • Syed Shabir Ahmad (Joint Director, Central/South): 94190-74220

  • Mohammad Sultan (Principal, Teacher Bhawan Bemina): 88250-38022

  • Bilal Ahmad (Teacher, DSEK): 94195-17218

📌 Kashmir Division Transport Helpdesk Contacts:

  • Showkat Ahmad (GM JKRTC): 94190-75671

  • Dr. Sayyar (Accounts Officer, RTO Kashmir): 96228-94007

  • The public is encouraged to contact the concerned officers for any support related to student movement, transport coordination, or temporary lodging during this period.
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  • PDP MLA from Kupwara, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, has submitted a Private Member’s Bill seeking a complete ban on liquor in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The bill, set to be introduced in the upcoming budget session of the J&K Assembly, proposes prohibition on the advertisement, sale, purchase, consumption, and manufacture of alcoholic beverages in the Union Territory.
  • Mir warned that the rising alcohol consumption poses a serious threat to society, stressing the need for strict legislation to curb the trend. The bill also proposes harsh penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations.