• 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.
DIRECTORATE OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

Schools to Resume Classes from May 13, Except in Kupwara, Baramulla & Gurez

Published on May 12, 2025

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Srinagar, May 12: The Directorate of School Education has declared that all educational institutions across Jammu & Kashmir will resume normal functioning starting tomorrow, May 13, 2025.

However, the order will not apply to the border districts of Kupwara and Baramulla, as well as the Gurez sub-division of Bandipora district, where schools will continue to remain closed until further notice due to prevailing security concerns.

Students and staff in other districts are advised to attend school as per regular schedules.

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  • 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.