SRINAGAR: A Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) student has passed away due to a suspected cardiac arrest in Iran. As learnt by GNS, an MBBS student namely Mohammad Arsalan Kanjwal from Noor Bagh Sopore in Baramulla, enrolled at...

SRINAGAR: Students of Kashmir University on Friday staged a protest against the alleged social media blasphemous post by a non-local student at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), officials said. Scores of KU students held a demonstration in the campus...

SRINAGAR: Police in Srinagar district of central Kashmir have demonstrated their commitment to justice by promptly taking cognizance of the reported incident. It has come to light that a student from NIT Hazatbal allegedly uploaded sensitive content that offended the...

SRINAGAR: Following reports of massive protest by the students of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar against the alleged derogatory religious remarks made by a colleague of different faith, a case has been registered into the matter, IGP Kashmir VK...

SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old student who was shot and injured by unknown gunmen in Watrigam Wanihama area of Anantnag district on last evening succumbed to injuries at SKIMS here on Thursday. A top police officer confirmed to GNS that the youth...

SRINAGAR: A girl student of class 7th has alleged that she was harassed by her teacher in central Kashmir’s Budgam district even as the teacher has been arrested by police.  Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) father of...

SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old boy drowned to death in a river in Rajouri district this afternoon, officials said. They said that Talib Hussain, son of Mohammad Yousaf of Mahore Reasi, currently enrolled in a Madrassa (religious seminary) drowned while taking bath...

SRINAGAR: A 12th class student from Daksum area of Kokernag was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his native village. An official told news agency—Kashmir Scroll that a dead body has been found Deesu Daksum in suspecious circumstances He has...

SRINAGAR: Muhammad Qais, a 5th-grade student enrolled at DPS Budgam, has won the sub-junior Jammu and Kashmir Soft Tennis Championship. In the finals of the tournament organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Amateur Soft Tennis Association in collaboration with J&K Sports Council from March 12 to 14, Qais defeated Sahil to become the champion. Sharing his experience and joy, Muhammad Qais told GNS that he is a 5th-grade student and is very happy about his achievement. “My first coach was Dilbagh Sir, who helped me learn the basics of the game amid the chilling cold in the winter season,” he said. “Mouzam Bhaiya has also taught me about the game besides that I also have learned from international coaches like Javed Sir and Eechi Sir. I am very happy about my achievement and would like to give a message to all the others who play that if you have the courage to play but may not have the platform, don’t lose hope just practice at home and improve your skills until any opportunity comes your way,” said Qais adding that playing sports keeps one fit besides giving many other benefits. Talking about time management, he said that, “I manage my sports activities and my studies in an organized manner. First I study in the morning hours and make sure I understand things very clearly. Then after finishing my studies, I go to my practice sessions for about 2 to 3 hours.” Father of Mohammad Qais talking to GNS said that he is very proud of his son's achievement. “Qais is an excellent tennis player. He has been playing Soft Tennis for the last two months while he previously used to play lawn tennis. He has also played several district, national, and state championships. He has also won the district championship of Srinagar by defeating a 17-year-old boy from GD Goenka School who was in 12th class,” he said. “Qais has received appreciation from everyone wherever he goes to play. He has even played at the national level championship in Gujarat, where his technique and skills were highly appreciated despite his young age,” a buoyed father said, adding that although I also play tennis I can’t match him as his technique is unique and top-notch.” (GNS)