BANDIPORA 5 SEPTEMBER 2026
Teacher’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in Sumbal by the Teachers Zone Sumbal, where students from various schools presented a colourful array of cultural programmes.The event was held in the presence of ZEO Sumbal Azad Ahmad Lone, while Sonawari MLA Advocate Hilal Akbar Lone attended the function as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Lone highlighted the significant role teachers play in shaping society and said that teachers deserve respect and recognition at every level.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, MLA Hilal Akbar Lone also raised concerns over the proposed Teacher Eligibility Test (TET), saying that conducting the test for serving teachers would amount to disrespecting their experience and contribution.He said he would raise the issue during Zero Hour in the upcoming Assembly session and take it up with the Education Minister and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Lone reiterated that he would support teachers and seek reconsideration of the TET requirement.
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