Kashmir Parents’ School Fee Worry: Annual Charges, Fee Hikes and Curriculum Confusion Explained By: News Desk | 02 October 2026 As another academic session approaches, parents across Kashmir are again facing the same questions: Why is there an annual fee? How much can the school increase it? Which books can it prescribe? Is it following JKBOSE or adding its own material? And if rules already exist, who is checking compliance? Srinagar, October 3, 2026: For thousands of families in Kashmir, the end of one academic session and the beginning of…
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LPU Violence: Lessons for J&K Students on Rumours, Social Media and Campus Protests
The controversy involving Kashmir-origin student influencer Farhat Dev is still under investigation. But the larger lesson is already clear: one unverified claim, one emotional reaction and one reckless decision can put a student’s education, reputation and future at risk. By: Javid Amin | 29 Aug 2026 Srinagar: A university campus is supposed to be a place where young people learn, question, debate and prepare themselves for the future. It should not become a place where rumours replace facts, anger replaces judgment and a protest turns into vandalism. The recent unrest…
Read MoreWhen Education Is Already on the Ventilator, Why Reduce Its Oxygen?
Saturday Off May Sound Like Relief, But Can We Afford to Lose More Learning Time? By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon “In this age, education is the remedy for the ailments of the nation.” These are the words of wisdom said by Allama Muhammad Iqbal that continue to resonate with the same relevance and significance today as they did decades ago. Hakeem-ul-Ummat Allama Iqbal was a man of foresight who recognized the importance of knowledge, intellect, and awakening for the survival and prosperity of the nation. Allama Iqbal was not only…
Read MoreNTA Exam Calendar 2026–27 Is Out: The Career Roadmap Students Should Start Following Now
NTA Exam Calendar 2026–27: Turn the Exam Schedule Into a Career Roadmap By : Javid Amin | 18 September 2026 For students preparing for competitive examinations, a date on an exam calendar is rarely just a date. It can determine when to complete a syllabus, when to start mock tests, when to apply to universities, when to shortlist courses and, ultimately, which career path becomes possible. The National Testing Agency’s latest examination calendar up to March 2027 therefore deserves to be read as more than a list of examination dates.…
Read MoreJ&K Declared Fully Literate Under ULLAS: The 98.43% Milestone and What Comes Next
J&K Declared Fully Literate Under ULLAS: The 98.43% Milestone and What Comes Next By: News Desk | 05 September 2026 Srinagar: A classroom milestone in Jammu and Kashmir has taken on a much bigger meaning. The Union Territory has been declared “Fully Literate” under the Centre’s ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, with Education Minister Sakina Itoo highlighting a literacy figure of 98.43 per cent at a Teachers’ Day programme in Srinagar. Itoo made the announcement at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), crediting teachers, education officers, volunteers and, most importantly, adult…
Read MoreKashmir Heatwave Triggers Calls to Extend Summer Vacation as Parents Put Student Safety First
Kashmir Heatwave Sparks Demand to Extend Summer Vacation as Parents Raise Student Safety Concerns By: News Desk | 17 July 2026 Schools Set to Reopen on July 20, but Rising Temperatures Fuel Fresh Demand for Holiday Extension With Kashmir witnessing one of its hottest summers in recent memory, parents and students across the Valley are appealing to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to extend the ongoing summer vacation beyond July 19, citing concerns over children’s health and safety amid an intensifying heatwave. Government and private schools are currently scheduled to…
Read MoreTwo J&K Students Shine in NEET UG 2026: State Celebrates Top Performers as BOPEE Counselling Awaits
NEET UG 2026 Results: Two Jammu & Kashmir Students Lead State Merit as Medical Aspirants Eye BOPEE Counselling By: News Desk | 16 July 2026 The declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results has brought a wave of excitement across Jammu & Kashmir, with two students emerging among the highest scorers in the Union Territory. Their outstanding performance has become a source of inspiration for thousands of aspiring doctors awaiting the next phase of the admission process. Nationally, the examination once again highlighted the fierce competition for medical education. Out…
Read MoreJ&K Summer Vacation 2026: Kashmir Schools to Remain Closed from July 6 to July 19 Due to Heatwave
J&K Announces Summer Vacations for Kashmir Schools from July 6 to 19 Amid Intensifying Heatwave By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 J&K Declares Summer Vacation for Schools Across Kashmir Amid Rising Temperatures As Kashmir experiences one of its hottest summers in recent years, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced summer vacations for all schools across the Kashmir Valley from July 6 to July 19, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing heat spell that has pushed daytime temperatures well above seasonal averages, raising concerns over student…
Read MoreHow to Rapidly Boost Your Career Using AI Tools, Real Projects & Smart Outreach
How to Rapidly Boost Your Career with AI Tools & Real Projects in 2026 By: Javid Amin | 15 June 2026 Every year, millions of qualified professionals send out hundreds of resumes — and hear nothing back. Not because they lack skills. But because the way they’re presenting those skills is broken. The traditional job search playbook is outdated. And in 2026, clinging to it could cost you months of your career. The good news? A smarter, faster, and more effective approach is already working for thousands of people —…
Read MoreOrders Without Outcomes? Parents Question Action Against Private School Violations in Jammu & Kashmir
Orders Without Outcomes: Are Education Authorities Losing the Battle Against Private School Violations? By: Zulfikar | 10 June 2026 Notices Issued, Action Missing as Parents Question Accountability in Jammu & Kashmir’s Private Education Sector For thousands of parents across Jammu & Kashmir, frustration is steadily turning into anger. Over the past several months, education authorities have issued notices to hundreds of private schools over alleged violations ranging from fee-related complaints and admission practices to non-compliance with regulatory guidelines. Yet many parents and civil society activists claim that little has changed…
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