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Uniform Date Sheet Released for Summative Assessments in Kashmir

November 10, 2024 Editor

DSEK notifies uniform date sheet for classes up to 9th Srinagar, Nov 9: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Saturday notified a uniform date sheet for students up to class 9th for their summative assessment in their respective schools.Best online courses The date sheet comes days after the government issued formal notification for the restoration of the previous November session for schools. The National Conference (NC)-led government on October 30, 2024, announced the restoration of the November session for schools up to class 9th from the current academic session.…

Class 10-12 Exams Scheduled to Start on February 15, 2025 by JKBOSE

November 7, 2024 Editor

Govt orders JKBOSE to conduct exams of class 10-12 from Feb 15, 2025 Srinagar, Nov 06: In order to restore the November-December academic session for classes 10th to 12th, the government on Wednesday ordered JKBOSE to conduct the examinations of these classes from February 15, 2025 and complete by March end. Pursuant to the Council of Ministers decision no. 005/02/2024 dated 31.10.2024, sanction is hereby accorded to the restoration of previous calendar (November-December session) shall be done with respect to Kashmir region and winter zone of Jammu region. For the…

Back to Basics: J&K Government Restores Old Academic Calendar

October 31, 2024 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir reverts to the old academic year for students up to Class 9, with exams now in Nov-Dec, while higher classes will follow next year. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday announced that they were reverting back to the old academic year scheme for students up to Class 9 in Kashmir valley from this year itself. The school examinations thus will now be held in November-December instead of March, chief minister Omar Abdullah said. For students of Classes 10, 11 and 12 in the Valley, the session…

Beware: Festive Scams on the Rise! Protect Yourself from Costly Gift Card Frauds

October 29, 2024November 7, 2024 Editor

A Costly Diwali Gesture: Bengaluru Techie’s Rs 4.35 Lakh Gift Card Scam By: Javid Amin As India prepares for the festive season, a new and costly scam has come to light, with Bengaluru’s Rakesh Kumar (name changed) falling prey to a fraud that cost him Rs 4.35 lakh. It all began with what seemed like a genuine message from his boss, requesting Apple gift cards as a Diwali gift for important clients. But the gesture turned into a nightmare when Kumar, a young techie, realized the request was fake—an elaborate…

Parents and Educators Advocate for Autumn School Exams

October 24, 2024 Editor

Demand for Oct-Nov school exams grows stronger; There are so many negative aspects which were highlighted by the expert committee in 2018 Srinagar, Oct 23: The clamour for the restoration of the October-November session in schools across Kashmir is growing even as the education minister has assured that the government would restore the session in schools across Kashmir from next year. A day after the assurances from the Minister for Education, Sakina Itoo about the restoration of the October-November session in schools from next year, the academicians have also…

Phone Habits Holding You Back? Top 10 Changes to Boost Your College Experience

October 12, 2024October 12, 2024 Editor

Are you unintentionally letting your phone affect your academic performance? Learn how you can improve focus, productivity, and well-being by transforming your phone habits. By: Javid Amin In today’s digital age, smartphones are inseparable from our daily lives, especially for college students. From managing class schedules to staying connected with friends, these devices serve as a powerful tool. However, improper mobile phone habits can significantly impact your college success, mental well-being, and even your physical health. Recognizing and addressing these habits is crucial for achieving a balanced and productive college…

Provisional Affiliation Granted: Govt Supports Schools Tagged with Nearby Institutions

October 12, 2024 Editor

Govt grants ‘Provisional Affiliation’ to all schools tagged with nearby govt schools in 2023 Srinagar, Oct 10: In a major relief for the private schools, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided to grant provisional affiliation to all the schools which were last year tagged with nearby government schools in Kashmir for operating on government land with “expired affiliations”. Last year, the JK Board of School Education (BOSE) tagged “on-roll” students of over 200 private academic institutions of Kashmir with nearby government schools amid the stiff opposition from the private…

Mandatory Govt Schooling on Cards for Employees’ Wards

August 19, 2024 Editor

As the discussion is going on over implementation of the proposal, the School Education Department is yet to reach any consensus regarding its implementation. Srinagar, Aug 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday said that it is discussing a proposal regarding the enrolment of wards of all government employees in state-run schools. The proposal, submitted by a local organization to the monitoring and grievance cell of the office of the J&K Lieutenant Governor has gained attention and is currently under review. The proposal suggests that all the government employees should…

Kashmir University Suffers Major Setback in NIRF Rankings

August 13, 2024 Editor

Srinagar, Aug 12: Kashmir University has slipped by 12 notches in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, as announced by the Union Education Ministry today. The university, which ranked 33rd in NIRF 2023, has fallen to 45th among universities assessed across the country, indicating a noticeable decline, though it still remains among the top 50 universities. In the overall category, which includes universities, colleges, engineering and technology institutions, management schools, research institutions, and pharmacy colleges, Kashmir University’s rank dropped from 58th last year to 69th this year. The NIRF…

Last Bell Not Yet Rung: HC Intervenes for Schools

August 10, 2024 Editor

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has given a relief to private schools operating from community and government lands, The Private Schools’ Association of Jammu and Kashmir said on Friday. While deciding a batch of writ petitions, Justice Tashi Rabstan, Chief Justice (acting) in his order observed that where the schools are being run on Kahcharie/ state Shamilat etc. land are concerned, the petitioners therein can either acquire the proprietary land or approach the respondent-authority (Principal Secretary to Government, Department of School Education, UT of J&K/J&K Board…