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Freezing Classrooms in Kashmir: Students Stay Home Amid Heating Crisis

November 30, 2024 Editor

Students shiver as Kashmir colleges lack heating facility Srinagar, Nov 29: The students across the Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) in Kashmir shiver daily in the classrooms due to lack of heating facilities. An official said while the mercury has witnessed a dip and most of the areas reel in sub-zero temperatures, the Higher Education Department (HED) has not made any heating arrangements for the students. “There are no heating arrangements available for the college students in the classrooms despite the cold weather prevailing inside the classrooms,” a college professor told, wishing…

What Is an ATS? A Complete Guide to Creating ATS-Friendly Resumes

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 Editor

What is an ATS, How It Works, and How to Create an ATS-Friendly Resume By: Javid Amin The job market is increasingly competitive, and with hiring managers often inundated with hundreds of applications, getting your resume noticed can be a daunting task. Enter the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)—a game-changing tool that can determine whether your resume reaches human eyes. While ATS has streamlined the hiring process for employers, it has also created challenges for job seekers who fail to optimize their resumes for this system. In this guide, we’ll cover…

Syllabus Reduction for Classes 1-9: Education Deptt Eases Student Burden

November 13, 2024 Editor

Education Department announces syllabus relaxation for junior class students Srinagar, Nov 11: The students appearing in the annual examination of classes 8th and 9th have been given a reduction in syllabus by the concerned District Institute of Education and Training (DIETs). The DIETs have dropped a few chapters and topics from the textbooks to ease the students for the upcoming annual (term-II) examination. Relaxation has been provided to students in all the subjects for the exams. The announcement for relaxation for the syllabus comes two days after the Directorate of School…

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…