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Union Education Secretary Proposes Abolishing Class 11 Board Exams in Jammu & Kashmir

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Union Education Secretary Proposes Abolishing Class 11 Board Exams in Jammu & Kashmir

A Bold Step Toward Educational Transformation By: Javid Amin | Srinagar  On September 30, 2025, during a high-level review meeting held at SKICC Srinagar, Union Secretary of School Education and Literacy, Sanjay Kumar, made a significant proposal that could reshape the education system in Jammu and Kashmir. He called for abolishing the Class 11 board examination, emphasizing the need to streamline assessment methods, reduce academic pressure, and align state practices with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The Review Meeting: Who Was Present? The meeting was attended by top officials…

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Rising Substance Abuse Among Students Sparks Urgent Call for Reform

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Rising Substance Abuse Among Students Sparks Urgent Call for Reform

Rising Wave of Substance Addiction Among Students: A Call for Action By: Javid Amin Srinagar 18 April 2025: An alarming trend of substance addiction is sweeping through schools, with young students increasingly falling prey to nicotine and other addictive substances. Meant to be places that nurture healthy and productive minds, schools are sadly becoming the starting point for experiments with cigarettes, vaping devices, and, eventually, stronger drugs. This rise has prompted experts and educators to stress the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to combat addiction by reducing both the demand…

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Tarigami Calls for Education Reforms: Freeing J&K from Consumerism

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Tarigami Calls for Education Reforms - Freeing J&K from Consumerism

‘Liberate Education from Consumerism’: Tarigami Urges Reforms in J&K Assembly Jammu/Srinagar, March 13, 2025 – In a passionate address during the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly’s session on demands for grants, CPM leader and Kulgam MLA Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami called for urgent reforms to free education from the grip of “consumerism and commodification.” His speech highlighted the challenges posed by the New National Education Policy (NEP) and the privatization of education in the region. Education Under Threat Tarigami expressed deep concern over the NEP, alleging that it distorts history and…

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NEET PG Results Crisis: J&K Youth Demand Fair Admission Process

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NEET PG Results Crisis: J&K Youth Demand Fair Admission Process

Jammu and Kashmir Youth Face New Challenge Amid NEET PG Results Crisis Srinagar, December 5, 2024 – Jammu and Kashmir’s youth, who make up 65% of the population, have endured years of violence and protests. Now, they face a new challenge: fighting for merit and justice in admission processes. The recent NEET PG results crisis has exacerbated the uncertainty, leaving their futures in limbo. The NEET PG Results Crisis The NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) results have sparked widespread concern among medical aspirants in Jammu and…

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