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J&K Government Seeks Public Suggestions to Address Academic Loss Amid School Closures

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J&K Government Seeks Public Suggestions to Address Academic Loss Amid School Closures

Academic Recovery in Jammu & Kashmir: Navigating Loss, Restoring Hope By: Javid Amin| 14 September 2025 Disruptions to education have far-reaching, long-term impacts—on individuals, communities, and society at large. In Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), multiple crises this year—armed conflict described as “war-like situation,” followed by devastating floods—have significantly disrupted schooling. More than 40 schools have been damaged or destroyed. Many students have missed extended classroom time. Recognizing the severity of this academic loss, the J&K government has taken a crucial step: inviting suggestions from parents, educators, students, and civil society…

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Explosions in the Dark: Panic Grips Jammu After Early Morning Blasts

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Explosions in the Dark: Panic Grips Jammu After Early Morning Blasts

Blasts in Jammu Trigger Panic as Border Tensions Escalate Jammu 09 May 2015: In the early hours of Friday morning, Jammu city was rocked by a series of blasts, causing widespread panic among residents. The explosions, heard between 3:50 AM and 4:45 AM, came shortly after India intercepted Pakistan’s attempts to target military installations along border areas. The crisis prompted an immediate blackout and the activation of air raid sirens, signaling heightened security concerns. What Happened? Sounds of blasts rattled Jammu city before dawn, alarming residents. Loitering munitions witnessed in…

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Sub-Zero Temperatures Descend on Kashmir: Pahalgam Registers Record Low of -6.9°C, Srinagar at -3.7°C

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Sub-Zero Temperatures Descend on Kashmir: Pahalgam Registers Record Low of -6.9°C, Srinagar at -3.7°C

Kashmir Shivers Under Bitterly Cold Night: Season’s Lowest Temperatures Recorded A bone-chilling night engulfed South Kashmir on Tuesday as temperatures plunged across the region, marking the season’s coldest night so far. This biting cold wave, following a brief respite due to snowfall, sent shivers down residents’ spines and intensified the winter’s grip. According to Kashmir News Observer, sub-zero temperatures blanketed all weather stations in the region, leaving residents battling the relentless cold. Qazigund and Pahalgam emerged as the epicenters of this frigid night, recording a bone-chilling minus 4.2°C and minus…

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