Editorial

Exam-Based Promotion: A step towards meritocracy in Jammu and Kashmir’s education department

Shahnawaz Ali In the pursuit of enhancing both quality and accountability within the education system, the need to reform the promotion mechanism for teaching and administrative staff in government schools is more urgent than ever. The current seniority-based system, though historically prevalent, fails to recognize merit, competence and the critical understanding of administrative conduct. In […]

Kashmir

Private colleges affiliated with Kashmir University to observe 10-day summer break from June 25

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — In view of the ongoing heatwave, the private colleges affiliated with University of Kashmir shall observe 10-day summer vacation, starting from June 25, 2025. According to an official communiqué, all the Private Colleges affiliated with the University of Kashmir falling in Kashmir Division shall observe Summer Break from June 25 to July […]

Kashmir

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses deep concern over Gaza, Iran crisis; Appeals for peace, Urgent medical aid for Shabir Shah

SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, while addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid Srinagar, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He called for urgent global efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve conflicts through dialogue rather than military aggression. Mirwaiz said the situation […]