A child is an asset belonging to the whole society, and education is a fundamental human right. Every child with special needs deserves equal rights and inclusive education, as outlined in the Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009 and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act of 2016. The RTE Act specifies that […]
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Chorus grows for restoration of November-December academic session in J&K schools
SRINAGAR — Chorus has grown for the restoration of academic session in Jammu and Kashmir schools to the traditional November-December period after the formation of the elected government in the Union Territory. The parents and private school owners describe the new system as wastage of time and energy. The J&K government in 2022 shifted the […]
Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi attends inauguration ceremony of New Career Convent School’s new building in Srinagar
SRINAGAR [Farhan Kitab] (KIMS) — In a significant move to push educational development, Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi, President and Founder of the Care Foundation, graced the grand inauguration of the New Career Convent School’s new building in Fateh Kadal, Srinagar. The event marked a step forward to promote accessible and high-quality education for all, with the […]
Jain Irrigation inks pact with SKUAST Kashmir to offer agri-tech solutions in J&K
NEW DELHI — Jain Irrigation Systems on Thursday said it has tied up with the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-Kashmir) to offer smart and technology-driven solutions to farmers in Jammu and Kashmir. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Jain Irrigation Joint Managing Director Ajit Jain and SKUAST-Kashmir Vice Chancellor Nazeer […]
Urfana Amin from Srinagar selected for National Teachers’ Award
SRINAGAR — A female teacher from Srinagar Urfana Amin has been selected for the prestigious National Teachers’ Award. She would be felicitated with the award by the President of India on Teachers’ Day in New Delhi. The function will be held on September 5. Urfana, a resident of Bhagat-e-Shoor Lal Bazaar, is currently posted as […]
In a First, SED enrolls 50 non-local students in Government School in Pulwama
PULWAMA (KIMS) — In a significant move, the School Education Department (SED) in Pulwama has launched a campaign to promote education among the children of poor families. This initiative, the first of its kind in the Kashmir Valley, was spearheaded by the SED, particularly by the Zonal Education Officer (ZEO) of Tahab, to boost education […]
Over 65 lakh students failed class 10, 12 exams in 2023; higher failure rate in state boards: MoE
NEW DELHI — Over 65 lakh students did not pass class 10 and 12 board exams across the country last year with the failure rate being higher in state boards than the central board, according to Ministry of Education (MoE) officials. An analysis of class 10 and 12 results of 59 school boards, including 56 […]
DC Ramban chairs meeting, discusses measures to improve female literacy, reduce school-dropout rate
JAMMU — Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban held a meeting on Saturday to discuss measures to improve female literacy and reduce the school-dropout rate in the district, an official spokesperson said. Ramban Deputy Commissioner Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, who chaired the meeting, expressed concerns over the district’s low female-literacy rate — currently at 38.04 per cent […]
DSEK seeks report over poor implementation of staff deployment order
SRINAGAR — The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has sought compliance reports from all Chief Education Officers (CEOs) on implementation of the orders issued for detachment of the teaching and non-teaching staff working in different offices. The move comes amid the complaints of the poor implementation of the orders earlier issued by the DSEK […]
CEO, Dy CEO, 16 Principals among 170 posts lying vacant in Kulgam
KULGAM — The education sector in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district is struggling due to numerous vacant key positions, including the Chief Education Officer (CEO), Deputy CEO, and 16 principals, among 170 posts, thereby impacting the quality of education in the district severely. Figures accessed by the news agency Kashmir News Observer reveal that one position […]