SRINAGAR — Amid row over labeling a religious figure inaccurately, the publishing house Acuber Books International tendered apology, saying “the content is deeply offensive to many individuals and communities”. “We write to you with utmost sincerity and regret regarding the recent controversy surrounding our publication’s portrayal of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It has come to our […]
SRINAGAR — Amid controversy over objectionable content in a textbook, Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department Saturday clarified that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. In a post on X, School Education Department also said that no such book or content has been developed by the NCERT. “There is some objectionable […]
SRINAGAR — The School Education Department has cancelled the recognition of a Private School in Budgam for not ‘cooperating and implementing’ orders from competent authorities. The Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) in a order said that the Chief Education Officer Budgam has intimated that the enquiry Committee constituted by him approached the School Management […]
SRINAGAR — The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday declared March 29 and 30 as working days for all non-teaching staff of the university. The Deputy Registrar of CUK in an order said that pursuant to approval of the competent authority, it is informed that 29th March, 2024 (Friday) and 30th March, 2024 (Saturday) are […]
SRINAGAR — Director of School Education Kashmir (DSEK)Thursday warned private schools of strict actions for charging prohibited capitation charges from students. Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir told reporters that schools will face action who will charge admission or miscellaneous charges. He also said that the department had already issued a circular in this […]
NEW DELHI — The University Grants Commission (UGC) warned universities on Wednesday against offering MPhil courses, saying it is not a recognised degree and cautioned students against taking admission in such programmes. The University Grants Commission (UGC) also directed the universities to stop admissions to the MPhil programme for the 2023-24 academic year. “It has […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Higher Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced Winter vacation in all Government Degree College’s of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a communique, “All Government Degree College’s of Kashmir division shall observe Winter vacation from December 27, 2023 to February 14, 2023.“ “All Government Degree […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Monday announced winter vacation for all Government Schools and recognized Private Schools in Summer Zone areas of Jammu division. According to a communique, “The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacation for all school in Summer Zone areas from December […]
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ initiative aims to transform stress into success, enabling students to ace exams with a smile. His remarks came on a post on X by the Union Education Ministry on Wednesday informing students, teachers and parents that ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’, their “go-to […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Friday announced winter vacation for all Government Schools and recognized Private Schools upto higher secondary level in Jammu division. According to a communique, “The Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ) has announced winter vacation for Classes upto 8th Standard from December 11th to […]