Kashmiri students at DBU Punjab protest unapproved transfers amidst ‘Lathi Charge’

Kashmiri students at DBU Punjab protest unapproved transfers amidst 'Lathi Charge'

Protest enters day 10, Concerns mount as 70-KStudents transferred to unrecognized colleges; J&K Students Association seeks’ Centre’s intervention Scores of Kashmiri students studying nursing at Desh Bhagat University (DBU), Punjab faced lathi charge as their protest entered 10th straight day against the alleged unapproved transfers of almost 70 students to unrecognised colleges by Desh Baght … Read more

LG felicitates outstanding teachers for their admirable initiatives in school education at Jammu

LG felicitates outstanding teachers for their admirable initiatives in school education at Jammu

‘Teachers create system that is appropriate requirement of the society’ Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha led the celebration of Teachers’ Day in the UT of J&K. After Srinagar, the Lt Governor joined the celebration at Jammu and felicitated the outstanding teachers for their admirable initiatives in school education. Paying tributes to former President, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan … Read more

Govt to upgrade 6,000 schools with proper infrastructure this year: LG Sinha

Govt to upgrade 6,000 schools with proper infrastructure this year: LG Sinha

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that the administration was aware of infrastructural issues faced by teachers and students of government schools and assured that the authorities will upgrade at least 6,000 public schools this year.Speaking during the Teachers Day at Kashmir International Convention Centre (KICC), Sinha said, “I am aware … Read more

JKSCERT frames timeline of formative assessments for classes upto 8th standard

JKSCERT frames timeline of formative assessments for classes upto 8th standard

JKSCERT has framed a timeline for conduct of formative assessment of students under the Student Assessment and Evaluation (SA&E) up to Class 8th for the summer and winter Zone Schools of Jammu and Kashmir.Formative assessment is a range of formal and informal assessment procedures conducted by teachers during the learning process in order to modify … Read more

Fear of wild animals looms over Govt Girls High School in Sopore’s Tarzoo in absence of fence

Fear of wild animals looms over Govt Girls High School in Sopore’s Tarzoo in absence of fence

Established in 1972, Government girls high School Tarzoo which is in close proximity to forested area in Sopore’s Ningli is risking lives of students as the school lacks boundary wall.Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) residents said there is always apprehension of wild animals harming students as they can be seen roaming around.“Our … Read more

National Curriculum Framework suggests to bring reforms in board examinations for Grades 10, 12 substantially

National Curriculum Framework suggests to bring reforms in board examinations for Grades 10, 12 substantially

Suggests to allow students to take Board examinations on at least two occasions during any given school year, with only the best score being retained The National Curriculum Framework 2023 for School Education has suggested bringing reforms in board examinations for Grades 10 and 12 substantially to make it more ‘easier’ for the students.According to … Read more

Leaking pipes, lack of smart classroom and hostel facility at Tribal school in Kulgam

Leaking pipes, lack of smart classroom and hostel facility at Tribal school in Kulgam

The Eklavya Model Residential School at Tangmarg area of Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam, which was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha last year is facing multiple issues, leaving the students with a multitude of challenges.The school set up at an estimated cost of Rs 17 crore was aimed at providing quality education to the tribal … Read more