EDUCATION

The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced a significant change in school timings for Schools in the Kashmir Division. The new timings, which will come into effect from August 12, 2024, have been officially communicated through an order issued on August 10, 2024, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat. According to the directive, schools within the Srinagar Municipal limits will now operate from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. For schools located outside the municipal limits of Srinagar and in other areas of the Kashmir Province, the new school timings will be from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The DSEK has stressed that all institutions must strictly adhere to the new schedule. The order warns that any deviation from these specified timings will be viewed seriously...

A disturbing social media post has ignited widespread outrage and concern among the people, the post reveals a shocking case of alleged sexual harassment at a prestigious school, of the valley, News Eye reported. The post claims that the "two male students of the Tyndale-Bosco harassed a fellow classmate in a school washroom for three consecutive years, using threats to harm the classmate’s sister, who attends Mallinson Girls' School.  The post further alleges that the school only responded by discharging the students involved." https://twitter.com/mshrftwts/status/1820131680805376297 In response to the growing public uproar, Principal Tyndale-Bosco said "We are aware of the concerns being circulated online regarding an alleged incident involving three children at our school, we a...

Amid the ongoing heatwave, the Jammu Kashmir administration has suspended the classwork for two days upto primary level in the valley. As per an official order issued by Div com, of which a copy is available with The Kashmiriyat, Class work in all Govt & Private schools upto primary level shall remain suspended on 29th & 30th July. The temperatures in the Kashmir valley are hitting new highs with the mercury crossing 36 degrees in Srinagar on Sunday. Parents of the schoolchildren had been constantly seeking an extension in the summer break for the primary classes in the valley. The ongoing heatwave has resulted in significant receding of water levels in across the water bodies of the region, while agriculture has taken a massive hit.

The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Thursday slammed the Centre for slashing the higher education budget by a “whopping Rs 9,600 crore”. “BJP-RSS wants to destroy India’s education sector by a thousand cuts! Budget for higher education has been slashed by a whopping Rs 9,600 crore, the interim budget also slashed it by 16.38 per cent,” Kharge posted on X. The Congress President also highlighted that the Budget for IITs and IIMs has been cut for the second consecutive year, while the UGC too received a “massive” 61 per cent cut. “UGC is a statutory body, and was supposed to be the only grant-giving agency in the country, but Modi Govt has snatched its power, thereby trampling upon its autonomy,” Kharge said. He also asserted that the UGC’s functionin...

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 (KNO) reveal that one position each of Chief Education Officer, Deputy CEO, 16 Principals, 124 Lecturers, 3 ZEOs, 4 ZPEOs, and 21 Headmasters are lying vacant in Kulgam district. "The Chief Education Officer retired in May this year, and the CEO of Anantnag has been assigned the additional charge of CEO Kulgam. The position of Dy CEO Kulgam has been vacant for many years, with the DDO powers of Dy CEO Kulgam currently assigned to a senior HSS Principal," officia...

The Jammu Kashmir administration has changed the school timings in the valley amid the ongoing heatwave that has swept across the region. In an official communique school education department ordered, In response to numerous requests from parents and stakeholders, and considering the ongoing heatwave, the School Education Department has issued a new directive concerning school timings in the Kashmir Division. "Effective immediately, all Government and Recognized Private Schools, including those up to the Higher Secondary level, will adjust their class hours to 8:00 am to 1:00 pm," the order read. This change applies to both rural and urban areas. "Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff are required to attend their duties from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm." This revised schedule will remain i...

The School Education Department (SED) announced on Tuesday that there will be no extension of the summer vacation, and students are expected to return to classes on July 18. The SED confirmed this decision on the microblogging site X, stating, "All Schools (Govt. & Private recognized) shall re-open on 18.7.2024, after summer vacations across the UT." The department has also directed Chief Education Officers, Zonal Education Officers, and Heads of Institutions to ensure adherence to cleanliness guidelines. They have emphasized the importance of thoroughly cleaning all premises, including classrooms, corridors, and common areas. Special attention must be given to maintaining hygienic and well-kept toilets, and water tanks should be cleaned and disinfected to provide safe drinkin...

The Jammu Kashmir Higher Education Department is drafting a ‘Private University Policy’ for establishing the private universities in the region. Top officials of the department informed that it was in contact with all stakeholders for the clearance of all the related issues. “In order to send a concrete proposal to the Ministry of Education (Mo) and to invite the private players to establish the universities, we are holding discussions regularly with all concerned stakeholders and we are seeking suggestions from them,” the official said. He further said that the policy will be sent to various concerned departments for suggestions and discussions, including Finance, Law, Revenue, Industry, and Planning. The policy draft, as per official sources, will address crucial issues such ...

The Jammu Kashmir board of school education on Monday declared the result of Higher Secondary Examination Part I (Class 11th), session annual (regular) 2023 of Kashmir. The board has declared the results on its official website on Sunday morning You can check the results here.