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Class 12th results out, check results here

Class 12th results out, check results here

EDUCATION
The Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) on Wednesday declared the results for the annual Class 12 examinations, recording an overall pass percentage of 75%. Female students once again outperformed boys in the exams. BOSE officials confirmed that a girl student secured the top position this year. The data reveals that 78% of girl students passed the exams compared to 72% of boys. In total, 1,03,308 students had appeared for the exams, of whom 77,311 successfully qualified. Meanwhile, 970 candidates were unable to clear the exams. You can check your results on the official website of the board or check your results HERE

Centre for Narendra Modi Studies launches membership drive for educational institutions

EDUCATION
The Centre for Narendra Modi Studies (CNMS) has introduced an Institutional Membership Program aimed at forging collaborations with schools, colleges, and universities both within India and abroad. The initiative seeks to foster educational partnerships rooted in research, value-based learning, and nation-building. The program, open to all government and private educational institutions, will run for the academic sessions 2025–2027. Member institutions will gain access to national-level events, student development initiatives, and collaborative research opportunities. Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, CNMS Chairman Prof. Jasim Mohammad emphasized the broader role of education. “It’s not just about textbooks; it’s about building values, character, and national respo...

Kashmiri female student harassed at Jamia, SFI demands immediate action

EDUCATION
The Students' Federation of India (SFI) Jamia Millia Islamia Unit has strongly condemned a sexual harassment incident that occurred on campus on April 27, 2025, involving a Kashmiri female student. The harassment took place between 9:30 PM and 9:45 PM at entrance gate no. 8, where the student was assaulted in full view of campus security personnel, who shamefully failed to intervene. A video of the confrontation, shared exclusively with The Kashmiriyat, shows the survivor in distress, visibly shouting and recounting the traumatic event. The student is heard saying, "He touched me on my chest and then tried to run away." As she speaks, her voice filled with frustration and anger, she demands that the accused be held accountable for his actions. The footage also captures her p...

Relief for Kashmiri students: PTU defers exams following attacks

EDUCATION
In response to the recent attacks on Kashmiris and the Pahalgam incident, I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) has announced the postponement of end-semester examinations for students from Jammu  Kashmir. The decision follows urgent appeals by students and widespread attention raised by The Kashmiriyat, which published videos of distressed students seeking government assistance. According to a notification issued by the Controller of Examinations, students of J-K origin enrolled in colleges affiliated with IKGPTU, who have moved or wish to move to their hometowns following the attacks, are permitted to abstain from exams starting April 28, 2025. These students must submit an application through their respective colleges, as per the university authorities. The univer...

Student bodies across India express support for Kashmiri students in distress

EDUCATION
Amid rising concerns over the safety of Kashmiri students outside Jammu Kashmir, student bodies across India have come forward in solidarity, urging for calm and support. In Delhi, the All India Students’ Association (AISA) has released a helpline specifically for Kashmiri students studying in the capital. The helpline includes contacts from major universities such as DU, JNU, AUD, and Jamia, offering immediate support in cases of harassment, intimidation, or threats. Meanwhile, the United Sikh Students Federation (USSF) in Punjab has also issued a public appeal calling for solidarity. In a statement issued to Kashmir Bulletin, the USSF stressed the need to avoid collective blame and hate. “These are difficult times. Our condolences are with the families of the victims. But this is a...

Exposed! Coaching Centre in Srinagar fakes student’s score allegedly to attract admissions

EDUCATION
In a shocking revelation, a coaching centre in Srinagar has been caught red-handed for misleading the public by falsely claiming that one of its students secured an extraordinary 99.84 percentile in the JE (Joint Entrance) examination, whereas her actual percentile was only 73.2. A Kashmir News Trust (KNT) investigation found that ‘SKIE Classes,’ the coaching centre in question, had circulated a tampered PDF version of the student’s scorecard on social media through its affiliated network of Facebook influencers. The doctored score sheet, which showed a significantly inflated percentile, was aggressively pushed online, earning the centre widespread publicity. However, the scam unraveled when tech-savvy users scanned the QR code embedded in the PDF, which revealed the student’s authen...

A guide to local calendar: The 12 months in Kashmiri language

EDUCATION
In the heart of the Himalayas, Kashmir follows a rhythm older than modern borders — a lunar-solar calendar that aligns farming seasons, folklore, festivals, and everyday life. Though most widely used by Kashmiri Pandits and farmers for centuries, this indigenous calendar reflects a cultural wisdom shared across religious and social lines. Each month, named in ancient vernacular — Czethir, Wahekh, Zeith — carries within it a world of weather, ritual, memory, and work. The Kashmiri New Year traditionally begins with Navreh (نوۄرُہ) — the first day of the month of Chaitra, usually falling around March 20–21, aligned with the spring equinox. This day marks the beginning of the Kashmiri Hindu lunar calendar year and is observed with rituals, offerings, and quiet reflection. But this time of y...

Class 10th, 12th results likely by April 30

EDUCATION
The Jammu Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is likely to announce the Class 12th examination results by 30th April. Official sources in the Board of School Education (JKBOSE) told the news agency JKNS that the result preparation is almost complete, but a final date cannot be confirmed. "Some formalities are still pending, which need to be completed before declaration, "But results are most probably to be declared by April 30," an official source said. They added that the result date may vary by a day or two from April 30, but the board is making every possible effort to declare the results as directed by the Education Minister. It is important to note that the Education Minister, Sakina Masood Itoo, earlier headed the meeting of the education department where the JKBOSE w...

Explained: What is Waqf by user, the clause at the heart of Supreme Court battle over new Waqf law

EDUCATION
The Supreme Court is currently examining the constitutional validity of amendments made to the Waqf Act, and at the center of this legal storm lies an often-overlooked clause: ‘Waqf by User’. The debate over this provision has become one of the most contentious points in court, raising fundamental questions about property rights, religious freedom, and legal documentation in India. The issue gained prominence during recent hearings where senior advocates, including Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi, strongly opposed the government’s decision to eliminate the clause from the amended Waqf law. The matter was serious enough for Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to intervene and call for detailed, standalone arguments on the subject. But what exactly is ‘Waqf by User’, and w...
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