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Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Shah e Hamdan: Beyond the Sufi saint and Islamic missionary we know

Bhat Yasir Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani's (also known as Shah e Hamdan or Ameer e Kabir) journey to Kashmir was driven by his religious fervor, widely regarded as an Islamic mission by scholars. According to the author of Risala-Masturat, Hamadani's visit was guided by a divine directive from Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The socio-political and religious climate of Kashmir at that time seemed conducive to his missionary endeavors, suggesting a pressing need for a reformer, preacher, and thinker like Hamadani. Before his arrival, Kashmir had seen the rule of various Muslim leaders, yet societal issues such as caste discrimination, mistreatment of women, and religious confusion prevailed. Though historical numbers differ, one of the most credible evidences suggests that under Sh...

Jun132024 by News DeskNo Comments

Morning assemblies of all schools in Jammu Kashmir must include National Anthem: Officials

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The Education Department of Jammu and Kashmir has issued an order to "standardize" morning assemblies across all schools in the region. This initiative aims to foster unity, discipline, and moral values among students, addressing concerns that the practice is not being uniformly implemented in various educational institutions. The directive highlights the importance of starting the school day with a positive and organized activity that nurtures moral integrity, community spirit, and mental tranquility. The order, which a copy is available to The Kashmiriyat, mandates that all schools must conduct a 20-minute morning assembly each day. Both students and teachers are required to gather promptly at a designated area at the beginning of the school day. A key feature of the new guid...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘On western pattern’: Indian Universities can now admit students twice a year

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) Approves Biannual Admissions for Higher Education Institutions. M Jagadesh Kumar, the chairperson of the University Grants Commission (UGC), announced on Tuesday that higher education institutions would now have the option to admit students biannually in regular mode starting from the academic year 2024-25. This decision, made during the UGC meeting on May 5, marks a departure from the current annual admission system observed by universities and colleges in July-August each year. Previously, institutions adhered to a single admission cycle annually. However, in light of last year's successful implementation of biannual admissions for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes, the UGC aims to expand this opportunity to institutions off...

Jun112024 by News DeskNo Comments

NEET-UG 2024: Supreme Court seeks NTA’s response on alleged paper leak

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The Supreme Court has called for a response from the National Testing Agency following a plea requesting the annulment of the 2024 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG due to allegations of a "paper leak" and other irregularities, reported Indian Express. The court declined to halt the counseling process for MBBS and other programs despite this request. The plea, lodged by Shivangi Mishra and nine others on June 1, challenges the integrity of the NEET-UG exam, which has been in the spotlight since the announcement of results on June 4. Concerns have been raised, particularly regarding the policy on grace marks. Central to the controversy is the unprecedented number of candidates scoring a perfect 720/720, or very close to it, raising doubts about the exam's fairness. W...

Jun62024 by News DeskNo Comments

Class 12th results declared in Kashmir; check result here

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The results of class 12th have been declared for the Kashmir valley and Jammu. On Thursday afternoon, the Jammu Kashmir State Board of School Education declared the much-awaited results for class 10+2. Over 1 Lakh students had appeared in exams throughout J&K. The 12th class exams for soft zone areas were held from March 6 to March 30, 2024, while exams for hard zone areas took place from April 8 to May 9, 2024. The JKBOSE had issued the date sheet for these exams on January 15, 2024. Students and parents had been eagerly waiting for the results. Notably, the Physical Education exam, initially scheduled for March 20 but canceled due to a packaging error, was rescheduled and conducted on March 30. You can check your RESULTS hereor logon to the official website of Jammu Ka...

Jun62024 by News DeskNo Comments

Jammu Kashmir 12th board exam results to be declared within hours

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The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is poised to announce the results of the 12th class examinations within the next few hours. Quoting sources, Rising Kashmir reported that the results are anticipated to be released by 3 PM today, however, local news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that the exam results wlil be declared tomorrow. The 12th class exams for soft zone areas were held from March 6 to March 30, 2024, while exams for hard zone areas took place from April 8 to May 9, 2024. The JKBOSE had issued the date sheet for these exams on January 15, 2024. With the exam process now complete, students and parents have been eagerly waiting for the results. Notably, the Physical Education exam, initially scheduled for March 20 but canceled due to a packaging...

May282024 by News DeskNo Comments

Summer vacation in Jammu schools from June 01

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Amid heat wave, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) Tuesday ordered summer vacation for all government and private schools from June-01 to July-16 in summer zone areas of the region. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) DSEJ in an order said, “All the government and recognised private schools falling in summer Zone of Jammu Division shall observe summer vacation from 01-06-2024 to 16-07-2024.” The directorate further ordered that all teachers shall remain available for any on-line guidance of students during vacation period. “Any default on part of the Head of the School or Teaching staff in observance of the above schedule shall attract action under rules,” DSEJ said.—(KNO)

May232024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘No assemblies in the afternoon’, Officials tell Kashmir schools

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The Jammu Kashmir School Education Department has advised educational institutes to avoid assemblies in the afternoon to prevent heat related illnesses. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the department in a guideline to prevent heat-related illness (HRI) asked the schools to avoid assembling in the afternoon. “Ensure adequate availability of drinking water and water breaks. Also sensitise students to cover their heads,” reads the guideline. The department also directed the concerned to report any cases related to HRI, stating that education is not possible without care—(KNO)

May222024 by News DeskNo Comments

‘Wrong evaluation’: HC asks Kashmir University to pay 1 Lakh fine to student

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The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered Kashmir University to pay Rs 1 lakh in damages to a student for "illegality and arbitrariness" in evaluating his English paper during the B.A. 5th Semester Examination for the 2017-18 session. The student's plea revealed that after the results were declared, he was marked as failed in the General English Paper with 27 marks, below the 38 required to pass. Upon obtaining a xerox copy of his answer sheet, he discovered that one of the questions had not been evaluated. The student then applied for re-evaluation and was awarded 40 marks. However, the University reduced these marks to 34 based on a rule, changing his status from passing to failing once again. In response to the plea, the University acknowledged that the student sec...

May222024 by News DeskNo Comments

Display child helpline number 1098 everywhere: CWC to educational institutions in Srinagar

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The Child Welfare Committee, Srinagar with its mandate under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and Rules made thereunder for upholding the safety and protection of children, urge all the Educational Institutions (Government as well as Private), Coaching Centres and Crèches in District Srinagar to display the Child Helpline Number 1098 in bold letters on some conspicuous place within/outside the premises of the institutions which includes but is not limited to, Notice Boards, Entrance Gates, Corridors and School Buses. The Educational Institution, by exhibiting the helpline number 1098 prominently, will contribute significantly in creating a safer environment for children and demonstrate their commitment to well-being of children as it w...