19000 untrained teachers fail to comply with MHRD directions
19,911 teachers were directed to complete their B.Ed courses by March 2019
Srinagar: The school education department has over 19000 untrained teachers across the state who are yet to complete their B.Ed and D.Ed courses initiated by the department two years ago. As per the official figures, there are around 19,911 graduate untrained in-service teachers which include 10134 in Jammu, 9416 in Kashmir and 361 from Ladakh. […]
Avoid frequent postponement of exams: Govt tells officials
Srinagar: The advisor to J&K Governor Khursheed Ahmad Ganai on Wednesday stressed on the state university authorities to avoid frequent postponement of exams. The issue was discussed during a meeting chaired by the advisor with vice chancellor of Kashmir University (KU), IUST Awantipora and Cluster University Srinagar (CUS). Besides, director school education, college principals and […]
DSEK seeks mass transfer of teachers ahead of school reopening
‘Move likely to disturb academics in schools’
Srinagar: In a bizarre move, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has initiated the process for transfer of teachers and masters a week ahead of reopening of schools post over two month long winter vacations. The process for transfer of teaching staff in schools was scheduled to be started in December and January and […]
PM-SYM scheme launched in Kulgam
Kulgam: ‘Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan Dhan’ (PM-SYM), a pension scheme for unorganized workers in District Kulgam was on Tuesday launched at Dak Banglow Chowalgam Kulgam. The scheme was launched by department of Labour Kulgam in co-ordination with District Administration Kulgam. The programme was organized under the overall supervision and directions of District Development Commissioner […]
KU set to reintroduce annual exam system at graduate level
Srinagar: In a significant development, the authorities in Kashmir University (KU) are mulling to do away with the semester system of exams at the graduate level. An official in the varsity said the administration is deliberating on the issue and formal announcement will be made in coming days. “The university council has decided to take […]
No intent to promote liquor vends near schools, religious places: Govt
Jammu: There has been no intention to promote liquor vends near schools, religious places or hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said Monday, noting that the new excise policy for the year 2019-20 aims at balancing the aspirations of various stakeholders. The excise policy is announced every year to define the duties and procedures to […]
KU controller says exams as per schedule today
Srinagar: The Kashmir University’s controller examination on Monday said that “everything will be alright” in Kashmir Valley and as such examination will be held as per schedule. When contacted about comments on students demand for postponement of examinations scheduled for 5th of March in wake of the strike by transporters among others, Prof Farooq Ahmad […]
Infrastructural up gradation: Govt allots 43 Cr to education department to kick start works
Srinagar: In a significant development, the School Education Department has released an amount of Rs 43 Crore for infrastructural up gradation in government high and higher secondary schools. The development comes in the backdrop of the government’s decision to fix the infrastructural gaps in the government schools and equip the educational institutions with all basic […]
Skandan flags off new state of Art SRTC bus fleet
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Skandan today flagged of 16 new state of Art buses of Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) from Tourist Receipt Centre (TRC), Jammu. It is pertinent to mention that with introduction of these state of Art modernized new buses to the already operating fleet of the JKSRTC, the […]
