Education

High Court directs for maintaining status-quo over schools on State land

The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered to maintain the status quo on a plea filed by the petitioners against the closing of schools.

Authorities close schools in seven J&K districts due to heavy rains

Authorities in Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Kupwara, Baramulla, Pulwama and Ramban districts on Wednesday ordered the suspension of class work in schools in the districts.

KU to reschedule entrance test dates clashing with other universities

The clash between Kashmir University and Jamia Milia Islamia University Entrance Test, scheduled both June 22, has left the aspirants of Kashmir Valley at a crossroads.

Govt bans schools run by Falah-e-Aam Trust in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department ordered a ban on the operation of schools run by Falah-e-Aam Trust, an affiliate of banned Jamaat-e-Islami.

Prof Aneesa Shafi is KU’s new Dean of Students Welfare

Dr Aneesa Shafi, Professor and Head, Department of Sociology, has taken over as the new Dean of Students Welfare of the University of Kashmir.

Career of KU’s PhD scholars at stake due to faculty ‘tussle’

Jammu & Kashmir Students Movement (JKSM) expressed resentment over the Kashmir University's failure to complete the admission formalities for PhD candidates.

SED fixes limit on school bag weight for students

The School Education Department said that the weight of school bags for kindergarten students from classes I and II shall not have more than 2.2 kilograms.

Summer vacation in Jammu from May 23

The School Education Department on Saturday announced summer vacations in Jammu region from May 23.

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Kashmir Valley faces serious earthquake risk, two 2026 studies warn

Two 2026 peer-reviewed studies highlight Kashmir’s earthquake risk from active faults, tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerable buildings.

MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues

MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.

AAP MLA Mehraj Malik detained on NBW, charges framed in old case

AAP J&K president and Doda MLA Mehraj Malik was detained on a court-issued NBW and produced before CJM Court, where charges were framed.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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