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Kulgam’s education sector faces crisis with 170 key positions vacant
The education sector in southern Kashmir's Kulgam district is struggling due to numerous vacant key positions, including the Chief Education Officer (CEO).
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Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity
Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.
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DSEK orders change in school timings amid heatwave
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday announced a revised school timing schedule to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave in the Valley.
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Heatwave prompts calls to adjust Kashmir school hours
With the persistent heatwave in Kashmir, teachers and parents urged the School Education Department to either adjust school timings or announce an additional summer break.
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J-K schools to reopen on July 18 after summer break
The School Education Department on Tuesday clarified that there will be no extension in summer vacation and subsequently ordered students to resume classes from July 18.
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DSEK recalls teachers from administrative roles
The DSEK has cancelled the attachment of all the teachers who have been deputed to offices for administrative work in other departments.
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Summer break declared for schools in Kashmir
The School Education Department on Sunday announced a 10-day summer break for all schools falling in Kashmir division from July 8.
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J-K schools ordered to begin morning assemblies with national anthem
The School Education Department has said that the morning assemblies in the educational institutes shall begin with the national anthem as per the standard protocol.
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LG Sinha chairs high-level security review; Orders heightened alert across Kashmir
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting of senior police and civil administration officials at the Police Control Room in Kashmir.
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Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
J&K Govt to launch online notary portal for streamlined services
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated the process for launching an online notary portal and has directed the constitution of dedicated inspection teams.
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