Pvt schools cannot force book purchases: Minister

Srinagar, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that parents should not be forced or directed by the private schools to buy textbooks from any particular outlet. Speaking to the reporters on the sidelines of a meeting, the minister said, “Private schools should give choice to the parents. It depends … Read more

3997 Govt schools merged, clubbed in 2022-23

Srinagar, Sep 30: The government on Wednesday said that nearly 4000 schools in Jammu and Kashmir were merged and clubbed during the year 2022-23 According to the news agency—, the government in a reply to a question tabled by MLA Vijay Kumar in legislative assembly said, “3997 schools were merged and clubbed during 2022-23.” The … Read more

Banned books should not be kept in schools: CS

Srinagar, Sep 23: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Wednesday said checking of books is a regular process and that any banned books should not be kept in government schools. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to Sheetal Nath Temple near Kral Khud, Dulloo was asked about reports of 42,000 books being banned … Read more