VIKAS SHARMA/SURESH KUMARJAMMU, SEPT 15: Development in rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected as elected representatives at the grassroots level grapple with meager honorariums and drastic cuts in funding. District Development Councils (DDCs), the cornerstone of decentralized governance, are finding it increasingly difficult to function and deliver essential services amid shrinking resources. […]
VIKAS SHARMAJAMMU, SEPT 14: In what experts are calling a wake-up call, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has seen 4,380 government schools either closed or discontinued over the last five years. According to official data from the Ministry of Education, presented in Parliament in August 2025, the number of schools in J&K has […]
VIKAS SHARMAJAMMU, SEPT 12: The Government Gandhi Memorial (GGM) Science College — one of the premier educational institutions in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir — has now become an open entry point for anyone, including outsiders, due to the partial demolition of its boundary wall. The wall, broken to accommodate vehicle parking during […]
VIKAS SHARMAJAMMU, SEPT 9: Confusion and uncertainty spread across educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday after the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) issued an order mandating mandatory structural safety certification before schools can reopen for offline classes. The DSEJ’s directive, while rooted in a genuine concern for student safety, has inadvertently created […]
VIKAS SHARMA JAMMU, SEPT 8: In the wake of severe monsoon rainfall that led to disruptions across Jammu and Kashmir, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) on Tuesday issued an order mandating strict safety protocols before schools reopen for offline classes. The order, signed by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, Director School Education, Jammu, directs […]
VIKAS SHARMA JAMMU, SEPT 8: As the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir government has ordered safety audit of all government schools across all districts, the Unified District Information System for School Education Plus (UDISE+) data presented in the Lok Sabha on August 18, 2025 revealed that schools are facing significant infrastructure challenges, with a […]
VIKAS SHARMAJAMMU, SEPT 8: Notwithstanding big claims by successive governments to set up ICT labs and smart classrooms, Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has recorded zero utilisation of funds meant for establishing such facilities in schools for four consecutive years despite substantial allocations, raising serious questions over the implementation of the Centre’s digital infrastructure programme. […]
VIKAS SHARMA JAMMU, SEPT 7: Jammu & Kashmir, with the highest number of 92 Khelo India Centres (KICs) across all 20 districts and 2,448 athletes enrolled under the flagship Khelo India scheme, has struggled to convert participation into medal-winning performances at both national and international events. In national competitions, athletes from the Union Territory have […]
VIKAS SHARMA JAMMU, SEPT 6: The recent order issued by the Directorate of School Education, Jammu (DSEJ), regarding the reopening of schools in the Jammu division, had created confusion among private school managements. Many institutions were unsure whether to resume offline classes on September 8 as previously discussed or wait for further orders, fearing possible […]
VIKAS SHARMAJAMMU, SEPT 5: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) on Friday issued fresh instructions regarding the reopening of schools and resumption of class work across the Jammu division. As per the latest order, all government and private schools will remain closed on September 6, 2025, while administrative and preparatory measures have been set […]
