The article delves into the narrative of the government's decision to allocate a separate 10 per cent reservation for the recently included Pahari community. Nasir, deeply invested in his civil services examination preparation, expresses dismay over the dwindling opportunities for aspirants like him, emphasising the erosion of meritocracy in public institutions. The amendment, part of a series of changes in Jammu and Kashmir's reservation policies, triggers widespread apprehension among aspirants, particularly from the general category, whose share of opportunities is significantly reduced. Criticism arises regarding the rationale and fairness of these decisions, with concerns raised over the potential dilution of quality and competence in government institutions. The article also highlights the flawed mechanism underlying these decisions, suggesting a need for a more inclusive and transparent approach to reservation policies amidst the evolving socio-political landscape of J
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The Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education (BOSE) recently announced the results of the tenth-class exams, revealing a pass rate of 79.89% out of 148,701 candidates across 22 districts. This marked the first results since the adoption of a single academic calendar. Notably, private school students outperformed their government school counterparts in both Kashmir and Jammu regions, with pass rates of 93.86% and 89.15% respectively, compared to 79.83% and 65.99%. The private education sector, thriving in Jammu and Kashmir, faces challenges including fee regulation and government orders affecting school operations, like SO 177. Concerns have arisen regarding BOSE's directive for private schools to use BOSE-published textbooks, sparking resistance from schools and booksellers. Amidst these issues, stakeholders seek intervention from authorities, hoping for resolutions that safeguard the interests of the education sector.
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J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has reacted strongly to NC chief Farooq Abdullah’s statement regarding killings of non-locals and Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir. Sinha said, “if we provide the figures about the innocent killings during their rule in J&K, they will be ashamed.”