SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), here on Thursday has warmly welcomed the government’s decision to reinstate the November examination session for schools up to Class 9 from the current academic year. In a statement, National Convenor of Association Nasir Khuehami thanked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his proactive approach and commitment to addressing public concerns, especially the longstanding request from parents and students in the winter zones of Kashmir and Jammu.  

He said, “The restoration of the November session addresses the unique climatic and educational needs of our region, providing a more conducive academic environment for students. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for his responsive governance in bringing back the November exam schedule, which will offer relief and stability to students and their families.”

Khuehami further expressed his appreciation to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir for this historic and much-needed decision to reverse the 2022 order that had shifted the academic session in the Kashmir region from November to March. "The government’s decision to restore the academic session back to November-December is a welcome step,” he said, adding, “This is an excellent move that will go down very well in history books.

The April session was a sheer injustice to winter zone kids.”The Association emphasized that this initiative will enable students to pursue their academics in a structured manner, helping to reduce stress and improve time management. “This timely decision brings clarity and relief to students, teachers, and parents, setting the stage for a better academic experience in the upcoming years. This change will surely ease academic planning and align schedules to better suit the local climate,”

The Association also congratulated Minister for Education Sakeena Itoo, along with all the cabinet ministers who supported and understood the gravity of this issue. “Minister Sakeena Itoo's efforts in proposing this policy shift and ensuring its passage demonstrate a strong commitment to the welfare of the student community,” Khuehami said. "By restoring the November session, the government has shown its dedication to creating an academic system that is sensitive to the region's specific needs."Khuehami further suggested that a targeted syllabus rationalization would alleviate academic pressure and enhance effective learning outcomes in this compressed timeframe, making education more manageable for students.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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