SRINAGAR: A woman from Srinagar allegedly died by suicide after failing to clear Public Service Commission exam.

Reliable sources told news agency, Kashmir scroll that a 26 year old woman from Nowhata ended her life at her residence. They said that she was found unconscious at her residence following which she was rushed to JLNM hospital where doctors declared brought dead.

They added woman was upset since she failed to clear the Public Service Commission exam and is the reason behind taking this harsh step. Meanwhile police have already taken cognizance and started investigation. (KS)

SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Thursday took up the matter related to setting up of examination centres in Kashmir for the candidates of Common University Entrance Test (UG-CUET) with senior authorities in the J&K UT administration.

The Vice-Chancellor spoke to Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, J&K Government, Shri Alok Kumar, and urged him to further take up the matter with the National Testing Agency (NTA) so that examination centres for the CUET (UG) are set up in Kashmir and the aspirants do not have to travel outside the Valley to sit in the said examination.

The Vice-Chancellor said that setting up examination centres at convenient locations in the Valley will ease the candidates, especially those coming from far-off places and underprivileged sections of society, and save their travel time which they can appropriately use to focus on their studies.

The Principal Secretary assured that the matter has already been taken up with the NTA.

The VC hoped for an early resolution of the matter in the larger interest of the candidates who are presently preparing for the examination. (GNS)

SRINAGAR: Scores of students on Thursday expressed deep concern over the predicament faced by them as they prepare for the highly anticipated CUET Exam.

While speaking to CNS, students said that the major hurdle faced by them is the establishment of examination centres outside Kashmir valley especially at a time when domestic flight fares are at par with international rates, adding significant financial burden to their already challenging situation.

They called upon Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha to promptly intervene and address the issue by establishing examination centres within Kashmir itself.

"This step would ensure fair access and equitable opportunities for all Kashmiri students without the need to travel outside the region as the high flight fares have created financial strain, making it difficult for aspiring students to bear the additional costs," they added.

They further said that by establishing exam centres in Kashmir, the administration can alleviate the financial burden and provide a level playing field for all students.

"The establishment of exam centres in Kashmir would showcase the administration's commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that enables academic growth and empowers Kashmiri students to pursue their aspirations," they added. (CNS)