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Amid Tensions, Class 10 And 12 Students In Kashmir To Take Board Exams Today

All arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the examinations.
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SRINAGAR -- The annual Class 10 and 12 board examinations in the Kashmir Valley will kick-off from Monday.

As per reports, all arrangements have been put in place for the smooth conduct of the examinations for Classes 10 and 12, which are scheduled to start on 14 and 15 November, respectively.

Officials allayed fears of any trouble or inconvenience to the students appearing for the annual examinations.

As per reports, around 480 examination centers have been set up for about 48,000 Class 12 candidates, whereas nearly 550 examination centers have been established for Class 10 candidates.

State Education Minister Naeem Akhtar said he is hopeful that the examinations would be conducted in a peaceful atmosphere.

A restive situation in the Kashmir Valley prevails since the killing of Jaish-e-Mohammed militant Burhan Wani on 8 July.

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