Srinagar, Oct. 20 -- A total of 72,232 students appeared for the Class 10 board examinations across the Kashmir Valley, with the School Education Department making arrangements at 687 examination centres, Director School Education Kashmir Naseer Ahmad Wani said.

Speaking to ANI, Wani on Monday said that the examinations began smoothly, with adequate arrangements in place for students, and urged parents to enrol more children in government schools, highlighting the facilities provided by the government.

Wani said, "As you know, the Class 10 board examinations commenced today. A total of 72,232 students from across the Kashmir Valley are appearing in today's exam across, and zero fees. Along with this, our teachers are highly qualified, a...