Bandipora, Feb. 16 -- Former minister Naeem Akhtar felicitated academic toppers at SMS Islamia Model Secondary School in Bandipora district and stressed the need for strengthening quality education in the region. He was addressing a farewell function organised for recently passed-out Class 10 students at the school in Garoora area of north Kashmir. Congratulating the students, Akhtar said education remains central to the social and economic development of society and urged students to continue pursuing excellence in higher studies. He said Bandipora has significant academic potential which needs sustained institutional support. Akhtar appreciated the school management for providing education to students from economically weaker sections a...