Ganderbal, Nov 3: The annual Class 10th examinations commenced smoothly across the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division today, with nearly 95,000 students appearing in the first paper. Authorities had set up 994 examination centres to ensure fair and hassle-free conduct of the exams. In Ganderbal district, 33 examination centres were established where 3,160 students appeared for the exams. Students were seen cheerful and confident as they entered the centres for their first paper. A student, Saima Qayoom, expressed her happiness and said, “I am appearing in today’s examination, and we are glad that the government has announced a 15 percent relaxation.” Parents accompanied their children to the exam centres, offering prayers for their success and bright future. The district administration has made all necessary arrangements to ensure smooth, transparent, and fair conduct of the examinations across all centres.