Green Universe founder Kuldeep Shukla starts initiative to save earth

Uttar Pradesh, Feb 5: From childhood, we have heard that trees are our best friend but in practical life, we didn’t see anyone who treats trees as their friends. Trees are the most valuable life source on the earth. They benefit every life form in a direct or indirect way. And the earth is connected […]
KU signs MoU with JKST&IC to promote science, technology, innovations

Srinagar: A week-long training programme on ‘Hands-On Basic Molecular Biology Techniques’ started at the University of Kashmir on Tuesday. The training programme has been organised jointly by the varsity’s Department of Bioresources and HKM Government Degree College, Idgah. It is sponsored by J&K Science Technology and Innovation Council (JKST&IC), Government of Jammu and Kashmir, under […]
Admissions via distance learning: UGC issues cautionary guidelines for students

New Delhi: Ensuring recognition status of Higher Education Institution (HEI) and course, equivalence of qualification with conventional mode, and non-inclusion in list of prohibited courses are among the UGC guidelines for students seeking admission in open and distance learning programmes. “Students should ensure the status of higher educational institutions (HEIs) which includes recognition status and […]
JK youth can become climate change leaders: KU VC

Srinagar: The Vice-Chancellor (VC) University of Kashmir (KU) Prof Nilofer Khan on Monday inaugurated a programme organised to establish a Youth Forum in Jammu and Kashmir that would pursue the goals of sustainable development in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). The programme was organised by J&K Chapter of Himalayan Knowledge Network (HKN), an initiative coordinated […]
NCDC urges Govt to do away age limit criteria for UG admissions

Srinagar: The National Child Development Council (NCDC) members in a meeting urged the Government of India (Go) to do away with the age limit criteria for UG admissions in Universities. NCDC Core committee suggests that the age restriction criteria which are being followed in some universities for acquiring regular degree course should be removed. “The […]
AICTE starts online registration of PMSSS for year 2022-23 academic year

SRINAGAR: The online registration of Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has been thrown open for the 2022-23 academic year for J&K students. The AICTE has issued an official notification in this regard and asked the eligible students to register themselves on the official website, aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in A special J&K Cell in AICTE deals with implementation […]
KU holds Advisory Committee meeting of Kashmiri Translation Centre

Srinagar: A meeting of the Advisory Committee constituted for Kashmiri translation Centre, established at the Kashmir University’s Department of Kashmiri, was held on Tuesday. Dean Academic Affairs Prof Farooq A Masoodi chaired the meeting and discussed the agenda items with the committee members. Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, Dean School of Arts, Languages and Literature […]
Govt notifies up to 125% enhancement in scholarship for tribal students

More than 300 new courses under scholarship scheme
SRINAGAR: The Tribal Affairs Department (TAD) has notified an enhancement in scholarship for tribal students pursuing higher studies in Government and recognised private institutions including Universities, Colleges and Schools In the first ever revision of scholarship amount since 2011-2012 the department has notified more than 100-125 percent hike in each segment and also increased the […]
KU announces 9 days summer break from July-23

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir (KU) is all set to announce summer vacations of main and satellite campuses from July-23. The vacations are slated for nine days from July—23, officials said. Top officials of the varsity informed that the vacations will begin from July—23 “However, the examinations slated during the vacation period will be held […]