News Topic:Islamic University of Science & Technology
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IUST records highest-ever annual admissions in 2026
IUST admitted over 2,000 students across 100 programmes in 2026, recording its highest-ever annual admissions, around 10% growth and 91.7% seat occupancy.
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Seven IUST scientists feature in World’s Top 2% Scientists list 2026
Seven IUST scientists feature in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list, raising the university’s representation from six researchers in 2025.
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J&K media policy aims to reduce ‘dual control’, says Nasir Aslam
Nasir Aslam Wani said J&K’s proposed media policy aims to reduce “dual control” and provide greater freedom to the media amid a debate over regulation.
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J&K Science Congress 2026 concludes at IUST with focus on innovation
J&K Science Congress 2026 concluded at IUST with discussions on climate change, sustainability, emerging technologies and youth-led innovation.
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J&K Science Congress 2026 to be held at IUST
IUST and JKSTIC will host J&K Science Congress 2026 from September 29 to October 1, featuring 26 technical sessions on science, innovation and technology.
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IUST VC Shakil Romshoo elected NASI Fellow
IUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has been elected a Fellow of NASI for contributions to Earth and environmental sciences.
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IUST, SKIMS hold joint awareness programme on PCOS/PMOS
IUST partnered with SKIMS Soura and SKIMS MCH Bemina for an awareness and screening programme on PCOS/PMOS, featuring expert talks and a student screening session.
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Four-member panel formed for appointment of next IUST Vice Chancellor
The Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat, Jammu and Kashmir, has constituted a high-level committee for the selection of the Vice Chancellor of the IUST Awantipora.
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Kishtwar Police issue wanted posters of three men, announce ₹30 lakh reward
Kishtwar Police have issued wanted posters of three alleged militants and announced a collective ₹30 lakh reward for information leading to their arrest.
Security forces launch search operation across Kulgam after CRPF attack
Security forces conduct extensive searches across eight Kulgam villages after an attack injured three CRPF personnel, deploying sniffer dogs to trace suspects.
Newly appointed lecturers in J-K await posting orders for nearly two months
JKPSC-selected lecturers in 15 subjects await school posting orders despite receiving appointments between July and October, citing financial and personal hardship.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.