News Topic:Shakil Ahmad Romshoo
Education
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.
Education
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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Kashmir Valley faces serious earthquake risk, two 2026 studies warn
Two 2026 peer-reviewed studies highlight Kashmir’s earthquake risk from active faults, tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerable buildings.
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Education
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.
Education
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.
Education
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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LG Sinha to preside over IUST’s third convocation
Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, will preside over the Islamic University of Science and Technology's third convocation on July 25, 2024.
Education
Prof Shakil Romshoo receives two-year extension as IUST Vice Chancellor
Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo has been granted a two-year extension in his term as Vice Chancellor by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.
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Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

