News Topic:Universities

50 new colleges add 25000 new seats across J-K

With an aim to reform the educational ecosystem and infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the largest single addition of education capacity in 70 years was done.

UGC NET 2022 to be conducted in June

The next University Grants Commission (UGC)-National Eligibility Test (NET) exam will be conducted in the first or second week of June by this year.

4-year UG programmes to be introduced in J-K colleges from current academic session

Jammu and Kashmir will fully implement the National Education Policy (NEP) from the current academic session.

Distance Education School: Aiding students in picking the right university

Distance Education School was born with the idea of helping students and working professionals connect with the country’s top universities.

Schools in J-K to reopen in gradual manner from February 14

The government on Sunday ordered the reopening of schools in Jammu and Kashmir in a phased manner from February 14 and February 28.

EdTech startup eCampus raises $250k in seed round

eCampus, a SaaS-based EdTech platform for education institutions, has closed its seed investment round, driven by Blackboard Education Research Foundation.

Educational institutions likely to re-open in J-K after July 15

Jammu and Kashmir Government is likely to re-open educational institutions after July 15, well placed sources said.

All educational institutions to remain shut till July 15

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday extended closure of the educational institutions for in-person and on-campus teaching till July 15.

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NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states

The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma

Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."

Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo

Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies

Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.