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J&K
J-K schools, colleges, hospitals to be named after those who laid lives for country’s integrity: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday said schools, colleges, bridges and other buildings will be named after the “great heroes and sons of the soil”.
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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.
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Education
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.
Education
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Education
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.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.