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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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