News Topic:University of Kashmir

JKSET/LASET 2026 exam rescheduled to 1:30 PM on October 25

The University of Kashmir has rescheduled JKSET/LASET 2026 to 1:30 pm on October 25. Candidates must report to their examination centres by noon.

KU researcher features in World’s Top 2% Scientists list for fourth year

University of Kashmir breast cancer researcher Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir features in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list for the fourth consecutive year.

Kashmir University tightens spending rules for academic events

University of Kashmir directs departments to keep seminar and conference spending within sanctioned budgets and seek prior approval for additional expenditure.

KU staff body KUMSA alleges non-functional status since 2022, seeks clarity

Kashmir University's non-teaching staff association KUMSA says it has remained blocked from functioning since 2022 despite submitting all required documents, seeking formal clarity.

Prof Nilofer Khan re-appointed as VC of KU

The Chancellor of the J&K Universities on Friday re-appointed Prof. Nilofer Khan as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir (KU) with effect from May 19.

Schools, colleges, universities closed across J&K amid prevailing situation

In view of the prevailing situation, authorities on Thursday ordered the closure of all educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir for Friday and Saturday.

RTI reveals 570 teaching and administrative posts lying vacant at KU

The University of Kashmir (KU) is facing a dearth of nearly 20 percent of teaching and administrative posts that have been lying vacant in the varsity.

Student unions not banned in J-K, RTI reveals

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has not officially banned student politics, associations or unions in the Kashmir region, as revealed by an RTI response.

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Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns

Former Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah says NC chose his resignation over addressing public concerns, alleges failure to fulfil political commitments and hints at a new way forward.

BJP failed to win over any NC MLA, claims party legislator

Devsar MLA Peerzada Feroze Ahmad Shah accuses BJP of attempting to divide the National Conference, claiming no NC MLA has switched sides.

J&K Bank recruitment sparks row over age cap, reservation policy

J&K Bank's 1,356 vacancies have triggered demands to raise the upper age limit from 30 to 40 amid concerns over delayed recruitment and eligibility.

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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.