News Topic:University of Kashmir
Education
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.
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Education
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.
Education
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.
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Education
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.
Examination
All KU exams scheduled for December 30 postponed, says official
Amid confusion caused by fake notifications, the Controller of Examinations clarified that all exams of the university scheduled for December 30 have been postponed.
Education
Ex-KU, CUK VC Prof Abdul Wahid Qureshi passes away at 80
Professor Abdul Wahid Qureshi, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kashmir and later Central University of Kashmir passed away today here at SKIMS Soura.
Education
KU postpones exams scheduled for September 17, 18
The University of Kashmir (KU) has postponed all the examinations scheduled to be held on September 17 and 18.
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Education
KU faces allegations of bypassing UGC norms in faculty appointments
Allegations have emerged against Kashmir University, accusing it of circumventing UGC norms to accommodate temporary fellowship awardees as Associate Professors.
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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
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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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