News Topic:University of Kashmir
Education
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.
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Education
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.
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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.
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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.

