SMC, SDA asked to make installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant mandatory in upcoming buildings 

SMC, SDA asked to make installation of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plant mandatory in upcoming buildings 

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), Department of Science & Technology, today conducted an awareness programme to sensitize the students regarding Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Power Plants for residential sector and use of solar energy for powering of irrigation pumps under PM-KUSUM scheme at Govt. Women Polytechnic (GWP), Bemina Bypass here. Commissioner […]

J&K Yateem Foundation organises blood donation camp at Children Hospital

Srinagar: J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) in collaboration with Govt Children Hospital, Srinagar organised blood donation camp here today. About 50 volunteers of JKYF from all parts of Kashmir Region donated their blood at the camp. Dr Nazir H Chowdhary, Medical Superintendent and Mr Waheed uz Zaman, Incharge blood bank, appreciated the humanitarian spirit of JKYF […]

2-week refresher course in ‘Gender and Development Studies’ begins at KU

Srinagar:  A two-week refresher course in ‘Gender and Development Studies’ started at the University of Kashmir on Friday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan inaugurated the online course, organised by the UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), to educate the faculty in higher education institutions (HEIs) about new skills and knowledge in gender and development studies. In her presidential […]

‘Know The Nobel Laureate’: AMU professor talks about life, writings of Annie Ernaux at KU

‘Know The Nobel Laureate’: AMU professor talks about life, writings of Annie Ernaux at KU

Srinagar: The second lecture of the ‘Know the Nobel Laureate’ lecture series was held at the University of Kashmir on Thursday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan inaugurated the lecture session, organised by the Department of English, as part of the lecture series initiated by the Dean of Academic Affairs. Dr Siddhartha, faculty at the Department of […]

KU celebrates National Mathematics Day-2022

Srinagar: The Department of Mathematics University of Kashmir celebrated the National Mathematics Day-2022 to mark the birth anniversary of great mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. The Head, Department of Mathematics, Prof S Pirzada, welcomed the guests and shared his views on the importance of the day, especially in the context of highlighting the vast contributions of S […]

South Campus KU holds 4th session of ‘Popularisation of Mathematics’ programme in Srinagar

South Campus KU holds 4th session of ‘Popularisation of Mathematics’ programme in Srinagar

Srinagar: The South Campus of the University of Kashmir held its fourth session of the ongoing ‘Popularisation of Mathematics’ programme at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Rainawari, Srinagar, on Wednesday. Prof Tariq Ahmad Chishti, Director, Distance Education, KU, was chief guest on the occasion, who highlighted the role of mathematics in all spheres of life. […]

CUK inks pact with SKUAST-K to promote academic, research co-operation

2-day conf on ‘Innovations and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Dev’ ends Srinagar: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the SK University of Agriculture Science and Technology (SKUAST-K) to promote academic and research co-operation between the two institutions of higher learning. The MoU was signed by the CUK Registrar, Prof. M […]

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress of in-situ development of model hamlets of Dal Lake

Div Com Kashmir reviews progress of in-situ development of model hamlets of Dal Lake

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today convened a meeting of officers to review the progress of a comprehensive plan for development of five hamlets as model villages in Dal Lake which will be replicated for other 34 villages with the passage of time. Pertinently, the Divisional administration had proposed various […]

KU VC inaugurates workshop on ‘Quality Enhancement of University Publications’

Srinagar:  Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan Tuesday inaugurated a workshop on ‘Quality Enhancement of University Publications’. The day-long workshop was organised by the varsity’s Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA). In her presidential address, Prof Nilofer said it is important to maintain the quality of University’s publications, including the departmental journals, so that the […]

KU to get key technical education programmes accredited by NBA; VC chairs high-level meeting

KU to get key technical education programmes accredited by NBA; VC chairs high-level meeting

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir will soon have its key technical education programmes accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) to further increase its visibility and standing at the national level. In this connection, Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of programmes being offered by the departments […]