Education 226 Five plays staged at theatre festival organised by Cluster University Srinagar University explores skill-based theatre courses, stresses preservation of Kashmir's cultural heritage 12 Nov 2026 430 SKUAST-K sets up bio-input production centre at Wadura to promote pesticide-free farming VC says university developing pesticide-free apple production methods; proposes farm-gate testing of pesticide residues 11 Nov 2026 494 Recruitment rules for fisheries, forestry graduates under govt’s active consideration: SKUAST-K VC University shares recruitment criteria followed by other states with government; VC says demand for specialised graduates is genuine 11 Nov 2026 723 KWO Organises Seminar on Women’s Role in Education at Sopore Dr Darakshan highlights contributions of Lal Ded, Habba Khatoon, Savitribai Phule 11 Nov 2026 349 Our goal should be to establish at least 100 student-led startups: LG Sinha Sets one-year deadline for taking smart irrigation technology to villages; calls for improving farmers’ income through innovation 11 Nov 2026 436 SKUAST-K aims for global recognition by 2030: VC University’s ranking rises from 37th to 3rd among state agricultural universities; VC highlights 146 patents, 126 startups and expansion of academic programmes 11 Nov 2026 463 Bandipora’s Ulfat Nazir makes her mark in AI research, authorship Chemistry postgraduate publishes third book on Artificial Intelligence, earns recognition for work in Quantum Computational Chemistry 11 Nov 2026 371 Prof Wajahat Amin Shah appointed Kashmir University Dean 10 Nov 2026 359 GDC Baramulla holds seminar on psychotherapy, counselling and mental health policies Experts discuss emerging trends, ethical practices and developments in mental health care 10 Nov 2026 354 Cluster University of Srinagar Hosts Musical Opera “Chand Harich Zoon” on the Life of Habba Khatoon 10 Nov 2026 1429 Govt to examine issue of high-priced textbooks in private schools: Shameema Firdous "Meeting with DSE's, other concerned officials to examine matter, explore possible measures" 09 Nov 2026 572 Akhter Ali Gazi elected ETK president, Ahmad Ali Chief Organiser 09 Nov 2026 583 Qamer Abbas Mir appointed to executive council of J&K Private Schools Forum Forum honours Mir at Magam function, recalls his father's contribution to education sector 08 Nov 2026 814 NIT Srinagar faculty showcase semiconductor research at EU-India conference Present advances in GaN technology, brain-inspired computing systems 06 Nov 2026 1173 NIT Srinagar sensitises students on human, animal and environmental health Around 100 students participate in One Health programme; experts stress interdisciplinary cooperation to tackle emerging health challenges 05 Nov 2026 676 Rs 240 crore school textbook market estimate misleading: PSAJK President Nazrul Islam questions figures, seeks debate on book pricing, curriculum and parental choice 04 Nov 2026 1023 LG sets six-month deadline for J&K universities to roll out ‘Design Your Degree’ programme Calls for AI integration, sharing of academic credits, research facilities; CM Omar attends meeting 04 Nov 2026 1060 Bandipora schools under scanner over textbooks, CEO forms seven-member panel Committee to inspect private schools, probe parents’ complaints and check use of unapproved books 04 Nov 2026 1073 IUST organises AIDS awareness programme at Government High School Chandhara 02 Nov 2026 3012 Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with Javed Dar Minister assures early resolution of genuine demands; 50:50 recruitment formula, cadre merger under consideration 01 Nov 2026 1404 PSAJK raises concerns of affordable private schools at national education conference Dr Baba Nazrul Islam, M Yousuf Wani attend New Delhi meet; seek supportive policies, focus on learning outcomes 31 Oct 2026 794 Director Colleges reviews facilities at GDC Ganderbal, stresses academic discipline Calls for regular classes, timely syllabus completion and greater focus on student wellbeing 29 Oct 2026 696 KU holds breast cancer awareness, screening camp for women Experts stress early detection, regular health checks and need to break stigma surrounding breast cancer 29 Oct 2026 694 SKUAST-K trains Bandipora farmers in aromatic plant cultivation Over 50 farmers, youth participate; high-value planting material distributed to promote crop diversification, rural livelihoods 29 Oct 2026 684 Vigilance a collective responsibility, ACB official tells NIT Srinagar gathering Calls for ethical conduct, public awareness and reporting of suspected corruption through proper legal channels 29 Oct 2026 1312 Sopore seminar puts women’s empowerment at heart of Viksit Bharat 2047 vision Dr Darakshan Bhat calls for equal opportunities, economic independence and a greater role for women in leadership and decision-making 28 Oct 2026 750 IUST organises integrity pledge ceremony under preventive vigilance campaign 28 Oct 2026 802 NIT Srinagar observes Vigilance Awareness Week with integrity pledge ceremony 26 Oct 2026 1101 Bandipora-origin teacher Aasima Jan authors book on school enrolment, retention Book launched at Baramulla literary meet; stresses fear-free classrooms, inclusive education and prevention of school dropouts 25 Oct 2026 852 SKUAST-K explores export opportunities for Kashmir's agricultural startups Over 360 stakeholders register for programme focused on market access, branding and value addition 23 Oct 2026 1007 Solar energy, battery technology key to cleaner power systems: NIT experts Three-day international conference examines renewable energy integration, power-sector challenges 23 Oct 2026 767 IUST's nursing college observes International Youth Day with HIV/AIDS awareness programme 23 Oct 2026 843 JKPCC Chief Urges CUK to End Faculty Uncertainty, Calls for Professional Security 22 Oct 2026 875 IUST records highest-ever admissions in 2026, enrolment crosses 2,000 Student admissions rise 10 per cent; university reports 91.7 per cent seat occupancy 22 Oct 2026 930 SKUAST-K scientist to receive national award for maize research Dr Zahoor Ahmad Dar credited with developing 38 maize varieties cultivated across 80,000 hectares 21 Oct 2026 1229 Students scoring below 20% can now seek JKBOSE re-evaluation Board scraps two-decade-old eligibility restriction for Classes 10, 11, 12 and other examinations 21 Oct 2026 1279 Private schools seek end to repeated paperwork, equal access to teacher training PSAJK delegation meets Director School Education Kashmir, raises concerns over administrative burden 21 Oct 2026 1206 Srinagar Admin Orders Suspension of Classwork at 6 Colleges for JKSSB Exam 20 Oct 2026 839 NIT Srinagar hosts lecture on advances in Computational Fluid Dynamics 19 Oct 2026 856 IUST concludes workshop on antimicrobial resistance, trains 24 researchers 19 Oct 2026 960 Believe in Yourself and Give Your Best : J&K Education Secretary Wishes JKBOSE Examinees 2.7 Lakh Students to Take JKBOSE Annual Exams from Tomorrow 18 Oct 2026 860 Director colleges stresses student mentorship, skill development at meeting with Kashmir principals Twinkle Suri reviews institutional challenges, assures redressal of issues raised by GDC heads 17 Oct 2026 918 PSAJK president lauds monarch secondary school for promoting kashmiri language, educational excellence Dr Baba Nazrul Islam stresses cultural preservation and NEP 2020 twinning between government and private schools 17 Oct 2026 2412 J&K govt orders 10 'bagless days' for classes 6-8 in govt schools 16 Oct 2026 2174 2.7 lakh students to appear in JKBOSE board exams from October 19 Class 10 exams to begin Monday; 40 vigilance teams deployed to check unfair means 16 Oct 2026 1003 Nickel production emits up to 28 tonnes of CO2 per tonne: Expert NIT Srinagar alumnus calls for cleaner metal extraction technologies to support green energy transition 16 Oct 2026 1440 Centre approves Rs 475 crore for upgrading 10 ITIs in J&K Jammu, Srinagar clusters to get modern infrastructure, industry-linked courses under PM-SETU 16 Oct 2026 2742 CEO rejects six transfer pleas of Cancer-Stricken Teacher in Bandipora Family alleged teacher was summoned repeatedly, harassed while she was bravely fighting the deadly disease 16 Oct 2026 1525 No private institution should direct parents to particular Bookseller: Sakeena Itoo "Parents must have freedom to choose where to purchase schoolbooks; Govt to Probe Private Schools’ Book Practices; Committee to examine complaints of forced purchases, additional financial burden on parents" 14 Oct 2026 2088 PSAJK President Attends Education Minister’s Meeting on NCERT Textbooks Sakeena Itoo chairs high-level discussions on textbook distribution in government, private schools 14 Oct 2026