Category: EDUCATION

SRINAGAR, MAY 5: The Dean Students Welfare of Sri Pratap College, Srinagar organized a lecture in honour of late Prof G. M. Bhat who was a great innovator, academician and a role model to the student community and teaching fraternity.
The programme was attended by the Principal Sri Pratap College, Srinagar Prof. (Dr) Gh. Jeelani Quershi, Guest of honour Dr Tasleema Jan W/o Late Prof G.M Bhat, Prof Rabia Ahmad Head Department of English, Dr Muqabil Burhan Associate Professor IIM Jammu, Dr Shahid Jibaran Program officer IIM Jammu , Dr Azra Mufti (State Resource coordinator MGNF), Ms Farah Farooq (State Resource Co-ordinator, Ladakh), Dean Student Welfare (Girls), Dr Khalida Hassan & Dr Shazia Mushtaq , Dean Student Welfare (Boys), Dr Jan Shabir & Dr Mohmmad Raies ul Haq.
The programme was further moderated by Dr Shazia Mushtaq and the Rapporteur of the programme was Dr Syed Javid Ahmad Andrabi.
The programme started with an address by the Principal of the college, Prof. (Dr.) Gh. Jeelani Quershi. The Principal highlighted the role of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development.
He briefed the students about the importance of business management in Science and Technology and how economic aspects can be important in day to day life. The Principal addressed the contribution of Late Prof G. M Bhat by highlighting the monumental contribution in Technology and Science.
Guest of Honour, Dr. Tasleema Jan W/o Late Prof. G.M Bhat addressed the audience about the contribution of Prof Bhat and thanked the administration of the college to organize lecture in honor of him.
The programme highlight was the audio/ video lecture by Dr. Muqbil Burhan, an Associate Professor in the area of Business Policy, Strategy and Entrepreneurship and Chairperson of IIM Jammu’s Srinagar Campus and also Chairperson of Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Skill Development at IIMJ (Srinagar campus).
In his lecture, he highlighted the strategies, business policies and apprised the audience about how important it is to understand and inculcate the Entrepreneurship knowledge in their curriculum and also in day to day life.
Dr. Shahid Jibran Program Manager at IIM Jammu & currently looking after Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Program highlighted the various aspects related to Innovation & Skill Development. The focus of his presentation was to make students understand how to start, organize and run a business.
Dr Azra Mufti State Resource coordinator MGNF, Ms Farah Farooq State coordinator ladakh, had an activity/ interaction session with the students about Innovation & Skill Development.
Over 200 students and college faculty members, Head of the Departments participated in the programme.
The program was concluded by Vote of thanks presented by Dr Shazia Mushtaq Assistant Dean of the college.

Srinagar, May 03: CT University of Punjab in collaboration with Kashmir University organised one day workshop in the convocation complex of University of Kashmir on the theme “Unlocking Opportunities for the Youth”, today. On the occasion, five teachers of PPS Bemina Srinagar were facilitated with best teacher awards besides, the principal of the institution was awarded with a memento of honour for being among 15 influential principals of the valley.
On this occasion, Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University Prof. Nelofer Khan and Chancellor of CT University of Punjab Charanjit Singh Channi were chief guests. In the workshop the main focus was NEP 2020 keeping in view the skill based opportunities for the youth. During the workshop the professors of both the universities along with chief guests throw light on the holistic development of the young generation. The joint director of CT university Dr. Maninder Pal Singh encouraged the students for the skill based education.
In the event, Police Public School Bemina Srinagar participated with great enthusiasm. Five teachers including Mr Sheikh Rouf, Mr. Mir Zahoor, Mr. Yasir Yousuf, Ms. Zeeza Mushtaq and Ms. Shabnum Malik were felicitated with best teacher awards. Moreover, the best performed students of the institution got certificates in the workshop. Principal of PPS Bemina was also awarded with a memento of honour for being among 15 influential principals of valley.

SRINAGAR, APRIL 29: SP College, Srinagar gave a warm send off to one of the Professor Bashir Ahmad Mir, Head Department of Chemistry, who attained his superannuation on 30th April, 2023.

Director Colleges, Professor (Dr) Yasmeen Ashia, Ex-Director Colleges Professor (Dr) Z. A. Chatt, Ex-Director Colleges, Professor (Dr.) Yassen Ahmad Shah, Principal SP College Professor (Dr.) Gh Jeelani Qurashi, Professor (Dr.) Sheikh Aijaz Bashir Nodal Principal Kashmir Division/Principal A. S. College, Srinagar, Professor (Dr.) Wilayat Hussain Rizvi, Registrar Cluster University Srinagar, Professor (Dr) Manzoor Ahmad Lone Principal Government Degree College Hyderpora, Professor (Dr) Shah jehan Wani Princpial GDC DH Pora, Professor (Dr) Fouzia Fatima Principal Government Degree College Ganderbal, Professor (Dr) Tehmina Yousuf Principal Government Degree College, Zakura, Professor Manzoor Ahmad Wani, Head Department of Botany, Professor Hakim Shuja Hussain, Head Department of Electronics, Professor Jan Shabir, Head Department of Physics, Mohd Hafiz Khan Section Officer, Arshid Iqbal, Syed Zishan Ali, Syeed Imran, Ilyas Ahmad Dar, Nighat Jeelani, Shabnam Ara, Arshid Salam, Showkat Ahmad Bhat , Muhstaq Ahmad Wadoo and other senior officials as well as the non-teaching staff of the college attended a farewell meeting held at College Auditorium.

On this occasion, the Principal of the College, Professor (Dr.) Gh. Jeelani Qurashi congratulated him for the successful completion of his active service. He also highlighted his zeal and dedication towards his work.

He added that his punctuality and commitment towards the institution will continue to inspire us and wished him a very happy and fulfilling post-retirement life.

At the end of the function, Prof. Shahid Ahmad Wani Secretary Staff Council SP. College, Srinagar extended the vote of thanks to all the staff members and guests who attended the function.

SRINAGAR, APRIL 26: To oversee the progress of various ongoing projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Additional Director JKST&IC, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Shah, today visited SP College where he inspected various departments including Hydrobiology Research Lab.

Principal Prof. (Dr.) Gh Jeelani Qurashi along with senior faculty members including Prof. Bashir Ahmad Mir Head Department of Chemistry, Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Wani Head Department of Botany, Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Parray, Dr. Shabana Aslam Convenor Innovation Cell and others accompanied him.

He was apprised about the progress of research and innovation initiatives taken up by the institution.

Dr. Nasir Ahmad Shah interacted with the scholars and assured them of all possible cooperation. He expressed his satisfaction over the ongoing research activities within the institution.

He also assured coordination for establishment of state of art hi-tech green house in the college Botanical Garden as a centralized facility for preservation and conservation of exotic plants and other horticultural research activities.

New Delhi: In the Vishwavidyala Anusandhan Utsav 2023, organized by the Department of Science and Technology, GoI, Union MoS (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh, felicitated IUST among other recipient Institutions of the PURSE Grant. Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo Vice Chancellor, IUST led the IUST’s delegation that comprised Dean Health Sciences, Prof Ayub Qadri, Dr. Muzaffar Rasool, Dr. Basharat Nabi, Dr. Arsheed Ganaie and Dr. Manzoor Ahmad.
IUST has bagged the project worth 10 cr. under “Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence (PURSE)” which is a flagship scheme for promotion and strengthening of the research ecosystem of the Universities, pan India.
Pertinently, IUST guided by its strategic plan (2021-2026) has seen a manifold increase in the research outcomes in the form of patents, publications, collaborations with different institutions, promotion of research in frontier areas etc. In fact, in the last two years, the extra mural funding to the IUST has increased drastically to the tune of 42.38 cr. giving further impetus to the research and development activities. Further, under the NEP 2020, IUST has approved Kalam Academy of Training & Skills and has instituted various in- demand skilling courses and aims to skill over 3000 youth under the PMKVY 4.0 in promising areas.

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SRINAGAR: Dr. Syed Wilayat Hussain Rizvi has appointed as Registrar, Cluster University Srinagar here on Monday.

As per Government Order “Approval of Hon’ble Lt. Governor, (Chancellor of Universities) conveyed vide No; LGS/10/Registrar/CUS/23/1185 dated 10.04.2023, vide Government Order No: 120 -CUS of 2023 Dated: 10 .04.2023.”

“As recommended by the Selection Committee and approved by the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, (Chancellor of Universities of UT of J&K), sanction is hereby accorded to the appointment of Dr. Wilayat Hussain Rizvi as Registrar, Cluster University Srinagar in the level 14 of Pay Matrix Rs. 144200-218200 (Pre-revised: PB4, Rs. 374000-67000 with AGP of Rs. 10,000) on tenure basis for a period of five years or up to the age of superannuation of 60 years, whichever may happen earlier.”

“The appointment will be subject to ratification by the Cluster University Council”, the order added.

Awantipora, April 6: Prof. PD Axel Kleidon from Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry, Jena, Germany delivered a lecture on “Working at the limit: How thermodynamics shapes the earth system” at Islamic University of Science and Technology today. The session was presided over by Prof. Shakil A Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST and was attended by deans, directors, faculty, scholars and students.

In his lecture, Prof. Kleidon discussed the applications of thermodynamics to different processes of earth systems such as hydrological cycle, climate change, photosynthesis, energy conversion etc. He also discussed how entropy sets fundamental directions, limits and constrains the work needed to sustain dissipative dynamics such as climate, life, human societies etc.

Speaking about the relationship of thermodynamics with such branches of science, Prof. Romshoo said that such sessions expose the educators and researchers to advanced knowledge and instil ideas about multidisciplinary programs as envisaged by NEP 2020. Highlighting the relevance of the topic, Prof. A.H Moon, Dean Research said that the applicability of thermodynamics spans across the Bio and Geo processes. The program was coordinated by Dr. Monisa Qadri, Assistant Professor, Journalism and Mass Communication.

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Srinagar: Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir assumed the charge of Principal Amar Singh College and as Nodal Principal Kashmir Division colleges as well here on Wednesday afternoon.

Prof Aijaz was accompanied by large number of Faculty from Islamia College and was received by Amar Singh college staff and students.

In his message to staff he impressed upon them to work as a team and ensure transparency and honesty in all the initiatives of college.

He impressed upon the faculty to work towards better enforcement of discipline in the campus. Further he called upon them to express maximum guardianship towards students.

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Srinagar: Prof. Khurshid Ahmad Khan assumed charge as Principal Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar here on Wednesday.

The Principal was formally welcomed by the outgoing Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Ajaz Bashir and staff members of the College. The outgoing Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Ajaz Bashir will assume charge as Principal Govt Amar Singh College, Srinagar. The staff members of the college bid warm send off to the outgoing Principal Prof. (Dr.) Sheikh Ajaz Bashir

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SRINAGAR, APRIL 4: Prof. (Dr.) Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi assumed charge as Principal SP. College, Srinagar here on Tuesday afternoon.

The Principal was formally welcomed by the outgoing Principal Prof. (Dr.) Khurshid Ahmad Khan and staff members of the College. 

 The outgoing Principal Dr. Khurshid Ahmad Khan will assume charge as Principal Islamic College for Science and Commerce, Srinagar.

  The staff members of the college bid warm send off to the outgoing Principal Prof. (Dr.) Khurshid Ahmad Khan.