The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) today inaugurated its much-awaited Inter-departmental Athletic Meet 2025, turning its lush sports ground into a lively arena of competition, energy, and youthful spirit. The event drew enthusiastic participation from students across various departments, with both male and female athletes competing in a wide range of track and
In a landmark achievement for the scientific community in Kashmir and India at large, 21-year-old Sadiq Ali Mir, hailing from the remote Labartal village in Budgam district, has been selected as an Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) by the prestigious Titans Space Industries Inc., a private aerospace company based in the United States. Mir’s selection marks the
The second edition of the Chinar Book Festival, held from August 2 to 10, 2025, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, has emerged as a landmark event in Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural and literary landscape. Organized by the National Book Trust, India (NBT), in collaboration with the National Council for Promotion of
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) successfully concluded a three-day Training and Capacity Building Workshop on “Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Development”, held from July 28 to 30. The event aimed to strengthen disaster preparedness and promote safer infrastructure in the hazard-prone Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir. Organised by the Centre for Disaster Risk Reduction
In a remarkable achievement that has filled the hearts of Kashmiris with pride, Dr. Shaheena Akhtar has become the first female PhD scholar in Persian from the Nowgam Sonawari area of North Kashmir. Her historic accomplishment is being hailed as a beacon of hope and inspiration for countless young women aspiring to pursue higher education,
The Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Northern Region), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in the presence of the Union Minister of Education and senior officials, including the Secretary, Higher Education, Government of India. This MoU was signed
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), under the University Outreach Program organized an awareness programme on World Hepatitis Day 2025 at Mandoora. The event was conducted by Syed Mantaqi Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology, IUST, in collaboration with SDH Tral, in response to the recurring local outbreaks of hepatitis in the
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the people of Jammu and Kashmir want progress and called upon society not to give space to “fringe elements” that keep trying to disrupt peace. “I have seen that the people of JK are extremely positive. They want to progress and they have shown the way,” Rijiju, the
Following the 15-days summer vacation, the Government on Monday decided to reopen the schools in Kashmir on July-08. Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Minister of Education Sakina Itoo said, “We have decided to reopen the schools on Tuesday.” Itoo also said that the schools falling under the Srinagar Municipality Limits shall function
Indian students aiming to pursue higher education abroad in the 2025-26 academic year have access to several prestigious scholarships that offer comprehensive financial aid and mentorship opportunities. These scholarships not only alleviate the financial burden of studying abroad but also provide networking, leadership training, and career development support. Below is a detailed overview of four