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Two week trip is part of varsity’s MoU with Gujarat University
Two week trip is part of varsity’s MoU with Gujarat University
A group of 30 students from University of Kashmir left for Gujarat for shared learning and cultural exchange as part of the varsity’s Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Sustainability (IIS), Gujarat University.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan conveyed her best wishes to the participating students and urged them to derive maximum benefit from the MoU and explore the specific areas where the two institutions can further collaborate.
Saying that the tour marks a significant forward movement on the MoU, Prof Nilofer said it offers an opportunity to the participants from KU and Gujarat University to share their vision for the country’s development and progression and become ambassadors of the message of shared learning, research and collaborations as envisaged under the National Education Policy-2020, as well as the MoU.
Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, who flagged off the students, said the MoU will create a strong link between both the institutions for sharing of knowledge, resources and infrastructure
Dean Students’ Welfare Prof Aneesa Shafi said the DSW is organising a cultural event at Gujarat University as part of the tour to showcase the rich cultural heritage of J&K and Gujarat. “With such tours, the students get a chance to interact with their counterparts from diverse cultural backgrounds and have a better knowledge of the nation’s rich diversity,” she said.
Coordinator of KU-Gujarat University MoU, Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir said during the two-week programme, the students will visit various centers of excellence like ISRO Ahmedabad, IIM Ahmedabad, Indian Institute of Sustainability, Amul Cooperative Society, Gandhi Ashram, Science City and Sabarmati Riverfront, besides other academic, research, social institutions and livelihood centres.
Besides Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir, the tour is led by Dr Aadil Bashir from Department of Social Work, Shahid Ali Khan, Cultural Officer DSW and Ms Surjeet Kaur from Directorate of Physical Education and Sports.
Srinagar, Sept 15(GNS): The weatherman on Friday forecast “hot and dry” weather to continue in Jammu and Kashmir for a week ahead.
According to a meteorological department official, light to moderate rain and thunderstorm occurred at scattered places of J&K .
“Except brief spell of morning rain, weather is very likely to remain hot and dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours,” the official told GNS, adding, “Day temperature was likely to remain 1-2°C lower than yesterday.”
Regarding the forecast from September 16-22, he said, the weather was mainly going to be hot and dry but a brief spell of rain at isolated to scattered places of J&K cannot be ruled out.
“Due to absence of any strong Western Disturbance or Monsoon Current over J&K, there’s no forecast of major rain for a week, at least.”(GNS)
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Baramulla, Sep 12, KNT: Two persons, one who was driving the Scooty and the pillion rider died on the spot after being hit by a speeding Sumo in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday.
The mishap took place in Hairath Singhpora area of Pattan.
Sources told the news agency Kashmir News Trust that a Sumo (JK15-0782) hit a Scooty ( JK04-E4493). The driver of the Scooty and pillion rider died on the spot. They said both were taken to hospital where doctors declared them brought dead.
The deceased have been identified as Faizian Mushtaq Ganai of Chandakot Bala Magam and Riyaz Sajad Mala, a resident of Yagipora Magam.
Police seized the Sumo, arrested driver and registered a case under relevant sections of law. [KNT]
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