Jammu, Nov 7, Nov. 8 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has congratulated Minister for Education Shamim Firdous on the notification of the Jammu and Kashmir Private Universities Rules, 2026, describing it as a significant milestone in the government's efforts to expand access to quality higher education and strengthen the region's academic ecosystem.The Chief Minister said the new Rules establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for setting up and operating private universities in Jammu and Kashmir, creating an enabling environment for reputed national and international institutions to establish their campuses in Jammu and Kashmir.He observed that the simplified approval mechanism, including a provision for preliminary scrutiny within 30...