SRINAGAR, June 4 -- The University of Kashmir (KU) deeply mourns the demise of Prof. Abdul Rashid Mattoo, a distinguished academician from the Department of Commerce KU and Ex- Registrar of the University.

Prof Matto who was also Ex-Chairman of J&K BOSE passed away on Wednesday morning. He was also the founder member of the Department of Commerce, KU.

Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan, while chairing a condolence meeting held at KU on Wednesday said, "Prof. Mattoo was a dedicated academician, teacher and researcher and an able administrator who contributed significantly to the academic and institutional growth of the University. His passing is a great loss to the academic fraternity."

Dean Academic Affairs KU, Prof. Shariefuddin P...