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EDUCATION

SP College remember academician late Prof G. M. Bhat

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.

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CRIME

Police arrests 6 drug peddlers in Budgam; Contraband substances & cash recovered

Budgam, May 5: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested 06 drug peddlers in Budgam and recovered contraband substances & cash from their possession.
A Police party of Police Post Soibugh during naka checking at Nadigam crossing intercepted a vehicle (Innova) bearing registration number JK05D- 9350 with 03 persons onboard. During checking, 33.50 grams of charas like substance and cash amount of Rs. 32,030/- was recovered from their possession. They have been identified as Mohd Umer Doom son of Ghulam Ahmad Doom resident of Chairhaar, Shahbaz Shafi Dar son of Mohd Shafi Dar resident of Mirpora and Sajjad Hussain Rather son of Mohammad Issaq resident of Sofi Pora Soibugh.
Moreover, in another action at Chewdara near Maripora crossing, a police party of Police Station Beerwah arrested 02 persons alongwith 55 grams of charas like substance and 240 Spasmo-Proxyvon plus tablets. They have been identified as Gulam Nabi Bhat son of Khazir Mohamad Bhat and Athar Sadiq Najar son of Mohamad Sadiq Najar residents of Chewdara.
Similarly, officers from Police Station Khansahab during naka checking at Raithan intercepted a suspicious person. During search, 80 grams of charas like substance was recovered from his possession. He has been identified as Moomin Ashaq Mir son of Ashiq Hussain Mir resident of Jawalapora Budgam.
All the accused persons have been arrested and shifted to respective police stations where they remain in custody. Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered at respective police stations and further investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact the nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.

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BUSINESS

KU’s South Campus gets e-Rikshaw from J&K Bank under CSR

Anantnag, May 5: The Jammu & Kashmir Bank under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative has provided a battery operated e-Rikshaw to the South Campus, University of Kashmir.

Zonal Head, Anantnag Mr. Khursheed Muzaffar handed over the keys of 4+1 seater E-Rikshaw to Director, South Campus, Prof Mukhtar Ahmad Khanday at a small function held at South Campus, Anantnag.

The E-Rikshaw will cater to the needs of specially-abled students and female staff of the Campus.

The function was attended by faculty members, officers of the Campus, and a team of officials and officers from J&K Bank.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Mukhtar Khanday expressed his gratitude to J&K Bank for acceding to the request of dedicating a battery operated E-Rikshaw to South Campus.

He further said that South Campus will try to further build a strong relationship with J&K Bank and promote entrepreneurship and help the campus in various economic initiatives.

He said that under the National Green Corps programme launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, the Campus is mulling collaborating with the JK Bank to make South Campus a Green and Carbon-Free Campus.

Dr Khanday requested the Bank authorities to support the campus students by providing bus service in future under the CSR scheme.

Zonal Head, Mr. Khursheed Muzaffar while speaking on the occasion said that J&K Bank is happy to provide financial services to University of Kashmir and its students to excel in the field of education. He said that J&K Bank will try to come up to the expectations of the employees and students of the varsity in terms of providing them educational loans and other facilities to carry out their academic and research activities. He agreed to the request of South Campus for an MoU to strengthen the relation with JK Bank.

Earlier, Dr Mohammad Iqbal Bhat, Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, presented a brief account of the South Campus and later delivered a formal vote of thanks.

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KASHMIR

All Minority Employees Association Kashmir calls on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, MAY 05: A delegation of All Minority Employees Association, Kashmir called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today at Raj Bhawan.

The delegation headed by its President Sh Sanjay Koul projected various issues of employees of minority community under PMDP and other employment schemes, who are working in Kashmir division.

The members of the delegation also expressed gratitude to the Lt Governor led UT administration for promptly resolving many of the issues of the minority community employees.

The Lt Governor assured the delegation of appropriate redressal of the genuine issues and demands projected during the interaction.

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EDUCATION

5 teachers of Police Pubic School Bemina Srinagar facilitated with best teacher awards

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.

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CRIME

Police arrests 07 gamblers in Baramulla, stake money seized

Baramulla, May 03: Acting tough against the social crimes, police in a series of actions have arrested 07 gamblers in Baramulla and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities at Sultanpora Pattan, a police party of Police Post Wussan raided the specific spot and arrested 03 gamblers. They have been identified as Gh Hassan Khanday son of Mohd Sultan resident of Wazpora Naidkhai, Mohd Younis Dar son of Gh Rasool resident of Arampora Sumbal & Ishfaq Ahmad Najar son of Mohd Abdullah resident of Anderkot Chan Mohalla Sumbal. They have also seized stake money of ₹ 4,820/- and playing cards recovered from their possession.

Similarly, a police party of Police Station Pattan raided a gambling site in the orchards of Buran Pattan and arrested 04 gamblers. They have been identified as Gh Mohd Rather son of Gh Mohidin Rather, Mohd Ashraf Sofi son of Gh Qadir Sofi, Mohd Sadiq Khan son of Sonaullah Khan, Manzoor Ahmad Bhat son of Ali Mohd Bhat, all residents of Buran Pattan. Officers have also seized stake money of ₹ 5,460/- and playing cards from their possession.

Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in Police Station Pattan and investigation has been initiated.

People found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.

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CRIME

Police arrests 02 fraudsters in Handwara

Handwara, May 03: Police in Handwara have arrested two fraudsters for defrauding a shopkeeper & recovered the property fraudulently gained by them.
On 30/04/2023, Police Station Handwara received a complaint from a shopkeeper to the effect that two persons purchased some electronic items from his shop at Handwara Market and fled from the shop without making any payment.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 99/2023 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Handwara and investigation was initiated.
Acting swiftly, following leads developed during investigation including statements of witnesses and technical evidences, the accused persons involved in the commission of crime were arrested. They have been identified as Showkat Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Yousuf and Noor Mohd Khan son of Wali Mohd Khan, both residents of Zaloora Sopore.
On their disclosure, electronic items fraudulently taken by them including 01 refrigerator, 01 washing machine, 01 solar panel and 01 inverter battery were recovered.
Further investigation into the case is going on to ascertain further involvement of the accused persons in other criminal cases.

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CRIME

Police books 04 notorious drug smugglers under PIT NDPS Act

02 notorious thieves booked under PSA

Baramulla, May 02: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have booked 04 notorious drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act, besides two (02) notorious thieves have also been booked under PSA for their involvement in many cases, in Baramulla.

The four notorious drug peddlers are identified as Habeel Yaseen Dar @ Rouf son of Mohd Yaseen resident of Tarhama Kunzer, Ab Rehman Malik @ Rehman Military son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Kalantra Payeen Kreeri, Shahnawaz Ahmad Mir @ Boja son of Matwali Mir resident of Daragutliyan Uri & Hafeez Ahmad Khan son of Mohd Abass resident of Rehsiwari Niloosa Baramulla. They have been booked under PIT NDPS Act after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority & subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot-Balwal Jammu.

Its pertinent to mention that many cases are registered against these drug peddlers and they were involved in promoting drug trade by supplying drugs to local youth of Kunzer, Kreeri Wagoora, Uri, Bijhama and other areas of District Baramulla. Despite their involvement in many FIRs, they did not mend their activities and were again involved in promoting drug abuse trade by supplying drugs to local youth.

The two notorious thieves are identified as Syed Zaffar Shah @ Zaffar son of Mohd Muzaffar Shah & Fida Hussain Khanday @ Fida son of Gh Mohammad Khanday, both residents of Devar Yakhmanpora Baramulla and were detained under Public Safety Act by Police after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent Authority and subsequently lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal Jammu.

Its pertinent to mention here that many cases are registered against these thieves and were involved in theft cases in Pattan area of District Baramulla. Despite their involvement in many FIR’s, they did not mend their activities.

Consistent actions of Police against the criminals should reassure the community members that police is making all efforts to eradicate social evils and making all efforts to keep our society free from drug abuse.

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KASHMIR

Australian Ambassador Barry O’Farrell calls on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, MAY 02: Australian Ambassador Shri Barry O’Farrell and Second Secretary Shri Jack Taylor met with Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha to discuss a range of issues here at Raj Bhawan.

The meeting discussed development in J&K and investment opportunities in the Union Territory particularly in horticulture and food processing sector.

Discussions also focused on areas of interest, including technology, renewable energy, and tourism.

The Lt Governor highlighted the importance of the upcoming G-20 summit in Srinagar as an opportunity to showcase the region’s economic potential and ongoing efforts to enhance international investment.

The discussions also touched upon bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest.

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SPORTS

SP College organises intramural tournament in various sports activities

SRINAGAR, MAY 02: The Physical Education Department of Sri Pratap (SP) College today organized intramural tournament in various Sports activities at college campus here.

The tournament was inaugurated by Principal, SP College, Prof. Gulam Jeelani Qurashi.

These sports activities will run throughout the year as per the college Sports calendar.

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the tournament, the Principal urged upon the students to actively participate in sports activities as it helps individual much more than in the physical aspects alone. He added that it also builds character, teaches and develops strategic and analytical thinking, leadership skills, goal setting, and risk taking in an individual.

Sports Secretary CUS, Dr Khurshid Ahmad Parray delivered vote of thanks during the event, in which he stressed upon the students to actively take part and utilize sports activities and sports infrastructure present in the college.

The event was also attended by Prof. Shahid Ahmad Wani, Dr. Javid Hassan, Prof. Magray Aijaz, Prof Iliyas Lone, other staff of college and large number of students.

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