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EDUCATION

SP College organises workshop on ‘Nurturing Beautiful Minds’

RINAGAR, MAY 13: The Mentor-Mentee Committee of Sri Pratap College organised a one day workshop on the theme “Nurturing Beautiful Minds”: An initiative for Adolescent Mental Wellbeing,. The workshop aimed at promoting a strong mental and physical development of the student community by providing a supportive environment that encourages holistic individual growth.

The Principal SP College, Prof (Dr) Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi in his keynote address emphasized on the importance of healthy mind-healthy body balance and the need of youth to be focussed as nation builders. Dr Syed Misbah Zahoor, Convenor of the committee in her address highlighted the importance of personality development for individuals to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

Expert on the occasion, Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Khan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Director Youth Development Centre, in a very articulate manner talked about the imperativeness of a positive state of mind and taking care of one’s emotional, psychological and social well being. In the technical session, Dr Suhail Ahmad Bhat, gave psychometric tests to the students to evaluate the academic as well as other types of stress levels among them.

The session was quite enriching for the participants and pertinent questions were raised related to mental health issues. The proceedings of the event were managed by Dr. Javaid Hassan, Dept of Zoology and vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Khursheed Ahmad Parray, Dept of Geology.

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EDUCATION

Intra-college seminar on, ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future: G-20 Summit vis-a-vis Kashmir’ held at SP College

SRINAGAR, MAY 13: The Dean Students Welfare and Debates and Seminar Committee of Sri Pratap College today jointly organized an intra-college seminar on the theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future: G-20 Summit Vis-a-Vis Kashmir”.

Speaking at the event, the Principal SP College, Prof (Dr) Gh. Jeelani Qurashi stressed upon increasing and adopting sustainable life skills so that skill and knowledge sharing reach all.

The Jury for the event consisted of Prof Manzoor Ahmad Wani, (Head, Department of Botany), Dr. Nikhat Nabi (Head, Department of Zoology) and Dr. Jan Shabir (Head, Department of Physics).

Dean Student Welfare (Girls) Dr. Khalida Hassan and Dr Misbah Andrabi (Convener Debate and Seminar Committee) were also present at the occasion

Prof Manzoor Ahmed Wani spoke about sustainable climate goals and urged upon students to take care of their surroundings. The Programme was moderated by Assistant Dean, Dr. Shazia Mushtaq, Department of Botany.

The participants touched upon diverse aspects of the G-20 summit. Farman Nisar, Tafazul Samoon and Danish Nabi Kumar secured first, second and third positions, respectively. The event concluded with vote of thanks by Prof. Javeria Khurshid.

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BUSINESS

JKRLM women trained by IHM adopts Millets recipes

SRINAGAR, MAY 12: To celebrate the International year of Millets and get benefitted out of it, a fifteen-day training programme on development of millet-based products organised by Jammu Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) concluded successfully here at Institute of Hotel management (IHM) Rajbagh today.
The training programme was organised by JKRLM in association with Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN). A total of 12 SHG members have undergone for the said training programme.
The training was imparted to the participant by renowned Chef Yaseen and his team of expert Master Chefs of Institute of Hotel Management Rajbhagh.
While interacting with the SHG members Commissioner Secretary, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Mandeep Kaur highlighted the importance of Millet as staple diet and said JKRLM is not only promoting cultivation of Millets but also skilling the SHG members on preparation of different recipes amongst the SHG members. Slowly but steadily, people will re-adopt the Millet in their diets.
She said that in addition to promote healthy eating, the training programme aimed to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of millets. Millets require much less water and fertilizer than other grains, making them a more sustainable option for farmers and the environment.
Speaking on the occasion Mission Director Jammu Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission, Indu Kanwal Chib said that as the year 2023, is being celebrated as International year of Millets as staple diet, we at JKRLM wish to involve more and more women into our farm livelihood vertical as Krishi Sakhies and Mahila Kissans.
During the training programme the members were imparted training on innovative recipes in Millet based products apart from learning about the nutritional benefits of Millets, she added.
She thanked Principal IHM, Shabir Ahmad for facilitating such a training programme & making this training programme a success.
It is to mention here that Millets are small-grained, nutrient-rich cereals that have been a staple food for millions of people around the world for centuries. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in millets as a sustainable and healthy alternative to rice and wheat, and many innovative millet-based products have been developed.

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CITY

DC Srinagar visits Narayan Mutt Tulsibagh to assess measures for Restoration of Temple Architecture/heritage

SRINAGAR, MAY 12: The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today undertook a visit to Narayan Temple in Tulsi Bagh area of the District to assess the spot position of the Temple for its Restoration, Revival, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage.

During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Chief Planning Officer, Deputy Director, Culture Department, Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildars South and other Officers of concerned Departments.

On the occasion, the DC along with Officers took onsite inspection of the required upgradation, renovation, and repair works and asked the concerned Officers to prepare a DPR regarding the same by May 14, 2023 so that works related to Restoration, Revival, Preservation and Maintenance of Architecture and Heritage of the Temple are taken up at the earliest.

The DC also asked them to incorporate the works related to the upgradation and augmentation of drainage system of the temple in the ongoing drainage network project to overcome the waterlogging issue at the premises of the religious place.

The DC also asked for submitting a proposal for landscaping at the premises besides face-lifting of the main entrance and pathway to the Temple.

The DC also asked to prepare a DPR for Khatamband Ceiling inside the Temple with visible impact while maintaining Architecture and Heritage of the Kashmir Valley. He further asked them to incorporate all necessary repairs and face lifting works in the project to give an aesthetic look to the temple.

During the visit, the members of the Managing Body of the Temple apprised the DC about the renovation measures required to be taken up.

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SPORTS

YS&S Deptt Srinagar organises Mega Yoga event

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Under the aegis of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ a Mega Yoga event was today organised by Zonal Physical Education Officer Zone Batamaloo at GHSS Amirakadal.
150 Students participated with great enthusiasm and determination.
District Youth Services and Sports Officer Srinagar also graced the occasion with his presence.
Addressing the participants, experts said that Yoga is a way of life and stressed on the need to practice it for a healthy mind and body.
On the occasion, Zonal Physical Education Officer appreciated the physical education staff for putting their efforts to make the Mega Yoga event a success.

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EDUCATION

HED, AICTE organize 2 day training, awareness workshop under Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K, Ladakh

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Higher Education Department and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) organized two day training cum awareness and counselling workshop for the Principals of Degree Colleges, nodal officers and other stakeholders under the Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K and Ladakh (PM-USPY) for the academic session 2023-24 at Sri Pratap College.

The inaugural event was chaired by Director Colleges, Higher Education Department, Professor Yasmeen Ashai.

Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges, Professor Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Principal SP College Srinagar, Professor Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, Principal Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Professor Khurshid Ahmad Khan, Kunal Jeet Singh, Director PMSSS, AICTE, New Delhi, Rakesh Kumar Ganju, Assistant Director PMSSS AICTE, New Delhi, Professor Ajeet Angral, Consultant PMSSS AICTE New Delhi, Principals of Kashmir Division Colleges, Higher Secondary Schools and Nodal Officers of Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) participated in the workshop.

The first issue of monthly students bulletin of SP College “The Pratap Bulletin” was also released during the event.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor Yasmeen Ashai exhorted upon all the Principals to upload and notify the deliberations of the workshop on their respective college websites so that the benefits of the PMSSS reach the maximum students. She lauded the efforts of AICTE and the associated nodal officers for smooth conduct of the whole process of award of PMSSS on a yearly basis.

Professor Sheikh Ajaz Bashir also spoke on the occasion and deliberated upon the benefits of PMSSS and stressed upon the participant Principals to put forward dedicated faculty as incharge PMSSS in their respective colleges.

Professor Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, while addressing the stakeholders, stressed upon the need to attract more and more students towards the scholarship scheme for which all the stakeholders need to put serious efforts.

Professor Ajeet Angral conducted the workshop and talked at length about the beneficiaries of PMSSS in various fields over the last few years. He impressed upon the nodal officers that they must take every necessary care so that the benefits of the policy reach the meritorious and deserving students.

Kunal Jeet Singh, Director PMSSS and Rakesh Kumar Ganju Assistant Director PMSSS AICTE also delivered detailed presentations on both the days on the whole process of registration and the subsequent award of the PMSSS. They also dwelled on the possible issues and errors that a candidate might face during the registration and the resolutions thereof.

The event concluded with a rigorous question answer session in which participants expressed their doubts with respect to the scheme and also suggested ways to make things better for the potential beneficiaries.

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CRIME

Police solves theft cases in Kulgam; 4 accused arrested

Stolen property recovered

Kulgam, May 10: Police in Kulgam have solved theft cases by arresting 4 accused persons involved in the commission of crime and recovered stolen property from their possession.
On 02/05/2023, Police Station Kulgam received a written complaint from Altaf Hussain Mir son of Ali Mohd Mir resident of Qadirpora, Bungam Kulgam stating therein that his vehicle Maruti-800 was stolen by some unknown thieves during the night hours from Astan Gali Kulgam. Similarly, on 06/05/2023 another written complaint was received by Police Station Kulgam from Suhail Ahmad Wagay son of Gulzar Ahmad Wagay resident of Goripora Mohalla, Kulgam stating therein that during the intervening night of 21/22 April 2023 unknown thieves have stolen Batteries of his vehicle and other vehicles near Jamia Masjid Kulgam. Accordingly, cases vide FIR numbers 87/2023 and 91/2023 under relevant sections of law were registered in Police Station Kulgam and investigation was taken up.
Taking cognisance of the matter, Police intensified its patrolling and surveillance activities to put stop on these burglaries and accordingly, a team headed by SHO Kulgam under the supervision DySP Hqrs Kulgam was constituted. Subsequently, some suspects were zeroed in on in these cases and 4 among them confessed their involvement in the commission of crime. They have been identified as Mujeeb-ur-Rehman @Faheem Sofi son of Abdul Rahman Sofi resident of Astan Mohalla Kulgam, Danish Ahmad Ahanger son of Ghulam Nabi Ahanger resident of Reshipora Kulgam, Bilal Ahmad Dar son of Ghulam Mohd Dar resident of Redwani Kulgam and Aashiq Hussain Lone son of Abdul Rashid Lone resident of Naibasti Qaimoh.
On their disclosure, stolen property including Maruti-800 and 04 batteries were recovered from their possession. Further investigation in the case is in progress and more recoveries & arrests are expected.
Community members have lauded the efforts of police for cracking/solving the cases. Our consistent actions shall assure community members that Police have resolved to act tough against individuals involved in any kind of criminal activities.

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CITY

Lt Governor participates in Mahayagya on the auspicious occasion of Zeashta Mata Jayanti at Zeashta Devi Temple, Srinagar

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha participated in the Mahayagya organised on the auspicious occasion of Zeashta Mata Jayanti, today at Zeashta Devi Temple, Zeathyar Srinagar.

The Lt Governor sought the blessings of Mata Zeashta and prayed for the well being of one & all.

The Lt Governor, during his visit, also interacted with the people and extended his heartiest greetings on the auspicious occasion.

Members of Kashmiri Pandit community; Office bearers of Zeashta Devi Prabandhak Committee and prominent citizens from all walks of life were present.

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EDUCATION

SP College releases its first monthly students bulletin ‘The Pratap Bulletin’

SRINAGAR, MAY 09: S.P College today released its first monthly students bulletin, “The Pratap Bulletin” at the college auditorium, here.

The Bulletin was released by Nodal Principal Kashmir Division Colleges, Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir in presence of Principal SP College, Prof Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi, Principal Islamia College, Professor Khurshid Ahmad Khan, Deans Students Welfare, Dr. Khalida Hassan, Dr. Jan Shabir and Chief Editor of the Bulletin, Dr. Nadia Shah.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Sheikh Ajaz Bashir lauded the efforts of the college and termed the bulletin as a very healthy practice which must be adopted by all the colleges of the UT.

Prof Ghulam Jeelani Qureshi stated that the bulletin shall be exclusively devoted to achievements of students which shall encourage them to strive more and go beyond the academics and participate in extra-curricular activities rigorously.

The event was also attended by Principals of Kashmir Division colleges.

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KASHMIR

DC Srinagar felicitates toppers of IIT-JEE Mains Examination 2023

SRINAGAR MAY 08: In order to encourage the meritorious students and to boost their morale, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today felicitated four students from RISE Institute who have achieved a remarkable feat by securing an outstanding score of 99+ percentile in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2023.

The Deputy Commissioner felicitated the students namely Nadeem Shabir 99.32, Muiz Zubair 99.19, Azhar ul Shams 99.18, Peerzada Shabir 99.05 in his Office Chamber with certificate of excellence, as a mark of encouragement for their future endeavours.

The DC congratulated them for showing brilliant performance and said that the JEE Main exam is considered one of the toughest engineering entrance exams in India and is the gateway to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs).

The DC said this exceptional performance is a testament of hard work, dedication, and academic ability of these students and is a proud moment not just for them but also for RISE and the community as a whole.

The DC hoped that the success achieved by the students would inspire other students also to work hard to excel in their studies and academic careers.

On the occasion, Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen Lone, co-founder of RISE, Salman Shahid and other concerned were present.

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