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Lieutenant Governor attends 10 Years Celebration of IIM Jammu
Lieutenant Governor Calls on Institute to Aim Among the World's Best
Jammu, August 22 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha joined the Board of Governors, faculty, students, alumni and dignitaries today to celebrate 10 years of IIM Jammu. Reflecting on IIM Jammu's remarkable journey, the Lieutenant Governor said that from a modest beginning to its current standing as one of India's fastest-emerging business schools, the Institute has scripted a new history while setting out an ambitious roadmap for the decade ahead. Recalling that IIM Jammu started a decade ago with just 56 students on a temporary campus on Canal Road, the Lieutenant G...

MPs, MLAs, industrial representatives call on CM Omar Abdullah at Raabita
Srinagar, August 22 (Scoop News)- A number of public representatives, industrial representatives today called on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at Raabita office here and discussed various matters of public importance. Rajya Sabha MPs Chowdhary Mohammad Ramzan and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi called on the Chief Minister and discussed various matters of public importance. MLAs Zafar Ali Khatana from Kokernag and Choudhary Mohd. Akram from Surankote also called on the Chief Minister and apprised him of various issues and matters pertaining to their respective constituencies. President of th...

Lieutenant Governor lays Foundation Stone of Amriteshwar Sarovar at Dharpur, Sunderbani in Rajouri
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of the Amriteshwar Sarovar under the Jan Sanchay Jan Bhagidari initiative at Dharpur, Sunderbani, in Rajouri district. During his visit, the Lieutenant Governor paid obeisance at the Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Temple, and prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of one and all. Addressing a public gathering, the Lieutenant Governor commended the local community and the Shri Amriteshwar Shiv Mandir Vikas Samiti for their collective efforts in establishing and developing the sacred site...

CM Omar Abdullah felicitates J&K’s four NEET toppers
Srinagar, August 21 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today felicitated four outstanding NEET achievers from Jammu and Kashmir, recognising their exceptional performance in the country’s premier medical entrance examination. The four toppers—Hadiya Nisar, Zaidan Wani, Aarav Gupta and Maleeha Ajaz—were felicitated by the Chief Minister with a cash prize of ₹1 lakh each, a tablet and a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their remarkable achievement. Congratulating the students on their success, the Chief Minister appreciated their hard work, dedication and perseveranc...

LG Inaugurates New Infrastructure and Startup Outreach Programme at SKUAST-Jammu
Calls Agriculture the Next Big Frontier for Youth Entrepreneurship
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), Jammu. He also addressed the launch of the Startup Outreach Programme under JKCIP. The event brought together the researchers, innovators, young entrepreneurs and farmers from across the Jammu division. The newly inaugurated facilities include the Unnati Girls Hostel, Centre for AI and ML in Agriculture, the Centre for Mushroom Research and Innovation, the Advanced Sericulture...

CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates Srinagar’s first Waste to Wonder-Flower Garden
developed by Floriculture Department
Srinagar, August 21 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the Waste to Wonder–Flower Garden and Floriculture Mela at Floriculture Park, Polo View, Srinagar, describing the innovative garden as an effort to demonstrate how discarded materials can be given a new life through creativity, reuse and recycling. The Chief Minister first inaugurated the Floriculture Mela and visited the exhibition showcasing a wide range of floral varieties and products associated with floriculture. He inspected stalls put up by flower growers and farmers from across the districts of Kash...

CGPWA celebrates Sr Citizen Day with Health Talk on Chest Diseases among Elderly
Jammu,August 21 (Scoop News)-The Central Govt Pensioners’ Welfare Association, Jammu ( CGPWA) celebrated the 36th Senior Citizens Day with a Health Talk on ‘Common Chest Diseases Among the Elderly’, this evening. The well-attended function was presided over by the CGPWA President, Kuldeep Khoda and the Health Talk was delivered by Dr Rahul Gupta, well-known Pulmonologist & HoD of Chest Diseases, GMC, Jammu. Among those present in the function included Ashok Angurana, Dr. Ashok Bhan, President RWA, Gandhinagar, Er. Chandra Uday, President, Association of Senior Citizen R S Broaca, Prem ...

Panun Kashmir activist’s workshop charts September programmes
From July 20 mobilisation to September 5 Nyaya Sankalp and September 14 Balidan Diwas
Jammu, August 21 (Scoop News)-A meeting-cum-workshop of activists of Panun Kashmir was held on Sunday at Swami Ram Shaiv Trika Ashram, Naseeb Nagar, Jammu, to deliberate upon the organisational strategy and programme framework for the forthcoming programmes on September 5 and September 14, Balidan Diwas. The workshop was jointly chaired by Dr. Agnishekhar, Convenor, Panun Kashmir, and Tito Ganju, Chairman, Panun Kashmir. The deliberations focused on the proposed programmes, their wider outreach and the need for coordinated participation and mobilisation of activists. The September pro...

CS reviews administrative reforms; Launches online DPC Portal to fast-track promotions
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the functioning and performance of the Administrative Reforms, Inspections (ARI) & Trainings Department, with a focus on key governance and administrative reform initiatives, including finalization of Recruitment Rules, cadre restructuring, resolution of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) issues, and operational efficiency of the J&K Board of Professional Entrance Examinations (BOPEE) and Government Press. The meeting, attended by Commissioner Secretary, ARI & Trainings Department; Chairperson, J&K BOPEE; General Manage...

CM Omar Abdullah lays foundation of modern mechanized abattoir in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today laid the foundation stone for the ₹25.87 crore state-of-the-art mechanized Abattoir here at Allochi Bagh, marking a significant step towards establishing a regulated, hygienic and scientifically managed meat-processing facility for Srinagar city. The construction of modern mechanized Sheep & Goat Abattoir in Srinagar City, includes Testing & Commissioning on EPC Mode under CAPEX/SASCI. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the modern abattoir would mark an important step towards bringing Srinagar’s meat-processing infrast...

Lieutenant Governor visits Vibrant Village Karol Krishna in Kathua
Jammu, August 20 (Scoop News)- The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today visited Karol Krishna, a border village in Kathua district. The village along with Rathua, Gujjar Chak, Gajnal, Bobiya, Kadiyala comes under the Vibrant Village Programme-Phase-2 (VVP-2). The Lieutenant Governor handed over benefits under several government schemes to local families and appointment letters to youth. Addressing the residents from 6 strategic villages under VVP-2, the Lieutenant Governor emphasized that border villages are not India’s last villages, but its first villages, the frontline of the...

DGP J&K Chairs Security Review Meeting at PCR Kashmir
Srinagar, August 20 (Scoop News)-Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review the security arrangements for the annual Kaunsarnag Yatra. The meeting was attended by Spl. DG Coordination J&K Shri S.J.M Gillani, IGsP of (Kashmir Zone, Jammu Zone), range DIsG of SKR & UR, SSP Kulgam, SSP Reasi, SSP PCR Kashmir, CO 33RR, CO 58RR, CDR 14 Sector RR and other senior officers. The meeting focused on reviewing the existing security arrangements and strengthening the security framework in view of the upcoming...

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