Author: Agencies
JAMMU: The World Women Awakening Organisation (WWAO) on Thursday organised a thought-provoking seminar at the MAM College Auditorium on the theme “Exploitation of Women at Home and Workplace.” Vice President of WWAO, Veena Handa, welcomed the Chief Guest Priya Sethi, Senior BJP Leader and former Education Minister, with a bouquet of flowers. The technical session offered comprehensive guidance on protection, prevention and legal safeguards available to women. The seminar received wide appreciation from the packed auditorium comprising students from various colleges. Advocate Deepali Sharma delivered an insightful overview of the legal framework surrounding women’s rights, while Shashikala highlighted the urgent…
LEH: Northern Army Commander Pratik Sharma on Thursday visited the Siachen sector and reviewed the combat potential and operational preparedness of troops deployed in the region. According to a post by the Northern Command on X, Lt Gen Sharma visited the Siachen Brigade and assessed the readiness of forces stationed in one of the world’s highest and coldest military zones. During the visit, he lauded the professionalism, courage and dedication of the soldiers operating in the extreme climate and terrain of the Siachen glacier. He urged all ranks to embrace technological advancements to effectively address the evolving challenges of modern…
JAMMU: Ranvijay Singh, Trustee of the Maharaja Gulab Singh Trust, on Thursday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and briefed him about an upcoming seminar dedicated to Raja Amar Singh. During the meeting, Ranvijay Singh informed the Lieutenant Governor about the objectives and significance of the programme, which is aimed at commemorating the life, vision and contributions of Raja Amar Singh Ji. The seminar will focus on promoting awareness about the region’s rich history and cultural heritage, while highlighting the values of progressive governance, unity and public service associated with the Dogra rulers. He also shared that a book on…
JAMMU Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday asserted that the government will take firm action against encroachment on government land, beginning with influential violators before proceeding against the poor. Replying to the discussion on Demands for Grants in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said there was broad consensus across party lines on the need to remove encroachments. However, he stressed that the process must be fair, transparent and guided by proper administrative advice. Referring to concerns raised by BJP MLA Sham Lal Sharma that bulldozers are often used against the poor while influential individuals escape action,…
NEW DELHI: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven gene sequencing, undertaken by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in Govt of India, promises to power India’s transition toward “personalised” medical prescriptions and predictive medicine in future, Union Minister for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said, asserting that some of the country’s most substantive AI applications are currently unfolding in genomics. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the ongoing “AI Impact Summit”, the Minister emphasised that large-scale genome sequencing initiatives supported by DBT are AI-enabled, and future medical prescriptions will increasingly be based on individual genetic profiles analysed through AI-facilitated platforms. “Our…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that all tourist destinations currently closed in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to reopen by May, as the government continues efforts to fully revive the sector after the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam terror attack. Replying to the discussion on Demands for Grants in the Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister said the government adopted a “step-by-step” approach to restore confidence in the tourism industry at a time when many believed visitors would stay away from the Union Territory for years. He said the administration engaged closely with stakeholders, undertook sustained outreach and gradually…
RAJOURI: In a major breakthrough, Rajouri Police, in a joint operation with 54 Rashtriya Rifles (Romeo Force), busted a terror module and arrested a terror associate during a coordinated operation in Nowshera. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, security forces apprehended Sachin Kumar alias Pamma, son of Seejay Kumar and a resident of Sehar, Nowshera. During the search, the joint team recovered two foreign-made pistols and ammunition from his possession. The seizure includes one TISAS Zigana 9mm pistol along with three magazines (made in Turkey), one .30 bore TT-30 Norinco pistol with one magazine (made in China), and 15 rounds of…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday announced that the government will initiate the process of regularising daily-rated, ad hoc and other temporary employees in 2026 in a legally and financially sustainable manner, while simultaneously working to fill nearly 30,000 vacant posts during the current year. Replying to the discussion on grants of his departments and cut motions in the Assembly, the Chief Minister acknowledged that the issue of daily wagers and temporary workers has remained unresolved for decades. He said employees engaged for 20 to 40 years have continued to struggle, with successive governments unable to fully address the…
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reiterated that the dignified and secure return of Kashmiri Pandits remains a firm commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the release of the book “Kashmir–Nativity Regained” authored by Prof. Ashok Kaul, the Lieutenant Governor said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a profound transformation since 2019. He asserted that the “sinister designs” aimed at derailing the Union Territory’s progress have been decisively countered and that development initiatives have accelerated across sectors. “Very soon, this soil will be completely freed from the scourge of terrorism,” he said, adding that sustained efforts are underway…
LEH: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command, on Wednesday visited the Air Movement Control Centre and Logistics Hub in Leh and reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in eastern Ladakh, the Army said. Lt Gen Sharma is currently on a tour of the Union Territory of Ladakh. On Tuesday, he called on Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta in Leh. The Army Commander was accompanied by the General Officer Commanding of the Leh-based 14 Corps, Lt Gen Hitesh Bhalla. According to a post by the Army’s Northern Command on X, Lt Gen Sharma visited forward…