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MUMBAI: In a major breakthrough for remote healthcare delivery in India, Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital (HNRFH), Mumbai, in collaboration with the Dhirubhai Ambani Occupational Health & Community Medical Centre (DAOH & CMC), Jamnagar, has launched a pioneering Tele-Robotic Surgery Programme, powered by Reliance Jio. The initiative marks a transformative step in India’s healthcare landscape by enabling expert surgeons in Mumbai to remotely perform and guide robotic-assisted surgeries at partner medical centres across the country. The programme aims to bring high-precision, specialised surgical care to patients in non-metro and remote regions, significantly reducing the need for long-distance travel. The first…
NEW DELHI: At the second “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar” ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, the prestigious “Rashtriya Vigyan Ratna Puraskar 2025” for lifetime achievement was awarded posthumously to eminent astrophysicist Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar while the entrepreneurial science team that powered India’s much-discussed “Purple Revolution” and Lavender entrepreneurship found national recognition in “Rashtriya Vigyan Team Puraskar 2025” or Vigyan Team Award , which was bagged by the CSIR-led Aroma Mission. President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the awards to 24 scientists and innovators across disciplines, in the presence of Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh. The Rashtriya Vigyan Puruskars were instituted by the Modi…
JAMMU: In a significant move to minimise train delays caused by dense fog during the winter season and to enhance passenger convenience, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway has introduced the facility of “scratch rakes” or additional rakes to ensure timely train operations. Under this initiative, additional rakes have been arranged for Train No. 12414 (Jammu Tawi–Ajmer) and Train No. 22478/22477 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–New Delhi–Katra). These rakes will be kept ready for deployment in case the original trains are delayed due to heavy fog or other operational issues. The decision has been taken under the directions of Divisional…
JAMMU: In a significant boost to tertiary urological care in the region, the Department of Urology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu has successfully commenced advanced endourological services, including Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT). The services have been introduced under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, with the aim of providing state-of-the-art, minimally invasive urological care to patients in Jammu and adjoining regions, thereby reducing the need for referrals to distant tertiary centres. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Shakti Kumar…
JAMMU: Cluster University of Jammu (CLUJ) today organised a one-day workshop on the Learning Outcomes-Based Curriculum Framework (LOCF) and the revised structure of One-Year and Two-Year Postgraduate Programmes at the Conference Hall of GGM Science College, Jammu. The workshop was conducted in accordance with UGC guidelines and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, as part of preparatory measures for the implementation of the revised postgraduate programmes from the Academic Session 2026–27. The programme was presided over by Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu, while Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Srinagar, inaugurated the workshop as the…
JAMMU: Param Raina of Class XI D, Heritage School, delivered an outstanding performance to clinch the Gold Medal at the Inter-District Badminton Championship organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports. The championship was held at Srinagar on December 9 and 10, 2025. Showcasing remarkable skill, agility and composure on court, Param outplayed strong competitors from across the district to secure the top position in the tournament. Following his impressive performance, Param Raina has been selected to represent the district at the upcoming School National Badminton Championship, scheduled to be held in Delhi later this month. The school fraternity…
SRINAGAR: Parts of Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall in higher reaches and rain in the plains, while minimum temperatures remained above the freezing point at most places in the Valley, officials said on Tuesday. North Kashmir’s ski resort Gulmarg received intermittent snowfall throughout the night, which continued into the morning. Shopian district, Mughal Road, and Gurez in Bandipora also experienced snowfall, while the plains of the Valley recorded intermittent rain. The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Monday night was recorded at 2.7 degrees Celsius, down from 4 degrees Celsius the previous night but still 5.1 degrees above the seasonal average, officials…
JAMMU: In a bid to enhance passenger convenience, ensure safe travel and curb ticket fraud, the Jammu Division of Northern Railway conducted a special campaign against fake UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) tickets from December 15 to December 21, officials said. The drive was carried out under the leadership of Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr DCM) Shri Uchit Singhal, with dedicated teams deployed at all railway stations across the division. The initiative aimed to curb the circulation of fake railway tickets generated through misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and to educate passengers about travelling with valid and authentic tickets. The campaign…
SRINAGAR: National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday travelled to Srinagar aboard the Vande Bharat train from Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Dr Abdullah arrived in Katra earlier in the day and boarded the high-speed train to Srinagar, officials said. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said the railway connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of the country has immensely benefited the Valley, providing crucial all-weather access for residents. “The train has benefited us immensely. Even if flights are cancelled or roads are closed, the train will continue to ply. It will ease the problems of the people,”…
JAMMU: In a major crackdown against drug trafficking, Jammu Police (South Zone) have busted an inter-linked drug network and arrested five accused persons, recovering 345 grams of heroin (chitta) along with electronic weighing machines and packing material. According to police, the operation was carried out by Police Station Bahu Fort following specific and credible intelligence. On September 20, 2025, a naka was established at Railway Pulli, Narwal. During checking, one accused, Vishal, son of Ajay, resident of Ludhiana and presently residing at Rajeev Nagar, Jammu, was apprehended. A personal search led to the recovery of 275 grams of heroin and…