Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to flag off Silverstone Motor Race in U.K.; actor Ajith to compete
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Modi at BRICS 2026: A shared future means a shared right to shape it.
Physical education as important as academics for students, says Governor
Sabarimala pilgrimage: employees outfit raise alarm over sluggish pace of tendering, preparations
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Indian-origin woman arrested for killing 2 Malayali friends in U.S.
Anila Baby, allegedly killed her two friends, Ann Mary Mathew, 35, and Anjana Hari, 35, in separate attacks within about 90 minutes of each other, according to police and media reports
DMK stages demonstration in Tiruchi
Arrest of Deiva Tamil Peravai in Madurai members condemned
Central Bank of India launches Bharat Connect for Business
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Abhijeet Dipke meets Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil, seeks end to fast, criticises government
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Russian delegation to take part in G20 energy meeting, Zelenskyy willing to meet Putin
The United States holds this year's presidency of the Group of 20 major economies, which comprises 19 countries plus the European Union and the African Union, and culminates in a leaders' summit in Miami in December
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi meets Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi
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Watch: Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi for BRICS Summit, first visit since 2014
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Frequent power outages leave Keralams EV owners anxious over charging woes
Residents from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram express concerns over unpredictable power cuts. While some users are yet to feel the impact, others say it is already interrupting their charging schedules, leaving them anxious about their vehicles readiness for daily use. KSEB sources advise charging during off-peak hours.
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed
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From rule-takers to rule-shapers: PM Modis big pitch to BRICS leaders in welcome address
The Prime Minister called on the assembled leaders to come up with 10 proposals for global governance reform during the 18th BRICS Summit that began on Saturday in New Delhi
From rule-takers to rule-shapers: PM Modis big pitch to BRICS leaders in welcome address
The Prime Minister called on the assembled leaders to come up with 10 proposals for global governance reform during the 18th BRICS Summit that began on Saturday in New Delhi
Court sentences MTC driver to one-year rigorous imprisonment for pedestrians death in Chennai
Court sentences MTC driver to one-year rigorous imprisonment for pedestrians death in Chennai
Gaza documentary NAZA gets 24-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
NAZA, a documentary about Israels military actions in Gaza, directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, received a reported record 24-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Gaza documentary NAZA gets 24-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
NAZA, a documentary about Israels military actions in Gaza, directed by Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham, received a reported record 24-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Vijayan said non-BJP parties, including the Congress, had accused the ED of being a cats paw in the hands of the Centre to intimidate, harass and arm-twist political opponents. The EDs victims included Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. However, in Kerala, Congress leaders seemed to enthusiastically endorse the EDs attempts to target CPI(M)] leaders..
Iran president says West Asia has no need for U.S. policeman
The territorial integrity and security of the region can only be guaranteed by its main players and the countries that comprise it, he added
Watch: Tambaram set for a major railway expansion
Yemen Houthis take control of key shipping route amid regional tensions
In a major week-long offensive, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized control of Yemens entire Red Sea coastline, including Mayyun and the Hanish islands in the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Employee of The American College in Madurai arrested in job scam, three others booked
A man from Karaikudi complained that he was cheated of 15.75 lakh on the promise of getting his daughter an Assistant Professor job in 2024
BRICS joint statement agreed upon, to be issued shortly
Indian negotiators makes a breakthrough after opposing positions from Iran and UAE
Yayoi Kusama: the woman behind the infinite dots
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Jamia hostel protest: AISA claims students assaulted, university refutes charge
University officials claimed that some students broke two hostel gates and manhandled members of the proctorial team
SIA raids 5 locations in Poonch, Udhampur over cross-border terror links
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CPI(M) seeks revocation of temple land auction in Puducherry
The party alleged the land was allegedly put up for auction on August 2, 2026, without prior notice and without the approval of the Department of Hindu Religious Institutions
King Oyo, once world's youngest monarch, to be buried in western Uganda
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MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay Grand Opening
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Watch: Tamil scholar Solomon Pappaiah laid to rest in Madurai with State honours
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BRICS Summit: Iran President Pezeshkian says country will not surrender amid U.S.-Israel attacks
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Indias newest Maharatna refiner eyes East, Northeast domination after expansion
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310 km long NagpurWarangal-Vijayawada highway to be completed by December 2027: Komatireddy
Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister says almost all land acquisition issues have been resolved
Restore Indias diplomatic stature, space: Congress to Modi government
Congress said India must demonstrate that it remains a credible and constructive partner, even in times of crisis, by taking special measures to address concerns of perceived endorsement of attacks on BRICS member Iran
Five killed in car-truck collision in Assam's Sonitpur
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Marvels Wolverine: Ferocious combat in a linear package
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Chithrakala Academys annual art show returns after a long gap
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How Raj Vilas, a century-old Mysuru bungalow, embraced modern living
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Together, we hunted down bin Laden: U.S. tells UNSC on 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
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Water crisis deepens in drought-hit Thalavadi hills
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Balaghat child deaths: CJP convernor Dipke visits tribal villages, demands accountability
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Mumbai police arrest three in cyber-fraud network linked to 24 crore, 2,898 SIM cards
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'Hanuman Ansh' earns Rs 205.73 crore at box office
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Can Isprava make bespoke luxury villas at scale?
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Little Thomas: Anurag Kashyap-backed childrens film locks release date
Directed by Kaushal Oza, the film stars Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal in pivotal roles
Last week, the Maharashtra government had issued an order giving administrative approval for the installation of Kalayan time instruments
Why B.Com students need to have a background in Maths
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Concern grows over future of GIDS as faculty, researcher posts vacant
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Pune Police probe fake Kurash certificate racket; 71 govt recruits under scanner
Police said the certificates were allegedly generated by falsely showing that taluka, district and state-level Kurash competitions had taken place, even though several of the competitions were never actually held
Audi embarks on 2.0, eyes to double market share in three years in India
The company has lined up three new products, including all-new Q3 SUV and next-generation Audi A5
Delhi CM directs DCW officials to raise awareness on POCSO and cybercrime for girls
The Chief Minister said that willing NGOs, civil society organisations and resident welfare associations should be brought on board to expand the campaigns reach to children at the local level
Dorothy: Karthik Subbarajs film gets standing ovation during world premiere at TIFF
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BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and U.S. tensions test the bloc
The summit highlights Indias effort to maintain strategic ties with Russia and Iran while deepening relations with the U.S. and Europe.
Palghar hospital violence: MLAs son, 13 others arrested; HC slams lax, ridiculous probe
The action taken by the Palghar police appeared to be merely superficial and seemed to have been carried out in a manner that would ultimately benefit the accused, the High Court said
Sexual consent in India: weve learned the vocabulary, but what about the behaviour?
Recent research and conversations with Indian men and women reveal the gap between knowing the language of consent and understanding what it actually demands
Sexual consent in India: weve learned the vocabulary, but what about the behaviour?
Recent research and conversations with Indian men and women reveal the gap between knowing the language of consent and understanding what it actually demands
After O.P. Bhatt, Coforge NRC chair D.K. Singh resigns amid board tensions
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After O.P. Bhatt, Coforge NRC chair D.K. Singh resigns amid board tensions
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Brics Summit: Negotiators work late to find consensus for Delhi Declaration
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Social media opening doors to child marriages?
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Chak De! India writer Jaideep Sahni: A producer should be a writers best friend
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Telangana Assemblys monsoon session LIVE: Debate over Section 22A land issues to be taken up today
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Dog vaccination could save more lives than routine child PrEP in Keralam, says study
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Fugitive gangster Amrit Dalam extradited from Moldova, says Punjab police
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Haryana: Safai Karamcharis Call Off Strike After Meeting Chief Minister
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Suvendu Adhikari to meet Ambani and Adani for investment talks
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New Delhi , September 12: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday lashed out at the US and Israel over the war that started in February this year and accused them of trying to bully Iran. He said Iran will never surrender and will push back. Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi earlier on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. The Iranian President, who addressed Indian religious leaders, intellectuals and business leaders on Friday evening, said Iran has been able to successfully stand against Israel and the United States at the same time. They want to bully us, and we do not want to be bullied. We never kneel down before them. If they push us, we push back. They claim that they are advocates of human rights. In truth, they are the devils who are the true terrorists, because they killed 168 schoolchildren in one instant, thanks to their modern technologies. You call us terrorists? What about you, who kill human beings, bomb scientists, and attack schools and hospitals? he said, according to translation of his speech by a translator. If you are man enough, just fight the soldiers, the military people. Why do you target infrastructure and people's livelihoods?... The people of Iran will not surrender. We believe in human values, and we believe that all who liveall humanityenjoy equal rights, he added, according to the translator. Iran and the US traded strikes earlier this week. Iran said it launched retaliatory missile strikes targeting Jordan on Wednesday, hitting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base used by American forces, following an earlier US military attack on Iranian vessels. In an official statement reported by the state-backed IRNA news agency, Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced that they struck the American Al-Azraq base in Jordan with heavy missile strikes as part of a designated punitive operation. Shortly after the barrage, the Jordanian military announced that its air defence network intercepted and neutralised the incoming projectiles. According to an official army statement, Jordan's defence systems detected 20 incoming ballistic missiles, successfully destroying 18 of them, while two impacted unpopulated terrain. The escalation followed actions by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed that American forces targeted five Iranian tankers connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday, September 8. The action came in retaliation against repeated missile assaults directed at a US Navy warship over the preceding 48 hours. CENTCOM specified that US assets struck four crude oil carriers situated in the Gulf of Oman alongside a fifth vessel near Kharg Island inside the Persian Gulf. In his remarks at the event in the national capital, Representative of Irans Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, compared Iran and India to being like two rivers contributing to the sea of kindness and civilisation. India and Iran are located in two different territories. However, in the geography of culture and history, they are pages of the same booktwo rivers that are from the same origin, which have, for centuries, been contributing to the sea of kindness and civilisation...Therefore, when were talking about Iran and India, were not just talking about two geographies. We are actually talking about two huge branches of the same strong civilization, he said. Ambassador of Iran to India, Mohammad Fathali, pointed to the shared history between the two countries. What is important for us is that we, as the Islamic Republic of Iran, have a long historical relationship with India, and it is deeply rooted in history. This has provided ground for the development of activities in other areas as well. During the past several months, we have been attacked by the cowardly US and the fascist regime. We have lost great people, the Ambassador said.
NIA Conducts Searches at Multiple Locations in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 12 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations across Kashmir in connection with a case, officials said. The search operations were carried out in Kulgam, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts, they said. The NIA teams were assisted by local police and security personnel during the searches, an official said. Further details are awaited, the official added. (KNS)
Arunachal: Siang River erosion damages WRC fields, threatens livelihoods across Lower Mebo
Pasighat: Severe erosion caused by flooding in the Siang River has damaged Wet Rice Cultivation (WRC) fields and other agricultural land at Borguli village under Mebo Sub-Division in Arunachal Pradeshs East Siang district, threatening the livelihoods of several farming families. Monggu Banggo-I ZPM Bapiyang Tayeng, accompanied by WRD Mebo Sub-Division Assistant Engineer Bani Langkam and [] The post Arunachal: Siang River erosion damages WRC fields, threatens livelihoods across Lower Mebo appeared first on NorthEast Now .
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DG YSS kick-starts UT Level Boxing Competitions at Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 11: Director General Youth Services & Sports J&K Anuradha Gupta on Friday kick started the Inter-District UT Level Boxing Competitions at the Indoor Sports Complex, Wazir Bagh, here. Deputy Director Planning YSS, Megha Baogia, accompanied her. 14 districts of the UT of J&K, consisting of 279 boys of all age groups along with 52 technical officials, have reported to participate in the competition. The first phase of the boys competitions for all age groups commenced today and is scheduled to culminate on 13th September 2026. Before the commencement of the competition DG YSS administered a pledge reaffirming drug de-addiction among the youths and young athletes. The initiative shows the departments ongoing commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, discipline, and sportsmanship among young participants. The competition is being hosted by District Youth Services & Sports Office Srinagar under the Compaign Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan. The DYSSO Srinagar has put forth all the necessary facilities for the participating athletes, technical officials and escort teachers to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The inaugural boxing bout of the competition was played between Ramban and Rajouri, marking the beginning of the UT-level sporting contest. The participation of athletes from 14 districts is expected to provide a competitive platform for young boxers to demonstrate their skills, determination and sporting talent. The UT-level competition is also aimed at providing young athletes with valuable exposure to higher-level competition while strengthening the sporting culture across Jammu & Kashmir. The event brings together players, technical officials and escort teachers from different districts on a common platform and provides an opportunity for promising boxers to showcase their abilities.
SKUAST-J concludes 3-day agribusiness branding training
Jammu, Sep 11: The Krishi Branding Centre (KBC), SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, successfully concluded a three-day training programme entitled Building Agribusiness Value: Transforming Farms into Fortune through Branding & Packaging, organized from Sep 9-11, 2026 under HADP Project No. 04 Strengthening Agricultural Marketing in the Union Territory of J&K. The programme was organized under the able guidance of Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, and the leadership of Prof. Jyoti Kachroo, Director, SKUAST-J ABI Foundation and Principal Investigator, Krishi Branding Centre. The training programme brought together participants from various RBSHs, Chairmen of various FPOs, FPO members and progressive farmer-entrepreneurs with the objective of strengthening their understanding of branding, packaging, value addition and market-oriented agribusiness development. The key objectives of the programme included enabling farmers, FPOs and agripreneurs to develop distinct, attractive and market-oriented brand identities; creating awareness regarding Intellectual Property Rights like trademark registration, AGMARK, FSSAI etc. Prof. Jyoti Kachroo delivered practice-oriented sessions on the role of the Krishi Branding Centre in strengthening agricultural marketing in J&K, with special emphasis on the contribution of SKUAST-J ABI Foundation towards sustainable agri-entrepreneurship and innovation in packaging for agricultural and allied products. She also apprised the participants about the incubation and mentorship support available through the Agri-Business Incubation Centre, SKUAST-J ABI Foundation. As part of the experiential learning component, a half-day Industrial Exposure Visit to Jammu & Kashmir Milk Producers Co-operative Ltd. (JKMPCL), Satwari, Jammu, was also organized on the theme: From Farm to Brand to Market: Industrial Exposure to Processing, Branding, Packaging, Quality Assurance, Value Addition and Marketing. The industrial visit provided participants with valuable first-hand exposure to the dairy value chain, particularly the processes involved in milk procurement, processing, quality assurance, value addition, packaging, branding and marketing. The programme concluded with a valedictory session and distribution of certificates to the participants. The Krishi Branding Centre, in collaboration with the Agri-Business Incubation Centre, SKUAST-J ABI Foundation, continues to play a pivotal role in promoting agribusiness development by fostering branding, innovation, entrepreneurship, value addition and market linkages. Through its continued engagement with departments, FPOs, RBSHs, farmers and grassroots enterprises, KBC is contributing towards creating a stronger and more competitive agricultural marketing ecosystem and transforming Jammu & Kashmir into a vibrant hub of rural entrepreneurship, value-added agriculture and sustainable agribusiness.
MD JPDCL flags off vehicles carrying safety equipment for field staff
Jammu, Sep 11: To strengthen safety measures for field personnel, Managing Director, Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh on Friday flagged off vehicles carrying essential safety equipment for distribution among field staff of 18 Divisions of JPDCL (06 Sub-Transmission Divisions and 12 Electric Divisions). The vehicles were flagged off in presence of Chief Engineer (Distribution) Er. Arshad Hussain Reshi; Chief Engineer (Planning & Procurement) Er. Vijay Kumar Balmotra and Technical Officer to Managing Director JPDCL Er. Anil Verma. The initiative aims to equip field personnel engaged in electrical maintenance, fault restoration and other operational activities with the requisite safety gear and equipment for carrying out their duties safely and efficiently and minimise the accidents during the maintenance activities. Speaking on the occasion, the MD emphasized that the safety of employees working in the field remains a top priority of JPDCL. He stressed upon all concerned officers and field functionaries to ensure strict compliance with prescribed safety procedures and make optimum use of the safety equipment viz, Harness/Safety Belt and Safety Gloves provided to them. The MD directed the concerned officers to ensure that the safety equipment reaches the field staff in a timely manner and that its availability and proper usage are regularly monitored at all levels. The flagging-off of the vehicles marks another important initiative by JPDCL towards creating a safer working environment for its field personnel and reinforcing a culture of safety across the Corporation.
Symposium on road safety held at GHSS Boys Rajouri
Rajouri, Sep 11: Traffic Police Rural Jammu, in collaboration with Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri on Friday organized a symposium on the topic Right to mobility comes with the responsibility to follow Traffic rules, here at the school premises. The event formed part of ongoing 02-week Awareness -cum-Enforcement Drive against traffic violations involving two-wheelers. As many as 600 students and 60 teachers participated in the programme. At the outset, the Principal of the School Mohammad Muslim Wani welcomed the SSP and other guests. The stage proceedings were conducted by Sr. Lecturer Fazal Hussain. Dy-SP Traffic Rajouri-Poonch Ajaz Ahmed highlighted the broad idea behind holding the drive, which he said was to generate awareness about road safety, promote responsible road-user behaviour and foster a strong sense of responsibility towards preventing road accidents and saving lives among students and the community. He urged the students to become ambassadors of road safety and contribute actively towards creating safer roads and communities. Interacting with the students, the SSP discussed the prevailing scenario of road accidents and their major causes. He emphasized the importance of observing traffic rules, responsible driving and developing a strong sense of civic responsibility among young people. He gave a presentation, protecting the local accident data which formed the basis for initiating this drive. As per the presentation, 699 accidents have taken place between January to July, 2026 in the four Districts of Rajouri, Poonch, Samba and Kathua in which 88 persons were killed and 1001 were injured. However, an alarming trend is the fact that out of 699 accidents, 309 i.e. 44% are those in which two-wheelers are involved. Further, out of 88 dead, 39 are those who were either driving or riding a two-wheeler. Moreover, 27% of the victims are below 25 years of age. The SSP also shared a personal connection with the institution, being an alumnus of Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri. Recalling his association with the school, he said that returning to his alma mater in the capacity of SSP Traffic Rural Jammu was a matter of pride and added significance to the road-safety awareness initiative. He encouraged the students to uphold the values of discipline and responsibility associated with their institution and to become ambassadors of road safety in their families and communities The symposium was judged by a panel comprising Uma Gupta (Sr. Lecturer), Subash Sharma (Sr. Lecturer) and Amir Choudhary (Physical Education Lecturer), who evaluated the performances of the participating students. The School Principal stressed the need for greater youth engagement in promoting road safety awareness. He underscored that road safety is a shared responsibility and called upon students to follow traffic rules diligently and encourage others to do the same. Muneer Zabar, Mohd Owais and Sohail Murtaza secured the first, second and third positions, respectively. The winners were felicitated with mementos in recognition of their outstanding performances by SSP Traffic Rural Jammu. Besides, mementos were also presented to the Principal and Jury members in recognition of their gracious support in organizing the programme. Moreover, road counselling sessions were also held at different locations for two-wheeler riders without enforcing challans. In a unique initiative, two wheelers riders were stopped and made to sit in a canopy where officers of Traffic Police sensitized them about the need for road safety, in particular reference to the local data. People appreciated this idea where rather than enforcing challans a violator, they were made aware about road safety. The successful conduct of the symposium and road counseling sessions reflected the commitment of Traffic Police Rural Jammu towards fostering road safety awareness, creating civic responsibility and ensuring meaningful youth participation in matters of road safety, along with Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School Rajouri.
ExtendedState Committeemeeting, scheduled to begin inKozhikodeon Sunday, may initiate measures to bring in greater transparency and accountabilityon the part of the leadership, says a party leader. The style of functioning of the party could change from high-voltage events to home visits and neighbourhood gatherings. District committee members are likely to be tasked with overseeing and guiding local and branch committees
From fighter jets to sweet-shop clocks: The rise of Indias watch microbrands
Young Indian watch brands are drawing on art, history, home and memory to create distinctive, collectable watches giving buyers a more personal alternative to conventional luxury, often at more accessible prices
KU training stresses stronger laboratory standards in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 11: A five-day NABL Assessor Training Programme (ISO 15189:2022) on Strengthening Medical Laboratory Quality Assurance in J&K concluded at University of Kashmir (KU) on Friday, highlighting the need for quality assurance, standardisation and professional competence in medical laboratories. The programme was organised by the Department of Clinical Biochemistry, KU, in collaboration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K, and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), Quality Council of India (QCI). It aimed to strengthen professional understanding of ISO 15189:2022 and laboratory assessment and accreditation processes. While presiding over the valedictory-cum-ceremonial session, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof Nilofer Khan, said quality laboratory systems are critical to accurate clinical diagnosis and effective patient care. She said such specialised training programmes help build professional competence and promote a culture of quality in healthcare. Consistency, quality and adherence to recognised standards are crucial to reliable laboratory practices, Prof Khan said, adding that the University would continue to promote collaborations and capacity-building initiatives with wider societal relevance. Director SKIMS, Prof. Mohd Ashraf Ganie in his remarks stressed the importance of institutional collaboration in strengthening clinical and paramedical care. He called for well-equipped laboratories, skilled human resources and stringent protocols, while underlining the importance of human judgement alongside technological interventions. Speaking on the occasion Dean Academic Affairs, KU, Prof Sharieffuddin Pirzada, and Dean Research, KU, Prof. Bashir A. Ganaie, emphasised quality-driven training and stronger linkages among universities, healthcare institutions and research organisations. They underlined the need to translate institutional collaborations into better professional practices and move from compliance towards sustained commitment to quality. In their remarks Principal, GMC Srinagar and Dean, School of Medicine and School of Allied Sciences, University of Kashmir, Prof. (Dr) Iffat Hassan Shah, and Dean, School of Biological Sciences, KU, Prof. Fayaz Ahmad, highlighted the importance of accurate clinical findings in diagnosis and patient care. They said specialised academic and training initiatives can strengthen professional capacities and contribute to better healthcare outcomes. Chairperson, State Allied and Healthcare Council, J&K, Dr Sabhiya Majid, highlighted the Councils role in capacity-building of allied healthcare institutions, while Dr Ritu Kulshrestha, Joint Director, NABL-QCI, presented a brief report of the five-day programme and outlined its major components and outcomes. Earlier, Head, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, KU, Dr Tanveer Ali Dar, welcomed the dignitaries and participants and highlighted the significance of the initiative. Prof. Fouzia Rashid, Organising Secretary, delivered the vote of thanks, while Beenish Shakeel conducted the proceedings of the valedictory session. Medical laboratory faculty, laboratory professionals and technologists participated in the programme, which covered ISO 15189 requirements, assessment techniques, documentation, on-site assessment, evaluation of technical competence and reporting of non-conformities.
Bgam begins training on eye screening of school children
Budgam, Sep 11: The District Administration Budgam today started the training programmes for school-level screening facilitators as part of the district-wide Childrens Eye Health Programme in partnership with Health Department, Education and Nayonika Eye care. The programme aims to equip screening facilitators with the necessary skills to conduct preliminary eye screening of students at the school level, enabling early identification and timely referral of children with vision-related problems. Under the program basic screening is being done in schools to identify kids with difficulties in eye sight. And then detailed tests and diagnosis at Sub District Hospitals and District Hospital. Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, emphasised the crucial role of school-level screeners in early identification of health and learning-related difficulties among children. Asserting on screening of all school children, the Deputy Commissioner said that the timely detection of vision problems can significantly improve childrens participation in classroom learning and educational activities. Launched in collaboration with Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust and Help Foundation J&K, the initiative envisages screening around 1.67 lakh students across 917 schools in the district. During the training, teachers were sensitised on the correct use of the Snellen Eye Chart, screening procedures, recording of observations and referral of students requiring further assessment to Sub-District and District Hospitals. Students identified with suspected vision problems will be referred to concerned District and Sub-District hospitals for rescreening and detailed examination. Those requiring spectacles will be provided eyeglasses free of cost, while cases requiring specialised or surgical treatment will be facilitated at GMCs and other tertiary-care eye hospitals. The programme was attended by ADDC Budgam Vivek Agarwal, CMO, CEO, ZEOs and School wise screening facilitators, and representatives from Nayonika eye care and other collaborating organisations.
Dulloo reviews framework for UT-level PMG
Srinagar, Sep 11: Jammu & Kashmir is set to establish a dedicated Project Monitoring Group (JK-PMG) on the lines of the National Project Monitoring Group (PMG) to ensure high-level monitoring of mega developmental projects and facilitate smooth, coordinated resolution of bottlenecks affecting their execution. The institutional framework for replicating the national mechanism in the UT was presented before Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, by representatives of the National PMG. The proposed system is aimed at strengthening project oversight, improving inter-departmental coordination and ensuring timely intervention in matters involving land acquisition, statutory clearances, construction approvals and other implementation-related issues. While speaking the Chief Secretary maintained that we should leverage technology to move from periodic status reporting to real-time, milestone-based project monitoring. He exuded hope that this comprehensive digital platform will enable us to track progress, identify critical gaps and take informed decisions based on reliable data. He further observed that a clearly defined escalation framework will ensure that issues are addressed at the level where they can be resolved, while matters requiring higher-level intervention are brought up without unnecessary delay. This will strengthen both administrative responsiveness and project accountability, he appreciated. The Chief Secretary also impressed upon the National PMG team to undertake additional capacity-building sessions for local stakeholders, ensuring that they are fully conversant with the system, its workflow and the escalation mechanism along with adequately equipping them to take over its operations efficiently here. Highlighting the significance of this monitoring group the Commissioner Secretary, PD&MD, R.Alice Vaz revealed that currently the National PMG monitors 61 projects in J&K, involving investments of 3.91 lakh crore with 130 active issues currently under review through National PMG portal. She further added that the proposed JK-PMG would function under the overall supervision of the Chief Secretary, with a dedicated team of project experts and a designated administrative department responsible for day-to-day operations and coordination. The group would monitor identified mega and strategically important projects, track milestones and pending approvals besides facilitating coordination among executing agencies and district administrations, and escalate unresolved issues for appropriate intervention. The framework envisages a structured review mechanism comprising fortnightly departmental-level reviews by Administrative Secretaries/Heads of Departments, monthly reviews chaired by the Chief Secretary, besides the reviews at the highest government level chaired by the Chief Minister himself for matters requiring such consideration. This graduated arrangement would ensure that project-related issues are examined at the appropriate level and escalated wherever necessary. It was demonstrated by the team that the proposed JK-PMG would leverage a digitized, cost-free portal with automated reporting and analytical capabilities. Under the envisaged workflow, project proponents would register projects and bottlenecks, sponsoring departments would verify the issues, and concerned district administration or departments would undertake action for their resolution. Critical unresolved matters would be escalated to higher forums involving the concerned stakeholders for instant resolution of the issues at hand. Later, the National PMG team conducted a sensitization workshop for officers and officials of the Planning Department and other concerned stakeholders, apprising them of the working, institutional architecture, digital workflow and escalation mechanism of the proposed JK-PMG. The workshop focused on the roles of various stakeholders in identifying, tracking and resolving project-related bottlenecks, while facilitating a common understanding of the operational processes required for its smooth implementation in the UT.
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Anything can happen: rebel MLAs to join BJP if demands met, says Suin
Shillong, Sep 11: Mawsynram MLA Ollan Singh Suin publicly announced that eight United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs have been in talks with the Bharatiya Janata Party and are prepared to move forward and join the party if the BJP implements their demands. Anything can happen if they agree to our demands. Anything can happen, I [] The post Anything can happen: rebel MLAs to join BJP if demands met, says Suin first appeared on Highland Post .
Shillong, Sep 11: Cracks in the United Democratic Party (UDP) came to the fore on Friday as six of its 12 MLAs stayed away from the foundation day celebration of the party. The occasion was also used to hold an emergency central executive committee (CEC) meeting amid the intense speculation of mass defection that has [] The post 6 UDP MLAs skip partys foundation day observance first appeared on Highland Post .
Status quo on paper, work on ground: JNC calls Shree Cement panel a ploy
Shillong, Sep 11: The Jaintia National Council (JNC) has accused the state government of misleading people over the Shree Cement issue in East Jaintia Hills. In a statement, JNC President Sambormi Lyngdoh said despite the government announcing a fact-finding committee and status quo on public hearing at Lum Syrman, Nongkhlieh Elaka, work by Shree Cement [] The post Status quo on paper, work on ground: JNC calls Shree Cement panel a ploy first appeared on Highland Post .
