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  • Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Inaugurates First International Education Fair Of J&K

    Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar Inaugurates First International Education Fair Of J&K

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    NEW DELHI:  J&K’s first International Education Fair, a collaborative effort of SKUAST-Kashmir and ICCR was inaugurated by Union Minister for External Affairs Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today in presence of Union Minister for Education,  Dharmendra Pradhan; Union MoS, PMO, Dr Jitendra Singh; Lieutenant Governor, Jammu & Kashmir,  Manoj Sinha and President ICCR, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi on Tuesday.

    Union External Affairs Minister, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief Guest for the event, complemented the SKUSAT-Kashmir for the International Education Fair initiative. He said three years ago, the process of change started in J&K which was intended to ensure that full benefits of the development and progress that the rest of India had seen for many many years are also now completely available to the people, especially to the youth of J&K.

    In that sense, people of J&K being in the national mainstream was extremely important. It was also by doing so, they would connect up with the rest of India and the International mainstream. For me it is not just an education event, it is a very integral part of ensuring that a very important region of India is connected to what is happening in the world,” Dr Jaishankar said.

    He also observed that Indian universities should focus on inviting more foreign students to their campuses.

    “Today, India has projects done or under-delivery in 78 countries of the world. So, if our relationships are so extensive, investments are so deep & networking is so good, we need to see that translated into a greater flow of international students to India,” Dr Jaishankar said.

    “In a globalised world, it’s absolutely essential that young people of India are fully aware of what’s happening in the world and there is no better way to do that than having international students among you,” Dr Jaishankar added.

    Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the Government of J&K for showcasing the strength and vibrancy of India’s higher education landscape as well as the knowledge legacy of Jammu & Kashmir.

    “J&K is witnessing a new dawn of development under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister. With the implementation of National Education Policy, we are internationalising our education sector. The Education Ministry will support, encourage and facilitate the globalisation of SKUAST-Kashmir,” Pradhan said.

    He also encouraged all the universities to join efforts to establish India as a global study destination.

    Union MoS, Dr Jitendra Singh said the National Education Policy brought by Prime Minister holds the promise to open career and Start-up opportunities driven by aptitude, skill and flexi options at capacity building.

    “Jammu Kashmir has a rich legacy of unexplored agricultural avenues, Aroma Mission and Purple Revolution, which imparts it the potential of being the torchbearer of Agri StartUp movement in India, Dr Jitendra Singh said.

    Lieutenant Governor of J&K,Manoj Sinha expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accelerating development of J&K and transforming it into a favourite destination for students, travellers and entrepreneurs.

    The Lt Governor said with this initiative J&K has launched a dedicated programme for foreign students.

    “Our aim is to invite international students to J&K for short-term and long-term courses in various disciplines & strengthen the international connect. Over the past three years, we have focused on strengthening education sector, developing knowledge workers for sectors like industries, agriculture & health care. Sincere efforts have been made to convert the knowledge dividends into wealth for process of innovation & growth,” the Lt Governor said.

    The Lt Governor also observed that the initiative of SKUAST-Kashmir will set an example for other universities of the country as well.

    “Apart from campuses nestled in nature’s paradise, professional faculties, high standard of living, J&K is also offering variety of courses starting from Artificial Intelligence, Robotics to Agri science, Yoga, Sanskrit & interface with the industries for research & innovation,” the Lt Governor further said.

    The Lt Governor said with more than 150 higher education institutions, two central universities, seven state universities, two AIIMS, IIM, IIT, NIT, NIFT, IIMC and two Agriculture Science and Technology universities, Jammu Kashmir has emerged as a favourite destination for students in India.

    He also said that paradigm shift towards virtues of life which humanity is witnessing is also an opportunity for enhancing quality of life by exchange programs between the countries and learn from each other and enable each other to achieve greater heights in our journey.

    “The whole world is looking at India with admiration and hope. There never was a better time to be in India to witness and comprehend the glorious chapters of ancient civilization and immortal organic composite culture. The foreign student’s residential and exchange programmes, people-to-people contacts and institutional interactions with different institutions of Jammu Kashmir will enrich and strengthen global cultural synergies,” the Lt Governor added.

    Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) assured the cooperation and support of ICCR to J&K in organizing the exchange programs of artisans and fairs whereby the message of changing new aspirational J&K goes loud and clear to other countries.

    Distinguished Ambassadors, High Commissioners and members of ICAR, ICCR, UGC, and SKUAST-K were present on the occasion.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • NC Seeks Immediate Rollback Of Property Tax Notification

    NC Seeks Immediate Rollback Of Property Tax Notification

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    SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday decried the notification regarding the imposition of property tax in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the notification smacks of arbitrariness.

    Responding to the notification, party’s State Spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said, “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have been at the receiving end economically since 2019 due to  the losses suffered by Aug 05 2019 lockdown and then the successive Covid lock downs. Imposition of the property tax will further push the people to the wall. Such decisions will make the situation even worse.”

    Questioning the haste in which such decisions are taken in absence of a democratically elected government , Imran said,  “Such matters should be left to an elected government. The people’s representatives must be given an opportunity to discuss these issues. Unfortunately such important issues don’t face public scrutiny in the current bureaucratic set up. It has become a habit of those in power in Delhi to issue orders, irrespective of their impact or public opinion.”

    He termed this decision anti-people and a grave injustice and demanded its immediate rollback. “Such revenue generation measures must be left to a democratically elected government in J&K,” he added.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Top Kashmiri Militants Killed In Pakistan, Afghanistan

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    SRINAGAR: In the last few days, two top Kashmiri militants are reported killed in different incidents in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Both of them were designated terrorists by the MHA and were sought by the law in India.

    In one incident banned Hizb ul Mujahedeen’s “launching commander” was assassinated in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He was identified as Bashir Ahmad Peer, alias Imtiyaz Alam.

    In another assassination Ejaz Ahmad Ahanger, a Kashmir-born insurgent is thought to have been assassinated in southern Afghanistan along with intelligence personnel and members of his family.

    Reports appearing in the media suggest that Peer was killed on Monday night outside a store in Rawalpindi by a close-range assailant.

    Back home, the MHA under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act declared Peer as a terrorist on October 4, 2022, for his involvement in terrorism-related activities, including facilitating terrorist infiltration into Kupwara.

    Peer, originally from the Babarpora neighbourhood in the Kupwara had taken up residence in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. According to reports, Peer was assassinated by militants of rival organisations after disagreements arose between various organisations over a variety of problems, including funding.

    The statement issued on the day he was declared a designated terrorist, offers a lot of details about him. “Peer participated in a number of online propaganda groups to bring together ex-militants and other cadres for the expansion of activities of Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba, and other terrorist organisations,” the statement said.

    Ejaz Ahmad Ahanger is reported to have been killed last week. The authorities have informed the family that the militant leader “had slept off”.

    “The police summoned my older brother to give him the news a few days ago. I do not know whether this is true or not, but I have been crying since then,” Fahmida Shafi, Ahanger’s sister, has told The Print website.

    Afghan intelligence has identified Ahanger as the mastermind of the Kasargod-born Muhammad Muhsin suicide bombing in March 2020, which claimed the life of a security guard and 24 worshippers at the Gurdwara Kart-e Parwan in Kabul. Ijas Kallukettiya Purayil, a former dentist from Kasargod in Kerala, was also suspected to have carried out a suicide attack at Jalalabad under the direction of Ahanger.

    In addition to his two children, Sabira Ahanger, who was born in 1997, and Tooba Ahanger, who was born in 2001, Ejaz is believed to have left behind his first wife, Rukhsana Ahanger.

    A resident of Srinagar, Ahangar was designated a terrorist by the MHA in January 2023. He was an Islamic State member who was earlier jailed in Afghanistan and fled the jail after Kabul fell to the Taliban. The Print report said Ahanger married thrice since 1995.

    The MHA notification said Ahanger “is wanted by J&K Police” for his links with Al-Qaida and other global terrorist groups. He is alleged to have been engaged in re-starting the ISIS channels in India, the MHA said in the notification. Besides, he was accused of providing traction to militancy in Kashmir Valley and has initiated an online India-centric ISIS propaganda magazine.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • CCIK Delegation Calls On Div Com Kashmir, Discuss Issues Of Traders

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    SRINAGAR: A delegation of Associated Chamber of Commerce & Industry-Kashmir (CCIK) led by its President Tariq Ghani along with office bearers Secretly General Adnan Shah, Joint Secretary General M M Hussain, Treasurer Dr Imran Nazir and Chief Coordinator Atif Khan met Divisional Commissioner Kashmir at his office.

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    CCIK Delegation Calls On Newly Appointed Div Com V.K.Bidhuri

    The CCIK delegation welcomed newly appointed Div Com and discussed various issues regarding trade, commerce and industries.

    The Div Com gave patient hearing to the delegation and ensured full support to CCIK to resolve all concerned issues.

    CCIK delegation also appreciated and thanked Div Com for putting halt on encroachment drive  and said that poor people should be excluded from demolition drive.

    The office beares raised various issues regarding trade, the delegation thanked V.K.Bidhuri and said CCIK has high hopes with Div Com and that the issues will be settled at the earliest

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Srinagar-Jammu Highway Blocked Due To Shooting Stones

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    SRINAGAR: The Srinagar-Jammu National highway has been closed for vehicular traffic due to shooting stones shooting stones near Sherbibi, officials said on Tuesday.

    “Jammu Srinagar NHW is still blocked, clearance work is hampered due to continuous shooting stones near Sherbibi,” Jammu and Kashmir Traffic police in a tweet said.

    The highway is the lifeline of the Kashmir and the main road link connecting valley with the rest of the country.

    Kashmir bound trucks laden with essential supplies and other vehicles pass through the highway and fruit carrying trucks from the valley head for rest of the country through this road.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • UAE University Offers Scholarship, Details Here

    UAE University Offers Scholarship, Details Here

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    SRINAGAR: The UAE University is inviting applications for scholarships in the United Arab Emirates for all national and international students all over the world.

    The application forms are already out and the last date to apply for the scholarship is February 28, 2023.

    Students willing to pursue Masters’s Degree or PhD Degree can apply for the academic session of 2023-2024.

    The scholarship will cover the complete tuition fee, monthly stipend, health insurance and will also provide a bonus for research projects.

    Candidates interested to apply must have a Bachelors degree and a cumulative (GPA) Grade Point Average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, in all undergraduate work. The candidates should also have English language proficiency.

    The documents of Emirati students that are required for the application process include a copy of their passport, nationality ID, and UAE identity card. For international students inside UAE (copy of passport, valid visa, and UAE identity card). For international students outside UAE, only a copy of their passport is required.

    Copy of official certificates and mark sheets from recognized colleges or universities. An official copy of the applicant’s IELTS or TOEFL exam score. Two updated CVs, two letters of recommendation from professionals, and a security form.

    For further details click HERE 

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Moulana Abdul Rashid Mubarki Is No More

    Moulana Abdul Rashid Mubarki Is No More

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    SRINAGAR: A well-known religious cleric, Moulana Abdul Rashid Mubarki, son of Late Moulana Ghulam Nabi Mubarki, passed away on Monday evening.

    Quoting family of Mubarki the news agency KNO reported that Moulana Abdul Rashid Mubarki breathed his last after brief illness.

    The family further said that the funeral of the deceased will be held at Sanant Nagar at around 11:00 PM, adding that the deceased will be laid to rest at their ancestral graveyard at Malkha here.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Former Officer Abdul Rashid Mubarki Is No More

    Former Officer Abdul Rashid Mubarki Is No More

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    SRINAGAR: Abdul Rashid Mubarki, former KAS officer is no more. He was 74.

    A 1972-batch KAS officer, is reported to have passed away after a brief illness on Monday evening.

    According to reports, the funeral of the deceased was held at Sanant Nagar at around 11:00 PM and was laid to rest at their ancestral graveyard at Malkha.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • BVR Subrahmanyam Is New CEO Of NITI Aayog

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    SRINAGAR: The government on Monday approved the appointment of IAS officer B.V.R. Subrahmanyam as the new CEO of NITI Aayog, replacing Parmeswaran Iyer.

    Iyer has been appointed as Executive Director of World Bank at the institution’s headquarters in Washington DC for a period of three years, from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

    His World Bank appointment was cleared by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet according to an order issued on Monday.

    Iyer would be replacing Rajesh Khullar at World Bank headquarters. Khullar is a Haryana cadre IAS officer of 1988 batch, who has been repatriated to his home cadre at the request of the state government, the order said.

    Iyer had been appointed as NITI Aayog CEO in July 2022.

    Subrahmanyam, a 1987 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre, has previously served as Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, and is an expert on internal security.

    He was Additional Chief Secretary, Home, in Chhattisgarh before he was deputed to J&K after Governor’s rule was imposed in the state in June 2018 following the break-up of the PDP-BJP coalition government in the state. (IANS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • IIM Jammu Records 100% Placements

    IIM Jammu Records 100% Placements

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    JAMMU: Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu released its final placement Reports for 2021-23 for the sixth batch of the post-graduate programme in management (MBA 2020-22).

    An official statement said that the placement scenario at IIM Jammu has been on the rise with over 135 companies visiting for final placements. The Institute continued to create a strong presence in the industry as one of the fastest-growing IIMs.

    A total of 239 students of the Sixth Batch of MBA (2021-23) appeared for the final placements.

    IIM Jammu saw new opportunities coming its way as the students’ secured roles in domains like Product Management, Marketing, Consulting, Finance and General Management.

    The highest domestic CTC stood at INR 64 LPA, with the top 10 percentile at 32.4 LPA, the top quartile CTC at INR 24.5 LPA, while the average and median CTC stood at INR 16.43 LPA and 15.25 LPA respectively.

    IIM Jammu became one of the preferred campuses for recruiters. Some of our prominent recruiters were: Microsoft, Mckinsey and Company, EXL, Brillio, Cognizant, Zycus, Amazon, Target, Reliance Retail, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, State Street,  ICICI Bank, SBI Capital Markets, Yes Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra and Mahindra, Mercedes Benz, Maruti Suzuki, Amara Raja Group, EY, KPMG, Deloitte, CRISIL, Kantar, Affinity Global, JLL, Shobha Reality, Vedanta, Tata Power, AM/NS, Adani Group, Carlsberg, DS Group, Bombay Shaving Company, BenQ, Wildcraft amongst others.

    Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu said, “100 % placements over the last year indicate an optimistic placement scenario. From the very beginning, IIM Jammu has set high standards for outstanding value-based quality education, high-quality research, executive education, consultancy, and strong corporate as well as international linkages. Despite the considerable increase in the batch size from the previous year, we are proud to announce this year’s placement season to be a resounding success.”

    Prof Jabir Ali, Chairperson, Placements said, “A jump was witnessed in the average, median & highest package offered this year. The success of the placements season is driven by the trust of the recruiters in IIM Jammu”.

    The campus has been one of the most preferred hiring destinations for top recruiters in the country owing to the excellent pool of talent available with high business acumen. The placement activity was coordinated by Prof. Jabir Ali and Dr. Baljeet Singh, Chairperson, and Co-Chairperson respectively, at IIM Jammu.

    With the continuous direction and guidance of Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu, training, and placement at the Institute is sure to scale new heights year after year.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )