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  • NIT Sgr Students Unveil Kashmir’s First Racing Model ‘Go-Kart’

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    SRINAGAR: A group of 25 students from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar has developed Kashmir’s first racing model, Go-kart (G-01). It will be participating in the All India Go Karting Competition to be held in Coimbatore Tamil Nadu next week.

    Department of Mechanical Engineering Team Garuda’s first racing model, G-01 was flagged off on Thursday by In-charge Director NIT Srinagar Prof. MF Wani and Registrar Prof. Syed Kaiser Bukhari. The ceremony was attended by all Deans and HOD of various departments.

    The team of 25 students was formed by Head MED, Prof Adnan Qayoom and they worked under the mentorship of Dr H.S Pali and Dr Dinesh Kumar Rajendran for the past several months on the campus.

    Go-Kart has been designed from various equipment and Bajaj Pulsar 150 Engine has been used in the vehicle. It runs on Diesel and goes extreme to 150 kilometres per hour. The trial run was conducted successfully and it passed all normal tests before going on the road.

    In-charge Director Prof M.F Wani appreciated Team Garuda’s model and stated that it is a proud movement for the entire Institute.

    “It is the first time that students have developed the G-Kart model. It is just beginning and more to come. Our students are working day and night on innovations and we are also upgrading our infrastructure on the campus,” he said.

    In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Rakesh Sehgal said that in recent decades, Go Kart is a new edition in Kashmir and it is more popular in south Indian states.

    “The trend of innovations in the Valley is evolving with advanced technology in every field and our students are performing well,” he said.

    Prof Sehgal appreciated the contribution of Dr H.S. Pali and Dr Dinesh Kumar Rajendran for mentoring the students on the campus.

    Institute’s Registrar, Prof Syed Kaiser Bukhari said NIT Srinagar is progressing towards nation-building and is empowering students with innovation and skill development.

    “The young bachelors across the country were working together for months to make it happen. Despite all odds, students worked hard and developed the first racing model, Go-kart (G-01). It is their gift for the entire region,” he said.

    HOD MED, Prof Adnan said that the department is using the latest technologies in various fields. Youth, who are fascinated with automobiles and dream of making a career in that field, he said.

    “We have created a dedicated team to establish changing trends in Kashmir. The department is working on many platforms to use the advanced technologies on the campus,” he said.

    Coordinator Garuda Team, Dr H.S Pali said that it is the biggest milestone in the history of NIT Srinagar. The G-01 model is the culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and collaboration by the team members of Garuda, he said.

    Faculty coordinator of Team Garuda, Dr Dinesh Kumar Rajendran said it is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation that is synonymous with the NIT Srinagar community.

    “We have pushed the boundaries of what is possible from students of Kashmir.  The launch and demonstration of G-01 is an opportunity to showcase the capabilities of our Karting model,” he said.

    Dr Dinesh said NIT Srinagar’s student team will be participating in the All India Go Karting competition to be conducted by Kari Motors Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu.

    “The students are well trained and capable enough to make wonders in the coming days,” he said. (KNS)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmir’s Young Bilal Parray Felicitated with ‘Doctorate for Peace Activism’ – Kashmir News

    Kashmir’s Young Bilal Parray Felicitated with ‘Doctorate for Peace Activism’ – Kashmir News

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    Srinagar, Apr 4: World Peace Institute of United Nations (WPIUN) Monday felicitated Kashmir’s young and eminent young Bilal Ahmad Parray with honorary doctorate degree during a function held in New Delhi.

    The eminent youth peace activist Bilal Ahmad Parray (29), as per GNS, was awarded the Doctorate in the “Peace and Social” stream by World Peace Institute of United Nations (WPIUN) – one of the leading international-level distance education centers in India that provides quality education in various disciplines.

    Considering his contribution in the field Dr. Bilal Ahmad Parray was also felicitated and appointed National Vice President of the World Peace Institute of the United Nations.WhatsApp Image 2023 04 04 at 15.38.09

    Notably Dr. Bilal Parray has tirelessly worked for peace activism in Kashmir since his teenage under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Development Foundation (JKDF).

    Several political, religious, and social organization heads in separate statements have congratulated Dr. Bilal Parray for this major and outstanding felicitation. (GNS)

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  • Jammu and Kashmir’s Economic Growth Vibrant: CS

    Jammu and Kashmir’s Economic Growth Vibrant: CS

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    SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta , Friday released the Economic Survey 2022-23 of the UT, a document presenting the elaborate picture of the economy of JK for the closing financial year.

    The document was prepared by Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Planning Development & Monitoring Department.

    Chief Secretary observed that the document is vital in gauging the progress made by the UT. He also called the document a true account of what we have achieved during the financial year.

    He said that the survey presents a fine picture of our economic trajectory which is encouraging for all of us. He remarked that the yearly economic growth of the UT is a notch higher than National average which shows that approach we have adopted during last few years is working well for the economy.

    The Survey reports that J&K is expected to grow at 8 per cent as against 7 per cent at National level during 2022-23 at Constant Prices. At Current Prices, GSDP of J&K is expected to record a growth of 15% which is at par with National level. Economy of J&K grew faster than the national average in recent years.

    It further stated the GSDP is likely to be doubled in the next five years with emphasis on service sector, industries, agriculture, horticulture and tourism. UT Revenue Performance (Tax plus Non-Tax) is expected to double during current year.

    The Survey has also applauded the time bound policies, action plans and development strategies being implemented to carry forward and sustain the positive environment and momentum of economic development. It also talks about various reforms initiated for good governance and transparency which includes, IT enabled innovations in administration like Janbhagidari, E-stamping, PaySys, BEAMS, eHRMS, e-GRAS, e-office, GST which are more secure, cheaper, efficient, time saving and reliable compared to the previous systems.

    Besides the document brings forth the unique reformative initiatives like District Good Governance Index, Aspirational Blocks Development Programme, Aspirational Panchayat Development Programme, and Aspirational Towns Programme rolled out first time in the country.

    It also discusses the prime ranking of J&K it got in different parameters of registering growth and development. Be it the Ist rank among the UTs in its e-office uptake in almost 400 offices with disposal rate of 97 %, first rank among UT’s in Renewable Energy Development, Ist rank among the UTs in registration coverage under e-SHRAM, Ist rank among the UTs in issuance of SWAMITVA Cards, 2nd rank in Nasha Mukt Abhaan, 2nd rank in performance under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahostav, 3rd rank at all India level in terms of total road length constructed under PMGSY, 4th rank in incremental progress of SDG, or 5th rank in reducing regulatory compliances burden under ease of doing business at All India Level.

    In terms of achievements it makes out that the road network is extended to all the habitations with population over 250 persons as per 2001 census, facilitating growth and development across the UT. World class National highways, expressways, tunnels, bridges, flyovers, ring roads are coming up. J&K’s Rail link is expected to be connected to All India during 2023. Airports are also being upgraded. The Urban development is also high on agenda, smart city projects are being implemented in the capital cities of the UT,the Survey presents.

    Regarding power generation capacity it says the same is likely to be doubled in 4 years and tripled in next 8 years. The response of people to the outreach programmes like My Town My Pride (MTMP) and Back to Village Four (B2V4) was also highlighted  in this report.

    In education sector the indicators have shown notable improvement as per the survey. Adoption of National Education Policy 2020 and the J&K Education Investment Policy 2020 has set in new challenging targets for J&K. Quality education with provision of skill and research has been introduced at higher education level. The youth of J&K are being motivated to attain higher levels of expertise in productive skills and sports sectors, as per the report.

    As far as the Tourism sector is concerned, it says that J&K is developing 75 new tourist destinations, 75 heritage/cultural sites, 75 sufism/religious sites & 75 adventure treks/sites attracting potential for all the four seasons in the areas of nature, adventure, pilgrimage, heritage, sports etc.  More areas of tourism like amusement, water parks, adventure (water sports, Rafting, Rock climbing, Snow parks) etc and entertainment are being explored to attract more tourists.

    Empowerment of Panchayati Raj institutions is proving game changer as per this Survey. The centrally sponsored flagship schemes like MGNREGA, PMAY, SBM(G) being implemented are rejuvenating the rural landscape of J&K. It further goes on to say that SBM(G) has brought J&K an open defecation free status by providing IHHLs to 1952 villages. Under PMAY(G) 30381 families (1.14 Lakhs cumulative) were provided financial assistance for construction of Pucca houses besides numerous water bodies were rejuvenated under AmritSarovars scheme.

    With respect to empowerment of women, the beneficiary oriented schemes are helping women in realising better lives for them and their families. UT envisions achieving Sustainable Integrated Development focusing on Connectivity, Eco-friendly Modern Infrastructure to meet people’s expectations with Transparent Governance over next 25 years. Tourism, Agriculture, Horticulture and Power clubbed with Improved Infrastructure, Connectivity, Logistics, better Health and Education facilities, Digital Governance and effective Grievance Redressal Mechanisms shall be the core areas for realizing Vision 2047, suggests the Economic Survey 2022-23.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Shocking: Son held after allegedly killing mother in North Kashmir’s Sopore – Kashmir News

    Shocking: Son held after allegedly killing mother in North Kashmir’s Sopore – Kashmir News

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    Son held after allegedly killing mother in North Kashmir’s Sopore

    Baramulla, Mar 30: The scuffle between the mother-son duo resulted in the death of mother in Dangarpora Sopore area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

    Police sources said that the police have arrested the culprit and shifted the body to District Hospital Sopore for postmortem.

    The cause of the death is being ascertained while police have registered a formal case in this regard under relevant sections of law. More details awaited (KNT)

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  • Kashmir’s Mahira Shah Gets Entry In Indian Book of Records

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    SRINAGAR: Mahira Shah, 24, a resident of Pinglish Tral in South Kashmir has marked her entry in the Indian Book of Records, by creating world’s smallest Shikara in Mandala Art.

    Mahira Shah, a talented mandala artist was interested in art from childhood and honed her skills with time.

    “I am a self taught mandala artist. In 2008, I started doing paintings and sculptures but as I proceeded to make myself better in this field of art, my art pieces were not so attractive following which I got an idea of making mandala art and succeeded in it,” Mahira said.

    “With the blessings of Allah, I became interested in creating world records. With this dedication I created the world’s first and smallest Shikara in mandala art,” she said.

    “I applied for the Indian Book of Records recently and after being verified by the team, I got confirmation mail from them of creating a world record,” she added adding that she has nominated for the gold medal as well.

    “Since my childhood, I had a passion to promote Kashmir and things related to Kashmir in the whole world. So far i have made different art pieces that are widely appreciated,” Mahira said.

    She claimed that she has also made another world record of making kangri in mandala art and has applied for Asian Books of Records; however, she is expecting confirmation in this regard very soon.

    Mahira said that she will continue to work for the promotion of this mandala art because this art can generate employment and is looking to get appreciation and encouragement from people as well as the administration. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmir’s Aliya Mir Gets Wildlife Conservation Award

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    SRINAGAR: Aliya Mir, a prominent sociologist and the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir to work for Wildlife SOS, has been awarded the wildlife conservation award by the Union Territory for her exceptional efforts in conservation. She is the first woman to receive this honour in the region.

    The award was presented to her by Lt. Manoj Sinha at the World Forestry Day celebrations organized by the Jammu and Kashmir Collective Forests. Aliya was recognized for her outstanding achievements in various aspects of wildlife conservation, including the rescue and release of wild animals, injured animal care, and bear rescue in Kashmir.

    Aliya, who also serves as the Head of an Education System in the Wildlife SOS Program, has rescued numerous wild animals, including birds, Asiatic black bears, and Himalayan brown bears. She has also gained popularity for catching snakes, having rescued them from various locations like corridors, cars, lawns, gardens, and bus rooms in offices and other establishments, and releasing them back into the wild.

    One of her most notable rescues was the Levantine viper, a venomous snake, from the then chief minister’s regional residence. The incident grabbed headlines as the Viper snake weighed about 2 kg and is the largest animal biting in a group of wild animals. Similarly, a video of Aliya rescuing a snake trapped in a scooter in Jahangir Chowk has also gone viral on social media.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Kashmir’s Nadru In High Demand: PM Modi

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    SRINAGAR: During his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the increasing popularity of lotus stems in Kashmir, referred to as ‘Nadru‘ by locals.

    “Whenever we talk about Kashmir or Srinagar, the pictures of the mountains and Dal jheel come in front of us. We all want to enjoy the scenic beauty, but there is one more speciality attached to it. Dal jheel is also known for its delicious Lotus stems. They are known by different names in the country, and in Kashmir, they are referred to as ‘Nadru’,” he said.

    He further stated that in response to the growing demand for Nadru, farmers have established a Farmers Producer Organization (FPO), which currently comprises 250 farmers.

    “Today, the farmers are able to export the FPOs to foreign countries. Recently, they sent two sets to UAE. This is not just taking up the name of Kashmir, but also increasing the income of the farmers,” he said.

    The Prime Minister also discussed the farmers who have transitioned to cultivating lavender and the advantages they are obtaining through the government’s Aroma Mission initiative.

    “Another effort by the Kashmiri farmers is spreading the fragrance of its success. Actually, there is a small town Bhadarwah, in the Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir. The farmers there traditionally used to grow maize, but some farmers decided to do something innovative. They shifted towards floriculture. Under this, around 2,500 farmers are growing lavender. They have also benefited from the Aroma scheme of the government. This has increased their income several times. And today, along with the lavender, the fragrance of their success is also spreading,” he added.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Noori, Kashmir’s First Cloned Pashmina Goat Died, Helped the Dream Live

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    by Faiqa Masoodi

    SRINAGAR: The world’s first cloned female Pashmina goat, Noori, is no more. She died a natural death on March 15 after living a life of 11 years and already being a grandmother.

    The goat was the first ever animal that SKUAST-K produced through cloning. Her birth was a major development in veterinary science in Kashmir.

    The goat kid was born in 2012 after the strenuous efforts of years put in by Dr Riaz Ahmad Shah and six other researchers who brought cloned Noori, into the world on March 9, catapulting Kashmir straight into the international limelight.

    All her life, Noori lived at SKUAST and mothered seven kids, two female and five male.

    Defying all notions that cloned species are susceptible to various ailments, Noori lived a healthy life and reached an advanced age in good health.

    It was after the premature death of Dolly sheep, the first mammal to be cloned that scientists developed doubts that cloning accelerates the ageing process and other related problems. However, Noorie proved this isn’t the case as cloning also follows routine motherhood after the initial stage.

    Dr Riaz said that Noori lived a healthy life of more than 11 years since her birth which is the average life span for this species. She died of old age and passed away peacefully at sheep and goat research station SKUAST-K leaving behind a great legacy.

    “Age-related issues had started to show up in Noorie and she had stopped food intake,” Dr Riaz said. “Her teeth were falling out making it difficult for her to graze adequately.”

    Noorie, meaning light, was seen as a ray of hope by scientists who knew that the female kid would pave the way for mass production of silky soft wool, the prized fibre.

    Noori, when born, had such a shiny lustrous coat that my colleague Prof Maqbool Darzi named it Noori, and the light that she brought into the world of science will continue to inspire us to do better in our field, Dr Riaz said.

    “We are aiming to diversify the cloning process and are trying to get hold of the gene editing process and transgenic animal research. If that happens, we will be able to have mass production of pashmina,” Dr Riaz, who is literally the father of cloning in India, said. Currently, he is the Chief Scientist at Animal Cloning and Transgenic Laboratory, Division of Animal Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences SKUAST-Kashmir.

    “The average pashmina production in a pashmina goat is around 200 grams. If we are successful in creating a Gene-edited cloned goat, the first of its kind, we can take the pashmina production up and have 300 grams of production per goat,” he said while offering an idea about the focus of his current research.

    Before Noorie happened, a doctoral student at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Dr Riaz had invested painstaking efforts and expertise in developing the first buffalo clone Garima many years ago. It was for the first time he switched to a comparatively easier and cost-effective technique; different from the one utilized to produce Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep in 1996.

    Buoyed by the success, Dr Riaz submitted a proposal jointly with the NDRI to the government of India. He hoped to secure assistance for furthering research in Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer, a key technique that later went on to make the project Noori happen.

    “While NDRI continued to carry out its research on buffaloes, we zeroed in on a different species,” Dr Riaz said.

    Project Noorie was different; she was from our native place and had tremendous economic importance.

    Subsequently, Rs 2 crore funding package for a four-year period breathed life into his project. From a sufficient amount, he created a world-class laboratory before roping in the finest battery of research scholars and scientists who helped him hit the target. In this process, Riaz said, they also learned how to skilfully preserve an embryo and transfer it to recipients.

    In the next three years, a near-miraculous development happened. Scientists isolated an egg cell from a goat before extracting out its innards, creating space for administering the DNA, a biological rulebook, of a Pashmina goat.

    Once the DNA was integrated, the egg cell was rammed into the skin cells of a Pashmina goat, giving rise to an embryo that would further journey towards becoming a foetus. “The new offspring was an exact duplicate of the Pashmina goat whose DNA had been extracted from its skin cell,” Riaz said.

    His department is rearing a huge herd of Pashmina goats that defies the tradition that these goats cannot survive outside Ladakh. However, the wool output of these goats is slightly low. If cloning becomes a success, Kashmir finally can have Pashmina herds too.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Brief Exchange of Fire in South Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police

    Brief Exchange of Fire in South Kashmir’s Pulwama: Police

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    Srinagar, March 18: A brief gunfight took place between militants and security forces in Mitrigam area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday.

    A top police officer told GNS that a specific input was generated by police about presence of militants in Mitrigam area.

    A cordon and search operation was launched during predawn hours, as the searches were intensified, the hiding militants fired upon the search party leading to a brief gunfight, the officer said.

    After brief exchange of firing, there was no fire from the other side and during searches no militant was found at the encounter site, he said.

    It seems that during the initial exchange of fire, militants managed to escape, taking advantage of darkness, the officer added.(GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Gujarat Conman Manages Z+ Security Cover, Luxury Hotel and Access to Jammu Kashmir’s High Offices

    Gujarat Conman Manages Z+ Security Cover, Luxury Hotel and Access to Jammu Kashmir’s High Offices

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    by Raashid Andrabi

    SRINAGAR: Kiran Bhai Patel, a resident of Gujarat, who falsely claimed to hold a high position in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and had meetings with influential individuals in Jammu and Kashmir, has been formally arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on March 3.

    The arrest followed a day after the police registered a case of cheating and forgery at police station Nishat against the conman.

    Patel had been posing as an additional director (strategy and campaign) in the PMO and was caught during his third visit to Kashmir, where he was staying at a luxurious Srinagar five-star hotel. He received a Z-plus security cover, an armoured SUV, and luxurious lodging, which raised suspicions when he arrived in Srinagar for the second time in two weeks without any prior VIP movement information available to security agencies.

    The FIR, registered by Srinagar Police at Nishat Police Station, revealed that Patel had been using criminal means and forgery to carry out his activities within the jurisdiction of the police station and other parts of Kashmir. He had allegedly been involved in cheating gullible individuals and pursuing a well-conceived scheme to gain monetary and material benefits.

    Patel had been booked under Sections 419, 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the IPC at Nishat police station, and the police are currently conducting a thorough investigation. Pradipsinh Vaghela, the ruling BJP’s Gujarat General Secretary, is among 5000 people who follow Patel’s verified Twitter account.

    His social media posts and pictures suggest that he had been leading a lavish lifestyle, staying at luxurious hotels and traveling in bulletproof cars.

    In photos shared on various social media platforms, Patel can be seen at picturesque sites in Jammu and Kashmir, often in the company of armed personnel. One picture depicts him standing in front of Srinagar’s iconic clock tower, Lal Chowk.

    In his maiden February visit, Patel visited health resorts. He interacted with officials at Doodpathri and discussed way and means of improved tourist footfalls from Gujarat. He was at Shankaracharya Tempe on February 22, Doodhpathri on February 27, Gulmarg on February 26, Ahrabal on February 23, according to the photographs and videos he posted on Twitter.

    Patel’s Twitter bio states that he holds a doctorate from Commonwealth University, Virginia, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Tiruchirappalli, a Master of Technology in computer science, and a Bachelor of Engineering in computer engineering. The police attempted to detain him at the airport, but he had already left in his bulletproof car for the hotel.

    This incident has raised serious concerns about the security protocols in place and the ease with which an individual can impersonate a high-ranking government official and gain access to sensitive information and influential individuals. After being taken for a ride, now the authorities say they will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and take appropriate action to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

    So far, the investigation has reportedly revealed that Patel had been operating a well-conceived scheme to defraud unsuspecting individuals and companies, promising them government contracts and other benefits in exchange for monetary and material gain. He had reportedly created fake letters and documents, which he used to dupe his victims.

    The police have also discovered that Patel had been in touch with several influential individuals, including politicians, businessmen, and bureaucrats, during his visits to Jammu and Kashmir. He had even managed to secure appointments with some of them, claiming to be representing the Prime Minister’s Office.

    According to sources, Patel’s activities had come to the attention of the security agencies after he arrived in Jammu and Kashmir for the second time in two weeks without any prior VIP movement information available to them. The police attempted to detain him at the airport, but he had already left in his bulletproof car for the hotel.

    The police seized several electronic devices, including laptops and mobile phones, during the search of Patel’s hotel room. They are currently analysing the data to gather more information about his activities and the individuals he had been in touch with.

    Report said two cops may face action for extending the hospitality without verifying the details. A media report said they had got information from some IAS officer.



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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )