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  • Youth Stabbed By Friend, Injured

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    SRINAGAR: A youth was injured after being stabbed by his friend in Krangsoo area of Mattan in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that Adnan Altaf of Krangsoo was stabbed by his friend outside his home after an argument.

    He said Adnan received injuries in his arm and shoulder in the attack. “He was shifted to a hospital, where his condition is said to be stable,” he said.

    Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Y20 Consultation At KU A Historical Event, Youth Main Stakeholders In Fight Against Climate Crisis: KU VC

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    SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Monday said that the upcoming Youth20 Consultation meet on climate change at the University of Kashmir on May 11 is a historical occassion and an event of global importance. She said it is a great opportunity to showcase our youth as active contributors in fight against climate change.

    Prof Nilofer made the remarks while addressing a pre-event press conference organised regarding the Youth20 Consultation being held on the theme “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability A Way of Life”.

    “It is a historical occasion for the University of Kashmir to be organising this event under India’s G20 Presidency. The University considers it as an event of national and global importance and has put in place all necessary logistical and other arrangements well in advance. Our faculty members, officers, research scholars and students have been actively involved in making this event a great success,” she said.

    The event will be attended by dignitaries from the Central Government, J&K UT Administration, 17 international delegates, 4 international speakers, 12 national speakers and 26 national delegates, the Vice-Chancellor said.

    “To make the event more inclusive and result-oriented, we have invited participants from universities across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. We also have participation of students from the school education department and higher education department,” the VC said, adding that four panel discussions on important aspects of climate change will be held during the technical deliberations.

    Highlighting the importance of the theme, the VC said, “We have chosen this theme deliberately in view of its high importance for the country in general, and our youth in particular. Because this engagement and involvement of youth in the conversation and dialogue on climate change is one big intervention that India’s G20 Presidency has made. It is therefore an occasion for our youth to come forward and share their ideas on how they can contribute to addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change.”.

    These ideas will eventually be taken to the G20 platform and shall contribute to policymaking in its critical areas, she said, adding: “We have also opted for this theme in view of enormous research work which our University has been Conducting in the area of climate change. The research work done In this University on climate change has been published and acknowledged globally”.

    Third important reason for choosing this theme is the fact that we live in the Himalayan region, Which is prone to various natural disasters like landslides, flooding and avalanches. The J&K UT also falls In Seismic Zone-V and is therefore vulnerable to earthquakes.

    “The Youth20 Consultation therefore offers Us an opportunity to deliberate upon these important aspects and see how best our youth can contribute to mitigating the climate change impacts in the region using ‘youth power’ as a means to achieve this goal,” the VC said.

    This mega event reflects our deep commitment to further tread the path of academic excellence with great determination and sustained focus, she said.

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Y20 Consultation at KU a historical event, youth main stakeholders in fight against climate crisis: KU VC

    Y20 Consultation at KU a historical event, youth main stakeholders in fight against climate crisis: KU VC

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    Srinagar, May 8 (GNS): Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Monday said that the upcoming Youth20 Consultation meet on climate change at the University of Kashmir on May 11 is a historical occasion and an event of global importance. She said it is a great opportunity to showcase our youth as active contributors in the fight against climate change.

    Prof Nilofer made the remarks while addressing a pre-event press conference organised regarding the Youth20 Consultation being held on the theme “Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Making Sustainability A Way of Life”.

    “It is a historical occasion for the University of Kashmir to be organising this event under India’s G20 Presidency. The University considers it as an event of national and global importance and has put in place all necessary logistical and other arrangements well in advance. Our faculty members, officers, research scholars and students have been actively involved in making this event a great success,” she said as per GNS.

    The VC thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Honourable Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur and Chancellor Manoj Sinha for choosing the University of Kashmir for the mega event.

    The event will be attended by dignitaries from the Central Government, J&K UT Administration, 17 international delegates, 4 international speakers, 12 national speakers and 26 national delegates, the Vice-Chancellor said.

    “To make the event more inclusive and result-oriented, we have invited participants from universities across the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. We also have participation of students from the school education department and higher education department,” the VC said, adding that four panel discussions on important aspects of climate change will be held during the technical deliberations.

    Highlighting the importance of the theme, the VC said, “We have chosen this theme deliberately in view of its high importance for the country in general, and our youth in particular. Because this engagement and involvement of youth in the conversation and dialogue on climate change is one big intervention that India’s G20 Presidency has made. It is therefore an occasion for our youth to come forward and share their ideas on how they can contribute to addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change.”

    These ideas will eventually be taken to the G20 platform and shall contribute to policy making in its critical areas, she said, adding: “We have also opted for this theme in view of enormous research work which our University has been conducting in the area of climate change. The research work done In this University on climate change has been published and acknowledged globally”.

    Third important reason for choosing this theme is the fact that we live in the Himalayan region, which is prone to various natural disasters like landslides, flooding and avalanches. The J&K UT also falls in Seismic Zone-V and is therefore vulnerable to earthquakes.

    “The Youth20 Consultation therefore offers Us an opportunity to deliberate upon these important aspects and see how best our youth can contribute to mitigating the climate change impacts in the region using ‘youth power’ as a means to achieve this goal,” the VC said.

    This mega event reflects our deep commitment to further tread the path of academic excellence with great determination and sustained focus, she said.

    “This event will further encourage our faculty, research scholars and students to pursue their academic goals with greater vigor. The University will also use this occasion to further collaborate in research with our sister universities in the UTs of J&K and Ladakh, and other institutions of national and international repute in the country.

    This is indeed a moment of great celebration for all of us, especially our young students,” the VC said, seeking cooperation of the media in amplifying the message of the Youth20 event. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Youth Found Dead In Paddy Field

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    SRINAGAR: A youth found was dead in a paddy field in Hassanpora Tawella area of Bijbehera in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday.

    Quoting an official, KNO reported that body of youth identified as Amir Rashid Ganai son of Abdul Rashid Ganai, of Hassanpora Tawella was found under mysterious circumstances in a paddy field in Dragad village.

    He said police have recovered his body from the spot and further investigation has been taken up.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Youth Critically Injured While Installing CCTV For Army, Family Protests Alleging Negligence

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    SRINAGAR: A 26-year-old youth was critically injured due to electrocution while installing CCTV cameras for a local army unit in the Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday.
    Family members of the youth identified as Danish Khazir son of Khazir Mohammad Bhat of Badam Bagh Sopore told said that he was called by Army to install CCTV cameras nearby at an Army camp in Sopore on Sunday afternoon.
    “Danish was working in a nearby complex outside the Army camp located near GDC Sopore when some Army personnel from the camp came and took him away to install CCTV cameras for them near crossing,” they said.
    They alleged that Danish got electrocuted due to the negligence of Army personnel while installing CCTV cameras as they (Army) had not snapped the electricity supply.
    Meanwhile, family members and locals held a protest demonstration demanding action against the Army personnel.
    Danish was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where from he has been referred to Srinagar in critical condition.
    Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Shabir Nawab, while confirming the incident, said that the youth is critically injured and has been taken to Srinagar hospital.
    He said FIR has been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Youth injured while installing CCTV for Army in Sopore, family alleges negligence

    Youth injured while installing CCTV for Army in Sopore, family alleges negligence

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    Sopore, May 07: A 26-year-old youth was critically injured due to electrocution while installing CCTV cameras for a local army unit in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday even as family of the youth alleged negligence on part of the Army. Police have filed an FIR in this regard, while further investigation is going on.

    Family members of the youth identified as Danish Khazir son of Khazir Mohammad Bhat of Badam Bagh Sopore told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that he was called by Army to install CCTV cameras nearby an Army camp in Sopore town today afternoon.

    They said that Danish was working in a nearby complex outside the Army located near GDC Sopore and in the meanwhile some Army personnel from the camp came to him and took him away to install CCTV cameras for them near crossing.

    They alleged that Danish got electrocuted due to the negligence of Army personnel while installing CCTV cameras as they (Army) had not snapped electricity supply.

    Meanwhile, family members and locals held a protest demonstration demanding action against the Army personnel.

    They alleged that as Danish got electrocuted, army personnel accompanying him left him there and fled from the spot.

    Soon after the incident, Danish was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, where from he has been referred to Srinagar in a critical condition.

    Meanwhile, Senior Superintendent of Police Sopore, Shabir Nawab, while confirming the incident, told KNO that the youth is critically injured and has been taken to Srinagar hospital.

    He said FIR has been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on—(KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Youth Injured After Being Stabbed, Hospitalized

    Youth Injured After Being Stabbed, Hospitalized

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    SRINAGAR: A youth was injured on Wednesday after being stabbed in the Marhama area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

    According to an official, the victim has been identified as Adil Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Amin Bhat and a resident of Khalpora Marhama, who was attacked with a knife in his native area.

    The official further added that Adil sustained chest injuries and was subsequently shifted to the hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable.

    Sources revealed that the police have taken cognizance of the incident and identified the attacker. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest the culprit. (KNO)

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Youth Services & Sports Conclave 2023

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    UT home to best gymnasts, fencers: Secretary JK Sports Council

    JAMMU, MAY 2: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) organised a one day Youth Services and Sports Conclave 2023 at Convention Centre in Jammu and Kashmir, with Secretary YSS, Sarmad Hafeez as the chief guest.

    Speaking on the occasion, Sarmad Hafeez praised J&K for being the Union Territori regularly producing international standard players in fencing, gymnastics, roller skating, cricket and other sports. He also called for facilitating the interaction of such achievers with young children to encourage enhanced participation in sports, recommending that they be made mentors of school children.

    Sarmad Hafeez exhorted upon the District Youth Services & Sports Officers to conduct interaction sessions in all schools including private institutions to develop a thriving sports culture and promote regular collaboration between institutions. He suggested instating steps like holding annual sports events in schools to achieve this.

    Hafeez also called for a monthly progress report regarding activities conducted in districts to promote and conduct sports. He said that the department is well equipped with infrastructure including 94 Khelo India centres in J&K, at least one indoor stadium in each district besides a playfield in every panchayat.

    He emphasized the need for spreading awareness about SO-12 of the government under which 5 gazetted jobs besides numerous non-gazetted jobs have been earmarked for exceptional sportspersons of J&K.

    Hafeez impressed upon the department to promote participation of women and older persons in sports activities, in line with the Chief Secretary’s vision and to identify and promote native sports.

    He emphasized the need to impart moral education among the students besides focusing on physical education. He asked the departmental staff to take innovative steps to encourage school children’s participation in sports activities. He also congratulated all stakeholders for the increased participation in recent years.

    Secretary assured stakeholders that there is no dearth of funds for promoting sports activities, noting that sports can invigorate creativity and enthusiasm in youth, help avoid drug addictions, impart confidence and improve mental health. He also suggested the department to impart life skills such as life saving and emergency response skills.

    On the occasion, a presentation was also given by DG YSS, Subhash C Chibber through which he revealed the department’s achievements, its planned activities and target of increased participation in sports activities.

    Speaking on the occasion, Secretary JK Sports Council, Nuzhat Gul, said that Jammu & Kashmir has made remarkable strides in sports. Over the years, the UT has hosted 22 national level events including the Khelo India Winter Games and the International Pencak Silat championship.

    Pertinently, about 25,000 children have represented the UT in 56 disciplines at the national level, winning 687 national level medals and 38 international level medals. Besides, J&K has produced some of the best fencers, gymnasts, Olympians and paralympians.

    In the past two and a half years, the department has delivered 700 projects including 60 light stadiums across the UT, and is currently working on nine Astro Turf projects.

    Nuzhat Gul stressed on the need to cretae awareness regarding the broad contours of Jammu & Kashmir Sports Policy.

    She called upon the DYSSO field staff to identify local talents, ensure fair selection of young sportspersons and identify niche talents of particular areas of the UT. She urged upon them to celebrate every local achiever and encourage them to hone their talents further.

    Those present at the event included Special Secretary, Naresh Kumar and Rakesh Mangotra; Director Economics & Statistics, Ashu Gupta; Additional Secretary YSS, Neelam Khajuria, Joint Director YSS Jammu, Suram Chand Sharma and Dy Director Central YSS, Jatinder Mishra besides other officers.

    The event saw participation from various stakeholders including District Youth Services and Sports Officers, Zonal Physical Education Officers and Physical Education academic staff.

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    ( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

  • Govt Committed To Provide Employment To Youth: LG Sinha

    Govt Committed To Provide Employment To Youth: LG Sinha

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    SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that the government is committed to provide employment to the unemployed youth through different schemes.

    Speaking on the occasion of an inaugural ceremony of transit camps for PM package employees in Baramulla, Sinha said that instead of spreading lies and misleading common people like politicians do for getting vote, the administration will ensure development on the grassroots level.

    “I only assure things which are in my possession and I don’t befool common people,” he said.

    Sinha while congratulating the executing agency – roads and buildings department for completing the project in a record time said the move will certainly provide a relief to employees who were putting up in different places mostly in insecure areas. “So far 576 flats are being handed over to the employees, however, more 2000 will be given till December end,” he added.

    During his visit to Baramulla, Sinha also e-inaugurated the same accommodations for the PM package employees at Shopian and Ganderbal.

    He said that 1.5 lakh crore worth highways and tunnels are being executed in J&K.

    “Time will come when travel on Srinagar-Jammu will take only 3-4 hours instead of 9-10 hours. Similarly, the Kashmir to Kanyakumari railway project is going to be completed soon,” he said. “Though air traffic is better now as compared to previous times, soon air restrictions will be eased and more flights will be operational in coming times.”

    He also said that the government is committed to provide employment to the unemployed youth through different schemes and many youth have already been provided jobs through different schemes.

    Chief Secretary Arun kumar Mehta, ADGP Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, DDC Chairperson Safeena Beigh, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla besides other senior civil and police officers were present on the occasion.

    In September 2021, the foundation stone for the transit camp, spread over 50 kanals of land at Baramulla was laid by Union Minister of AYUSH, Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The transit camp as per the officials would have 20 blocks and would accommodate as many as 336 families. Every family would get a one-BHK flat.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Good Sports: the Lancashire youth club transforming lives – in pictures

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    Whitefield Youth Association is a voluntary group based in Pendle, east Lancashire, that was originally set up with the aim of transforming young lives after disturbances that blighted Burnley in 2001. Good Sports, by the local photographer Nik Hartley, casts a light on the group, which now attracts about 200 young people a week

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    ( With inputs from : www.theguardian.com )