SRINAGAR: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the High-Level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah through virtual mode. The Lieutenant Governor was joined by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Mahesh Dixit, Special Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB); Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department J&K and Shri Pankaj Thakur, Joint Director IB at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar.
The Lieutenant Governor affirmed that the instructions of the Union Home Minister will be implemented in letter and spirit. After the meeting, the Lieutenant Governor gave instructions to the officials to take necessary steps as per guidelines of Union Home Minister and to neutralise any potential threat in time. He also praised Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for his strong leadership and vowed zero tolerance against terrorism. The meeting was held hours after Armed Forces’ ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.
The Lieutenant Governor is closely monitoring the situation in the Jammu Kashmir Union Territory and undertaking regular reviews of security scenario and leading the team for necessary actions in border villages and other areas. The Lieutenant Governor lauded India's tri-services 24 precision missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. He said the ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’ is an incredible example of the resolve of our brave armed forces and they have avenged the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were brutally massacred by Pakistani terrorists.
“Through ‘OPERATION SINDOOR’, India has also given the message that no matter where terrorists are hiding, our brave armed forces will find them and they will be punished for their heinous crimes. The training camps of terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, which were shedding the blood of innocent people in India for decades, have been completely destroyed by focused and measured action by our armed forces,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also took stock of the situation in border districts of Jammu Kashmir Union Territory with all the senior administrative, police and district officials including Deputy Commissioners of all the border districts, earlier this morning. He reiterated that the government is fully prepared to deal with any eventuality. “We will ensure the safety of every citizen,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor has also directed the Deputy Commissioners for shifting of villagers from vulnerable areas to safer locations and ensuring boarding, lodging, food, medicare and transportation. He is continuously in touch with the concerned officers on the ground. “The entire administration, Police, CAPFs and Armed Forces are working together. We are alert, equipped and fully prepared to respond to any situation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
SRINAGAR: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, today virtually dedicated to the nation 50 strategically-significant infrastructure projects of Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Of these, one road and 5 bridge projects are in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir.
The Lieutenant Governor, J&K, Shri Manoj Sinha expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh for 6 new strategically vital infrastructure projects in the Union Territory of Jammu Kashmir.
The Lieutenant Governor said these key infrastructure projects will have immense socio-economic and strategic importance for Jammu Kashmir. “These projects will prove to be the lifeline for the people in the concerned districts and they will bring positive changes in socio-economic development of the area. These projects will also provide much-needed connectivity to the armed forces and will enhance their operational activities,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
AWANTIPORA: Under the University Outreach Program, Syed Mantaqui Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (SMMCN&MT), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), organized an Immunization Awareness Week under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible” in collaboration with PHC Dadsara, PHC Aripal, and SDH Tral.
The programme was coordinated by Ms. Neelofar Jan, Principal, SMMCN&MT, and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines and equitable access to immunization services as part of primary healthcare.
Students of the college conducted awareness drives in the local communities of Dadsara, Tral, and Aripal. They engaged with families to share information about the universal immunization schedule and the health benefits of timely vaccination. Additionally, the students visited local schools to interact with children and teachers, emphasizing the significance of immunization for a healthy future. A poster and chart exhibition was also organized by the students, displaying key messages around immunization.
The programme received support from healthcare officials including Dr. Jawahira Akhter (BMO Tral), Dr. Paramjeet (Medical Officer, PHC Dadsara), and Medical Officers from PHC Aripal. Mr. Faizan Ahmad, along with other healthcare staff, ASHA workers, school teachers, and faculty members, and community members.
KATRA: A team of students from the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has earned national acclaim by winning 1st position in the Innovation Challenge Track and securing the 3rd overall position in the IEEE YESIST12 2025 Prelims. The team also received a cash prize of ₹5,000 for their outstanding performance.
Team named "Major", consisting of students of B.Tech.(ECE)-6th semester, Harsh Raj (Team Leader), Amit Kumar Amar, Aman Singh &Nitesh Kumar Dubey and mentored by Prof.Sumeet Gupta, presented their project “Gesture Speak", which is an assistive hardware innovation that utilizes a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to translate sign language into spoken words, significantly improving communication for deaf and mute individuals.
The solution was praised for its technical depth and potential social impact. Their success in the prelims has earned them a spot in the IEEE YESIST12 2025 Grand Finale, which will be hosted in Malaysia, where they will represent SMVDU on a global stage. Prof. (Dr.) Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU lauded the performance of the students and said “Designing innovative and state of the art solutions for the benefit of the society is the truest test of technology.
I congratulate the students on their performance and hope they will compete successfully at the international level”. Dr. Anil Bhardwaj, Head, School of E&CE congratulated the student team and commended them for their hard work, innovation, and dedication.
JAMMU: The SOS International, a frontline organization of displaced persons from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), today lauded the Government of India and the Indian Armed Forces on the successful execution of Operation Sindoor-a coordinated military offensive launched in the early hours of Tuesday, to dismantle terror infrastructure across PoJK and Pakistan.
In a press statement here, Rajiv Chuni, Chairman of SOS International, said, “Operation Sindoor is a testament to India’s unwavering resolve to eradicate terrorism and hold its perpetrators accountable. The Indian Armed Forces have executed a flawless mission, striking at the heart of terror networks without any collateral damage to our side. It has sent a strong message to Pakistan, that “India will not tolerate any attack on its sovereignty.”
The refugee leader said this bold operation targeted and dismantled terrorist infrastructure across multiple locations in PoJK and Pakistan, delivering a powerful blow to the epicenters of cross-border terrorism. “This is a proud moment for every Indian. Our armed forces have shown unmatched precision and bravery,” Chuni said, adding that the success of Operation Sindoor presents a historic opportunity for India to address the long-standing issue of Pakistan’s illegal occupation of PoJK.
He further said, “This is a historic opportunity for India to address the root cause of terrorism in the region. Pakistan’s illegal occupation of PoJK has enabled the proliferation of terror camps that threaten not only India but global peace”.
“It’s time the international community acknowledged Pakistan’s role as a state sponsor of terror and backed India’s efforts for regional security and justice for displaced communities,” he said, adding “the SOS International stands firmly with the Government of India and urges decisive action to liberate PoJK from Pakistan’s control. This will not only dismantle the terror ecosystem but also restore the rightful properties and dignity of our displaced PoJK community.”
Citing preliminary reports, Mr Chuni appreciated the precision in which Operation Sindoor was executed saying “over 80 terrorists were neutralized including several high-ranking commanders and operatives of notorious terrorist organizations, including JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen. and significant logistical infrastructure of terror outfits was destroyed. Key strike locations included Bahawalpur, Muridke, Kotli, and Muzaffarabad, areas long believed to house terror training facilities and launch pads”.
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