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KATRA: An informative lecture is delivered by Mr. Amit Saxena, Principal Architect at SAP America Inc., USA at the School of Computer Science and Engineering, SMVDU Katra to the B.Tech (CSE) students on the titled “Industry 4.0 & Application of AI/ML in Maintenance Processes”.Mr. Saxena, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise architecture, digital innovation, and smart technologies.
Addressing faculty members, scholars, and students, Mr. Saxena shared invaluable insights into the transformative impact of Industry 4.0, with a special emphasis on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.
He elaborated on real-world applications, cutting-edge tools, and the future trajectory of intelligent manufacturing systems. The lecture provided a comprehensive overview of how AI/ML technologies are reshaping operational efficiency, reducing down time, and fostering innovation in industrial maintenance. The event witnessed active participation and enthusiastic engagement from attendees, who also had the opportunity to interact with the expert during the Q&A session. Prof. Balbir Singh, Dean Academics also attended and emphasizes that such interaction with industry expert will be quite helpful in bridging the gap between industry and academia.
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Manoj Kumar Gupta, faculty Coordinator, and Dr. Deo Prakash, co-coordinator, who expressed gratitude to Mr. Saxena for his valuable time and insights. The School of Computer Science & Engineering continues to uphold its commitment to academic excellence and industry-academia collaboration through such initiatives, aimed at enhancing students’ knowledge and exposure to global industry practices.
KATRA: As part of its ongoing efforts to promote academic enrichment and interdisciplinary engagement, students of the Bachelor of Design program at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) undertook an educational visit to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi.
The visit was coordinated by Prof. Ankush Anand, highlighting SMVDU’s strong emphasis on providing students with experiential learning and exposure to real-world innovation ecosystems. During the visit, the students participated in an interactive session with the Design faculty and students at IIT Delhi, led by Prof. Sumer Singh, Department of Design, IIT Delhi.
The session focused on key themes such as user-centered design, innovation methodologies, and the translation of academic learning into impactful design practices. Students also had the opportunity to tour various design and innovation labs at IIT Delhi, gaining firsthand insight into ongoing research projects and startup ventures currently being incubated at the institute.
Team also visited the newly established Central Facility - Makers Space, where Designers work on Design and Development of various Design Problems. This visit not only enriched the students’ understanding of design in a multidisciplinary context but also helped foster collaborative ties between SMVDU and one of India’s premier technical institutions, paving the way for future partnerships in design education and research. The students expressed their gratitude to the university administration and Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, for facilitating this invaluable opportunity.
JAMMU: In a proactive move to bolster national security and operational safety, the Ministry of Defence has issued a media advisory encouraging responsible journalism in Jammu & Kashmir. The directive, aligned with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aims to curb the spread of unverified news that could inadvertently assist hostile entities or compromise the safety of personnel.
Media houses have been commended for their role and are requested to continue cooperating by verifying sources and avoiding real-time coverage of ongoing operations. This collaborative effort reinforces the vital role of media in maintaining peace and protecting the interests of the nation.
JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Shri Nalin Prabhat, DGP J&K; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home; Shri Nitish Kumar, ADGP CID J&K; Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu and Shri Shiv Kumar Sharma, DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range.
The Lieutenant Governor directed for strong and coordinated measures to completely wipe out terrorism and its entire ecosystem from Jammu Kashmir. “It is the collective resolve of the people of J&K and the nation to destroy the root of terror emanating from our neighbourhood. We must be resolute to fulfill this mission.
Take strong action against OGWs who are providing logistics to terrorists, identifying targets for them and helping them to escape. Infrastructure and support system of terrorism in every nook and corner of Union Territory has to be dismantled permanently. It should be our priority to ensure a sense of security to the common man,” the Lieutenant Governor said. The Lieutenant Governor also directed to further strengthen the security grid and stressed upon the need for better coordination and synergy among the security agencies.
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key national highway, expressway and tunnel projects across Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, Commissioner Secretary Forest, Ecology & Environment Department Sheetal Nanda, Commissioner Secretary Mining Department, Vikramjit Singh, Secretary Revenue Department Kumar Rajeev Ranjan; Secretary Public Works (R&B) Department Bhupinder Kumar. Besides, senior officers from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and Public Works Department (R&B) also participated in the meeting.
The meeting stressed on the need to identify bottlenecks and enhance inter-agency coordination to ensure time-bound and efficient execution of vital infrastructure works. The Chief Minister was briefed on the status of major infrastructure projects being executed by NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO and the PWD. Secretary, Public Works (R&B), Bhupinder Kumar gave a comprehensive presentation, informing that approximately a dozen major highway corridors and one expressway, spanning over 1,800 kilometers, are currently in various stages of execution. These include strategically important routes such as National Highway 44 (Jammu–Srinagar), NH-144A (Jammu–Rajouri– Poonch) and the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway (NE-5), among others.
The meeting also reviewed 12 major tunnel projects, including the Zoji La Tunnel, Z-Morh Tunnel, Panthal–Magarkote Tunnel, and other projects, many of which are in the advanced stages of construction. Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Vikramjit Singh briefed the meeting on the availability of construction material and mining permissions, highlighting recent improvements and unresolved issues requiring attention at the appropriate forums.
Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani flagged key traffic congestion points and suggested practical mitigation measures. He emphasised incorporating long-term traffic management features into the ongoing highway designs. Omar Abdullah took detailed stock of project-specific challenges and enquired about persistent bottlenecks, particularly those falling within Jammu and Kashmir’s territorial jurisdiction. He emphasized the need to resolve procedural hurdles and recurring loopholes, calling for time-bound clearances and proactive administrative facilitation.
“These projects hold not just developmental but strategic importance. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that there are no unwarranted delays or procedural gaps. The Centre is also closely monitoring these corridors, and our progress must reflect seriousness and coordination,” the Chief Minister observed. Expressing concern over delays caused by land acquisition, forest clearances and shifting of Utilities, the Chief Minister directed the concerned departments to streamline these processes. He called for enhanced inter-departmental synergy, particularly between the executing agencies and the district administrations.
On the issue of public displacement and property acquisition, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of fair and well-planned rehabilitation and resettlement. “Those affected must be given substantial reassurance through timely and fair rehabilitation measures,” he said. He also reviewed security-related constraints in certain stretches and instructed the concerned departments to ensure that project activities remain on schedule with adequate coordination with security agencies.
“These projects are the main road arteries for Jammu and Kashmir’s future economic development. The timely and quality execution of these projects must remain a top priority,” the Chief Minister added.
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