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JAMMU: The Department of Journalism and Media Studies, University of Jammu started today a 10-day internship program for approximately 140 students from the Padma Shri Padma Sachdev (PSPS) Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. The program aims to provide hands-on training in media and communication, equipping students with practical skills to navigate the dynamic field of journalism and Mass Communication.

Media industry, invited to guide the students, shared their expertise on the evolving role of journalists in today’s digital age. Roshan Kishore, Data & Political Economy Editor Hindustan Times emphasized the importance of adaptability, ethical reporting, and storytelling in media. “Journalism is not just about reporting facts; it’s about crafting narratives that inform and inspire. This internship will help students master these skills through practical assignments,” Roshan Kishore said.

Sumit Chaturvedi, Delhi Bureau Chief, Senior News Editor, ET Now also shared his experiences with the students. He highlighted the significance of practical exposure in journalism education. “The media landscape is evolving rapidly, and programs like this empower students to understand real-world challenges and develop skills that align with industry standards,” Sumit Chaturvedi said.

Earlier, the program was inaugurated with a welcome address by Prof. Garima Gupta, Head of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. She emphasized the importance of experiential learning in shaping future media professionals. “This internship is a platform for students to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands. It is an opportunity to explore the intricacies of media and communication while fostering critical thinking and creativity,” she said and added that this internship program is inspired by the visionary initiatives of the Vice Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai.

Prof Dushyant Kumar Rai, senior professor of journalism and media studies extended formal vote and thanks. He noted that the internship would provide students with insights into reporting, content creation, and media ethics, preparing them for successful careers. The 10-day program is designed to offer students a comprehensive understanding of media and communication processes, including news production, digital media, and public relations.

Through workshops, field assignments, and interactions with industry experts, the 140 participating students will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of journalism. This internship builds on the department’s commitment to developing industry-academia collaboration, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) for experiential learning.

It is pertinent to mention that a similar 20-day internship program was successfully conducted in July 2024. The initiative has been lauded by students and faculty alike, with participants expressing enthusiasm for the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a real-world setting. The stage was managed by Kumerjit Chajgotra and the other faculty member Dr Pardeep Bali and Dr Ramiyan Bharadwaj were also present in the program.

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JAMMU: To enhance learning outcomes through practical insights from leading legal experts, The Law School, University of Jammu, has initiated an interactive session under its Curriculum-Aligned Lecture Series, guided by Prof. Seema Rohmetra, Director of The Law School.

The session was led by Advocate Rajnish Raina, High Court of J&K and Ladakh, who delved deeply into the jurisprudence of punishment, examining its theoretical foundations, justifications, relevant case laws, and critical perspectives. Advocate Raina traced the evolution of various forms of punishment under the Indian Penal Code (now BNS), emphasizing their alignment with the preventive, deterrent, reformative, and compensatory rationales underlying criminal sanctions. A significant focus was placed on the incorporation of community service as a form of punishment, highlighting its role within the reformative theory by fostering rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders. Through landmark judgments such as the Jacob George case, D.K. Basu case, Nirbhaya case, Bilkis Bano case, and Kanhaiya Lal murder case, he illustrated the complex interplay of theories underpinning criminal justice.

Advocate Raina argued that a robust criminal justice system cannot rely solely on any single theory of punishment. Instead, an integrative approach is essential—one that carefully synthesizes the strengths of each theory to address the multifaceted nature of justice. He also emphasized the importance of the principle of proportionality—punishment must correspond to both the gravity of the offense and the characteristics of the offender, who may simultaneously require punitive measures and medical or psychological care.

The session concluded with a stimulating Question & Answer segment, where students Megha, Harmannat, Suhani, Parth, Nandita, Saabik, and Tanvi engaged with issues surrounding recent criminal law reforms in the context of the jurisprudence of punishment. The session was moderated by Suhani Sharma and Nandita Rathore and coordinated by Dr. Nitan Sharma, Faculty member of The Law School.

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JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Anti Corruption Bureau has produced Challan of  case FIR No.25/2015 PS VOJ (now ACB) u/s 5 (1) (d) r/w 5 (2) JKPC Act Svt. 2006 and Section 120-B, 420, 467, 468 and 471 RPC before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption Doda against accused persons namely (i) Sh. Hukum Singh, the then Assistant Executive Engineer REW sub Division Bhaderwah, (ii) Sh. Barkat Ali, the then Naib Sarpanch Panchayat Gurekhra, (iii) Sh. Kartar Singh, the then Secretary Panchayat/VLW Gurekhra, (iv) Sh. Mohd Aslam, the then Technical Assistant (contractual basis) BDO Office Bhalessa and (v) Choudhary Ikhlaq Ahmed, the then GRS Panchayat Gurekhra.  

Brief facts of the case are that during the Financial Year 2012-13 and 2013-14, fictitious payments under MGNREGA scheme in ward No.1 and 2 of Panchayat Halqa Gurekhra Block Gandoh District Doda have been made against un-executed/partially executed works, payment was released in favour of financially sound persons/government employees and persons who were not physically present during the execution of work. In many cases, unskilled labourers are shown engaged for work exceeding prescribed limit of 100 days in a Financial Year. In some cases, same person is shown working at two places at one time/same person is shown twice in the muster roll. 

Moreover, many muster rolls also carries cuttings/without the signatures of the concerned Block Officials.  It was further found that in some of the cases, measurements of the work was not in consonance with charged measurements and some of the work diverted from the original sanctioned place of work to other during the financial year 2012-13 and 2013-14.

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JAMMU: Amid tight security arrangements, religious fervour and chanting of religious hymns and slogans by the devotees, the annual Mata Kheer Bhawani Yatra was today flagged off to Kashmir by IGP Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, in presence of Deputy Commissioner Jammu Sachin Kumar Vaishya  and Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (M), J&K Dr. Arvind Karwani.

Several other Senior Police and Civil Officers, including DIG JKS-Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh, Director ULB, Manisha Sareen, Director Tourism Jammu, Vikas Gupta, ADM Jammu, Rakesh Kumar, SP Rural Jammu, Brijesh Kumar Sharma, CAO-Relief, Shiwani Bhan, AC (Relief), Kailash Devi, Tehsildar Nagrota, SDPO Nagrota and Tehsildars/Camp Commandants/ Zonal Officers of Relief  Organization were also present on the occasion.

Relief Organization had arranged buses through JKRTC for carrying about 2500 Yatris to attend Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela held every year on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshta Ashtami, which is falling on 3rd June this year.  The Mata Kheer Bhawani Mela is being organized as per tradition at  Tulmulla (Ganderbal), Tikker (Kupwara), Devsar and Manzam (Kulgam) and Logripora (Anantnag). 

 The main congregation is being held at Tulmulla (Ganderbal). The District Administration Ramban had organized a brief halt  for the Yatris at Chandarkot before the Yatra proceeded to Tulmulla and other destinations. The necessary arrangements of accommodation, langar facility, essential services has been made by the concerned district administration in collaboration with the Relief Organization for the convenience of the pilgrims. The Yatra shall return back on June 4, 2025.