In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Anurag Misra, said such industry-oriented training programmes are essential for strengthening the institute’s research and academic ecosystem.

He emphasised the need to provide students with practical exposure to advanced simulation platforms and emerging technologies to enhance their technical capabilities and prepare them for real-world engineering challenges.

Registrar, NIT Srinagar, Prof. Atikur Rehman, who was the Chief Guest, highlighted the growing importance of simulation-based approaches in engineering education, research and problem-solving.

He said exposure to advanced computational tools can help students and researchers bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Anshul Gupta, Convenor, and Dr. Vivek, Department of Civil Engineering, Co-Convenor, with support from the student club Dhaatu Mitra of the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (MME), NIT Srinagar.

Students and researchers from Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Physics participated in the training.

Expert sessions were conducted by Skanda N. Prasad, Technology Specialist, COMSOL India, and Srinivas Chakrapani Yamujala, Applications Engineer, COMSOL Multiphysics. The sessions provided participants with hands-on exposure to COMSOL-based applications in hydrogen fuel cells, heat and fluid flow, structural mechanics and metal casting processes.

The training focused on practical applications of multiphysics simulation and demonstrated how computational modelling can be used to analyse complex engineering systems and support research and development.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Convenor Dr. Anshul Gupta, who expressed gratitude to the Chief Guest, expert speakers, participants, the organising team, and the Dhaatu Mitra Student Club for their contribution to the successful conduct of the programme.

The agreement was signed in the presence of SKUAST-K Vice Chancellor Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Joint Director Mission YUVA Waseem Raja, SKIIE CEO Naveed Hamid and representatives of IIM Jammu.

Following the MoU, SKIIE signed incubation agreements with Noorsa Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and FarmHealth Innovations Private Limited, selected under the Mission YUVA Neo-Innovative Enterprises Scheme.

The startups will receive incubation space, laboratory access and infrastructure support. The partnership aims to connect Mission YUVA funding, IIM Jammu’s selection and mentoring ecosystem and SKUAST-K’s technical incubation facilities.

Mission YUVA aims to facilitate over 1.4 lakh enterprises and 4.25 lakh jobs, including 500 high-potential neo-innovative ventures.

Organised by the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management (HSS&M), NIT Srinagar, the two-day international conference has brought together academicians, researchers, scholars and industry professionals to deliberate on the rapidly changing business landscape shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital technologies, innovation and sustainability.

The inaugural session was presided over by Incharge Director, NIT Srinagar and Dean, Research and Consultancy, Prof. Roohie Naaz, while as Director, Centre for Security, Strategy and Technology Dr Sameer Patil was the keynote speaker for the session.

The event was graced by the presence of Dean Dean Faculty Welfare Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahangar, Dean Alumni and International Affairs Prof. Mohd Ashraf Shah, Dean Students Welfare Prof. Mohammad Abid Bazaz, Head, Department of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management Prof. Adnan Qayoum.

The conference conveners are Dr. Nufazil Altaf, Dr. Sumaira Jan, Dr. Aijaz Ul Islam and Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad, while Dr. Basit Abas is the Coordinator. Dr. Tahir Ahmad Wani and Dr. Mohd. Rafiq Teli are serving as Organising Secretaries.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Roohie Naaz said that data privacy has emerged as one of the major challenges in the digital era, particularly as organisations increasingly depend on artificial intelligence and data-driven systems.

She stressed the need for responsible and secure use of data while ensuring that the benefits of technological advancement are not confined to large institutions or urban centres.Technology must reach the grassroots and address real-world challenges faced by ordinary people, making digital transformation more inclusive, accessible and socially relevant, Prof. Roohie added.

In his keynote address, Dr. Sameer Patil highlighted the growing importance of technology, artificial intelligence and digital transformation in shaping contemporary organisations and national security.

He said that as businesses, institutions and governments increasingly rely on AI, digital platforms and data-driven decision-making, cybersecurity and responsible technology adoption must become integral to organisational strategy.

Citing examples of localised start-ups and technology-driven enterprises working in agriculture and horticulture in Kashmir and Maharashtra, Dr. Patil said such innovations were yielding encouraging results by using technology to address local challenges, improve productivity and connect farmers with markets and services.

Prof. Manzoor Ahmad Ahangar, Dean Faculty Welfare, said the rapid pace of technological change makes continuous learning and faculty development essential. He stressed that universities must create an environment where teachers and students can experiment with AI and emerging digital tools while ensuring academic integrity and responsible use of technology.

Earlier Dean Alumni and International Affairs, Prof. Mohd Ashraf Shah, highlighted the importance of connecting NIT Srinagar’s academic ecosystem with global institutions, industry and its alumni network. He said such collaborations can help turn research and technological ideas into scalable innovations with wider social and economic impact.

Head, Department of HSS&M Prof. Adnan Qayoum said the theme of the conference is relevant and need of the hour. AI and digital transformation cannot be viewed only from a technological perspective and require inputs from management, social sciences and other disciplines. ICCBT 2026 provides an important platform for examining the economic, social, ethical and organisational dimensions of AI-led transformation, Prof. Adnan added.

Earlier in his welcome address, Dr. Tahir Ahmad Wani while welcoming participants recalled his journey at NIT Srinagar since joining in 2018 as the lone Management faculty member.

He said with the support of institute leadership and his colleagues, led to the launch of the MBA programme in 2020, followed by the creation of ICCBT to provide Kashmir’s students and scholars greater exposure to leading minds in business and management.

Recalling the conference’s first edition, he said, “If our students could not always travel to the world, why not bring the world to our students?” He noted that ICCBT has now reached its sixth consecutive edition through the collective efforts of faculty, students, scholars and staff.

On this year’s theme, Dr. Wani said AI and digital transformation are reshaping business and the future of work, but the focus must remain on responsible, sustainable and human-centred innovation.

He urged participants to collaborate, innovate, transform and lead, ensuring that research emerging from the conference creates real-world impact.

According to police, seven immovable properties were attached by Police Station Chanapora in separate NDPS cases. The properties belong to Mohd Yaseen Rather of Chanapora (FIR No. 42/2023) with assets worth around ₹65 lakh; Suhail Rashid Haroon of Gousia Colony, Lal Nagar (FIR No. 41/2025) with assets worth ₹60 lakh; Mohd Asif Rather of Bagh-i-Mehtab (FIR No. 35/2026) with assets worth ₹75 lakh; Arsalan Syed Beigh of Azad Basti, Natipora (FIR No. 28/2026) with assets worth ₹35 lakh; Hilal Ahmad Parray of Budshah Nagar, Natipora (FIR No. 23/2026) with assets worth ₹1 crore; Danish Reyaz Shah of Sanat Nagar (FIR No. 21/2025) with assets worth ₹75 lakh; and Saqib Naseer Beigh of Baramulla, presently residing at Natipora (FIR No. 45/2025), with assets worth ₹70 lakh.

In a separate action, Police Station Saddar attached a residential house worth approximately ₹80 lakh belonging to Shaheem Farooq Bhat of SD Colony, Natipora. The property was attached in connection with FIR No. 08/2026 registered under Sections 8/21 and 29 of the NDPS Act.

Police said the attached properties were identified as illegally acquired assets generated through proceeds of drug trafficking. The attachment proceedings have been carried out under the provisions of the NDPS Act and are subject to confirmation by the competent authority wherever applicable.

Srinagar Police said the action reflects its commitment to dismantling the financial infrastructure of narcotics networks by targeting assets acquired through the illegal drug trade. Officials said depriving drug traffickers of their illicit wealth is a key strategy to disrupt the economic networks sustaining the narcotics trade and to send a strong message that crime will not pay.

Reiterating its commitment to a drug-free society, Jammu and Kashmir Police appealed to the public to continue sharing information related to drug trafficking and other criminal activities, assuring that all credible inputs would be treated with strict confidentiality.

In a communication dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Doda, Kichloo recommended ₹15 lakh from his MPLADS allocation to provide financial assistance to families affected by the July 7 flash floods and cloudburst in Thathri.

He enclosed a list of 25 families whose houses were damaged in the disaster and urged the district administration to release the assistance under the admissible provisions of the MPLADS Guidelines for natural calamities after completing the necessary official assessment.

In another recommendation dated July 9, 2026, addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, the MP proposed ₹48.65 lakh for upgrading facilities at District Hospital Kishtwar.

The proposal includes the procurement of two Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances (Mahindra Trax) worth ₹28 lakh, a 1.83 cubic metre Intra V-30 hopper tipper for garbage collection (₹12 lakh), six stretchers (₹1.50 lakh), 10 commercial dustbins (₹1.75 lakh), six wheelchairs (₹1.40 lakh), five examination tables (₹2 lakh) and five waiting benches (₹2 lakh).

Kichloo has also recommended ₹28 lakh for the purchase of two Mahindra Trax ambulances for registered non-governmental organisations in Kishtwar. Under the proposal, Ababeel Kishtwar and Hilal Health Care Society would receive one ambulance each, costing ₹14 lakh.

To promote tourism and improve connectivity, the MP has further recommended ₹1 crore for the construction of a road leading to a tourist destination in Kishtwar.

The recommendations have been forwarded to the concerned Deputy Commissioners for necessary action in accordance with the MPLADS Guidelines.

Kichloo, who represents Jammu and Kashmir in the Rajya Sabha, has urged the district administrations to process the proposals on priority and ensure their early implementation for the benefit of the affected families and the public.

Srinagar, June 29: A two-week Instructional School for Teachers (IST) on “Theoretical and Numerical Aspects of Partial Differential Equations: Application to Flow Dynamics” began on Monday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.

The programme, held from June 29 to July 11, 2026, is organized by the Department of Mathematics, NIT Srinagar, and funded by the National Centre for Mathematics (NCM), a joint centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, and IIT Bombay.

The event has brought together 42 eminent academicians, researchers, and teachers from across the country to engage in advanced discussions on partial differential equations and their real-world applications in flow dynamics.

The inaugural session was attended by the In-charge Director of NIT Srinagar and Dean Research & Consultancy, Prof. Roohie Naaz, along with faculty members, scholars, and participants.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Roohie Naaz emphasized the importance of advanced mathematical research in solving complex scientific and engineering challenges.

“Mathematics remains the foundation of innovation across disciplines, and such instructional schools play a vital role in promoting research excellence, academic exchange, and capacity building among educators and researchers,” she added.

In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, said the instructional school reflects the institute’s commitment to academic excellence and cutting-edge research.

“The advanced mathematics remains central to scientific innovation and this programme would foster meaningful research collaborations and intellectual growth among participants,” he added.

Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman said that such academic initiatives strengthen the learning ecosystem of the institute and provide valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Zamrooda Jabeen, Head of the Department of Mathematics, elaborated on the scope and academic value of the instructional school.

She added that the workshop would open new avenues for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and collaboration in applied mathematics and computational sciences.

The Convenor of the event, Assistant Professor Dr. Atendra Kumar, welcomed the participants and outlined the objectives of the school.

He noted that the programme is designed to bridge theoretical foundations with practical computational techniques, enabling participants to enhance their teaching and research capabilities in mathematical modelling and flow dynamics.

During the event, Prof. Rajendra K. Ray (IIT Mandi) addressed the audience and shared valuable insights into the vision and academic contributions of the National Centre for Mathematics, underlining its role in fostering excellence in mathematical education and research across India.

Associate Dean Academics, Dr. Harkirat Singh also attended the inaugural session. Faculty members from the Department of Mathematics actively participated in the programme, including Dr. Mehraj Ahmad Lone, Dr. Rameez Raja, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, Dr. Owais Ahmad, Dr. Idrees Qasim, Dr. Saleem Yousuf, Dr. Bilal Ahmad Wani, and Dr. Sivaramakrishnan.

The two-week intensive workshop will feature a structured academic schedule comprising lectures and tutorial sessions led by distinguished experts.

Prof. Muthukumar T from IIT Kanpur will conduct the lecture sessions during the first three days, focusing on foundational theoretical concepts. These sessions will be followed by tutorials facilitated by Dr. Atendra Kumar and Mr. Arindam Sarkar (IIT Mandi), ensuring practical engagement and conceptual clarity.

From July 2 to July 4, lecture sessions will be delivered by Prof. Rajendra K. Ray (IIT Mandi), with tutorial support from Dr. Atendra Kumar and Mr. Arindam Sarkar (IIT Mandi)

These sessions will focus on advanced mathematical frameworks and problem-solving methodologies related to flow dynamics.

In the second week, Dr. Tanmay Sarkar (IIT Jammu) will lead lectures from July 6 to July 8, accompanied by tutorial assistance from Dr. Atendra Kumar and Mr. Andleeb Hamid.

The final phase of the programme, from July 9 to July 11, will be conducted by Dr. Atendra Kumar, with tutorial support from Prof. Rajendra K. Ray (IIT Mandi) and Mr. Andleeb Hamid.

Tutorial assistance throughout the programme will be provided by Mr. Arindam Sarkar (IIT Mandi) and Mr. Andleeb Hamid from NIT Srinagar, both of whom will play a crucial role in mentoring participants and facilitating academic discussions.

People from different areas of Sempora brought their children to the KMCH campus to administer polio drops as part of the Pulse Polio Immunization Drive. The initiative aimed to strengthen community awareness, encourage parents to complete their children’s immunization, and reaffirm the commitment to keeping India polio-free.

In her message, Executive Director KMCH, Insha Qazi, said that preventive healthcare remains one of the hospital’s top priorities and that initiatives such as the Pulse Polio campaign reflect KMCH’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of children.

She said the institution is dedicated not only to providing quality medical care but also to actively participating in national public health programmes aimed at preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.

Qazi appreciated the dedication of the doctors, nursing staff, paramedics, and the Department of Community Medicine for successfully conducting the immunization drive and outreach campaign.

She urged parents to cooperate with healthcare workers and ensure that every eligible child receives the polio vaccine on time, emphasizing that sustained community participation is essential to preserving India’s hard-earned polio-free status.

Doctors from the Department of Community Medicine, along with nurses and other supporting staff, remained on their toes throughout the day to ensure the successful conduct of the Pulse Polio immunization drive.

The teams also carried out outreach visits to nearby communities, administering polio drops to eligible children and spreading awareness about the importance of vaccination.

Prof. Nazir Ahmad Khan, Principal, Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH), said: “We are observing Pulse Polio Day to keep India free from polio and ensure that every eligible child is immunized. I urge everyone to become part of this collective effort and support the campaign wholeheartedly.”

He said that the threat of the virus remains, as it can be imported from polio-endemic regions at any time. Therefore, we must remain vigilant and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated.

“This is not only our duty but also our moral responsibility to protect every child from this preventable disease,” he said.

Notably, recently the KMCH Sempora commenced comprehensive immunization services under the Government of India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking an important step towards strengthening preventive healthcare services for the community.