Day: April 8, 2025

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RAJOURI APRIL 08:-In a major boost to academic research and innovation, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) has been granted access to an expansive repository of scholarly journals under the Government of India’s ambitious One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) initiative.

With this development, students and faculty members of BGSBU can now explore over 13,000 high-impact journals from leading publishers, covering a wide spectrum of academic disciplines. Access to these resources is available across the university campus through institutional IP-based authentication.

Terming the development as a “transformative step,” BGSBU Vice Chancellor Prof. Jawaid Iqbal said the initiative would play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of research and academic output.

“Access to such a vast range of scholarly journals will significantly enhance research quality, support innovative thinking, and foster a culture of academic excellence at BGSB University,” he remarked.
“The One Nation, One Subscription initiative is a commendable move by the Government of India to democratize access to knowledge and research across the country.”

He further encouraged students and faculty to utilize the opportunity to advance their scholarly pursuits and contribute to global research efforts.

Echoing similar sentiments, Prof. M. J. Warsi, Dean of Academic Affairs, welcomed the development, stating that the access would “greatly enrich the academic framework” of the university.

“It opens new doors for our scholars to explore, collaborate, and innovate at both national and international levels,” he said.

The ONOS initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and implemented through the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, aims to level the playing field for academic institutions across the country by providing uniform access to quality academic content.

With this milestone, BGSBU further strengthens its commitment to fostering a research-oriented academic culture and positioning itself as a center for knowledge and innovation.

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RAJOURI APRIL 08:-In a strong step towards the combating the growing menance of drug abuse among youth, a vibrant anti-drug campaign was held today at Government PG College, Rajouri. The event was head by prominent social activist Nazam Mir along with  Kapil Sharma, Sohail Khan, and social influencers Usman and Hussan Shah.

With the slogan “Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life!”, the campaign aimed to ignite awareness and encourage students to take a firm stand against substance abuse. A pledge was taken by hundreds of students, committing themselves to lead a healthy, drug-free life.

Nazam Mir, the driving force behind the initiative, emphasized the importance of such movements in educational institutions. “Youth are the foundation of our future. We must protect and empower them through awareness and positive engagement,” he said.

The presence of Kapil Sharma and Sohail Khan added a wave of enthusiasm to the campaign. Both celebrities urged students to make wise choices and highlighted the value of mental and physical well-being.

Usman and Hussan Shah also shared motivational stories, reinforcing the message of resilience and self-belief.

The event concluded with a collective pledge ceremony, as voices united to declare a shared commitment to a drug-free life — a small but powerful step towards a healthier society.

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RAJOURI APRIL 08:-In a significant step towards curbing the menace of drug trafficking, Rajouri Police apprehended two individuals and seized 88 grams of charas-like narcotic substance during a routine patrol near Mehra Morh, Khandli.

According to police sources, on April 7, a team from Police Station Rajouri was conducting routine patrol duties when they intercepted a suspicious scooty without a number plate, traveling from Kotdhara towards Rajouri. Two individuals were riding the vehicle.

Upon personal search, the police recovered 88 grams of charas-like substance from their possession. The accused were immediately taken into custody.

The duo has been identified as: Mohd Asif, son of Mohd Farooq, resident of Ward No. 02, Bhella, Rajouri (driver). and Sameena Jameel Sheikh alias Simmi, daughter of Jameel Sheikh, resident of Malik Market, Rajouri.

A case under FIR No. 182/2025 has been registered at Police Station Rajouri under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The contraband has been seized and both accused have been formally arrested.

Police officials confirmed that further investigation is underway to identify possible links in the wider drug network, including both supply and distribution chains.

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RAJOURI, APRIL 08:-Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma, has taken serious note of complaints received regarding alleged discrepancies in the appointment of AAYAs in Zone Thanamandi. Several deputations approached the DC and submitted formal grievances, prompting immediate administrative action.

Acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, the Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri constituted a committee to conduct a preliminary inquiry. The inquiry revealed significant procedural lapses and violations of prescribed norms, thereby undermining the fairness of the recruitment process.

In light of these findings, the CEO Rajouri has cancelled the appointments made under the previous process and directed fresh advertisement of the posts to ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection. Additionally, an enquiry has been initiated against the concerned Zonal Education Officer (ZEO).

DC reiterated that transparency and accountability are non-negotiable in all government recruitments, especially those related to early childhood care. He also issued strict instructions to the concerned authorities to exercise due diligence and avoid such irregularities in the future.

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***Out of 11 passengers, seven were rescued, 3 died, and body of a newborn is still missing.

RAJOURI APRIL 07:-The body of an Indian woman who went missing after a Xylo vehicle fell into the Pulastya River in the Kalai area of the Poonch district was recovered on Monday- one month and ten days later- from Tetrinote, located in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The river is known as “Dariya-e-Poonch” in PoJK.
Information about the discovery of the body was conveyed to this side through POJK social media platforms. Following this, it is now expected that the woman’s body will be handed over to Indian authorities in the next one or two days.
It is noteworthy that on the night of 27th February 2025, an Xylo vehicle lost control and plunged into the Pulastya River near Kalai on the Poonch-Jammu National Highway.
Out of 11 passengers, seven persons were rescued by police and SDRF on February 27, and 4 had gone missing, including a newborn, two women, and a man.
During the next 1-2 days, the bodies of Shaheen Akhter, a resident of Manjakot-Rajouri, and Abdul Aziz were recovered.
With the recovery of women’s body from Tetritone area in PoJK, now new born bay is missing out of 11 passengers.
Search and rescue operations were carried out by the police, SDRF, and NDRF teams from Jammu, but the bodies and newborn could not be located at that time. It is believed that due to the strong current, the body was swept across the Line of Control and got buried under sand at some point.