Srinagar, Feb 24: Ujala Cygnus Amandeep BR Medicity, Srinagar, has been awarded the prestigious NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) certification for Emergency Department Excellence.

This recognition underscores the hospital’s unwavering commitment to “Patient Safety & Quality of Care” and its dedication to setting new standards in emergency care.

Located at Rehmat Nagar, Tengpora, Srinagar, Amandeep BR Medicity has been officially recognized for its high-quality certified emergency services. This milestone ensures that residents of Srinagar and surrounding areas have access to world-class, standardized emergency medical response. “We are proud to receive this prestigious certification, which reflects our team’s tireless efforts to provide exceptional emergency care,” said a spokesperson for Amandeep BR Medicity. “We remain committed to delivering excellence in healthcare, prioritizing patient safety and quality of care.”

Dr Avtar Singh, Director, Ujala Cygnus Amandeep BR Medicity, said, “This NABH certification is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing top-notch emergency care. We are committed to continuing our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction remain our top priority.”

The NABH certification is a testament to Amandeep BR Medicity’s adherence to stringent quality standards; ensuring patients receive reliable and efficient emergency services.

Amandeep Group has now grown into a network of over 750 beds, with 170+ expert doctors serving across six locations — two in Amritsar and one each in Pathankot, Ferozepur, Srinagar, and Tarn Taran. Over the years, the group has transformed the lives of more than twenty five lakh patients and continues to set new benchmarks in healthcare.

Srinagar, Feb 24: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) organised Seed Capital Fund Challenge (Agrithon 1.0) under the Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project for J&K (JKCIP), funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at Shalimar campus.

A statement issued by the varsity said that the Seed Capital Fund Challenge was conducted with the objective of identifying, supporting, and nurturing innovative and viable startups across the agriculture and allied sectors in the Kashmir Valley. The initiative aimed to provide critical seed grant support to budding entrepreneurs, enabling them to transform their ideas into scalable and sustainable business ventures.

The challenge witnessed enthusiastic pitching by over 40 emerging startups, agripreneurs, and young innovators who presented their business models before an expert evaluation committee comprising domain specialists, incubation experts, and financial professionals. The proposals were rigorously assessed based on innovation, feasibility, scalability, market potential, and socio-economic impact.

Through this initiative, selected startups will receive seed funding support of Rs 5 Lakh each along with mentorship and incubation assistance to strengthen their business operations and market readiness. The program aligns with the broader vision of JKCIP to enhance competitiveness, promote entrepreneurship, generate employment, and strengthen value chains in agriculture and allied sectors in J&K.

The Seed Capital Fund Challenge reflects SKUAST-K’s continued commitment to fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship and creating a robust startup ecosystem in the region.

Srinagar, Feb 24: Private Schools Association J&K (PSAJK) organised a six-day workshop for implementation of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020 in private schools.

The workshop focused on the teaching-learning process as per NEP 2020 and teachers were trained about how to use experiential learning of the child besides focusing on conceptual learning and learning outcomes in classroom situations. The teachers were equipped with new skills and new techniques of assessment for children reading at different classes.

Participating teachers were made aware about various lesson planning methods and how to handle different children in the classroom.

“The teachers were taught how to conduct child profiling, which will help the teacher to understand the child,” a handout reads. The participants were enthusiastic to know new techniques of teaching. On the concluding ceremony of the workshop, the participants were awarded certificates.

President PSAJK, Nazrul Islam Baba distributed certificates in the presence of the experts who gave training to the teachers. Those present at the occasion were, former CEO Mohammad Amin Beigh, former lecturer Dr. Mohammad Iqbal, former HoD DIET Hilal Ahmad. The program ended with a vote of thanks presented by Majid Bhat.

Srinagar, Feb 24: In a continued and sustained drive against narcotics trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Kashmir has achieved yet another significant success by apprehending two Punjab-based drug peddlers in separate operations conducted in district Srinagar and district Budgam, leading to the recovery of 79 grams of heroin.

According to the statement, in the first operation, acting on credible and specific intelligence, ANTF Kashmir apprehended one Punjab-based drug peddler namely Ajay Kumar, son of Joginder, resident of Village Mustafabad Jattan Gurdaspur Punjab from the Gangbugh area of district Srinagar. During the search, 42 grams of heroin were recovered from his possession. Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had procured the contraband substance from Punjab and intended to distribute the same in the Gangbugh area.

In this regard, FIR No. 02/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station ANTF Kashmir.

In another successful operation, ANTF Kashmir apprehended another Punjab-based drug peddler namely Jhon Masih, son of Balwinder Masih, resident of Mustafabad Jatin Gurdaspur Punjab in district Budgam and recovered 37 grams of heroin from his possession. Consequently, FIR No. 03/2026 under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station ANTF Kashmir.

Both operations were carried out based on specific intelligence inputs developed by ANTF Kashmir regarding the involvement of the accused persons in inter-state narcotics trafficking. The accused individuals have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway to uncover the forward and backward linkages of the drug supply chain and to identify other individuals involved in the illicit trade.

The Anti-Narcotics Task Force, J&K reiterated its firm commitment to intensify its crackdown against drug smuggling and dismantle the networks operating behind the narcotics trade. ANTF J&K remained resolute in its mission to eradicate the menace of drugs from society.

The general public is urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies and share any credible information related to drug trafficking to help safeguard the youth and ensure a drug-free Jammu & Kashmir, the statement reads.