JU Vice-Chancellor chairs series

Prof Manoj Dhar,Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu (JU) on Wednesday chaired 14th Nalanda Dialogue series on the topic “Causality in philosophy and modern science” held at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, University, Bihar. In his inaugural address, Prof Dhar said causality in its most generic sense might be understood as an abstraction that indicated how the world progressed.

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Drawing competition

Beloved’s Grace and Childline, Jammu, organised a drawing competition at Government Middle School, Kachi Chawni, Jammu. Total 34 students from the institution participated in the competition and drew colourful drawings. The event was followed by educating the children about personnel hygiene and cleanliness by the organisation and distribution of prizes. Light refreshments were also served to the students.

Medical college principals’ meet

A meeting of all principals of government as well as private medical colleges was held in the office of Controller of Examinations on Wednesday. . During the meeting, issue related to the conduct of examinations well in time, paper setting, moderation of question papers and other academic activities related to the Medical Examinations etc were discussed.

Lecture on ill-effects of smoking

With the aim to educate students/ youth about smoking and drinking, The Army on Wednesday organised a lecture on “Ill-effects of smoking and drinking” at the Youth Centre, Palma in Rajouri district. During the lecture, students were sensitised about various aspects of smoking and drinking and their adverse effects on the health, family and society..

Selected for visitor l’ship prog

JP Singh, a social activist from Dharam Gund village from Tral has been selected for the International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP )- a United States (US) State Department initiative. JP Singh, a software engineer, is currently serving as the chairman of the J&K-based independent think-tank Jammu Kashmir Policy Institute (JKPI)The mission of IVLP is to offer current and emerging international leaders the opportunity to experience the diversity of American political, economic, social and cultural life through exchanges that reflect the participant’s professional interests and the public diplomacy objectives.