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United News of India
4 days ago
- Business
- United News of India
Aroma Mission: Over 50 distillation units installed in J&K, Jitendra to inaugurate Lavender Fest on June 1: Official
Jammu, May 28 (UNI) Ahead of two-day Third Lavender Festival being hosted by the CSIR-IIIM Jammu at Bhaderwah on June 1 and 2, a senior official of the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu on Wednesday said that more than 50 lavender produce distillation units are installed under Aroma Mission across the Jammu and Kashmir. The two days festival will be inaugurated by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on June 1 at Government Degree College, Bhaderwah along with Vice President, CSIR, DG CSIR, Directors of CSIR Labs, Industrialists, Policy Makers, Scientists, Startups and Members of Civil Society. 'Under this mission, more than 50 distillation units across J&K were installed to support local-level processing of lavender produce,' Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, Director, CSIR-IIIM here said. He revealed that the CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, is set to organize the third Lavender Festival 2025 on June 1 and 2 at the Government Degree College, Bhaderwah, in District Doda of Jammu and Kashmir to be inaugurated by the Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh. Dr. Zabeer Ahmed highlighted that this year's festival will be unique in many ways, as it celebrates the growing success of lavender cultivation under the CSIR-Aroma Mission, not only across the Jammu and Kashmir but also in extended regions such as Uttarakhand and the North-Eastern states. 'Under the CSIR-Aroma Mission, CSIR-IIIM has played a pivotal role in empowering rural communities through the cultivation of lavender by engaging over 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in remote areas, providing free Quality Planting Material (QPM) and complete technological support, covering cultivation, processing, value addition, and marketing,' he revealed. Dr. Zabeer shared that Tehsil Bhaderwah has emerged as a model region under the mission, wherein farmers have sold QPM worth over ₹1 crore. Local growers have produced 1,500 kilograms of lavender oil and 93,000 kilograms of dried lavender flowers, which were successfully marketed, he said adding, 'a total business turnover of ₹10.5 crore has been recorded, highlighting the mission's substantial socio-economic impact.' The initiative has not only boosted income levels but also fostered women's empowerment, with increased participation of women in lavender farming and related enterprises, he stated. The Director said that the primary objective of the Lavender Festival is to celebrate this success and further promote agro-based entrepreneurship in aromatic crops. Several farmers who earlier practiced traditional farming have successfully transitioned to lavender cultivation, with many now running their own entrepreneurial ventures, he said. The event will bring together a diverse group of participants, including, Farmers, Scientists and Researchers, Startups and Industrialists, Policy makers and civil society representatives from across the country and the festival will also host a Agri-Startup Expo, showcasing innovations in value-added products and technologies related to lavender. 'Participation is open to start-ups, early-stage entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders while the Lavender Festival aims to serve as a catalyst in transforming the agro-economy of the region, with potential for long-term national economic impact,' he said.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
55-year-old professor held for ‘inappropriate touch' on 12 students during exam in Roorkee
A 55-year-old assistant professor was arrested for allegedly molesting 12 students at the Government Degree College in Roorkee, the police said Friday. According to the complaint filed by a victim, Dr Abdul Alim Ansari allegedly touched the students 'inappropriately' during the viva of the practical examinations on Thursday afternoon, the police said, adding that the incident occurred in a closed room. Also read | Cab driver arrested for molesting minor girl Ansari also allegedly wrote his mobile number on the palm of a student, asking her to call him at night after returning home, Gang Nahar police station inspector in-charge RK Saklani said. When a victim shared what she went through after coming out of the room, the other students revealed how they had also been touched 'inappropriately' by the professor. After being confronted by the students, Ansari allegedly threatened to cut their marks. Also read | IIT Roorkee researchers find Thymol as potential tool to combat bacterial infections As the matter came to light, the students protested demanding stern action against the professor, who also teaches at another college in Bhagwanpur near Roorkee. Following the protests, the college management called the police to pacify the angry students. A complaint was filed by one of the victims following which Ansari was arrested, Saklani said. Also read | U.P: Barsana ropeway awaits IIT Roorkee clearance for restart During interrogation, Ansari admitted that he had touched the girls, however, he said that he had no bad intentions behind his act. When asked if he wrote his mobile number on a student's palm, he could not give a satisfactory answer, the police said. Meanwhile, the two practical examinations conducted by Ansari on Wednesday and Thursday have been cancelled, college authorities informed.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Displaced by Pakistani shelling, residents of border villages long for home and peace
Several wooden houses have been turned into skeletons of charcoal and belongings into mounds of ashes in Salamabad area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir. Residents, who migrated in the wake of Pakistan's mortar shelling on the night of May 7-8 and live in shelters, on Thursday (May 8, 2025) expressed one wish: 'The government should ensure our return to home soon'. Zareena Begum, one of 33 families of Silikote, a village fenced with barbed wires close to the Line of Control in Baramulla's Uri, has taken refuge at the Government Degree College, Uri. The classrooms have doubled up as bedrooms for these families. 'Entire village shifted' 'Our entire village has been shifted. We were told the village was easy target and could be hit by mortars from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). We have underground bunkers but officials said it was not sufficient to protect us,' Ms. Begum, who heads a family of eight members, said. She is worried about the children of Silikote. 'Every blast frightens the kids. Their school is in the village and shut now. We appeal the government to make arrangements so that we return to our homes. How will our cattle survive?' Ms. Begum added. Adjacent to Silikote is Salamabad village, where the house of Dr. Bashir Ahmad, a local, has gaping holes drilled by mortar shells, which started immediately after Operation Sindoor was wrapped up by India on Tuesday night (May 6, 2025) . 'Around 2 a.m., shells started raining from PoK and the intensity only grew with each passing hour. My neighbour Dr. Bashir's house was shattered by these mortars,' Nadeem Akbar Khan said. Mr. Khan recalled the normal life residents of Uri were living since the 1999 Kargil war. 'Life was going smoothly. As of now, life stands disturbed. This (shelling) will not get any solution. It's poor people on both sides who die. The government should find a solution and end this hostility once for all,' Mr. Khan added. 'Nothing left' As the intensity of shelling waned on Wednesday night (May 7, 2025), many women on Thursday (May 8, 2025) scanned through debris and salvaged whatever little they could. 'This is my kitchen. Nothing has remained of it,' a resident of Salamabad said, while pointing at a small room with black smoke all around on the walls. Blackened utensils are littered on the floor. 'I am a widow. I would earn in the day and then only eat in the evening. I have saved penny by penny to make this house. It's all gone. It's not liveable,' the mortar shell victim said. According to official figures, 13 civilians were killed and 59 were injured in Pakistan's shelling and firing along the LoC since Operation Sindoor. All deaths were reported from Poonch district. Around a dozen houses were damaged in Kupwara and Baramulla districts.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
NEET exam held smoothly in Kurnool
Kurnool: The NEET UG examination was conducted smoothly and peacefully across Kurnool district, with a commendable 98.10% of registered candidates appearing for the test, informed District Collector P Ranjith Basha. On Sunday, the Collector inspected the conduct of the examination at Silver Jubilee College and Cluster University centres in the city. Speaking to the media after the inspection, the Collector said that the NEET UG examination was organised at 16 centres across Kurnool city. Out of a total of 4,466 registered candidates, 4,381 students appeared for the exam while 85 candidates were absent. The overall attendance stood at an impressive 98.10%. The District Collector further stated that the examination was held in a calm and orderly manner at all centres without any untoward incidents, ensuring a smooth experience for the candidates. While in Nandyal, NEET 2025 was conducted smoothly and without any untoward incidents across Nandyal district on Sunday, according to a statement issued by District Collector G Raja Kumari. The exam was held from 2 pm to 5 pm, with candidates allowed entry into the exam centres starting from 11 am. All students underwent thorough screening before being permitted inside the centres to ensure a fair and orderly conduct of the examination. A total of four examination centres were set up across the district. Out of 1,176 registered candidates, 1,144 appeared for the exam, while 32 were absent. At the Government Degree College centre in Nandyal town, 351 out of 360 candidates appeared. At the Government Girls High School near the bus stand, 211 out of 216 candidates were present. The Tekke Government Junior College centre saw 351 out of 360 candidates in attendance, while at the Government Polytechnic College centre, 231 out of 240 candidates appeared — recording an attendance rate of 97.27 per cent across all centres. Collector Raja Kumari expressed satisfaction over the smooth conduct of the examination and appreciated the efforts of the officials and staff in ensuring a hassle-free experience for the candidates.
Hans India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
NEET-2025 held peacefully across 190 centres in state
Hyderabad: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2025, aimed at admissions for MBBS courses, was held peacefully without any untoward incidents across 190 centres in the state on Sunday. Over 72,000 candidates took the NEET-UG 2025 in Telangana, with the exam scheduled from 2 PM to 5 PM. In Hyderabad, 26,000 candidates were registered to appear for the examination at 62 centres, all of which were under tight security. Candidates were allowed entry from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. At several locations, students were denied entry to the examination halls for arriving late. One student mistakenly arrived at the Defense Laboratory School, Research Center Imarat instead of her designated centre at the Defense Laboratory School, Kanchanbagh. Thanks to the intervention of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police BV Satyanarayana and ACP Maheshwaram, she was escorted from Balapur Police Station to her examination centre. The student and her parents expressed their gratitude to the police for their assistance. Sadly, other students were not as fortunate; many, including some at the Government Degree College in Siddipet, were denied entry due to late arrivals. Officials reported that 26 candidates were absent, with 17 in Medak and 98 in another area not turning up for the examination. Despite these issues, the NEET-UG 2025 examination was conducted peacefully amid tight security, according to officials.
