Jammu Jan 30 PTI The BJP government at the Centre is trying to remove Mahatma Gandhis ideology Jammu and Kashmir Congress president G A Mir alleged on Sunday and asserted that his party will continue to carry forward the philosophy of the father of the nationSpeaking to reporters after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue at the Satwari Chowk here on his 74th death anniversary he said the forces who martyred Mahatma Gandhi on this day in 1948 are the same who are involved in sabotage in the countryIt is unfortunate that Gandhis assassin Nathuram Godse is getting weightage over the ideology of Gandhi which is acknowledged by the entire world Mir who was joined by other senior Congress leaders and Sewa Dal chief Vijay Sharma in paying tributes said He said Gandhi is the biggest martyr who sacrificed his life for the countryIt is unfortunate that the central government in its official order on Martyrs Day omitted his name while dedicating the day to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the independence of the nation We are not against it but January 30 was devoted to Mahatma Gandhi The BJP basically follows the philosophy of Godse and is trying to remove his ideology the Congress leader saidAsked about former Congress president Rahul Gandhis tweet that Hindutvawadis feel the father of the nation is no more But he is alive where there is truth Mir said the reality cannot be kept hidden by putting a veil over itWhen he is talking about Hindutvawadis he is talking about the concept which was being followed by Godse We are against that philosophy and his Godses radicalised followers Generally Hindus do not follow this ideology he saidMir said Congress workers will safeguard the ideology of Gandhi and will continue to work to strengthen it further to defeat the divisive forces PTI TAS ANB ANB

Jammu Jan 29 PTI An improvised explosive device IED was seized in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Saturday officials saidThe seizure was made by security forces from near Sheendara village on the Jammu-Poonch highway on specific information and was later neutralised by experts of the bomb disposal squad they said The officials said preliminary investigation suggest that the IED was an old one as it had gathered rust while remaining buried Police have registered a case and further investigation is on the officials said PTI TAS ANB ANB

Jammu Nov 28 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday interacted with vice chancellors and directed fast-tracking implementation of the National Education Policy-2020 an official spokesman saidSinha also reviewed programmes undertaken by universities under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav -- to celebrate 75 years of independence -- and called for highlighting the contribution of freedom fighters he saidThere is a need for fast-tracking the implementation of NEP-2020 the lieutenant governor L-G said and laid broad guidelines on moving towards formulation of courses and curriculum based on the new education policySinha called for constituting a vice chancellors group for working out modalities and formulating a Union Territory-level action plan for robust implementation of the NEPHe also advised holding regular follow-up meetings on the issue the spokesman saidThe L-G called for completing the modalities of transfer to choice based credit system and exit option provision and preparing an action plan to promote course modules on cultural values professional ethics Indian knowledge system innovation entrepreneurship and industry and communication skillsThe focus should be on skilling and employability of students besides promotion of local languages and culture Universities should invest more in innovation and incubation providing our youth with prospects for the future and strengthening the position of young women in the society Sinha saidCalling on academia to lead the journey of development and prosperity of JK the Lt Governor said research must flow from labs to fieldHe impressed on agriculture universities to focus on developing innovative ways to reduce input cost of farmers besides providing continuous handholding to increase productionThe L-G observed that vocational courses co-curriculum activities and student exchange programmes should be made an integral part of the education system the spokesman saidUnderlining the crucial role of universities in development of Jammu and Kashmir Sinha issued directions for laying focus on linkage between industry demands and commensurate up-skilling through updated curricula and capacity building of faculty PTI TAS ANB ANB