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JAMMU, Oct 26: Telecom operator Bharti Airtel today entered the rapidly-growing cloud communications market with the launch of business-centric ‘Airtel IQ’.
A cloud-based omni-channel communications platform, Airtel IQ, aims to enable brands to deepen engagement with customers through timely and secure communication, a company statement said, terming the move as a “game changer” for the fast-evolving Indian enterprise communication segment.
Airtel IQ aims to eliminate the need for multiple communication platforms for different channels, and already companies including Swiggy, Justdial, Urban Company, Havells, Dr Lal Path Labs and Rapido have signed up as customers for Airtel IQ in the beta phase.
The platform, now commercially available, runs on a pay-as-you-go model meaning that the costs for enterprises would depend on the consumption levels.
“With just a slice of code, businesses can embed communication services such as voice, SMS, IVR (interactive voice response) in their applications and digital properties across desktop and mobile, all through a unified platform,” the statement said.
Ajay Chitkara, Director and CEO – Airtel Business said that the new platform could translate into 30-40 per cent cost reduction for enterprises as compared to traditional models. “Airtel expects large call centre ecosystem, e-commerce and internet companies, start-ups, banks and those into manufacturing and distribution to be early adopters of the platform, given their need for omni-channel communications,”, he added.
Airtel IQ has been fully developed by Airtel’s in-house engineering teams. “Natively integrated into telco grade infrastructure and architected by top digital talent, Airtel IQ is robust, secure, cost-efficient and intuitive,” the Airtel statement said.
Adarsh Nair, Chief Product Officer, Bharti Airtel, said “Airtel IQ is first amongst several game changing products that we will be bringing to the market”. Businesses are increasingly looking to cloud-based digital platforms to engage with consumers and Airtel IQ is built to raise the bar, Nair added.

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JAMMU, Oct 26: Continuing its drive against illegal mining and illegal transportation of construction material, teams of different Police Stations & Police Posts of district Samba seized five vehicles including two tippers and three tractor, which were being used for illegal transportation of the construction materials.
A Police team of PP Rakh Amb-Talli while performing patrolling duty in its jurisdiction, intercepted a tractor bearing Regd. No. JK21-2257 near Bain Glar for illegal transportation of construction material (Sand).
In another case police team of PP Mansar while performing routine vehicle checking naka at Highway Mansar intercepted a tipper bearing Regd. No. JK14F-3791 for illegal transportation of construction material (Sand).
In the jurisdictional area of PS Vijaypur, a tipper bearing Regd. No. JK02CB-4366 was intercepted by naka party at naka Rakh Barotian, Vijaypur for illegal transportation of construction material (Sand).
All the three vehicles were intercepted by Samba Police and were seized on spot and cases entrusted to Geology & Mining Department, Samba for further action.
Similarly, police team of PS Ramgarh while performing vehicle checking duty in its jurisdiction intercepted two tractors bearing Regd. No. JK21A-5060 & JK21A-6341 near Keso Manhasan, which was used to transport construction material illegally. The said vehicles were seized under section 207 MV Act at PS Ramgarh.

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SAMBA, Oct 26:  Samba Police recovered 08 kg of Charas and arrested the drug peddler near SIDCO Chowk near here today.
Police said under the overall supervision, Rajesh Sharma, SSP Samba and under close supervision of Tilak Raj Bhardwaj Dy.SP Hqrs.Samba. A police party of PP SIDCO Samba headed by Sub Inspector, Meenu Sharma ,while performing patrolling duty in its jurisdictional area noticed a stranded truck bearing Regd. No. JK01P-8713 which was wrongly parked near SIDCO Chowk, Samba. When the patrolling party was about to approach the truck, the driver of the truck accelerated the speed and tried to flee away from the spot. But the alert cops intercepted the truck at a few meters distance.
During checking of the vehicle, a total of 08 kilograms of Charas like substance was recovered from the cabin of the truck. The accused person identified as driver Mohd. Iqbal Bhat S/o Ghulam Hasan Bhat R/O Pazalpora, Bijbehara has been arrested on spot and contraband item was also seized.
In this regard, a case FIR No. 280/2020 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered at PS Samba and further investigation has been started.

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JAMMU, Oct 26: Doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) Gurugram successfully treated a 23-year-old female patient from Jammu with Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) for gallbladder stones.
In Jammu, the patient developed pain in abdomen which was recurrent and severe in nature. On doing the ultrasound, the patient was diagnosed to have gallbladder stones and was advised to undergo Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy which traditionally requires four cuts in the abdomen and takes longer recovery.
After several consultations in Jammu, the patient was taken to Fortis Hospital Gurugram where she successfully underwent Scarless Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by a team of doctors lead by Dr A K Kriplani, Director and HoD, Minimal Access Bariatric and GI Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Gurugram.
Dr A K Kriplani said, “SILS is a new and novel way of performing laparoscopic surgery. In SILS technique used at Fortis Hospital Gurugram, only a single 12 mm (½ inch) cut is made deep within the belly button. The pain is very less as it is a very small single incision and recovery is faster. Unlike multiport gallbladder surgery, no metal clips are used inside. At the conclusion, the cut is closed using special medical grade waterproof glue without any stitches. No dressing is required, and the patient can shower after 48 hours. The patient can resume their normal life in 4 to 5 days.”
“The success of SILS depends greatly on the experience and skills of the surgeon”, said Dr Rashmi Pyasi. She asserted that currently, more than 95 percent of gall bladder removals are done by SILS at Fortis Hospital Gurugram because of tremendous experience. “Because of the highest degree of skills and rigorous training required, very few centers have been able to establish this technique for regular,” she added.

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JAMMU, Oct 26: The Handicraft & Handloom Department Jammu has provided opportunity to Handicraft, Handloom Cooperatives to participate in three exhibitions being held at Noida Haat NCR Delhi by ITE Group.
As part of the festival, the first Utsav, namely Vijay Utsav has been completed successfully in which Handicraft, Handloom Cooperatives registered with Handicraft and Handloom Department Jammu Viz Modern Art and Bamboo Crafts HCS ltd, Barnai Jammu, Tasnga Teholiga stone jewellery, embroidery works HCS Hangoo Padder Kishtwar, New Style Handloom ICS Machail Kishtwar, Budha Hangoo Embroidery Eorks ICS Hangoo Padder Kishtwar also participated .
Under the instructions and guidance of Commissioner/ Secretary to Government, Industries and Commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi these cooperatives had been selected by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handloom Jammu to participate in the Vijay Utsav event held during 17th October to 25th October, 2020.
During the event all the participants exhibited their handmade products to attract the visitors and satisfactory sale was made by the participants in this event. The cooperatives got a good response in the Utsav, particularly during COVID 19 pandemic period.
All the participants have got a good opportunity to showcase their handicrafts and Handloom products at the National level, which provided them the marketing platform during in this pandemic Covid 19.
As a sequel to the Vijay Utsav two more exhibitions are going to take place at the same place which include Diwali Utsav from 30th October to 12th November, 2020 and Shilp Utsav from 17th December to 27th December, 2020.
Assistant Director Udhampur, ND Verma along with other officials also accompanied the artisans to Noida.

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SRINAGAR, Oct 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) today extended full support to the regularization demand of agitating PHE employees and others, urging the Govt to take effective measures to address this pressing demand.
The PHE employees have pivotal role in ensuring water supply to every household, but they are being denied services benefits even after rendering their services for more than a decade, which is very unfortunate and needs to be addressed, at right earnest.
Reacting to the ongoing strike of PHE workers, JKPCC president GA Mir said that Congress supports the genuine demand of agitating PHE employees and others whole-heartedly and shall fight for resolution of their genuine issues.
Mir lashed out at the Govt for failing to address the genuine demand of the employees, who are working on a very meagre salary, with great dedication, besides serving people to the best of their ability.
He termed the attitude of the Govt as unfortunate, said that despite repeated pleas and agitations by the PHE employees, daily wagers, needs bases, casual labourers, who are demanding regularization of their services, no action in this direction, seems to have been taken so far on the part of Govt, PCC president said.
Mir said that Govt has to finalize regularization process for employees working in different departments for a long time, who are not getting service benefits they deserve.
Congress fully supports the demands of PHE employees and others and urge the Govt to take effective measures to regularize their services, GA Mir added and said the strike by employees is detrimental to the functioning of their respective departments, especially not in the interest of general public.
“I would emphasize the Govt to ensure regularization of PHE and other daily wagers, casual labourers working in different departments since decades to ensure that they are able to avail services benefits and live a dignified life,” Mir said.

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JAMMU, Oct 26: To teach about relieving stress and enhance the body potential, a virtual workshop on meditation held at Aryans Institute of Nursing, Chandigarh on ‘Beyond Breath’.
Dr. Vaishalee Punj and Dr. Sunny Madar, Youth Trainer, Art of Living interacted with faculty members and the students of Engineering, Law, Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, B. Ed and Agriculture.
During the workshop, various techniques of meditation were taught to the students which can keep their inner strength strong to fight against health crisis in this stressful pandemic situation.
Dr. Punj while interacting with students said, this programme can help in stress management, uplifting mood and positive attitude, increased focus and memory enhancement, better health and good relationships.
She later explained Sudarshan Kriya which is a powerful breathing technique to bring body, mind and soul together.
She said meditation is a type of mind-body complementary medicine and nationwide survey reveals significant increases in use of mind and body approaches during this COVID -19 pandemic.
Dr Madar while explaining various breathing exercises said meditation can give a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both emotional well-being and overall health.
He said that student life can be stressful but it does not mean that students have to let stress take over their lives.
“By meditation students can not only relieve stress but also improve their memory, focus and ultimately their grades,” he advised.