Vice Prez arrives in Srinagar on his maiden J&K visit

Srinagar, Feb 25: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday evening on his maiden visit to Jammu and Kashmir, marking his first official engagement in the Union Territory since assuming office.
According to reports, the Vice President was received at Srinagar Airport by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdulah and other senior officials.
“Delighted to welcome Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri C P Radhakrishnan Ji at the Srinagar Airport,” LG Sinha wrote on X.
Office of the J&K Chief Minister wrote on X that the CM received Hon’ble Vice President of India upon his arrival at Srinagar Airport today.
After landing in Srinagar, the Vice-President drove to Lok Bhavan where LG Sinha presented him with a souvenir, said an official.
He said the Vice President will attend the 21st convocation of the University of Kashmir as a chief guest at its Hazratbal campus on Thursday.
“The programme is scheduled to begin in the forenoon with the academic procession, followed by the Vice-Chancellor’s annual report highlighting the University’s academic achievements, research output and institutional milestones,” said the official, adding, “Vice-President Radhakrishnan will then deliver the convocation address and formally confer degrees upon graduating students.”
He said that Lieutenant Governor and KU Chancellor, Manoj Sinha, will preside over the convocation, while Chief Minister and Pro-Chancellor, Omar Abdullah, will attend the event as a guest of honour.
“A total of 59,558 degrees — 44,910 graduates, 13,545 postgraduates, 461 MD/MS, four MCH, 18 MPhil and 620 PhDs — will be conferred at the convocation,” said an official.
KU Vice-Chancellor Nilofer Khan said the convocation “celebrates the academic accomplishments of our students and reaffirms our commitment to quality education, research and public engagement.”
She added that the presence of the Vice-President of India at the event reflects the growing national recognition of the university’s academic and research contributions.
Elaborate and multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place across Srinagar, particularly in and around the Hazratbal–Nishat–Harwan axis.
Senior police and civil administration officers have reviewed the security and logistical preparations to ensure smooth conduct of the event.
Meanwhile, authorities have also issued a detailed traffic advisory for parts of Srinagar tomorrow, with restrictions to remain in force from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. (KNO)