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Awantipora, May 06 (Scoop News)- The Department of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), recently organised a programme on “Count Data and Claim Frequency Models in Insurance: Classical GLM and Artificial Neural Network Approach (ANN).”
The session was delivered by Dr. Deepesh Bhati, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Statistics, Central University of Rajasthan, who highlighted modern statistical techniques and machine learning approaches for modelling insurance claim data, focusing on both Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) and ANN-based methods. During the program Dr. Peer Bilal Ahmad, Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences, IUST, underscored the importance of such expert lectures in strengthening research and applied understanding among students, scholars, and faculty. The programme witnessed active participation and concluded with an engaging discussion session.
Around 10,000 Devotees Pay Homage on Day Five of Sacred Exposition of Holy Relics of Tathagata; Army, Paramilitary and Civil Personnel Join Village-Wise Public Veneration
Leh, May 6, 2026: Jammu, Srinagar, May 06 (Scoop News)- Around 10,000 devotees visited Jivetsal on Thursday as the fifth day of the Buddha relics veneration brought in people from Leh Phudo, Gangles to Skara, alongside government employees and personnel from the Army, paramilitary forces and the Ladakh Police.
From the early morning hours, queues stretched across the approach to the site, moving steadily as visitors waited their turn for a brief moment before the relics. Organisers noted that the day saw one of the more diverse gatherings so far, with uniformed personnel and civilians arriving in equal measure under the ongoing village-wise schedule.
Prayer ceremonies were led by monks from Chemday Monastery as part of the 15-day programme organised under the Ladakh Gonpa Association, with 16 monasteries taking turns to conduct the rituals each day.
On the ground, volunteers of the Ladakh Buddhist Association Youth Wing managed crowd movement, assisted elderly visitors and coordinated basic arrangements, ensuring that the large turnout was handled without disruption.
The Ladakh Buddhist Association said the phased schedule is aimed at enabling access across regions while maintaining order at the venue.
The veneration will continue tomorrow, with residents of New Settlement scheduled to visit.
The sacred relics will remain at Jivetsal until May 11, following which they will be taken to Zanskar as part of the continuing exposition.
Yoga & Meditation Session Continues on Fifth Day at MIMC
Leh, May 06, 2026: The ongoing Yoga and Meditation session at the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre entered its fifth day today, witnessing enthusiastic participation from attendees.
The session is being led by Dr Ishwara Basavaraddi, former Director of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, who is guiding participants through various yoga practices and meditation techniques.
The programme continues to promote physical well-being, mental clarity, and holistic health among participants.
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