Saba Shawl becomes first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar
In Jammu and Kashmir, Saba Shawl has been appointed Superintendent of Central Jail Srinagar, becoming the first Kashmiri woman to head the high security facility. The transfer was formalised under Government Order No. 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026, with immediate effect. Shawl hails from Peerbagh in Srinagar and holds a Master's degree in Social Work. She previously worked as a senior community development consultant and was associated with the Indo Global Social Service Society, focusing on grassroots initiatives and capacity building. Her appointment marks a milestone for women in uniformed services in the Union Territory and signals potential reforms in jail administration and outreach programs.
First Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar
GO 145-Home of 2026 dated 2 March 2026
Background: Master’s in Social Work; former community development consultant
Prior work: Indo Global Social Service Society
Implications: Milestone for women in uniformed services; potential reforms in Srinagar jail
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, highlighting AI, security and the global order. The three‑day forum (5–7 March 2026) brings together global leaders and policymakers to discuss geopolitics and geoeconomics. Finland’s President Alexander Stubb joined as the chief guest in earlier sessions, while participants examined technological disruption, strategic competition and economic security. The event underscored India’s role in shaping未来 multilateral dialogues and its stance on technology governance, cyber norms and international cooperation in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Event: Raisina Dialogue 2026 (New Delhi)
Dates: March 5–7, 2026
Key focus: AI, security, global order
Participation: global leaders and policymakers
Significance: India’s role in shaping geopolitics and tech governance
PM Modi extends Thai Poosam greetings to the nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Thai Poosam via social media. He wished for health, success and prosperity for all and prayed for Lord Murugan’s blessings to accompany the nation. The message reflects cultural inclusivity and the government’s engagement with major Hindu festivals as part of public messaging. The PM’s outreach underscores a steady emphasis on national unity and cultural diversity in public communication.
Event: Thai Poosam greetings by PM Modi
Medium: social media message
Aim: wishes for health, success, prosperity
Cultural link: Lord Murugan
Significance: public diplomacy and cultural inclusivity