US brokered Israel-Lebanon maritime agreement
By: Asad Mirza After decades of enmity, Israel and Lebanon last week signed a historic agreement agreeing to demarcate their maritime boundaries and also demarcating the disputed area in Qanaa prospect, which is believed to be rich in oil and gas reserves. Further, it has in a de-facto manner, forced Lebanon to accept Israel as […]
Spinal Surgeries made easier
By: Dr Arvind G Kulkarni Traditional spinal surgeries like Laminectomy and Lumbar fusion generally involve scars with complete exposure to the patient’s anatomy which requires a high level of expertise to treat a patient’s spinal deformity. But with the recent advancements in technology, Spinal Navigation Technology has completely changed the methods of treating spine ailments. […]
Vladimir Putin is increasingly isolated in Russia and abroad
By: Matthew Sussex One of Vladimir Putin’s oft-quoted maxims is that “sometimes it is necessary to be lonely to prove you are right”. As his ill-fated invasion of Ukraine drags on, he seems to be heeding his own advice. Putin looks increasingly isolated, not just on the world stage, but inside Russia as well. The […]
Govt invites nominations for grant of “J&K Government Awards”
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has invited nominations for grant of “J&K Government Awards” for the year 2023 on the eve of Republic Day. According to a notification issued by General Administration Department (GAD) on Monday in this regard, the procedure for conferment of “J&K Government Awards” in J&K UT has been notified vide […]
Mandeep inaugurates IWMP training programme on PFMS
JAMMU: The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), on Monday started a two-day training on Public Financial Management System at Panchayat Bhawan Jammu. The programme was inaugurated through virtual mode by Commissioner Secretary Rural Development Department (RDD) and Panchayati Raj Mandeep Kaur who is also the Chairperson of J&K IWMP. Mandeep Kaur in her inaugural address […]
SEC reviews arrangements for re-poll for DDC seats in Kupwara, Bandipora
SRINAGAR: The State Election Commissioner (SEC) K K Sharma on Monday held a meeting for holding of re-poll in vacant District Development Council (DDC) seats in Kupwara and Bandipora districts. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir PK Pole, Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir Range, Deputy Commissioners of Bandipora, Kupwara, Udhampur, Secretary SEC, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner […]
Advisor Bhatnagar inaugurates ‘2nd Positive Kashmir Football Championship’
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Monday remarked that Jammu and Kashmir is a powerhouse of sports and possesses enormous talent especially in the field of football. Advisor Bhatnagar made these comments during the inaugural ceremony of 2nd edition of Positive Kashmir Football Championship 2022 at TRC Synthetic Turf stadium here. The tournament […]
DC Srinagar reviews preparations for 4th Phase of B2V programme
Says B2V4 is a great opportunity to spur stronger People-Administration interface
SRINAGAR: In order to take stock of the preparations for 4th Phase of Back to Village (B2V) programme in district, a meeting of all Zonal/Sectoral Officers was held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex, here. At the outset, the DC took […]
DC Anantnag conducts detailed review of KPDCL
ANANTNAG: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Basharat Qayoom Monday reviewed the status of works being executed by KPDCL Anantnag under different heads including Dist CAPEX, PRI grants and Back to Village etc at DC Complex, here. Executive engineers of various divisions and A.E.Es of KPDCL Anantnag informed the chair that under District Capex 517 works […]
