Does exercise really do nothing for longevity?
By: George M. Savva Surveys on lifestyle and longevity consistently find that people who do more exercise live longer. So it is surprising to see a report from the Finnish Twins Cohort Study that there is little direct effect of “leisure time physical activity” on lifespan. What makes this study different from others and is […]
Winter Preparations
By: Dr Mudasir Ahmad Gori As autumn gracefully surrenders to the icy embrace of winter, the verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks of Kashmir undergo a magical transformation. The tranquil landscape becomes a canvas of white, adorned with delicate snowflakes. While the beauty of Kashmir in winter is unparalleled, the season demands meticulous preparation to navigate […]
Modern Approach to Knee Surgery
By: Dr Bhushan Nariani Knee pain is a common concern affecting a significant portion of the Indian population, with millions seeking relief every year. Among these individuals, many face the challenges of osteoarthritis, a condition that erodes joint cartilage, leading to debilitating pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. For those grappling with these difficulties, knee replacement […]
The inimitable She: I want you to embrace me
By: Shahi Ul Islam My soul it has been a long time since we met My heart is craving to see your glad grace, refulgent eyes, long tresses, crimson lips, veiled dress and feeble hands See, the devastation of my heart, with every passing time, My youth is drowning in the sorrows and dread, My […]
CS reviews operational preparedness of smart city projects
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday took appraisal of the operational preparedness of all the ongoing and completed projects of the Smart City Mission (SCM) here in the twin cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary, H&UDD; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner JMC/SMC besides other concerned officers. During this meeting the […]
Sonamarg to be a prime destination during this winter: Secretary Tourism
Reviews preparedness for winter season, mega new year festival SONAMARG: Secretary Tourism, Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Tuesday convened a virtual meeting of officers and stakeholders to review winter preparedness and allied facilities for keeping Sonamarg open during the winter season. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir, Director Tourism Kashmir, Raja Yakoob, ASP […]
DC Shopian hands-over Abhinandan Patras to Pani Samitis of four villages
Says 13 Water supply schemes to be commissioned soon SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb Tuesday handed-over Abhinandan Patras among Pani Samitis of four villages of the district under Jal Jeevan Mission, marking a significant achievement of universal coverage of households with FHTCs. The villages where the piped water with full functional […]
DDC Kupwara reviews progress under R&B, RDD sectors
Directs officers to ensure completion of works by ending December KUPWARA: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan Tuesday convened a series of meetings of concerned officers to review the performance of Roads & Buildings (R&B) department and Rural Development Department (RDD). While taking meeting of the R&B department, DDC stressed upon the concerned […]
DLIC Kupwara approves 24 financial assistance cases under Mumkin, Tejaswini and SEI
KUPWARA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, the ADDC Kupwara, Altaf Ahmad Khan Tuesday chaired a meeting of District Level Implementation Committee (DLIC), Mission Youth Framework, Kupwara. At the outset, Shabnum Arif Mir, the Assistant Director Employment, (Member Secretary) provided a brief overview of achievements under the Mission Youth framework. Following thorough discussions, […]
