DC Srinagar reviews ABDP for Khonmoh & Harwan Blocks

Govt sanctions funds for key Public infrastructure push: DC SRINAGAR: In order to review the plans for implementation of Aspirational Block Development Programme (ABDP) in Harwan and Khonmoh Blocks of Srinagar District, a meeting of the Officers of line Departments was held today under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad […]

SKIMS conducts first of its kind live Workshop on ‘Endovascular Aortic Repair for Aneurysm of Thoracic Aorta’

Srinagar : Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) SKIMS conducted a major Live workshop on 3 patients on “Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) of Complex Aneurysms of Thoracic Aorta” . Three patients with complex cardiac issues admitted in SKIMS were treated by Endovascular techniques (Stent Grafts ) during the Live Workshop which was conducted by […]

CS reviews adoption, implementation of iGOT Karmayogi in J&K

CS reviews adoption, implementation of iGOT Karmayogi in J&K

SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today convened a meeting to review the adoption and implementation of iGOT Karmayogi in J&K. The meeting was on National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (Mission Karmayogi) which is being complemented by Integrated Government Online Platform popularly known as iGOT Karmayyogi. The meeting was attended by the […]

Bashir Dada’s book ‘Dum Koother’ released

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages in collaboration with Kalidas Theatre Srinagar organised a book release function on collection of three theatre plays ‘Dum Koother’ at Tagore hall on Thursday. The book is written by renowned poet and writer Bashir Dada. Many prominent personalities spoke on the occasion and highlighted the […]

Div Com Kashmir visits Imambaras at Budgam, Magam & Zadibal

Div Com Kashmir visits Imambaras at Budgam, Magam & Zadibal

Takes first-hand appraisal of arrangements for ensuing Muharam; directs for proper services during religious occasion SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today conducted an extensive tour to Imambaras at Budgam, Magam and Zadibal to take spot appraisal of arrangements put in place for forthcoming Muharram ul Haram. The Div Com directed […]

3-day International Conference on ‘Food Science and Technology Interface’ begins at KU

VC underlines significance of knowledge sharing, exchange of ideas Srinagar: A three-day international conference on ‘Interface between Agriculture, Food, Chemical and Biological Sciences’ started at the University of Kashmir on Wednesday. Vice-Chancellor Prof Nilofer Khan inaugurated the conference, organised by the varsity’s Department of Food Science and Technology. In her presidential address, Prof Nilofer said […]

SKUAST-Kashmir to now grow saffron in air

To collaborate with Western Sydney University Australia on use of Aeroponic technology for this prized spice SRINAGAR: SKUAST-Kashmir and Western Sydney University (WSU), Australsia and Industry Partner Epistem Solutions are collaborating to work on Aeroponics in Saffron Cultivation, a technique that growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of any substrate […]

LCMA starts special cleanliness drive in view of forthcoming Muharram ul Haram

LCMA starts special cleanliness drive in view of forthcoming Muharram ul Haram

Illegal constructions also demolished in Baba demb & Shahdad bagh areas SRINAGAR: The Lakes conservation and Management Authority (LCMA) today started a special cleanliness drive for 10 days in connection with Muharram ul Haram in Moti Mohalla of Dal Lake. Collector LCMA, Project Officer LCMA, other engineers and staff were present in the drive. The […]

Advisor Bhatnagar reviews performance, functioning of SDD

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired a meeting to review the performance and functioning of Skill Development Department (SDD) at Civil Secretariat here. During the meeting the Advisor held detailed deliberations on progress of different Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS), physical and financial progress on establishment of new Polytechnic Colleges, among others. […]

CS inaugurates Home‐Stay Cluster at Manasbal, declares open Manasbal Festival

MANASBAL : In order to cater growing footfall of tourists to Kashmir valley, the Administration is committed to make availability of 50,000 rooms for the increasing demand of accommodation through Home‐Stay initiative. This was stated by Chief Secretary J&K, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta while inaugurating Home‐Stay Cluster at JharokhaBagh here. Chairman District Development Council, Nuzhat […]