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JK Govt Launches Novel Governance Initiative, Establishes ‘Excellence Groups’

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SRINAGAR: In a novel governance initiative, the Jammu & Kashmir Government Tuesday decided to establish “excellence groups” in all the departments to facilitate di exchange of ideas among administrative secretaries and other senior officers with those who have held charge of the department in the past.
The Union Territory’s administration today said that it has decided to establish “excellence groups” under the concerned administrative secretaries in all departments of the government of Jammu and Kashmir for facilitating exchange of ideas and concepts among administrative secretaries and other senior officers, who have the charge of the department or office in the past.
“It is accordingly enjoined upon all administrative secretaries and heads of departments to establish these excellence groups and make them vibrant by organizing discussions, while inviting senior officers, who have previously worked in these departments/offices. This would foster knowledge sharing and continuity of thought and this kind of forum for argumentation would be an aid to achieve tangible results of the initiatives/programmes conceived from time to time. Present incumbents of these departments or offices,” reads a circular issued by the general administration department.
The move is aimed at improving governance and ensuring continuity in decision-making process in Jammu & Kashmir.
The GAD circular states that ideas conceptualized/ initiated by officers remain unattended due to their transfers. “It is a common observation that consequent upon transfers of senior from various administrative Secretaries and senior officers from various department departments, departmental priorities get realigned and hence initiatives conceptualized/initiated by the outgoing secretary or a senior officer, which may not get materialized during their tenure, sometimes remain unattended, thereby not yielding the desired outcome visualized by the outgoing officer,” the circular states.
The government said that creation of excellence groups “shall not only ensure materializing of fruitful ideas/initiatives, but would also foster value-addition in the governance structure, converting an idea into a tangible outcome.” (KNO)

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May 9, 2023
Andhra Pradesh CM launches helpline to redress people’s grievances

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Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday launched a new programme, ‘Jaganannaku Chebudham’ aimed at redressing individual grievances pertaining to government services or schemes.
The Chief Minister launched a toll-free helpline number 1902 which allows citizens to directly call and raise their individual problems with the Chief Minister’s Office.
It is an upgraded version of ‘Spandana’ that aims to proactively reach out to citizens, gather their grievances in a focused manner, and address them in a mission mode. The Chief Minister launched this initiative in the presence of over 1 lakh government officials who were connected via a video call that was arranged in all village and ward secretariats across districts.

“Climbing the ladder brings with it great responsibility. I am not here to rule, but to serve. Starting with me, every government official from top to bottom will be at your service through Jaganannaku Chebudham,” Jagan Mohan Reddy said in his address.
Reiterating his government’s commitment to the public, he said: “The government is moving towards finding a solution to every problem that a citizen can have. This grievance redressal helpline under the Jaganannaku Chebudham program aims to resolve individual grievances relating to any government service or schemes in the most effective manner. Calling 1902 brings the grievance directly to my attention and I consider your problem as mine.”
With this toll-free number, individuals can quickly and easily raise governance-related grievances that are impacting them and their families. In addition to lodging grievances, citizens can also make inquiries about government services and welfare schemes from the comfort of their own homes.
The government claimed that through this initiative it has provided an effective option for individuals to simply call and share their concerns directly with the CM’s Office.
The government has also formed PMUs (Project Monitoring Units) to ensure timely and effective resolution of citizens’ issues. These special monitoring teams will work at various levels of government from the state-level to the mandal-level to regularly follow up and monitor the redressal process.

These teams are directly scrutinized by the Chief Minister’s Office, ensuring that every grievance receives the attention and action it deserves. With the support of PMUs, the government aims to address all citizen grievances raised on the helpline to be promptly taken up by the authorities concerned with the utmost care and attention. The citizens are also given a follow-up feedback call after their grievance has been resolved, officials said.
Furthermore, if a citizen feels that their issue needs to be revisited, the government will reopen the case and escalate it to a senior officer to ensure that every concern is addressed in the best possible manner, they added.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 9, 2023
Angela Alsobrooks launches bid for Maryland Senate seat

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“I’m running for Senate to be a voice for families like the ones I grew up with here, and who I’ve worked for throughout my life,” Angela Alsobrooks said in her campaign video. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Maryland Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks officially launched her bid to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin on Tuesday.
Alsobrooks is the third candidate to throw their hat in the ring for the seat, a week after Cardin announced he would not run for reelection and created a wide-open race to succeed him. Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando and Rep. David Trone have also announced their campaigns.
“There aren’t enough people in the US Senate who live like, think like and look like the people they’re supposed to represent. My Great-Grandma told me, ‘if you don’t like something, go farther and do better.’ I’m proud to say I’m running for the Senate. Let’s go farther together,” Alsobrooks said on Twitter.

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( With inputs from : www.politico.com )

May 9, 2023
Russia launches biggest ever ‘kamikaze’ drone attack on Ukraine

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Kiev: Air raid sirens have sounded across Ukraine after Russia launched the biggest ever “kamikaze” drone attack on Kiev since Moscow waged its war in February 2022.
In capital Kiev, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said nearly 60 drones had been launched by Russia on Monday, adding that 36 were destroyed, the BBC reported.
Klitschko added that five people had been injured by falling debris from downed drones.

This was the fourth attack in eight days on Kiev and came just 24 hours before Russia’s Victory Day, which commemorates the erstwhile Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War Two.
Emergency services responded after drone wreckage fell on a runway at Zhuliany international airport — one of the capital city’s two commercial airports, Kiev’s military administration said.
Civilians were injured after drone debris hit a residential building in the central Shevchenkivskyi district, the administration added.
Meanwhile in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, a warehouse was set ablaze after eight missiles were fired at targets by Russian bombers, the BBC quoted Ukrainian officials as saying.
In a statement, Ukraine’s Red Cross said its warehouse with humanitarian aid was destroyed and all aid deliveries had to be suspended.

Natalia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Southern Command, later said a body of a security guardwas pulled from the wreckage.
Missile strikes were also reported in the Kherson, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv regions.
At least eight people, including a child, were injured in two villages in Kherson.
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May 9, 2023
Anantnag Admin Launches Widescale Rescue Op As Nearly 20 Families Alongside Livestock Stuck Near Margan Top

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So far rescued 2 dozen people and 20 farm animals: SDM Kokernag
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Srinagar, May 8 (GNS): District administration Anantnag has launched a widescale rescue operation to evacuate nearly twenty families stuck alongside their livestock at Margan Top in Kokernag area, amid ongoing inclement weather conditions across the region.
“A joint rescue operation comprising of revenue, police, army, CRPF, Medical, ASH, SRTC was launched to respond to distress call at Nawkan, near Margan Top”, SDM Kokernag, who is leading the rescue operation under the overall supervision of DC Anantnag, told GNS over phone.
“It is estimated that there are some 10 to 20 families with livestocks stuck there”, the official said adding they have so far rescued 2 dozen people and around 20 farm animals.
“Another team is on way with JCB machinery to tackle any eventuality”, the official said.
“We have established a temporary shelter at Gawran and also a medical camp through army as a contingency measure”, the official added. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

May 8, 2023
Saudi Arabia launches e-visas in seven countries including India

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Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched new initiative to issue electronic visas, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
Starting in seven countries, e-Visas will replace visa stickers on passports and make it possible to retrieve visitor data using a QR code.
The initiative is part of the process to automate and improve the quality of consular services.

The new initiative went into effect in seven countries on May 1, 2023.
As the first phase, the new procedure was activated at the Kingdom’s diplomatic missions in
The country is seeking to diversify its oil-dependent economy and attract more foreign visitors.
Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said in March 2023 that the number of visitors to Saudi Arabia reached 2.4 million in January and rose to 2.5 million in February.
The Kingdom aims to receive 25 million foreign tourists this year.

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May 5, 2023
Telangana: KTR launches 4 IT companies in Hanamkonda

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Hyderabad: Telangana Industries and Information Technology minister KT Rama Rao inaugurated four IT companies in Hanamkonda on Friday: LTI Mindtree, Genpact, HRH Next, and Hexad Solutions Private Limited.
The Minister presented appreciation letters to representatives of the enterprises for establishing their operations in Hanamkonda.
The IT minister began talks with Genpact approximately 18 months ago, with its CEO Tiger Tyagarajan in 2021. Students from nearby institutions have already been engaged by the four enterprises, a press note informed.

Genpact employed 400 colleagues from local colleges, LTI Mindtree hired over 60, HRH Next hired 120, and Hexad Solutions Group hired over 50. HRH Next Planning intends to expand its workforce to around 500 people in the following months. At Warangal Design Centre, Hexad Solutions Group provides engineering and design services for wireline, wireless, and CATV communications.
Hyderabad has achieved major advances in information technology by attracting top worldwide businesses including as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Uber, Micron, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and UBS. Mahindra, MRF, Olectra, Mythra, and Race Energy have also opened new locations in Telangana. In Hyderabad, ZF, Frisker, Stellantis, Hyundai, and Biliti have established campuses.
Hyderabad has become a preferred location through establishing a regulatory framework, infrastructure, and access to human resources. Hyderabad’s exports are expected to exceed 2.2 lakh crore in 2022-23, representing an almost 20% increase year on year from 1.83 lakh crore. With a total employment of 785,614 direct employees in 2021-22, the IT sector added over 1.5 lakh jobs in 2021-22 alone, the press note said.
The IT Centres at Warangal, Karimnagar, and Khammam are already up and running, producing local jobs and having a multiplier effect on the local economy. As an extension of that concept, the state government is currently establishing IT Towers in Mahabubnagar, Siddipet, Nizamabad, and Nalgonda by July 2023, to cater to the rural expansion of IT, the IT ministry said.

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May 5, 2023
IRCTC launches 6-day Coastal Karnataka packages from Hyderabad

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Hyderabad: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special package for travellers from Hyderabad to Karnataka called ‘Coastal Karnataka’ to visit famous tourist destinations and temples.
The Coastal Karnataka package will be available from May and trains will depart every Tuesday from Kacheguda Railway Station at 6:05 am.
The price of the tour will be from Rs 11,600 to Rs 34,270 for a six-day and 5 nights journey, which includes the comfort category of train journeys on sleeper class for the standard category and 3AC.

The special package will take you across the coast of Murudeshwar and Mangalore and famous tourist destinations like ST Mary’s Island, Malpe Beach and Jog Falls.
The spiritual locations like Sri Krishna Temple, Sharadamba Temple, Mookambika Temple, Murudeshwar Temple in Gokarna, Kateel Temple and Mangala Devi Temple are included as well.
The package will also provide main facilities like an air-conditioned vehicle for passengers including accommodation for three nights, breakfast and travel insurance.
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May 5, 2023
Telangana: KTR launches multiple development projects in Husnabad

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Hyderabad: Telangana IT minister, K T Rama Rao on his tour to the Husnabad constituency launches various development projects including a government degree college building worth Rs 2.25 crore, a tribal girls college hostel worth Rs 1 crore, a teachers training centre building at a cost worth Rs 2 crore, a municipal commercial complex worth Rs 1.5 crore, and a Basti Dawakhana building and double bedroom houses in the town on Friday.
Following the inauguration, KTR laid the foundation stone for the development and beautification of Ellamma Pond to be undertaken under the auspices of the tourism department.
హుస్నాబాద్ నియోజకవర్గ కేంద్రంలో పురపాలక శాఖ మంత్రి @KTRBRS పర్యటించారు. పట్టణంలో ₹ 2.25 కోట్లతో నిర్మించిన ప్రభుత్వ డిగ్రీ కళాశాల భవనం, ₹ 1 కోటితో గిరిజన బాలికల కళాశాల వసతి గృహం, ₹ 2 కోట్లతో టీచర్స్ ట్రైనింగ్ సెంటర్ భవనం, ₹ 1.5 కోట్లతో నిర్మించిన మున్సిపల్ కమర్షియల్… pic.twitter.com/VTWnxuTAbu
— Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, Telangana (@MinisterKTR) May 5, 2023
The minister who arrived in a chopper, also played shuttle in the newly inaugurated indoor stadium.

Addressing a public meeting, KTR said that the BRS government works for the cause of farmers and their welfare and assured that the state government would purchase every grain produced by the farmers.
“Chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has already directed the officials to procure soaked and discoloured paddy from the farmers without imposing any conditions,” said KTR while he urged farmers not to worry about the crop losses triggered by unseasonal rains.
Recalling Husnabad to be famous for drought and parched lands, KTR asserted that KCR has now deployed Bhagiratha Maharshi to construct the Gouravelli project and brought Godavari water to Husnabad ensuring water supply to the farmers.
Taking a dig at Congress, “In the Congress rule, power was supplied hardly for six hours to the farming sector but now 24 hours free power was being supplied to farmers,” he said.
Listing out the welfare and development programmes executed in Husnabad by the Telangana government, the KTR slammed the BJP for its unfulfilled promises.

“When Narendra Modiji became Prime Minister, the domestic gas cylinder price was Rs 400 and today it escalated to Rs 1200,” underlined KTR.
Slamming the Telangana BJP MP Bandi Sanjay, KTR said that he always indulges in communal politics and insists on digging into mosques to derive political mileage when he should focus on the promises made by his party.
“Do we need such MP? Lands should be dug up for laying the foundation for canals and development works,” the minister said, adding that if BRS candidate had been elected, Karimnagar would not have an IIIT.

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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

May 5, 2023
JamKash Launches New SUV FRONX

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SRINAGAR: Maruti Suzuki India launched SUV FRONX in Srinagar at Jamkash Vehicleades Nexa store. Malik Tahir Gani, Director, State Motor Garages Jammu and Kashmir did the honours in the presence of various bankers.
Maruti Suzuki’s new SU, FRONX was unveikled in Srinagar by Jamkash on May 2, 2023. KL Image
The SUV comes in four models. Its base model costs Rs 8.90 lakh – on the road – as the automatic model costs Rs 15.26 lakh. With 21 km per litre of petrol mileage, the SUV will have enough room for five people to move places.
Maruti’s SUV FRONX is aimed at young trailblazers who want to stand out and set the trend with their unique choices. It comes up with Modern Exteriors like Roof Rails, Wide Bonnet, Signature NEXWave Grill, Chrome Garnish, signature NEXTre crystal block DRLs exemplifying NEXA`s unmistakable “Crafted Futurism” design language for the FRONX and Sweeping LED Rear Combination Lamps running across the width of the vehicle. Its interiors are elegant and envisage a special forged metal-like matte finish on the dashboard.
The SUV comes with a 1.0L K-Series Turbo Booster jet Direct Injection Engine for the first time featuring progressive smart hybrid technology. Its turbo booster engine will be available with the choice of 5-speed manual transmission and a 6 Speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Besides, it comes with an advanced 1.2L K-Series Dual Jet Dual VVT Engine which offers idle start-stop technology and transmission options of 5-speed manual and AGS. The other facilities include Head-up Display, 360 view cameras, a wireless charger,6 airbags, Suzuki Connect and a 9-inch HD Smart Play Pro+ Infotainment system with wireless Apple car play and Android auto connectivity.
Representatives from the State Bank of India, Mahindra Finance, HDFC Bank, Cholamandalam Finance and JK Bank were also present. The vehicle was virtually unveiled by JamKash MD, Irfan Ahmad Narwaroo and CEO Aawan Ahmad Narwaroo.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

May 2, 2023