Gunfire erupts at Kabul University as police surround campus
Kabul, Nov 2 (AP) Gunfire erupted at Kabul University in the Afghan capital early Monday and police have surrounded the sprawling campus, authorities said. At least six people have been wounded, Public Health Ministry spokesman Akmal Samsor said. Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said the gunfire was ongoing. Afghan media reported a book exhibition was […]
Mutation in novel coronavirus may have made it more contagious: Study
Houston, Nov 2 (PTI) The novel coronavirus is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious, according to a study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in the US. The research, published in the journal mBIO, however, did not find that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical […]
COVID-19 facility should have provision for psychiatric consultation: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) The Centre has issued guidelines stating that COVID-19 facilities should have a provision for psychiatric consultation, noting the pandemic has induced mental health concerns, both pre-existing and new onset triggered by lifestyle restrictions and an uncertain future. The Union Health Ministry on Sunday issued ‘Guidelines on Managing Mental Illness in […]
Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early, indicates gearing up for legal battle
Fayetteville (US), Nov 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he is planning to prematurely declare victory after the presidential polls are over on Tuesday, but hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the election. “No, no that was a false report,” Trump told reporters at the Charlotte […]
Action in Roshni land scheme was ‘surgical strike’: BJP leader
Jammu, Nov 2 (PTI) A day after the Jammu and Kashmir administration announced its plan to annul all actions taken under the Roshni scheme and retrieve the land under it, BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said this is a “surgical strike” against the corrupt who “usurped priceless chunks of state land at dirt-cheap rates”. The administration […]
Killing of Dr Saifullah has left HM leaderless once again: DGP
Srinagar: The Director—General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh Sunday termed the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen’s chief operational commander for the valley, Dr Saifullah as a major success for the forces, stating that the Hizb outfit is once again leaderless. Addressing a press conference at PCR Srinagar, according to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
BOSE reschedules first exam paper of class 12th
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (BOSE) Sunday rescheduled the first paper of 12th standard annual examinations following the clash with Service Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) exams. Earlier, the first examination paper for the 12th standard was scheduled to be held on November 10, however, the examinations would commence from November-12 now. […]
Dr Farooq visits Kupwara, participates in Namaz-e-Janaza of Senior NC Leader Nasir Khan
Sagar, Nasir, Lone, Choudhary, others also participated in Janazah, express unison with bereaved family
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and Member of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Sunday visited Kupwara and participated in the Namaz e Janaza of Senior NC leader and former MLC Nasir Khan, who breathed his last yesterday, a stetemnet issued here said. Dr. Farooq was accompanied by General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar, Provincial […]
