In 2020 Pak-India relations recorded ‘deep freeze’
Islamabad: The relations between Pakistan and India plumbed new depths in 2020, a year marred by periodic verbal duels, summoning of diplomats and rhetorics by Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is facing mounting pressure from the Opposition to step down in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic that has battered the country’s fragile economy. Bilateral […]
COVID-19 immunity lasts at least 8 months: Study
Melbourne: People who have recovered from the novel coronavirus infection have immune memory to protect against reinfection for at least eight months, according to a new study which provides strong evidence for the likelihood that COVID-19 vaccines will work for long periods. While earlier studies have shown that antibodies against the coronavirus wane after the […]
UAE Islamic body OKs vaccines even with pork
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates’ highest Islamic authority, the UAE Fatwa Council, has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin. The ruling follows growing alarm that the use of pork gelatin, a common vaccine ingredient, may hamper vaccination among Muslims who consider the consumption of pork products “haram”, […]
Policies for future
The Covid pandemic has changed the world. So much so all our activities including social ones have been hit to the hilt. Every sector has been badly hit and the advent of the deadly disease has meant that we have to think of moving ahead with a totally different mindset. Take for an example the […]
Decades to multiplexes
K S S Pillai “There’s a new movie in the multiplex. Care to accompany us?” my grandson asks me. I have nothing against multiplexes. Nor am I against the popcorn, fast-food or soft drinks sold there with or without pesticides at an exorbitant price. The patrons are usually well-off and do not mind paying a […]
Denying facts won’t help
A A Latief- U-Zaman Deva The Historical figures, landmarks, revolutionary decisions, and epoch-making events are collective embodiment of the aspirations of societies concerned and hence perennial. The contrived endeavours to obliterate them is wishful thinking bound to end in tatters, but needlessly the proponents at the helm of affairs responsible for the invidious decisions might […]
Necessity to curb consumerism
Lalit Garg With a view to increase the productivity and quality awareness in the consumer, to liberate the consumer from hoarding, black marketing, adulteration and high prices besides protecting the interests of the consumer by informing people about consumer protection laws, December 24 is celebrated as National Consumer Day in India. To protect consumers from […]
Lt Guv e-inaugurates 128 Computer Aided Learning Centres
200 ICT Labs in schools established under Samagra Shiksha across JK
JAMMU: With an aim to spread digital literacy in schools across the UT, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Wednesday e-inaugurated 128 Computer Aided Learning Centres (CALCs) and 200 Information Communication Technology (ICT) Labs in Schools established under Samagra Shiksha in Jammu and Kashmir, here at Raj Bhavan. Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor observed […]
JK Bank unveils Calendar 2021 App
Srinagar: J&K Bank Chairman and Managing Director Rajesh Kumar Chhibber unveiled the much awaited mobile Calendar Application for the year 2021 at Bank’s Corporate Headquarters here. Executive Presidents Arun Gandotra, Sunil Gupta, and G N Teli, Presidents Rajni Saraf, Chetan Paljor and Ashraf Ali, Vice-Presidents and other officials of the bank were present at the […]
