Tensions along India-China border could be dialled down through dialogue: UN Chief
United Nations, Jan 26 (PTI) Amid a recent clash between Indian and Chinese troops along the border in Sikkim, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres hopes that tensions that exist between the two countries could be dialled down through dialogue, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said. Indian and Chinese troops were involved in a […]
Five prestigious J&K awards go to health department for meritorious public services
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) Five of the 14 awards of the Jammu and Kashmir government for meritorious service has gone to the health department for its exemplary work done to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The department led by Financial Commissioner Atal Dulloo has been complimented by the government for exemplary work done in tackling the […]
UN chief: World faces ‘existential threats,’ fragilities
New York, Jan 26 (AP) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned global leaders Monday that the world is not only facing a COVID-19 emergency and the worst economic crisis in nearly a century, but also existential threats” to the climate and biodiversity and the possibility of the largest economies, the United States and China, splitting the […]
It will take long time to beat virus, says Biden
Washington, Jan 26 (PTI) US President Joe Biden on Monday said it will take a long time to beat the coronavirus pandemic and he is working aggressively on this front. I’m going to shut down the virus, but I never said I’d do it in two months. I said it took a long time to […]
R-Day celebrations: Multi-tier security setup put in place across JK
Jammu\Srinagar: A multi-layered security arrangement has been put in place at all the venues across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations, officials said on Monday. The focus is on the Maulana Azad Stadium here, the venue of the main function where Lt Governor Manoj Sinha will take a salute and unfurl the […]
LAC row: India, China hold marathon military talks
New Delhi: The ninth round of military talks between India and China lasted for nearly 16 hours as the two sides held detailed deliberations on disengagement of troops from all friction points in eastern Ladakh, sources said on Monday. The Corps Commander-level talks began at around 10:30 am on Sunday and ended at 2:30 am […]
Farmer’s tractor rally: Hundreds of women to drive tractors, make their presence count
New Delhi: In a show of strength, hundreds of women are expected to drive tractors at ‘Kisan Gantantra Parade’ on Republic Day, as a large number of farmers opposing the new agriculture laws will enter the national capital under a high security cover. Social activist Zeba Khan said women will be participating in the tractor […]
