KV News

Warrant of precedence: DDC chairpersons put equivalent to Mayor

Vice-chairpersons of DDCs placed equivalent to Div Coms and IGPs, DDC members equivalent to district magistrates

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday amended its warrant of precedence, placing the chairpersons of district development council equivalent to that of mayors within their respective territorial jurisdictions. In an order, the government placed the DDC chairperson’s equivalent to mayors at serial number 19A in the amended warrant of precedence. “In supersession of […]

 Press Trust of India

Rail Connectivity: Katra-Banihal rail project to be completed in 2-3 years, say Officials

Reasi (J&K): Work on the Rs 21,653-crore rail project connecting Kashmir with rest of the country is expected to be completed within two to three years in accordance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement, a senior official said here. General Manager, Northern Railway, Ashutosh Gangal also said there was no issue of seepage in the […]

 Press Trust of India

Rising Covid-19 cases: Night curfew imposed in Delhi till Apr 30

New Delhi: The Delhi government Tuesday imposed seven hours of night curfew with immediate effect for this entire month as an emergency measure for the “wellbeing and safety” of people in view of rising COVID-19 cases. However, it exempted people of certain professions from the curfew. The decision was taken after the Delhi Disaster Management […]

 Press Trust of India

New COVID vaccine shows ‘strong immune response’

London: A new vaccine to protect against COVID-19, being produced in Scotland, has shown a “strong immune response” in early trials in the UK, the country’s health minister said on Tuesday. UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the promising Phase I and II results mean that the Valneva vaccine, being developed at Livingston in […]

 Press Trust of India

Justice Ramana appointed as next CJI

To take oath on April 24

New Delhi: Senior-most Supreme Court judge Justice Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana was on Tuesday appointed as the next Chief Justice of India. According to a notification issued by the government, Justice Ramana would take over as the 48th CJI on April 24 after incumbent CJI S A Bobde demits office a day before. Justice Ramana would […]

 KV Network

Creating alternates

Creating alternates

It was during the past week that a ray of hope was visible regarding the opening of all important Mughal road. The Mechanical Engineering Department put in some efforts and managed to clear the road for one way traffic by working overtime and clearing the road of accumulated snow. However, as the weather turned bad […]

 KV Network

Popularising Nutri Millets

Popularising Nutri Millets

Asad Mirza Since Independence agriculture sector has remained the main source of national income and occupation in India. In 1947, 72 per cent of the total working population was engaged in agricultural sector, but still a majority of India’s poor (some 770 million people or about 70 per cent) inhabit the rural areas. Though due […]

 KV Network

Oral hygiene keeps multiple diseases at bay

Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise […]

 KV Network

Letter to the Editor

24X7 COVID vaccination The decision of the Delhi Government to open the COVID vaccination centers round-the-clock is a step in the right direction. The cases are increasing in all states of India including Delhi. A few cities are to undergo lockdowns again. The vaccination drive needs to be carried out speedily. The vaccine to maximum […]

 KV Network

Spike in cases: Why only schools face closure?

Tousif Raza Schools are again closed for two weeks in Kashmir valley in the wake of increased Covid-19 cases. The move was necessitated so that the virus spread could be halted if not stopped completely. The circulation of virus is fast and furious during its second stage as per official reports. Now the education sector […]