Single-day rise of 171 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally at 4.46 crore

New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 171 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the active cases have increased to 2,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country’s infection tally has reached 4,46,80,386, while the death toll stands at 5,30,722, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate […]
Auto Expo 2023 opens; Suzuki Motor unveils concept electric SUV

Greater Noida, Jan 11 (PTI) India’s flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s concept electric SUV ‘eVX’ which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company’s Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has […]
JCO among 3 soldiers killed after slipping into gorge at Machil Kupwara: Army

Srinagar, Jan 11: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and two soldiers were killed after they slipped into a deep gorge in Machil sector along Line of Control in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Wednesday, an army spokesman said. ” During a regular op task in forward area, a party of 01 JCO & 02 […]
Acceptance of Covid vaccines increased globally: Study

Washington, Jan 11 (PTI) Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines increased globally, from 75.2 per cent in 2021 to 79.1 per cent in 2022, according to a survey in 23 countries that represent more than 60 per cent of the world’s population. The study underlines a wide variability among countries and the need for tailored communication strategies […]
US has very important defence relationship with India: Pentagon

Washington, Jan 11 (PTI) The United States has a very important defence relationship with India, the Pentagon said Tuesday. “It is a very important relationship between the United States and India, when it comes to security cooperation, defense cooperation. So we look forward to continuing to engage with the Indian leadership,” Pentagon Press Secretary Gen […]
J&K will dominate in agriculture, horticulture sectors: Lt Guv

Inaugurates Mega Fruit Plant Nursery at Chakroi, RS Pura
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that this decade in agriculture and horticulture sector belongs to Jammu and Kashmir. “The policies through holistic development plan have laid the foundations for a sea change in J&K’s economic growth,” he said while inaugurating a Mega Fruit Plant Nursery at Chakroi, RS Pura. Congratulating the farmers […]
Global economy is at risk of recession, warns World Bank
Washington: The global economy will come “perilously close” to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world’s top economies the United States, Europe and China the World Bank warned on Tuesday. In an annual report, the World Bank, which lends money to poorer countries for development projects, said it had slashed […]
Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report
New Delhi: Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data. PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent in four years, […]
Five killed in two road mishaps
Jammu/Srinagar: At least five people were killed in two road mishaps in Doda and Kupwara districts, officials said Tuesday. They said that three people were killed after a vehicle skidded off the road and fell down into 500-ft-deep gorge in Doda district on Tuesday evening. The official said that a Tempo traveler bearing registration number […]
Govt to boost poultry sector, increase annual output: Officials
Jammu: The government will undertake various measures under its “sustainable development project” to boost the poultry sector of the Union Territory and increase the annual output from Rs 709 crore to Rs 1,982 crore. Jammu and Kashmir spends around Rs 1,200 crore every year on imports of items related to the poultry sector. A roadmap […]