Monitoring H3N2 is imperative
By: Vijay Kumar H K Experts in India have suggested that increased monitoring and precautionary measures are needed to combat the H3N2 virus in the country.India has already confirmed its first two influenza-related deaths. According to data released by the ministry two days back, 600 cases of H3N2 were reported in the country between January […]
Springtime longing
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi I am afar from my motherland so dear, Yearning for the springtime so clear, The blooming mustard fields I recall, And the captivating apple trees tall. But now the temperature’s like a haze, And I’m left with a longing gaze, For the land I left behind, And the beauty I […]
AC approves land transfer for different public purposes
JAMMU, MAR 13: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the proposals of different departments for transfer of land for various publicpurposes. Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary, J&Kand Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Dr Mandeep […]
Centre unveils Rs 1,18,500 crore budget for J&K
Srinagar, Mar 13: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled Rs 1,18,500 crore budget for Jammu & Kashmir Union Territory for the next financial year. As per documents laid in the Parliament today, the total budget estimates for the fiscal is Rs. 1,18,500 crore, of which developmental expenditure is of the order of Rs. 41,491 […]
Property of man allegedly involved in terror activities attached
Anantnag, Mar 13: The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on Monday attached a residential house of a man for allegedly being involved in terror activities in Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In a statement issued here a spokesperson of the SIU said that in presence of Executive Magistrate attached the house of Mohammad Ishaq […]
India secure WTC final berth after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in thriller
New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) India on Monday qualified for the prestigious World Test Championship (WTC) final after New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by two wickets in a thrilling last-ball finish in the Christchurch game. India will play Australia in the WTC final at The Oval from June 7. This is India’s second successive entry […]
BSF officer dies of ‘heart attack’ in Mendhar
Srinagar, Mar 13: An Assistant Sub-inspector of Border Security Force (BSF) died of a suspected heart attack in Mendhar on Monday morning, officials said. Identifying the deceased as one B L Jonko, the officials said that the ASI rank Officer complained of being unwell while he was getting ready for his routine duty. The officer, […]
LeT hideout busted in Anantnag, Arms and Ammunition recovered: Police
Srinagar, Mar 13: Police on Monday claimed to have busted a Lashkar-e-Toiba terror hideout in Rakh Momin area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A senior police officer said that during searches by joint team of police and security forces busted a hideout at Rakh mooman area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district in which huge cache […]
Mercury rises in most parts in JK, Gulmarg records drop
Srinagar, Mar 13: Amid forecast for rain at isolated to scattered places in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded considerable increase in most parts in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 5.8°C against 4.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C above […]
MSME competitive scheme part of efforts to strengthen sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the government’s MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme is a part of its efforts to strengthen the MSME sector, which is a key pillar of India’s economic growth. The government on Friday launched the revamped MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme to make it more beneficial for […]
