No plan to make Covid testing mandatory at airports as of now, say health ministry sources
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said on Thursday, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Even though the number of cases is rising and the JN.1 sub-variant has been detected in the country, […]
Govt announces winter vacations for Degree Colleges in phased manner from Dec-27
Srinagar, Dec 21: Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department Thursday announced winter vacations for all degree college of Jammu and Kashmir Division in a phased manner from December-27-2023 to February-14-2024 in Kashmir division. Principal Secretary, Higher Education Department, Alok Kumar said that government Degree Colleges of Kashmir region shall observe the vacations from December-27-2023 to […]
Govt says 164 planes lying idle at 15 airports
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) As many as 164 planes are lying idle at 15 airports in the country, the government said on Thursday. Out of the total, the highest number of grounded aircraft is at Delhi airport at 64, followed by Bengaluru (27), Mumbai (24) and Chennai (20). As per data shared by civil […]
Terrorists fire at Army vehicle in Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu, Dec 21 (PTI) Terrorists fired at an Army vehicle carrying some jawans in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. The attack took place in the Thanamandi area of the district. There was no immediate report of any casualty, the officials said. Additional forces have been rushed to the spot and further […]
Lt Governor inaugurates Jammu Kashmir Food Processing & Wellness Conclave in Jammu
JAMMU, DEC 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Jammu Kashmir Food Processing and Wellness Conclave in Jammu, today. On the occasion, J&K SICOP and Apollo Hospital exchanged land deed for setting up of Apollo Hospital in the region. The Lt Governor welcomed the industry leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from hospitality, wellness & food processing sectors […]
Parliament gives nod to bill on appointment, service conditions of CEC, ECs
NEW DELHI, DEC 21 (PTI): The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed after a brief discussion a Bill which seeks to establish a mechanism to appoint the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. The Rajya Sabha has already given its nod to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term […]
Govt ropes in CISF for security of Parliament complex
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) The government has decided to hand over the “comprehensive” security of the Parliament building complex to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in the wake of the recent breach of the safety ring, official sources said Thursday. The CISF is a central armed police force (CAPF) that currently guards many […]
China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
Yangwa (China), Dec 21 (AP) Surrounded by destruction, survivors of an earthquake mourned the dead and endured a frigid cold in temporary shelters Wednesday, unsure how to rebuild their lives in the remote mountains of northwest China. “Look at this,” said Han Zhongmin, retrieving some belongings with his wife from the ruins of their house, […]
Making JK more attractive to tourists govt’s top priority: Chief Secretary
Srinagar, Dec 21: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said that admin’s top priority is to make the Union Territory more attractive to tourists. Talking to reporters after his maiden visit to SPS Museum in Srinagar, Dulloo, said that J&K, especially Kashmir is an attractive place for the tourists and to make it more attractive […]
594 fresh Covid cases in India
NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to Union health ministry data. The country’s COVID-19 tally stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,06,572). The death toll climbed to 5,33,327 with six more people — three from […]
