India logs 133 fresh Covid cases

New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 133 Covid cases, while the number of active cases stood at 1,389, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. Two deaths — one each from Gujarat and Maharashtra — have been reported in 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am. […]
40-day harsh winter period ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’ ends

Srinagar: The 40-day harsh winter period known as Chilla-i-Kalan’ ended on Tuesday with no snowfall in the plains of Kashmir and below normal precipitation in the higher reaches of the valley, officials said. While there was light to moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley at the fag-end of the 40-day period, most […]
Logo, Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024 Launched
NEW DELHI/ JAMMU/ LADAKH: Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Manoj Sinha and Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd) launched the Logo and Mascot for Khelo India Winter Games 2024, Tuesday, an official spokesman said. On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India and […]
UGC removes ‘de-reservation’ draft guidelines from website amid backlash
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Tuesday removed from its website, the draft guidelines suggesting “de-reservation” of reserved posts if enough candidates from the SC, ST and OBC categories are not available, amid a controversy over the issue. The commission chairman, M Jagadesh Kumar, however, said “the guidelines have been removed from the […]
‘World NTDs Day’- Neglected Tropical Diseases can cause disability, death if left untreated: Doctors
Srinagar: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) can pose severe health risks, including disability and death if left untreated, warn doctors. Medical professionals said that it is important to implement vector control measures, such as insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor residual spraying, to reduce the transmission of vector-borne NTDs like malaria and dengue fever. Neglected Tropical Diseases, […]
Lt Guv interacts with citizens, addresses their grievances
Directs for quick action on the complaints in a time bound manner JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with citizens and heard their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat- Live Public Grievance Hearing” through virtual mode. The Lt Governor directed the concerned officials to take quick action on the complaints in a time bound manner with greater […]
First-ever estimation shows 718 snow leopards in India
Two-thirds of them in Ladakh: Union Environment Ministry New Delhi: India has an estimated 718 snow leopards with Ladakh reporting the maximum number (477) of these magnificent cats, the Union Environment Ministry said on Tuesday. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) carried out the first-ever ‘Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India’ (SPAI) with the support […]
India ranks 93 out of 180 countries in corruption perceptions index 2023
New Delhi: India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the corruption perceptions index for 2023 as its overall score remained largely unchanged, according to a Transparency International report. The index, which ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people, uses a scale of […]
IMF sketches a brighter view of global economy
Upgrades growth forecast, sees lower inflation Washington: The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, envisioning resilient growth led by the United States and a slower pace of inflation. In its latest outlook, the 190-country lending agency said Tuesday that it now expects the global economy to grow 3.1% […]
Maintaining healthy weight could reduce risk of pregnancy complications: Study

New Delhi: Supporting women of childbearing ages to maintain a healthy weight could reduce the risk of developing pregnancy complications such as hypertension, having C-section delivery, or birthing heavier babies, new international research published in BioMed Central (BMC) Medicine journal has found. While previous studies have correlated mother’s weight with pregnancy complications, researchers said they […]