‘Snakebites across country, do something’: SC asks Centre to take states on board
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday observed the issue of snakebites was prevalent “throughout the country” and asked the Centre to take all states on board to “do something” in making available snakebite treatment in medical facilities. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and S V N Bhatti was hearing […]
Kashmir witnessing warmer days
Srinagar, Jan 27 (PTI) Kashmir is experiencing warmer days and colder nights owing to dry weather, with the meteorological department predicting spells of precipitation from January 29, officials said on Monday. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, compared to the previous night’s minus 5.6 degrees Celsius, the […]
Organophosphorus poisoning likely behind 17 Rajouri deaths: Doctors
Srinagar, Jan 27: Organophosphorus poisoning is likely behind 17 “mystery” deaths that occurred in the Badhaal village of Rajouri, officials said on Monday. A senior doctor said that they have administered an antidote – atropine injection – to patients who are admitted in hospital and it worked well. Atropine injection is used to treat poisoning […]
Trump administration suspends all foreign aid, orders review
Washington, Jan 27 (PTI) The United States has announced the suspension of all foreign aid and ordered the review of American financial assistance to other countries, to ensure they are efficient and consistent with its foreign policy under the America First agenda. The move comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in this […]
Members suggest 572 amendments to Waqf bill
New Delhi, Jan 27 (PTI) Members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill have suggested 572 amendments to the draft legislation that has the government and the opposition at loggerheads. The consolidated list of amendments was circulated by the Joint Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, chaired by BJP leader Jagdambika Pal, late Sunday […]
Govt working to develop alternate tourism destinations across J-K: LG Sinha
Jammu: A record-breaking 2.36 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 till November, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday, asserting that the government is working to secure multilateral funding to develop alternate tourism destinations across the Union Territory. Addressing the main Republic Day function after unfurling the tricolor and inspecting the parade at […]
Republic-Day parade : India’s diverse cultural heritage, military might on display
New Delhi: India’s rich cultural diversity, military prowess, economic progress and the strides it has taken in sectors, such as science and technology, were on full display at the 76th Republic-Day celebrations on Kartavya Path on Sunday, in the presence of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. President Droupadi Murmu led the celebrations as she arrived at […]