Clinical trials of medicines often done in poor countries: SC
New Delhi: Observing clinical trials of medicines and vaccines were often carried out in poor countries, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a petitioner to file submissions and objections to the rules framed by the Centre on the issue. A bench comprising Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti considered the submissions of Centre’s […]
Oppn MPs question bills on simultaneous poll
BJP members extend support New Delhi: A robust exchange of contesting views on Wednesday marked the first meeting of a parliamentary panel scrutinising two bills on conducting simultaneous polls, with opposition members criticising the concept as an attack on the basic fabric of the Constitution and federalism, and BJP MPs hailing it as reflective of […]
Train to Kashmir – Speedy trial run on 180-degree gradient adds new chapter in Indian Railway: CRS
Banihal/Jammu: A new chapter was written in Indian Railway history with a successful “rising grade” speed trial in the challenging terrain from Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra to Banihal along the USBRL project, a top official said on Wednesday. The remarks by the Northern Circle’s Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) Dinesh Chand Deshwal offer a positive […]
CS discusses employees issues with Administrative Heads
Advocates for making their career progression smooth, hassle-free SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today convened a meeting with the Administrative Secretaries to take stock of promotions and compassionate appointments made in favour of employees working for the UT government. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took note of the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) meetings held […]
Aiming to produce 5 mn tons of Green Hydrogen by 2030: PM Modi
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh): Prime Minister NarendraModi on Wednesday said as part of National Green Hydrogen Mission, the country is aiming to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030. After virtually laying the foundation stone and launching projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore here, Modi said two green hydrogen hubs will be set […]
MHA asks states to take steps for reducing overcrowding in prisons
New Delhi: The Centre has asked all states to ensure that an undertrial prisoner arrested for an offence for which the punishment of death or life imprisonment has not been specified should be released if he or she has already undergone detention for half of the maximum prison term specified for that offence, thus reducing […]
Burzahom’s call for help: Kashmir’s oldest Archaeological site faces neglect, apathy
By: Sualiha Zubair Srinagar: Burzahom, an ancient Neolithic archaeological site near Srinagar, is rapidly deteriorating, sparking urgent concerns about its preservation. A pivotal settlement in 3000 BCE and a testament to Kashmir’s rich history, it now suffers from severe neglect and mismanagement. Despite its immense significance, Burzahom’s current state stands as a stark reminder of […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir valley after brief respite
Srinagar: Night temperatures dipped to settle below the freezing point across the Kashmir valley as cold conditions intensified after a brief respite, officials said on Wednesday. Owing to clear skies, night temperatures dipped below the freezing point across the valley, the Met office said. The minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at minus 1 degree […]
Domestic airlines may soon have to share weather data with IMD: Official
New Delhi: The government is planning to make it mandatory for domestic airlines to share weather data captured by aircraft during takeoff and landing with the IMD, which senior officials say will significantly enhance forecasting capabilities. M Ravichandran, secretary in the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences, told PTI that his ministry had been in discussions […]
Railways spent 76% of its budgetary outlay within first nine months: Ministry
New Delhi: The Railways has spent 76 percent of its budgetary outlay within the first nine months of the current fiscal, the ministry said in a press statement. “According to a latest expenditure report of Indian Railways till January 5, 2025, heavy investment is made in capacity augmentation, a reality aiming to make rail travel […]