Uniform rate for diagnostic tests across state patient friendly move: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir today on Thursday welcomed the order issued by state administration where in fresh directions are given to hospital authorities to ensure that patients get diagnostic services in public hospitals on uniform rates across the state. The authorities were directed to implement the directions in letter and spirit to ensure all […]
Farm loan waiver only a temporary step, says Vice President
Hyderabad,(PTI) Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said Thursday that farm loan waiver was only a temporary step to alleviate problems faced by farmers as he stressed the need for finding long-term solutions to improve the agriculture sector. He also emphasised the need for bringing structural changes in the agriculture sector through policy interventions at central and […]
Examine effect of hookah on indoor air pollution: NGT to govt
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests Thursday to examine the effect of hookah in respect of indoor air pollution and prescribe appropriate standards on the issue. A bench headed by Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore, however, said that it lacked jurisdiction to restrain the use of […]
JeM claims Raj Bagh grenade attack
Srinagar: Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed responsibly of the grenade attack on the forces’ party at Raj Bagh area of Srinagar. A JeM spokesperson Muhammad Hassan in a statement issued to GNS claimed that two forces personnel were killed and 6 critically injured in the attack. An ASI of police and two traffic cops were […]
One civilian injured amid intense cross LOC shelling in Nowshehra sector
Jammu: Amid intense mortar shelling along Line of control in Nowshehra sector one civilian has been injured on Thursday. Officials told KNO that one civilian identified as Mohammad Reyaz S/O Wazir Mohammad of Pukharni was injured in the cross LOC exchange of fire. “He has received multiple splinter injuries in face and has been evacuated […]
IITs, IISERs to mentor nearby schools in science & maths: Min
Ahmedabad, Jan 17 (PTI) Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar Thursday said the IITs, IISERs and universities in the country will mentor schools located close their campuses to ensure that students do not lag behind in mathematics and science subjects. Highlighting the importance of subjects like science, mathematics, engineering and technology in the 21st century, he said […]
India condemns terror attack at Kenya hotel
New Delhi (PTI) India Thursday strongly condemned the deadly terror attack at a luxury hotel complex in Kenya’s Nairobi, where 21 people were killed. According to reports, at least two blasts and gunfire were heard at the compound which houses the Dusit hotel and some offices. “India strongly condemns the horrific terrorist attack in Dusit D2 […]
Rajbagh Srinagar: Forces launch search operation post grenade attack
Srinagar: Government forces launched search operations in Rajbagh area post a grenade attack this afternoon in which three cops were injured. According to an official reinforcement was rushed to the place of incident and the area has been cordoned off. He said that the area will be sanitized. Earlier suspected militants lobbed a grenade on […]
NGT slams Volkswagen for not depositing Rs 100 crore as per its 2018 order
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Thursday slammed German auto major Volkswagen for not depositing Rs 100 crore in accordance with its November 16, 2018 order and directed it to submit the amount within 24 hours. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Adarsh Kumar Goel took strong exception to the non-compliance of […]
Srinagar: Grenade attack near Zero Bridge Rajbagh
Srinagar: A policeman and two traffic police cops were injured after suspected militants on Thursday afternoon attacked a police party in Srinagar city’s Rajbagh area. According to initial reports militants hurled a grenade near Zero Bridge Rajbagh, explosion of which created panic in the area. The injured have been evacuated to medical facility, reports said. […]
