COVID-19 health emergency could be over this year: WHO
Geneva: The worst of the coronavirus pandemic deaths, hospitalisations and lockdowns could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly, the head of emergencies at the World Health Organisation said. Dr. Michael Ryan, speaking during a panel discussion on vaccine inequity hosted by the World Economic Forum, said we […]
Afghan quake death toll reaches 26, including children: UN
Kabul: The United Nations on Tuesday raised the death toll from twin earthquakes in western Afghanistan the day before to 26, saying three villages of around 800 houses were flattened by the temblors. At least four people were injured and the dead included women and children, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of […]
Police plans to open part-time counselling centre for drug addicts in Reasi
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police is planning to open part-time counseling centres for drug addicts in Reasi district, a senior officer said on Monday, warning stern action including booking of narcotics peddlers under Public Safety Act to counter the menace. Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Shailender Singh sought cooperation of the parents whose children have […]
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
Washington: Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last version of the coronavirus to worry the world. Every infection provides a chance for the virus to mutate, and omicron has an edge over its predecessors: It spreads way faster despite emerging on a […]
India Pavilion at Dubai Expo gets over 7 lakh visitors
Dubai: The India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai marked its 100th-day on Monday, becoming one of the most popular enclosures at 7,40,356 footfalls, showcasing the country’s business potential as well as cultural and geographic diversity. On the occasion, Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal tweeted, “100 glorious days of the India Pavilion shining bright […]
2 JeM militant associates held in Pulwama: Police
Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Jaish-i-Muhammad outfit in south Kashmir Pulwama district. In a statement police said that on specific information about the movements of Anti National elements, Pulwama Police with assistance of 44 RR and 182 Bn CRPF arrested two militant associate of outfit Jaish -i- Mohammad […]
Myanmar crisis and its implications for India
Mushtaq Ahmad Butt Myanmar, erstwhile Burma is a well known south East Asian country. The capital of the Myanmar is NAYPAW TAW, inhabited by around 54million people, majority of whom being Buddhists. Once a British colony got liberation in 1948, with this separate colony was being administered on democratic lines, the pioneer leader being Ang […]
