Covid infection caused surge in preterm births, vaccines helped bring it down: US study
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US. Maternal COVID-19 infection increased the probability of preterm delivery, which is birth occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, by 1.2 […]
US to launch domestic work visa renewal programme in December, Indians to benefit most: Official
Washington, Nov 29 (PTI) In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality […]
Couple’s argument leads to diversion of Lufthansa flight at IGI
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) An argument between a couple led to the diversion of a Munich-Bangkok Lufthansa flight to Delhi on Wednesday following which they were deboarded, official sources said. The Lufthansa flight no LH772 landed at 10:26 am at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport after the pilots contacted the ATC informing them […]
Amid forecast for rains in plains, snow over upper reaches night temperature drops in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 29: As the weatherman has predicted widespread rain and snow, night temperature dropped at most places but stayed above normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to a meteorological department official here, light to moderate rain in plains and snow over middle and higher reaches with possibility of thunderstorm and lightning at […]
We never lost hope: Worker after being rescued from Silkyara tunnel
Uttarkashi, Nov 29 (PTI) “We never lost hope,” Vishal, one of the workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel, told PTI. All the 41 workers were rescued on Tuesday evening after 17 days of a multi-agency operation conducted by the central and state governments. Soon after being rescued, Vishal, a resident of Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, met […]
Atal Dulloo is the new chief secretary J&K
Srinagar, Nov 29: The Centre has appointed senior IAS officer Atal Dulloo as new chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir following the superannuation of incumbent chief secretary Arun Kumar Mehta. According to an order, Dulloo will assume the charge as chief secretary from December 01. “Consequent upon superannuation of Arun Kumar Mehta, IAS (AGMUT:1988) on […]
India on path to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 but faces financing hurdle: Report
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) India’s 14th National Electricity Plan (NEP) sets it on a path to more than triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030, but the country needs a whopping USD 293 billion to achieve this, according to a report released by global energy think tank Ember on Wednesday. The International Energy Agency […]
Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: All 41 Workers Evacuated
KV News Desk Uttarkashi, Nov 28: The unwavering 17-day rescue operation bore fruit, ultimately saving the lives of 41 laborers hailing from various states across the country, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. This extensive rescue mission showcased a blend of cutting-edge technologies and the remarkable skills of rat-hole miners, […]
Govt suspends 70 lakh mobile numbers due to suspicious activity: DFS Secretary
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) To check digital frauds, the government has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Tuesday. Emerging out of a meeting to discuss issues related to financial cyber security and increasing digital payment fraud, Joshi said banks have been asked to […]
Prosecuting officer dismissed from service for taking bribe from an accused
Srinagar, Nov 28: The government Tuesday dismissed a prosecuting officer for taking bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an accused for not getting him arrayed as an accused in a murder case in Rajouri. According to an order, the government dismissed incharge senior prosecuting officer Aijaz-Ul-Hassan for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from the accused […]