President Murmu visits Vaishno Devi; inaugurates skywalk, remodelled Parvati Bhawan
Katra (J-K), Oct 12 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu paid obeisance at the Vaishno Devi shrine on Thursday and inaugurated a skywalk and the remodelled Parvati Bhavan at the shrine atop Trikuta hills in Reasi district, officials said. The President, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj […]
PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation of projects worth nearly Rs 4,200 crore in Uttarakhand
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Oct 12 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation of multiple development projects in Uttarakhand worth nearly Rs 4,200 crore. The projects, numbering 23 in total, will give impetus to infrastructure, education, health, electricity, drinking water, sports, tourism, disaster mitigation and horticulture sectors in the hill state. The […]
JK to witness widespread rains, ‘significant’ drop in temperature from Oct 14-18: MeT
Srinagar, Oct 12: The weatherman on Wednesday forecast widespread intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir from October 14-18. A meteorological department official here said that mainly clear weather was expected in next 24 hours and on October 13, “partly cloudy becoming cloudy” towards evening was expected. “There […]
Demining operation in Leh, 175 mines destroyed
Leh/Jammu, Oct 12 (PTI) The Army conducted a demining operation in three areas of Leh district and destroyed 175 mines, officials said on Thursday. This has been done on the demand of locals living along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. “On behalf of Phobrang, Yourgo, and Lukung villagers, we thank the Fire […]
22 Americans have died in Israel, 17 remain unaccounted for: White House
Washington, Oct 12, (PTI) As many as 22 Americans have lost their lives in Hamas’ attack on Israel and 17 remain unaccounted for, the White House said Wednesday, and added that the figure is likely to increase in the coming days. National Seccurity Advisor Jake Sullivan said more Americans could be among those taken held […]
6 coaches of Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derail near Raghunathpur station in Bihar’s Buxar
Buxar (Bihar), Oct 12 (PTI) Six coaches of 12506 Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express derailed near the Raghunathpur station in Bihar’s Buxar district on Wednesday, a railway official said. The derailment occurred at 9:53 pm and there was no immediate word on the number of casualties, the official added. The 23-coach train had departed the Anand […]
World Sight Day 2023: Vision for All
Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev The Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals, a pioneer in eye care, has taken proactive steps to address the alarming increase in eye problems reported among office goers in recent times. An astounding 80% of these complaints come from professionals who spend long hours in front of digital screens, further exacerbated […]
Oh! To be a woman
Asif Ahmad Bhat Kashmir is not only known for its beauty but also for its hospitality. There are very few examples in the entire world in terms of hospitality, among which Kashmir tops the list. Kashmiri’s are not only kind to those who make us feel good but also to those who made us to […]
Colleges, varsities must disclose fee structure, refund policy, accreditation, ranking on websites: UGC
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) The UGC has made it mandatory for universities and higher education institutions to disclose on their websites details of fee structure and refund policy, hostel facilities, scholarships, rankings and accreditation, according to top officials. The move comes after the higher education regulator observed that the websites of several universities lack […]
Israel-Hamas conflict: MEA sets up helpline in Delhi, Tel Aviv, Ramallah
New Delhi, Oct 11 (PTI) As fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas militants continued, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a round-the-clock control room in Delhi and separate emergency helplines in Tel Aviv and Ramallah to monitor the situation and provide information and assistance to Indians who may require help. The multi-pronged […]