Situation in Imphal valley calm but tense, curfew relaxed
Imphal, Sep 29 (PTI) The situation in Manipur’s Imphal valley was calm but tense on Friday morning after a night of violent clashes including an attempt to attack the empty ancestral residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh here. Authorities relaxed curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West districts from 5am to 11pm to help […]
India slams rich nations’ climate inaction; calls for focus on pre-2020 gaps, equity in Global Stocktake
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) India has said that the first-ever Global Stocktake outcome should prioritise addressing pre-2020 gaps, capture equity as an overarching concern and acknowledge the serious lack of ambition among developed nations in combating climate change. Global Stocktake is a two-year UN review to evaluate collective global progress towards achieving the goals […]
The deception behind insurance schemes
Rafiq Dar In Jammu and Kashmir, as in many parts of the world, banks offer a wide array of insurance products to their customers. These encompass life insurance, health insurance, property insurance, vehicle insurance, and credit facility insurance. While these offerings are meant to provide financial security and peace of mind, it’s imperative for consumers […]
Optimism brings hope
Dr. Rohi When you begin to think positively, positive vibes begin to attract you. In a world filled with uncertainty and problems, the profound power of positivity serves as a light of hope. It is a magnificent force with the capacity to influence lives, inspire greatness, and lead us to a greater future. Positivity is […]
Heart diseases, a major killer worldwide
Dr Balbir Singh Heart diseases contribute to more than one third of all deaths worldwide and this means we need to develop ways and means to reduce this. Many western countries have noticed a decline but in India this is on the rise and has reached to epidemic proportion. We also understand that many of […]
Team from Wildlife Department rescues Leopard in Anantnag village
Srinagar, Sep 28: A leopard was captured alive by Wildlife Department employees in Kadapora village in Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday evening. Reports said that the Wildlife Department was informed by the locals of Kadapora after a leopard was sighted roaming in the area. The officials of the Department reached the area […]
Efforts on to make NPS available at all bank branches, post offices: PFRDA Chairman
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Regulator PFRDA is working on ways to make the social security scheme National Pension System (NPS) available at all bank branches and post offices, according to its Chairman Deepak Mohanty. The efforts are to increase the penetration of pension schemes by making the NPS products easily available to the public. […]
SDRF rescues 6 in Manasbal Lake amid gusty winds
Ganderbal, Sep 28: The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) on Thursday rescued 6 persons who were stuck in Manasbal lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district amid gusty winds. Officials said that six persons were enjoying a boat ride in Manasbal lake when gusty winds suddenly started. “However, quick reaction teams of SDRF started a rescue […]
Govt working on policy to make national highways pothole free by year-end: Gadkari
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The government is working on a policy to ensure that there are no potholes on national highways by year-end and construction of roads on Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) mode is being preferred as such projects are maintained in a better manner, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. With an aim to […]
Exposure to air pollution linked to increased stroke risk within 5 days: Study
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to a study. The meta analysis, published recently in the the journal Neurology, defined short-term exposure as occurring within five days of the stroke. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even […]