Active Covid cases in country dip to 63,380
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) India has recorded 6,660 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 63,380, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,369 with 24 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily […]
Unidentified dead body recovered in Qazigund south Kashmir
Qazigund, Apr 25: An unidentified dead body, seemingly of a non-local, was found in Panzath village of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday. An official said that the body was spotted by some locals, who informed the police. Police have reached to the spot and the body seems to be of a non-local, […]
Civilian shot at, injured at Bijbehara
Srinagar, Apr 24: A civilian was shot at and injured by terrorists in Marhama area of Bijbehara in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday evening. An official said that terrorists fired upon a civilian identified as Aqib Ahmad Dar, son of Mohammad Ismail Dar of Jafer Pora Marhama. He said that Aqib, who is running […]
IGNOU shifts its Regional Centre Srinagar office to Saida Kadal
Srinagar, Apr 24: IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar on Monday said that it is shifting the office to Saida Kadal area of Srinagar for the benefit of learners and other stakeholders. In a statement issued here a spokesperson of the university said the shifting is being made in the interest of the learners and other stakeholders. […]
GlaxoSmithKline Pharma launches vaccine for prevention of shingles
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Monday announced the launch of its vaccine for prevention of shingles (herpes zoster) and post-herpetic neuralgia in adults aged 50 years and above. The vaccine, Shingrix, can provide at least 10 years of protection against shingles, which is caused by the reactivation of the varicella zoster […]
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate its nationals from Sudan
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) India on Monday launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from violence-hit Sudan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India’s ships and aircraft are set to bring the Indians back home. “Operation Kaveri gets underway to bring back our citizens stranded in Sudan. About 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan. […]
Poonch terror attack: Villagers organise special prayers for slain soldiers
Poonch/Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) Residents of a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch on Monday organised a prayer meeting for the five soldiers who were killed after their truck, carrying fruits and vegetables for Iftar, was attacked by terrorists. The villagers even celebrated the Eid-ul-Fitr in a low-key manner. The prayer meeting was organised at […]
Lt Guv Sinha expresses firm resolve to make PRIs more powerful, effective
Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday expressed firm resolve to make Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) more powerful, efficient and effective in the Union Territory. Sinha was addressing a function organised to celebrate National Panchayati Raj Day at Palli, a nondescript hamlet in border district of Samba which on […]
Poonch terror attack: Over 40 detained for questioning; search operation enters fourth day
Poonch/Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) More than 40 persons have been detained for questioning as part of a massive operation currently underway to track down the terrorists involved in the Poonch terror attack, officials said on Monday. Additional troops have been inducted to further intensify the cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in Bhata Dhurian-Tota Gali and neighbouring areas. […]
Srinagar schools to teach 4 fundamental ops of Maths with ‘BODMAS’ to students upto class 10
Srinagar Apr 24: The authorities in Srinagar have decided to teach four fundamental operations of Mathematics with “BODMAS” to students upto class 10th in order to enhance the quality of education and create equal interest in learning among students. The decision was taken after the authorities found that non-teaching of four fundamental operations of Maths, […]