Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study shows
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may significantly accelerate dementia in patients already suffering from the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study conducted in West Bengal. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports, found that participants with all subtypes of dementia experienced rapidly progressive dementia following infection with […]
More rains lash JK, mercury stays below normal at most places
Srinagar, Apr 6: More rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir since overnight while night temperature stayed below normal at all places except Pahalgam and Bhaderwah on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, Srinagar received 3.4mm, Qazigund 9.9mm, Pahalgam 4.4mm, Kupwara 9.1mm, Kokernag 9.8mm, Gulmarg […]
Last date for remittance of Advance Haj amount extended to Apr 12
SRINAGAR, APR 5: Haj Committee of India today extended the last date for remittance of advance Haj amount of Rs 81,800 by provisionally selected pilgrims upto 12th April, 2023. In this regard, J&K Haj Committee has issued a notification wherein the pilgrims of Kashmir Division have been advised to deposit hard copies of Haj Application […]
185 outsiders bought land in Jammu and Kashmir in last 3 years: Govt
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) As many as 185 people from outside Jammu and Kashmir have bought land in the Union Territory in the last three years, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, however, said as per the information provided by Ladakh, no land has been bought […]
Govt attaches SP Traffic Jammu
Srinagar, Apr 05: The government on Wednesday attached SP Traffic (Rural) Jammu with J&K police headquarters with immediate effect. According to an order SP Traffic (City) has been given addition charge of the post. “In the interest of administration, Ranjit Singh, SP Traffic (Rural), Jammu is hereby attached with Police Headquarters, J&K, with immediate effect. […]
No need to panic, situation under control: Div Com on Covid resurgence
Srinagar, Apr 05: Stating that there was no need to panic over the Covid resurgence in Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhuri on Wednesday said that the situation is under control. He, however, said that the guidelines related to the pandemic will be issued again in case the cases increase further. Talking […]
Terror hideout busted in Ramban woods: Officials
Jammu, Apr 5: Police and army claimed to have busted a terror hideout in Ramban district by recovering bullets. “On April 4, information was received through reliable sources regarding the presence of cache of arms, ammunition and related material in the far flung hilly and forested area of tehsil Khari of District Ramban,” a police […]
Maintaining viable tiger population, balancing development India’s goal for next 50 years: Project Tiger head
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) India aims to sustain a viable tiger population based on a scientifically calculated carrying capacity of habitats while maintaining a balance between development and wildlife conservation, the head of Project Tiger, which completed 50 years on April 1, said on Wednesday. Additional Director General of Forests S P Yadav also […]
Restructuring of Public Works (R&B) Department deferred
Srinagar, Apr 5: Government on Wednesday deferred till further orders restructuring of the Public Works (R&B) Department by way of re-organisation of cadre and rationalization of jurisdiction of its subordinate and field offices by making them co-terminus with territorial limits of divisions, districts and blocks of the Jammu and Kashmir. “It is hereby ordered that […]
MeT predicts more rains in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 5: Weather department on Wednesday forecast isolated very light rain and thunderstorm over Jammu division and fairly widespread light rain and thunderstorm over Kashmir valley in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that isolated to scattered light rain and thunderstorm was expected on Thursday and mainly dry weather thereafter for […]