India logs more than 7,000 new COVID infections, 25 deaths
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) With 7,219 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,44,49,726, while the active cases declined to 56,745, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The overall COVID death toll rose to 5,27,965 with 33 fatalities in the last […]
Rainfall in Jammu parts, isolated light showers forecast in JK
Srinagar, Sept 3: Parts of Jammu region received rainfall while the weather department on Saturday forecast isolated to scattered light showers and thunders over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. For the subsequent two days, a meteorological department official said that there was possibility of scattered light rain and thunder. He said while rain […]
Body of labourer retrieved from river Jhelum after 2 days
Srinagar, Sept 03: The body of labourer, who had drowned in river Jhelum while extracting sand, was retrieved on Saturday after two days in Rajbagh area of Srinagar. An official said that the labourer identified as Jaffar Wani (22) of Banihal drowned into river Jhelum while extracting sand in Sonwar area of Srinagar. He said […]
Determined to enforce price cap on Russian oil: US
Washington, Sep 3 (PTI) The United States has said it is determined to enforce a price cap on Russian oil announced by the G7 countries. “A price cap on Russia oil is a powerful tool — one part of the tool in our agenda to put downward pressure on global energy prices in a way […]
Punjab couple held with 7 kg heroin in Udhampur: Police
Jammu, Sep 3 (PTI) A couple from Punjab were arrested and seven kg of heroin seized from their possession in Udhampur district on Friday, a senior police officer said. Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh Singh said Lovepreet Singh and his wife Mandeep Kaur were travelling in a private car when they were intercepted […]
Grenade attack case: Main conspirator arrested, two grenades seized
Ramban/Jammu, Sep 3 (PTI) The “main conspirator” behind last month’s grenade attack on a police post was arrested and two grenades were recovered following his disclosure from a forest area in Ramban district, police said on Friday. Four operatives of the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) were arrested earlier in connection with the grenade […]
The sinking ship
The Congress party has been facing a tough time since many years now. The party had got the message loud and clear during 2001 but given the way the party functionary had got used to function, the message failed to gain any importance. However, with the passage of time the party found itself isolated and […]
Intelligence is beyond grades
Haroon Rashid Academic exams that are conducted only test the learning ability of a student, not his or her intelligence. Answer sheets don’t prove the intelligence of a student. Many students make spelling mistakes or careless mistakes due to nervousness or hurry. Students have trouble memorizing long, complicated definitions. Writing a perfect description within the […]
Poem: Lonely
Khan Imran When I look at the moon, Through the window, It reminds me of her words! “Look at the moon and find me somewhere, hold my feeble hand and we will walk together in the dead of the night” I weep silently in the pitch darkness until my pillow falls wet………. What could be […]
Learn to live your life
Saniya Bashir Life is the most beautiful gift from God. It has to be enjoyed as well as introspected. Learning from others is as necessary as learning from oneself. Rectifying one’s mistakes is a pious job that has its own value. However, all goes awry when we live for others. To put it in other […]