MeT Forecasts Mainly Dry Weather In J&K
Srinagar, Aug 9: The weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather with possibility of isolated light rain and thunderstorm over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here that in last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Bhaderwah received 8.1 mm of rain followed Pahalgam with 5.6 mm, Gulmarg 2.8 mm while Srinagar […]
Second round for National anthem singing competition announced
Srinagar, Aug 9: After a superb response to the first round for which result will be declared by 15th August, the second round for the competition has been announced. “Now announcing the #2ndNationalAnthemSingingCompetition2022 from August 9 to Aug 15. Send your entries at tinyurl.com/R2NatAnthem,” DIPR tweeted Tuesday. Notably, the Department of Information and Public Relations […]
PM Modi remembers freedom fighters on Quit India movement anniversary
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to those who participated in the Quit India movement and said it brought together people from all sections of society. The decisive campaign against the British rule was launched this day in 1942 on Mahatma Gandhi’s call at the Bombay session of […]
One year after Afghan war, Biden struggles to find footing
Washington, Aug 9 (AP) The 12 months since the chaotic end to the US war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden. The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden’s performance and giving him high marks for his handling of the economy and […]
Active Covid cases in country decline to 1,31,807
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) With 12,751 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,41,74,650, while the active cases have declined to 1,31,807, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has climbed to 5,26,772 with 42 fatalities which includes 10 deaths reconciled […]
Nikhat Zareena did India proud
Vinod Chandrashekhar Dixit Kudos to Bank of India Officer and Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen for clinching the gold medal in the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games after an emphatic win over Northern Ireland’s Carly McNaul in the women’s Light Flyweight final bout. Hailing from Telangana’s Nizamabad, Zareen first came to limelight in 2011 after she became […]
The wise elders
M Ahmad Staying young, wild and free is a blessing that doesn’t last forever. Growing and aging is a natural process that every individual experiences. As we grow, we encounter various negative and positive experiences that change our perception of life. Older members of a family bring wisdom, calm, dependability and unconditional love that frame […]
Utilising GIS in Road Safety & Emergency Service Management
Sandesh Nayak Emergencies such as road accidents are among the most important causes of fatalities, especially in developing countries. Emergency response time and first aid are crucial factors in each accident’s rescue action. Improved medical response and associated technology are important contributors in decreasing the severity of long-term injuries. The chance of survival for accident […]
Parliament adjourned sine die four days ahead of schedule
New Delhi, Aug 8 (PTI) The Monsoon sesion of Parliament ended on Monday four days ahead of schedule. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the house sine die, saying it met for 16 days and passed seven legislations. Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, whose tenure will end on August 10, adjourned the house sine […]
Two killed, another injured as shooting stones hit pilgrims at Shiv Khori Shrine in Reasi
Jammu, Aug 08: Two pilgrims died while another one was injured after they were hit by shooting stones at Shiv Khori Shrine in Ramsoo area of Reasi district on Monday, officials said here. As official said that the incident took place in the afternoon when pilgrims arrival at Shiv Khori shrine was going on. He […]