Quad is ‘not just a passing fad, we mean business’: Biden at Quad summit in Japan
Tokyo, May 24 (PTI) US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Quad is “not just a passing fad but it means business,” asserting that the four leaders of the grouping are here to get things done for the region and that he is proud of what they are building together. Addressing the second in-person […]
A changed world
The covid pandemic has spewed out many new criteria and this included the wold economy as well where new trends and developments are being watched keenly. One such interesting development has been reported by rights body Oxfam International which has claimed that the COVID-19 pandemic has seen one new billionaire emerging every 30 hours, while […]
Trade focussed QUAD
Asad Mirza The first in-person meeting of the leaders of the United States, Australia, Japan and India, termed QUAD is being held in Tokyo on 24 May. This is the first in-person summit of these leaders after the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, worsening Sri Lankan economic crisis, and Australia getting a new Prime Minister. […]
Crucial aspects of development
Shahid Hussain Education is to impart knowledge into one’s mind and to make oneself aware of the certain information which is not clear or open to the pressing environment. It is the only powerful weapon, capable of lifting the society from the economic despairs. Lack of good education therefore, refers to impart low level or […]
NCDC demands making english speaking course mandatory in all government schools
Srinagar: The National Child Development Council (NCDC) has demanded English speaking course as mandatory subject in all the government schools of the country. “English is a language which has a universal appeal and is also considered to be the most widely spoken language in the world,” NCDC members said in a statement. They further said […]
JK reports five new covid-19 cases
Srinagar, May 23: Jammu and Kashmir reported five new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that the three of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu and one each from Srinagar and Ganderbal districts, taking the overall tally to […]
Govt removes Civil Judge from service
Srinagar, May 23: Government on Monday ordered removal from services of Naveen Jamwal, Civil Judge (junior division) with immediate effect. According on a government order passed by the order of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the action against Jamwal follows recommendations of the Full court of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. “The Lieutenant […]
Govt has plans to disengage employees working under ReK, ReJ, NYC schemes: Officials
Srinagar, May 23: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday clarified that it has no plans to disengage the employees working under Rehber-e-Khel, Rehbar-e-Janglat and NYC scheme. In a tweet, DIPR_J&K clarified that it has no plans to disengage the employees working under Rehber-e-Khel, Rehbar-e-Janglat and NYC scheme. “This is to clarify that the Govt […]
‘Hybrid’ terrorists involved in sarpanch killing case held in Baramulla
Srinagar, May 23 (PTI) Three hybrid’ terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit have been arrested in connection with the killing of a sarpanch in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir in April, police said on Monday. “On April 15, terrorists had fired upon Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo, sarpanch of Goshbugh B at Chanderhama orchards in Wussan area […]
Night temperature rises amid forecast for decrease in rainfall activity
Srinagar, May 23: Amid forecast for decrease in rainfall activity, night temperatures recorded an increase in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 12.6°C against 10.2°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, is above normal by 0.9°C during this time of the year […]