MeT forecasts fairly widespread rains in Kashmir, Pirpanjal range
Srinagar, Apr 24: Weatherman on Sunday forecast fairly widespread light rain and thunder over Kashmir division and Pirpanjal Mountains from Bhaderwah to Banihal on Monday. A meteorological department official here however said that mainly dry weather was expected over the plains of Jammu division. “Dry and hot weather is expected in Jammu, Sambha and Kathua […]
In strength of panchayats lies prosperity of new India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) On National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said panchayats are the basic pillar of Indian democracy, in whose strength lies the prosperity of the new India. April 24 is observed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj as the National Panchayati Raj Day (NPRD) every year to […]
Beijing goes on high alert to curb COVID clusters; Shanghai reports 39 deaths in a day
Beijing, Apr 24 (PTI) China’s capital Beijing has gone on high alert as the situation turned grim following the emergence of clusters of COVID-19, while the country’s financial hub Shanghai reported 39 more deaths due to the virus, the highest in a day so far during the current outbreak since last month. The Chinese mainland […]
Kulgam operation ends: IGP Vijay Kumar
Srinagar, Apr 24: The Kulgam encounter on Sunday concluded with the killing of two foreign JeM terrorists in Mirhama area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Meanwhile quoting IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar, the Kashmir Police Zone tweeted, “The killed JeM terrorists have been identified as Sultan Pathan & Zabiullah, both residents of Pakistan. They were categorised […]
Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,873
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) With 2,593 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,57,545, while the active cases increased to 15,873, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 5,22,193 with 44 fresh fatalities, the data updated at […]
Blast on Jammu outskirts., may be meteorite: Police
Jammu, April 24 (PTI) An explosion took place in an agriculture field on the outskirts of Jammu on Sunday with police suspecting that it was caused by a lightning strike or a meteorite. The blast was reported in Lalian village in Bishnan belt, they said. “We suspect it to be a meteorite…. might be lightning”, […]
Benefits of basil seeds
Sahil Manzoor Every edible has unique and different nutrient values. Our body needs all the essential components of food like minerals, fats, proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates and water, every eatable has its own importance in terms of its composition. Our body needs a balanced diet for its proper and normal functioning, like we have to eat/consume […]
Poem : Buried stars
M H Khan Trees loaded with blushing blossoms Holding our hearts tight When they had gone out of sight Wading muddled memories They were loving and caring In need of the needy they were glaring Buried within our hearts Like a long lost friend Very simple getup With candor their trend Simple stomach to digest […]
Marriage: Responsibilities of Parents
Mohammad Nadeem Parray Marriage is a very important institution in Islam. The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: “When a man has married, he has completed one half of his religion” He has further said: “Marriage is my Sunnah (practice), those who do not follow my Sunnah (practice) are not from me.” There are three basic […]
Government Hikes Minimum Wages of Daily Wagers, Casual Labourers with immediate effect
JAMMU, APR 23: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today approved hike in minimum wages of the daily wagers including the casual labourers, in all government departments from existing Rs. 225 per day to Rs. 300 per day as an interim measure till the minimum wage rates are revised by the Labour and Employment department. The Labour […]