Drought: The new global calamity?
Asad Mirza A recent UN report, says that at least 1.5 billion people have been directly affected by drought during the current century, and its economic cost has been estimated at $124bn (£89bn). The true cost is likely to be many times higher as estimates do not include much of the impact in developing countries. […]
Suicides: The alarming trend
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Life is among the precious bounties almighty has bestowed to every individual. While living a life, an individual gets a chance to have an imaginative look over different colours almighty has put in his creations. He makes thorough observations of living and non-living components of his immediate environment. The glorious Quran isn’t […]
Awesome Reasons Why Statistics Are Vital
Khalid Ul Islam Every year on June 29th, the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, Statistics Day is commemorated to honor his outstanding contribution to the establishment of the National Statistical System. He is regarded as India’s father of modern statistics, having founded the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), formed the Planning Commission (which was […]
Impact of Virtual Classrooms on Children
Vijay Garg From getting worried about the excessive exposure to digital screens to a world of online classrooms, parents today must think about posture, excessive screen-time, and the inclusion of physical activities to ensure the health and wellness of the next generation. Children should be seated with their neck and back straight, elbows relaxed, with […]
NIT Srinagar to start new masters program in Thermal Engineering
Srinagar, June 28: The 28th Senate meeting of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar was held on Monday, in which Senate approved that new post-graduate program (M.tech) in Thermal Engineering, while various other issues pertaining to academics, students, and other schemes were discussed. The Senate was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. (Dr.) Rakesh […]
JK reports 259 Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths
Srinagar, June 28: Jammu and Kashmir reported 259 fresh covid-19 cases, lowest single-day tally in 94 days, even as six more people succumbed to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said 90 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 169 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total […]
Top LeT Commander Nadeem Abrar arrested
Srinagar, Jun 28: Jammu and Kashmir police Monday claimed to have achieved a major success by arresting a top Lashkar-e-Toiba commander at Srinagar’s Parimpora locality when he was travelling in a vehicle. In a tweet, Kashmir zone police wrote: “Top LeT commander Nadeem Abrar #arrested. He was involved in several #killings. Big success for us: […]
PAGD meeting, scheduled tomorrow at Farooq Abdullah’s residence, postponed
Srinagar, Jun 28: The meeting of Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), scheduled to be held at Farooq Abdullah’s residence on Tuesday, has been postponed, reliable sources said here on Monday. They informed that the conglomerate’s meeting, scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed due to personnel engagement of PAGD’s vice-president Mehbooba Mufti. The meeting was […]
Minor girl from UP slips to death, sister injured while taking selfies at Doodhpathri
Budgam, Jun 28: 14-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh slipped to death and her sister got injured while taking selfies at famous tourist destination Doodhpathri in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. An official said that two siblings were taking selfies when they slipped into a nearby water body. He said that the duo was immediately […]
Militant killed in Parimpora Gunfight, CRPF man injured
Srinagar, Jun 28: One unidentified militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter that raged between forces and militants in Maloora area of Parimpora on Monday afternoon, police said. Reports said that an unidentified militant, whose identification is being ascertained, was killed in an ongoing encounter. They said that operation is on in the area. […]
