Union Budget 2022: A booster dose for the co-operative sector
Jyotindra Mehta The cooperative sector would be grateful to the Prime Minister for having taken many important steps to rejuvenate the cooperative sector which has been relegated to background for past many years. We have the inspiring slogan of “Sahakar se samruddhi“ or prosperity through cooperatives and to ensure that it happens in word and […]
Why do we need Boba Fett and Mando?
Imtiyaz Ahmad Shah The future of this world is at stake. We have seen combats, scourges, genocide, etc., ever since man arrived. Wars can only stir up the fall, hatred, and hostility between the nations and their inhabitants. However, we can never save a person who is at war, so what are the protocols, or […]
Savitri Bai Phule: Pioneer of women’s education
Er. Prabhat Kishore A strong votary of women’s emancipation, Krantijyoti Savitri Bai Phule, was a renowned feminist and social reformer, who fought for the women’s empowerment and education in India. Born on January 3, 1831 in village Naigaon in Satara district of Maharashtra, Savitri Bai Phule is considered to be one of the leading pioneers […]
JK reports 24 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Mar 9: Jammu and Kashmir reported 24 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. They said 12 of the fresh cases each were reported from Jammu Division and Kashmir Valley respectively, taking the overall tally to 453347. Giving district wise […]
JK ranks first in registration of unorganized workers on e-Shram portal
NEW DELHI, MAR 9: Jammu and Kashmir ranked first in registration of unorganized workers on e-Shram portal. Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Bhupender Yadav, awarded the J&K with first position prize in a function organized in Vigyan Bhavan here today to celebrate 25 crore registrations of unorganized workers. The award was received by Commissioner […]
Sarpanch shot dead in Khonmoh
Srinagar, Mar 9: A Sarpanch was shot dead by unidentified militants at Khonmoh area of Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday evening, reports said. They said that a Sarapnch identified as Sameer Ahmad Bhat was fired upon by unidentified gunmen at Khonmoh area. He died on the spot, officials said. (KNO)
Covid: 9 new cases in Ladakh
Leh, Mar 9 (PTI) Ladakh reported nine fresh Covid cases that took the infection tally to to 28,139, officials said on Wednesday. The number of active cases stands at 98 — 96 from Leh and two from Kargil, they said. The Union Territory has recorded 228 Covid-related deaths — 168 in Leh and 60 in […]
SARS-CoV-2 related coronaviruses found in trade-confiscated pangolins in Vietnam: Study
Beijing, Mar 9 (PTI) Pangolins confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade in Vietnam host SARS-CoV-2 related coronaviruses, according to a study which suggests that the risk from trade in the animals goes beyond markets in China. A team led by researchers from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) noted that previously, only pangolins confiscated in China […]