Two people rescue from drowning in Kishtwar
Jammu, May 20 (PTI) Security forces rescued two people from drowning when their vehicle was washed away by strong river currents in Kishtwar district, officials said on Thursday. Driver Sajid Ahmad Mir, resident of Anantnag and Mushtaq Ahmad, resident of Ramban were in the JCB vehicle on work near the bank of river Maria in […]
Covid virus is formidable, second wave targeting young population: Medical Expert
SRINAGAR, MAY 20: Acknowledging pan World spread of the virulent SAR COV2 disease and the large scale devastation and deaths caused by it, Dr Ishrat Hussain Dar, Professor Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar termed Covid-19, a formidable and killer disease. He said second Corona wave is highly infectious, targeting mostly younger people and leaving trail of […]
27 covid deaths reported in J since Wednesday evening
Srinagar, May 20: Jammu and Kashmir reported at least 27 more covid-19 deaths since last evening, taking the total fatality count to 3382, officials said on Thursday. 20 among the deaths were reported at GMC Jammu and other hospitals of the winter capital while seven deaths occurred at various Kashmir hospitals, the officials said. Among […]
Deceased COVID-19 patient’s family booked for violating SOP’s
Bandipora, May 19: Authorities on Thursday booked a family of a deceased Covid-19 patient for violating the burial protocol in C.A Khan village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. An official said that a resident of C.A Khan of village was admitted in JVC Hospital Srinagar and died on Wednesday due to the Covid-19 infection. He […]
Two held carrying ‘6 Grenades’ in Kupwara
Kupwara, May 20: Two siblings have been apprehended allegedly with six grenades during a naka laid by police in main-market Kupwara, official sources said. They said that upon receipt of specific inputs, Special Operations Group (SOG) intercepted and apprehended two persons identified as Jahangir Ahmad Hajam (24), a shopkeeper by profession, and Abdul Hameed Hajam […]
India records 2,76,110 COVID-19 cases; daily deaths below 4,000
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) With 2,76,110 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,57,72,440 while the daily deaths were recorded below 4,000 after four days, taking the toll to 2,87,122, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. A total of 3,874 fatalities due […]
US has provided over USD 500 million in COVID relief to India, says White House
Washington, May 20 (PTI) The US has so far provided over USD 500 million in COVID-19 assistance to India, the White House said on Wednesday, adding it would soon make a determination on distribution of the 80 million vaccines to other countries. “To date, the United States has provided over USD 500 million in COVID […]
Estimated 4,000-6,000 refugees from Myanmar sought safety in India: UN
United Nations, May 20 (PTI) An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 refugees from Myanmar have sought safety in India, a spokesperson for the UN chief has said, as the world body voiced concern over the rising levels of displacement of people since the military coup in the country in February. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) […]
Time management in online learning
Vijay Garg Regardless of your age, gender, working status, or otherwise, time is one of the most important resources you have. Everything you ever hope to do or accomplish in your lifetime will take some amount of time. This is something that’s especially relevant to those hoping to study online. Because you’re in control of […]
Exams postponed! How to handle anxiety related to it?
Ankit Kapoor With no doubt, the routine of every individual has undergone a 360 degree change as the current situation of the ongoing pandemic has left us amidst a continuous dilemma. After battling the COVID scenario for a year now, our Nation as a whole is certainly equipped much better to tackle this scenario. While […]
