China trade surges as global demand recovers from pandemic
Beijing, May 7 (AP) China’s exports surged 32.3 per cent over a year earlier in April as global consumer demand strengthened, while imports rose 43.1 per cent. Exports rose to USD 263.9 billion, in line with the previous month’s growth but down from the explosive 60.6 per cent rise in the first two months of […]
India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases, 3,915 fatalities
New Delhi, May 7 (PTI) With a record 4,14,188 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 2,14,91,598, while the active cases crossed the 36-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll has increased to 2,34,083 with 3,915 fatalities being […]
Add 1,325 oxygen beds in Jammu division within 5 days: LG tells officials
Jammu, May 7 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday directed officials to increase the oxygen bed capacity in Jammu division by 1,325 within five days, a spokesperson said. The region currently has a Covid-19 bed strength of 1,903 of which 1,064 are occupied in different government hospital, he said. With the additional beds, […]
Palestinians, Israeli settlers scuffle in east Jerusalem
Jerusalem, May 7 (AP) Palestinians and Israeli settlers hurled rocks and chairs at each other in a tense east Jerusalem neighbourhood on Thursday before Israeli police moved in to separate them, arresting at least seven people. The violence broke out in Sheikh Jarrah, where dozens of Palestinians are at risk of being evicted following a […]
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ family in India grapples with COVID
Washington, May 7 (AP) G Balachandran turned 80 this spring, a milestone of a birthday in India, where he lives. If not for the coronavirus pandemic, he would have been surrounded by family members who gathered to celebrate with him. But with the virus ravaging his homeland, Balachandran had to settle for congratulatory phone calls, […]
Overseas pilgrims likely to be barred for Hajj 2021: Report
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia is considering barring overseas pilgrims from the annual haj for the second year running as COVID-19 cases rise globally and worries grow about the emergence of new variants, Reuters news agency has reported. Such a move would restrict the pilgrimage to Mecca, a once in a lifetime duty for every able-bodied Muslim […]
Farsightedness
The way covid-19 is leaving its impact and presence felt in Jammu and Kashmir we need to understand that improving and augmenting the healthcare infrastructure is the only option to avoid a catastrophe. From arranging for various new covid facilities to enhancing medical oxygen supplies besides other drugs, the administration needs to think on various […]
Halt in academic activity hits teachers as well
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Education is a comprehensive resource that is widely revolutionizing the society morally, socially and economically. It is used for improvement of social concepts, human values, connects the people from all walks of life and has a vital role in social reformation. It teaches us about the human nature and its role […]
Letter to the Editor
Relief for differently-abled employees The step by the Tamil Nadu government to exempt its differently-abled employees from attending office following the surge in COVID 19 cases is really praiseworthy. The differently-abled employees need not come to the office till June 20. This is a big relief for them. The central government has already issued an […]
Online education fails to achieve desired result
Zainab Education is the tool of strong. The strong people do not need to have the muscles of iron and steel. However, the roughness of mind is a blessed gift for them. Keeping this thing in mind, Jammu and Kashmir is not lagging behind. It, knowing the fact very well, has tread on the path […]
