Brazil tops 400,000 virus deaths amid fears of renewed surge
Sao Paulo, Apr 30 (AP) Brazil has became the second country to officially top 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, losing another 100,000 lives in just one month, as some health experts warn there may be gruesome days ahead when the Southern Hemisphere enters winter. April was Brazil’s deadliest month of the pandemic, with thousands of people losing […]
India-US relationship intensified in first 100 days of Biden administration: State Dept official
Washington, Apr 30 (PTI) The relationship between India and the United States has intensified in the first 100 days of the Biden administration, a State Department official said here. The engagement between the two countries during this period reflects a global comprehensive partnership, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said, asserting that there has been a […]
No shortage of medical-oxygen, drugs in J&K: Official
Srinagar, Apr 30 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the highest number of vaccine doses in the country and there is no shortage of medical oxygen, the adviser to the lieutenant governor claimed on Thursday. Addressing a hurriedly-convened press conference, Baseer Ahmad Khan said there was no shortage of medical oxygen or drugs like remdesivir […]
Parking deficit
Kashmir region has been experiencing nagging traffic jams across its length and breadth that too during peak hours of public mobility. The crisis has become so alarming that people have started to avoid travelling during the morning and evening peak hours when the roads get crammed with vehicles making it impossible to move ahead. Even […]
Ghazwa Badr: Fight between truth and falsehood
Mohammad Hussain Khan We have reached the 17th day of Ramdhan which reminds us the historical battle of Badr. The battle of Badr is most famous battle of Islam and those who participated in it are enjoying a special distinction amongst the “Ummah”. The battle of Badr is the first battle between the believers and […]
Career opportunities in foreign languages
Vijay GarG Learning a foreign language is increasingly seen as a great way to build a career as well as enhance employment opportunity especially in sectors like BPO and multinational companies. Foreign Language There are various options to learn foreign languages. Whereas several students start learning a foreign language in their schools, numerous others opt […]
Pelvic pain often goes undiagnosed
Dr. Amod Manocha Pudendal nerve is one of the main nerves in the pelvis and is closely involved with genital sensation, urinary and bowel functions. Irritation or damage of this nerve often presents with pain and/or altered sensation in the genital, rectal region or deep inside the pelvis. Mimicking a plethora of symptoms, the patients […]
Useful foods during Ramadan
Aubaid Ahmed Akhoon The eating habits during the month of Ramadan are very different from the rest of the year. Excessive consumption of carbs, sugars, fats and beverages during Sahar and Iftar not only raises sugar levels but also causes many people to gain weight during Ramadan. Patients with diabetes should take these nine precautions […]
JK records highest ever daily spike of 3474 cases, 26 deaths
Srinagar, Apr 29: A record 3474 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus while 26 persons succumbed to the virus in the Jammu and Kashmir as per the government’s latest daily figure for the last 24 hours on Thursday. Among the new cases, officials said that 1024 infections were from Jammu Division and 2134 from […]
‘Shab-i-Qadr’ Holiday on May 10: Govt
Srinagar, Apr 29: Government on Thursday ordered that the holiday on account of “Shab-i-Qadr” shall now observed May 10 (Monday) instead of May 9. “In partial modification of Order No. 1159-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 24.12.2020 and No. 1160-JK(GAD) of 2020 dated 24.12.2020, it is hereby ordered that the holiday on Government account of ‘Shab-i-Qadr” shall […]
