Wealth of India’s 10 richest enough to fund school, higher education of every child for 25 years: Study
New Delhi/Davos, Jan 17 (PTI) Indian billionaires saw their combined fortunes more than double during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their count shot up by 39 per cent to 142, while the wealth of the ten richest is enough to fund school and higher education of children in the country for 25 years, a new study […]
China’s economy grows 8.1% in 2021, slows in second half
Beijing, Jan 17 (AP) China’s economy grew by 8.1% in 2021 after an abrupt slowdown in the second half that is prompting suggestions Beijing needs to shore up slumping growth. In the final three months of 2021, the world’s second-largest economy expanded at a 4% annual pace, government data showed Monday. That is down from […]
Four labourers hurt as landslide hits under-construction railway tunnel in Reasi
Jammu, Jan 16 (PTI) At least four labourers suffered minor injuries in a landslide that struck an under-construction railway tunnel in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, hit the front side of the tunnel at Sakalkote in Arnas tehsil late Saturday, the officials said. They […]
Lt Guv enlists breakthrough steps, initiatives for economic growth and equitable development
JAMMU, JAN 16: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha highlighted the success stories, and voiced invaluable suggestions and insights received from citizens in the monthly “Awaam ki Awaaz” radio programme aired today on all local & primary channels of All India Radio (AIR) in the UT and broadcast on DD Kashir. During the first episode of the […]
Two held with 397 kg poppy straw in Udhampur
Jammu, Jan 16 (PTI) Two alleged interstate narcotic smugglers were arrested after 397 kg poppy straw was recovered from a truck in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The contraband was found hidden in a specially fabricated chamber in the Haryana-bound truck during inspection at Jakhan on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway on […]
JK reports 3499 fresh covid-19 cases, 6 deaths
Srinagar, Jan 16: Jammu and Kashmir reported 3499 new covid-19 cases while six persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Sunday. They said that 1210 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 2289 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 359373. There were also six deaths in […]
India’s Covid vaccination drive completes 1 year, over 156.76 cr doses administered so far
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) The countrywide vaccination drive against COVID-19 on Sunday completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore vaccine doses were administered According to health ministry officials, over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68 per cent have been fully vaccinated.? The Centre will […]
ATF price hiked by 4.2 pc
New Delhi, Jan 16 (PTI) Jet fuel or ATF price on Sunday was hiked by 4.2 per cent – the second increase in rates this month warranted by firming international oil prices, but petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged for the 72nd day in a row. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was hiked by Rs […]
COVID-19: Ladakh reports 130 fresh cases
Leh, Jan 16 (PTI) Ladakh’s coronavirus caseload increased to 23,209 on Sunday as 130 more people tested positive for the virus, officials said. Ninety of the new cases were reported from Leh district and 40 from Kargil district, they said. According to the officials, the COVID-19 death toll in the Union territory stands at 222 with […]
Mercury rises as JK braces up for light rains, snowfall
Srinagar, Jan 16: As J&K braces up for light rains and snowfall till January 19, night mercury recorded an increase even as it stayed below freezing point with Srinagar recording a low of minus 1.2 °C on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that the minimum temperature in the summer capital of the J&K was […]