Good performance
Various sectors have shown some improvement since the past year as some key deficiencies in various departments were provided for implying some progress. One such sector is the health care sector that has emerged as the leading performer in terms of incremental performance as per data released by NITI Aayog in the fourth Health Index […]
Chillai-Kalan
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Knocking the doors of vale Every year on December twenty one Harsh and shivering spell of forty days Welcomed by woolen attires Mufflers, firepots, thermals and heaters Cloudy days, chilly nights and icy waters Hanging icicles from the thatched roofs Water crisis due to frozen faucets Foggy air and slippery roads Displease […]
Democracy in doldrums
Asad Mirza It seems a paradox. But one of the oldest democracies of the world, the United States which has the habit of preaching the world about democracy and democratic traditions, including to the largest functioning democracy of the world i.e. India, it itself is facing a democratic crisis. A debate is currently on in […]
Drug addiction: A concealment of brain
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Drug addiction is the one of the unethical conduct like corruption, domestic violence, dowry etc that hampers peace, prosperity and progress of the society. This bad attempt not only affects the person’s biological capacity but it also effects the psychological coordination, decreases mental sharpness and even change the behaviour of addicts […]
JK reports 706 fresh covid-19 cases, four deaths
Srinagar, Jan 10: Jammu and Kashmir reported 706 fresh covid-19 cases while four persons succumbed to the virus during past 24 hours, officials said Monday. 345 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 361 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 345358. There were four deaths, three from Jammu division and one […]
Defence minister tests positive for COVID-19
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, he said he has “mild symptoms” and is under home quarantine. “I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my […]
COVID resurgence: GMC Sgr cancels winter vacation
Srinagar, Jan 10: Amid the surge in Covid-19 cases, the authorities at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Monday cancelled the winter vacation of all faculty members, working at GMC and its associated hospitals. Faculty members have been asked to join duties without any fail. “In view of sudden upsurge of COVID-19/OMICRON Cases, the Winter Vacation-2022 […]
India Pavilion at Dubai Expo marks 100 days of hectic activities; woos over 7 lakh visitors
Dubai, Jan 10 (PTI) The India Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai marked its 100th-day on Monday, becoming one of the most popular enclosures at 7,40,356 footfalls, showcasing the country’s business potential as well as cultural and geographic diversity. On the occasion, Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal tweeted, “100 glorious days of the India […]