Evils that consume us
Abid Hussain Rather Everyone among us must be aware of the tragic incident that occurred at Lal Ded Hospital Srinagar few days ago. Yes you are correct, the indirect murder of a new born infant due to entry restriction by security guards for the sake of just two hundred rupees. Though this event sent shock […]
Tackling teen depression
Sheikh Mahiruqh Depression is a word of a few letters, but its effect is of wide radius. According to WHO, ‘it is a common mental disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that one normally enjoys, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities for at least two weeks.’ […]
JK reports 655 fresh covid-19 cases, three fatalities
Srinagar, Jan 8: Jammu and Kashmir Saturday reported 655 fresh covid-19 cases while as three people succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said. 392 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 263 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 343965. There were three deaths, one from Jammu and […]
Five states to have 7-phased polls from Feb 10-Mar 7
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa will be held between February 10 and March 7 in seven phases with counting of votes on March 10, the Election Commission announced on Saturday, and banned physical rallies and roadshows till January 15 due to Covid concerns. The elections […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway to remain closed tomorrow: Officials
Srinagar, Jan 8: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the rest of the world, shall remain closed on Sunday as continuous heavy rains and snowfall has led to blockades at number of places along the 270-km stretch, officials said. “Tomorrow Vehicular movement on Jammu-Srinagar highway will remain suspended as the […]
Covid-19 swell: DSHK orders no leave to Health staff in Valley
Srinagar, Jan 8: Amid spurt in number of covid-19 cases, Director Health Services Kashmir has asked all concerned not to sanction any kind of leave to the Non-Gazetted employees or forward leave application to his office in case of gazetted staff. “In order to meet out any emergency situation which may arise due to heavy […]
EC bans public rallies, road shows till January 15
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Election Commission on Saturday banned election rallies, roadshows and corner meetings till January 15 in the five poll-bound states. Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra said the poll authority will review the COVID-19 situation on January 15 and take a further call on allowing public […]
Ladakh records 43 new COVID-19 cases; 71 recoveries
Leh, Jan 8 (PTI) Ladakh’s COVID-19 caseload increased to 22,413 on Saturday as 43 more people tested positive for the virus, officials said. Seventy one patients recovered from the disease bringing down the active cases in the union territory to 241, they said. Of the fresh cases, 36 were reported in Leh and seven in […]