All above 18 eligible for COVID vaccine from May 1
New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) All above 18 years of age will be eligible for COVID vaccination from May 1 while private hospitals and states will be able to buy doses from manufacturers, the Centre announced on Monday as India grappled to rein in the surging coronavirus infections that crossed 1.50 crore, prompting the reimposition […]
Trump urges Biden to reinstate travel ban to keep US safe from ‘radical Islamic terror’
Washington, Apr 20 (PTI) Former US President Donald Trump has urged his successor Joe Biden to reinstate the travel ban on certain Muslim countries in order to keep the country safe from radical Islamic terrorism. If Joe Biden wants to keep our country safe from radical Islamic terrorism, he should reinstitute the foreign country travel […]
Involve the youth
Since the second wave of covid-19 has hit the country various states have resorted to impose fresh curbs on peoples’ movement. The fresh curbs are not being termed as lockdown but in reality all sort of public movement has been hampered which will again have a long bearing on the economy which is already under […]
Russia-US Rapprochement?
Asad Mirza The recent announcement by the White House sources that President Joe Biden has proposed that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a summit in a third country in the coming months, has increased hopes of a rapprochement between the two old rivals. This personal invitation was extended during a telephonic conversation between […]
Ramadhan, a month to burn overwhelming desires
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad Ramadan is a month in which fasting is observed among Muslims throughout the world. It is a reward and blessing as it avails a chance to repent and ask for expiation for all sins by doing Ibadah or by giving charity to those who need it. A holy book (Quran) regarded […]
Covid-19: Impact on Education
Mushtaq Bhat The second wave of Covid19 has continued to present unprecedented effects across the country. In the wake of surge in cases, the administration of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have taken several measures including closure of schools besides certain restrictions in containment zones have been enacted to contain its spread. The […]
What to expect if Earth ever falls into a Black Hole
Mir Sumeer Bashir An artist’s interpretation of a giant black hole called Black holes have long been a source of much excitement and intrigue. And interest regarding black holes will surely grow now that gravitational waves have been discovered. Many of the questions I am asked regard how “true” science fiction concerning black holes might […]
Progress on Craft Tourism Village Kanihama reviewed
BUDGAM: Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan Monday chaired a meeting at DC office Complex here to take stock of works and progress in Craft Tourism Village Kanihama, Budgam. At the outset, the chair was informed that 27 beneficiaries have been identified who shall be allotted weavers sheds. It was also informed […]
BRO upgrades Leh-Sachru bridge in record time
Leh: The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has in record eight days revamped and upgraded a crucial 110-feet-long bridge on the Leh Sarchu road for smooth movement of heavy convoys of army and civil vehicles, officials said on Monday. They said the crucial Bailey Bridge on Whiskey Nallah connecting Leh with Manali had deteriorated due to […]
Secretariat Assistant Training Courses concludes at IMPARD
SRINAGAR: The Secretariat Assistant Training Courses, one each for Senior Assistants and Junior Assistants, conducted at J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development (JKIMPA&RD), Srinagar concluded here Monday. The main objective of the training was to familiarize the trainees with the provisions of J&K Manual of Secretariat Procedures, Civil Services Regulations, Financial Code, […]
