Over 70% women in 11 states, 1 UT never told anyone about violence experienced by them: Survey
New Delhi, Nov 29 (PTI) Over 70 per cent women in 11 states and one union territory never sought help or told anyone about the violence experienced by them, the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) found. According to NFHS-5, the proportion of such women was over 80 per cent in four states and one […]
More omicron cases pop up as world rushes to learn more
The Hague, Nov 29 (AP) Cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in countries on opposite sides of the world Sunday and many governments rushed to close their borders even as scientists cautioned that it’s not clear if the new variant is more alarming than other versions of the virus. The variant […]
WHO criticises travel bans on southern African countries
Johannesburg, Nov 29 (AP) The World Health Organisation on Sunday urged countries around the world not to impose flight bans on southern African nations due to concerns over the new omicron variant. WHO’s regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel […]
JK reports two covid-19 deaths, 145 new cases
Srinagar, Nov 28: Jammu and Kashmir reported two deaths due to the covid-19 while 145 persons tested positive for the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. Among the fresh cases, 18 were reported from Jammu Division and 127 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 336531. There were two deaths— both […]
Obesity rising among children, adults in India: Experts
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) There has been a rise in obesity among children under five years of age with 33 states and union territories registering a spike in the number of overweight children, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS). Experts attributed the increase in obesity to lack of physical activity and […]
India leading the world in field of start-ups: PM Modi
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Asserting that this is an era of start-ups, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is leading the world in this field with more than 70 start-ups having crossed the valuation of USD 1 billion. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, the prime minister also said that […]
Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 1,05,691, lowest in 543 days: Govt
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 8,774 new coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total tally to 3,45,72,523, while the active cases have declined to 1,05,691, the lowest in 543 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has climbed to 4,68,554, with 621 daily […]
Three detained in J’khand for ‘attacking’ Kashmiri traders
Ranchi, Nov 28 (PTI) The Jharkhand Police on Sunday said it has detained three persons who were a part of a group that allegedly forced Kashmiri traders to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Pakistan Murdabad’ in Ranchi. A 34-year-old man from Kashmir, who makes a living by selling winter clothes, lodged a complaint with the […]
Winter Session of Parliament to begin on stormy note on Monday
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) The Winter Session of Parliament is set to begin on a stormy note on Monday, with the government ready to bring in a bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws. The Farm Laws Repeal Bill is slated to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Thousands of farmers have been […]
Ladakh reports 27 fresh COVID cases
Leh, Nov 28 (PTI) Twenty-seven people tested positive for Covid-19 in Ladakh in last one day, taking the overall virus tally in the Union Territory (UT) to 21,494 and active cases to 249, an official statement said on Sunday. Ladakh has registered 213 Covid-related deaths — 155 in Leh and 58 in Kargil — since […]