Active cases in country rise to 1,10, 133
New Delhi, Nov 26 (PTI) India logged 10,549 new coronavirus infections taking the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,55,431, while the active cases rose to 1,10,133, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 4,67,468 with 488 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 […]
Night temperature again slides to freezing point in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 26: A day after some respite, mercury dropped to below freezing point across Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam being the coldest at minus 3.3°C on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that mercury in Srinagar settled at minus 1.3°C against previous night’s 0.4°C. On November 23, the mercury settled at minus 2.3°C which […]
Infiltration bid along LoC foiled in Poonch, one militant killed: Army
Poonch, Nov 26: Army on Friday claimed to have foiled an infiltration attempt by killing a “Pakistani militant” along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district last night. “On night 25 November 2021, Pak (militant) attempted an infiltration bid along LoC in Bhimber Gali sector in Poonch district,” defence ministry spokesman based in Jammu […]
Water sources need protection
Kashmir is known for its abundant water resources. We have many rivers and lakes that offer us water in huge quantities that helps us to live through the year and also sustain ourselves economically as all agricultural activities are dependent on natural water. However, like other natural resources our water resources too are under a […]
The early learning years
Dr Sheikh Arshid Ahmad The early years of toddler are the most significant years for enjoying the life as alongside physical, emotional and mental development also takes place. The all-round developments that emerge in early years of age are the pre-requisites for later successes and developing the cognitive processes in learning at school. Early education […]
The rescuer
K S S Pillai People were dying like flies. There were reports of overcrowding at crematoria. There was an acute shortage of Oxygen in hospitals, causing the death of a large number of patients. That was also the case with certain medicines prescribed for treating the disease. Patients were being turned away by hospitals due […]
JK reports 182 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Nov 25): Jammu and Kashmir reported 182 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Thursday. Among the fresh cases, 33 were reported from Jammu Division and 149 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 336063. There was no death either from […]
KU authorises college principals to arrange Amanuensis for specially-abled examinees
Srinagar, Nov 25: In a significant decision Thursday, the Kashmir University Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Ahmad authorised college principals to arrange Amanuensis/Scribe for specially-abled students for assistnce during the examinations. An order to this effect, issued by Controller of Examinations Prof Irshad A Nawchoo, read: “The Vice-Chancellor has been pleased to authorise principals of degree colleges […]
PaK teenager held along LoC in Poonch
Poonch, Nov 25: A 14-year-old Pakistan (administered) Kashmir national was apprehended by army along Line of Control in Poonch district, officials on Thursday afternoon said. They sid that the individual Asmad Ali son of Mohammad Banaras Sudan, resident of Tatrinote tehsil and district Rawalakote (PaK) was apprehended near Chhabila Post of Indian Army. The apprehended […]
Man crushed to death by train in Jammu
Jammu, Nov 25 (PTI) A man was killed after he allegedly came under a train here on Thursday, officials said. The incident occurred near the loco shed of Jammu railway station, they said. The man, aged around 55, died on the spot, the officials said, adding his identity is being ascertained. General Rail Police (GRP) […]