India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) India recorded a single-day rise of 11,466 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the country’s tally of infections to 3,43,88,579, while the count of active cases has declined to 1,39,683, the lowest in 264 days, Union Health Ministry data showed. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,61,849, with […]
Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
Washington, Nov 10 (AP) Pfizer asked U.S. regulators Tuesday to allow boosters of its COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 18 or older, a step that comes amid concern about increased spread of the coronavirus with holiday travel and gatherings. Older Americans and other groups particularly vulnerable to the virus have had access to a third dose […]
Four suspected youth detained by Army in Doda
Bhaderwah/Jammu, Nov 10 (PTI) Four suspected persons were detained along with four gelatin sticks and some quantity of phosphorus sulphate from a forest area in Doda district, officials said. The suspects, including two brothers, were picked up by the troops of Rashtriya Rifles from Dhara top, four km from Bhaderwah town, on Sunday, they said. […]
Four lions at Singapore zoo test positive for COVID-19
Singapore, Nov 10 (PIT) Four Asiatic lions at a Singapore zoo have tested positive for COVID-19 after coming in contact with infected staff, according to a news report. “All the lions remain bright, alert and are eating well,” the Channel News Asia report quoted Dr Sonja Luz, vice president of conservation, research and veterinary at […]
Lt Guv holds review of security arrangements, later leaves for Delhi
Jammu, Nov 10 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the security situation of the union territory and was briefed about measures taken by the forces. According to reports, the LG has left for Delhi. Sinha chaired a meeting here to review the security situation in the hinterland and along the […]
Avoid garbage burning
Burning of garbage in open spaces is a major concern for all of us. Not only in Jammu and Kashmir but elsewhere authorities have been pressing hard to deal with the situation but violations are reported continuously from various regions. In the national capital the government will launch a campaign against open burning of garbage […]
Reconciling scripture and science
Arafat Fani In my humble opinion there are two aspects of Quran, one is physical and the other is metaphysical. By physical aspect I mean the natural phenomena explained by Quran and by metaphysical aspect I mean the things lie outside the realm of science. When we talk about reconciling Quran and science, we compare […]
Book review: Du-Badu ( Adabi Mokalma) by Anwar Afaqi
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Mohammad Imam Anwar, pen name Anwar Afaqi was born on 7th of August 1954 at Baliya Barol Darbangha. He has done B.Sc and diploma in automobile engineering. He has also done PG in Urdu from Moulana Azad Urdu university. Presently he is a retired engineering officer. He has several compilations to his […]
JK reports two covid-19 fatalities, 138 fresh cases
Srinagar, Nov 9: Jammu and Kashmir reported 138 fresh covid-19 cases while two persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. Among the fresh cases, 32 were reported from Jammu Division and 106 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 333325. There were two more deaths due to the virus, […]
Maiden Snow Leopard assessment launched in J&K
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 09: Department of Wildlife Protection J&K has formally launched the first ever Snow Leopard Assessment in J&K. The Research team was sent-off by Suresh Kumar Gupta, Pr.CCF/Chief Wildlife Warden J&K. The survey was part of the nationwide population assessment of snow leopard, being carried-out as per protocol laid by the Ministry of Environment, […]