Govt to launch campaign against open burning of garbage
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said to curb air pollution the second phase of the anti-dust campaign will be run from November 12 to December 12. The government will also launch a campaign against open burning of garbage from November 11 to December 11, he said at a press […]
Ladakh reports 12 new COVID-19 cases
Leh, Nov 9 (PTI) Ladakh has recorded 12 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the virus tally to 21,059 while the active cases has gone up to 122, officials said on Tuesday. Ladakh has registered 209 COVID-related deaths — 151 in Leh and 58 in Kargil — since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. Eleven patients […]
Pandemic uncertainties led to rise in demand for cash
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Uncertainties on account of COVID-19 pandemic have increased the demand for currency notes not only in India but across the globe, official sources said, dismissing the criticism that demonetisation has failed to reduce cash in the economy. Government sources said that growth of the digital payments system post-demonetisation will ultimately […]
Ramban mishap: One more child dies, toll reaches 2
Srinagar, Nov 9 : A 12-year-old girl succumbed to injuries on Tuesday, taking the death toll to accident involving a makeshift motorcycle-rickshaw The girl identified as Salma daughter of daughter of Mohammad Israr of Kowbagh Ramban was injured along with nine other children and rickshaw driver. She succumbed to wound a GMC Jammu. One of […]
Night temp drops below normal across Kashmir, minus 3.3°C recorded in Pahalgam
Srinagar, Nov 9: Night temperatures dropped to below normal across Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam and Gulmarg recording minus 3.3°C and minus 1.0°C respectively on Tuesday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.6°C against 2.2°C on the previous night. The temperature is below minus 0.2°C normal for this time of the […]
No change in scheduled KU exams, functioning of hostels: KU
Srinagar, Nov 9: A fake news is reported to be under circulation regarding postponement of Kashmir University examinations and closure of hostels, a KU spokesman said Tuesday. “There is no change in the scheduled examinations or functioning of hostels. Students are requested not to pay heed to any fake news,” the spokesman added.
Daily rise in COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 266 days
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) India logged 10,126 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 266 days, while the active cases dipped to 1,40,638, the lowest in 263 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. With the fresh cases, the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 3,43,77,113. The death toll climbed […]
UK to add India’s Covaxin to approved list from November 22
London, Nov 9 (PTI) The UK government has said that India’s Covaxin will be added to its list of approved COVID-19 vaccines for international travellers from November 22, meaning that those inoculated with the Bharat Biotech-manufactured jab will not have to self-isolate after arrival in England. The move follows the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Emergency […]
PM congratulates JK people as Srinagar joins UNESCO creative cities network
New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir over Srinagar joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network with a special mention for its craft and folk art, and said it is a fitting recognition for the vibrant cultural ethos of the city. Srinagar, the summer capital […]
Open up with caution
Even though various countries including parts of Europe are witnessing a surge in covid-19 cases but one important development has been reported from the United States. The country lifted restrictions on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe, allowing tourists to make long-delayed trips and family members to […]