Take strict security measures for elected people during Kashmir outreach prog: Govt to DCs
Jammu, Oct 13 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government Tuesday issued a series of directives to district administration officials asking them to ensure strict security measures for elected representatives during their outreach programmes in the Valley. It also asked them to hold meetings with political leaders to address their security concerns and to facilitate speedy […]
Those behind killing of minorities in J-K will not be spared: L-G Sinha
Srinagar, Oct 13 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said those who perpetrated the recent killings of minority community members will not be spared. A delegation of the United Kashmiri Sikhs Progressive Forum (UKSPF) called on the L-G at the Raj Bhavan here, an official spokesperson said. The delegation led by […]
Creating cleaner surroundings
Every now and then we keep generating tones of waste in our daily lives. This phenomenon is reflected across cities, towns, villages and other places. However, what is worrisome is that the waste generated across the cities and towns needs disposal in a scientific way. Though we can claim that some efforts are being made […]
Desperation
Rayees Ahmad Kumar Born in a bourgeoisie I yearned to be well educated Toiling hard and striving for it Transformed me to realise the dream Getting the job with ease Further strengthened and rejuvenated my self Was passionate to live a life of liberty, tranquillity and contentment. Tying the nuptial was my Late grandfather’s strong […]
Earthquakes: Causes and Precautions
Er. Prabhat Kishore Earthquake, what we know as shaking of the earth causes shivering in our body whenever we hear the word. They don’t give humans a chance to recover and in the blink of an eye everything is offered to the nature. However, it is an indisputable truth that people do not die due […]
The grandeur of an Ambassador
Ravi Chander In the early 1990s, our neighbour Mr Raj, who lived with his family in a company-provided accommodation in Bengaluru, put up his car – a handsome-looking ambassador – for sale. Bought at a company auction for a jaw-dropping Rs.20,000, it was their first car and had been a tried and trusted family companion […]
80 fresh covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir registered 80 new positive cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Tuesday. Among the fresh cases, 12 were reported from Jammu Division and 67 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 330666. There was no death due to […]
Expert panel recommends emergency use approval for Covaxin in 2-18 age group
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) An expert panel of India’s Central drug authority has recommended granting emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for children and adolescents in the 2 to 18 years age group with certain conditions, sources said on Tuesday. If approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), it will be […]
Airlines can operate domestic flights without any capacity restriction from Oct 18: Govt
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Airlines can operate domestic flights without any capacity restriction from October 18 onwards, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Tuesday keeping in mind the “passenger demand for air travel”. The carriers have been operating 85 per cent of their pre-COVID domestic services since September 18, according to the ministry’s […]
Four vehicles used for sand mining seized in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 12 (PTI) The police here have seized four vehicles used for illegal mining of sand in violation of directions of Jammu and Kashmir High Court, officials said Tuesday. In order to strictly implement the drive against illegal mining and to tighten the noose against violators of the law, Jammu police have initiated strict […]