COVID-19: Active cases increase to 3,22,327
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) India logged 37,593 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased marginally to 3,22,327, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The total tally of COVID-19 cases increased to 3,25,12,366 and the death toll climbed to 4,35,758 with 648 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at […]
Cop dies of electrocution in Rajouri
Srinagar, Aug 25: A head constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police died due to electric shock in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district on Wednesday morning, police said. SHO Thanamandi Fareed Ahmad said that a head constable received a severe electric shock while on duty. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared […]
After 28 months India, Pakistan issue assignment visas to each other’s diplomats
New Delhi, Aug 25: India and Pakistan have issued assignment visas to each other’s diplomats after a gap of around 28 months as both countries are trying to normalise ties. Both countries have issued a large number of assignment visas to each other’s diplomatic staff in recent weeks. According to the Express Tribune, India and […]
Engage local youth as SPOs to tackle infiltration in Rajouri: BJP
Jammu, Aug 25 (PTI) Expressing concern over increasing incidents of militancy in Rajouri, the BJP batted for involving the local youth as special police officers to strengthen the second line of defence. The border district of Rajouri witnessed a spurt in terror incidents, including encounters, grenade attacks and recovery of weapons and explosives in July […]
Trump slams Biden’s Afghan policy, says thousands of terrorists might have been airlifted out of Kabul
Washington, Aug 25 (PTI) Former US President Donald Trump has slammed his successor Joe Biden on his Afghan policy and expressed concerns that thousands of terrorists might have been flown out of Afghanistan as part of the evacuation process. Biden surrendered Afghanistan to terrorists and left thousands of Americans for dead by pulling out the […]
Afghan crisis: Influential lawmakers from G-7 want India to be invited to the bloc’s meeting
Washington, Aug 25 (PTI) Influential lawmakers from the G-7 countries have urged that India should be invited to attend the bloc’s meetings that seeks to develop a common and united front for global security and regional stability in the aftermath of the Taliban taking control over Afghanistan. US Senator Bob Menendez, who is also the […]
Preparations in advance
The way covid-19 is leaving its impact and making its presence felt in Jammu and Kashmir we need to understand that improving and augmenting the healthcare infrastructure is the only option to avoid a damage during the possible third that some experts are predicting. From arranging for various new covid facilities to improving medical oxygen […]
Afghanistan’s Future
Asad Mirza Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan has once again put a big question mark on its future, but it has also offered a glimmer of hope for the redevelopment of this war-ravaged country utilising its natural resources. The Taliban have once again captured the power in Afghanistan. In one of the swiftest operations the Taliban […]
Bear it with a smile
K S S Pillai Come elections, political parties start vying with one another promising free electricity, free bus and train rides, and a plethora of other things free of charge if voted to power. Certain sections of the society are already being supplied essential items at a subsidised rate while some others get them completely […]
Taking care of the eyes
Dr Ritika Sachdev Our eyes are what enable us to see the world every day. Sometimes we can take them for granted and stop caring for them, which can lead to problems with our eyes or even worse, with our eyesight. By adhering to a daily eye care regime, you will have not only healthy […]