Covid-19: Impact on Education
Mushtaq Bhat The second wave of Covid19 has continued to present unprecedented effects across the country. In the wake of surge in cases, the administration of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir have taken several measures including closure of schools besides certain restrictions in containment zones have been enacted to contain its spread. The […]
What to expect if Earth ever falls into a Black Hole
Mir Sumeer Bashir An artist’s interpretation of a giant black hole called Black holes have long been a source of much excitement and intrigue. And interest regarding black holes will surely grow now that gravitational waves have been discovered. Many of the questions I am asked regard how “true” science fiction concerning black holes might […]
Progress on Craft Tourism Village Kanihama reviewed
BUDGAM: Chairman District Development Council (DDC) Budgam, Nazir Ahmad Khan Monday chaired a meeting at DC office Complex here to take stock of works and progress in Craft Tourism Village Kanihama, Budgam. At the outset, the chair was informed that 27 beneficiaries have been identified who shall be allotted weavers sheds. It was also informed […]
BRO upgrades Leh-Sachru bridge in record time
Leh: The Border Roads Organization (BRO) has in record eight days revamped and upgraded a crucial 110-feet-long bridge on the Leh Sarchu road for smooth movement of heavy convoys of army and civil vehicles, officials said on Monday. They said the crucial Bailey Bridge on Whiskey Nallah connecting Leh with Manali had deteriorated due to […]
Secretariat Assistant Training Courses concludes at IMPARD
SRINAGAR: The Secretariat Assistant Training Courses, one each for Senior Assistants and Junior Assistants, conducted at J&K Institute of Management, Public Administration & Rural Development (JKIMPA&RD), Srinagar concluded here Monday. The main objective of the training was to familiarize the trainees with the provisions of J&K Manual of Secretariat Procedures, Civil Services Regulations, Financial Code, […]
Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: DIPR organises COVID19 awareness programme
REASI: An awareness programme on Corona Virus was organised by the Department of Information and Public Relation (DIPR), Jammu on Monday at Aghar Jitto and Kotli Manotrian -B. Sarpanch, Prem Latta was the Chief Guest at Aghar Jitto and Sarpanch, Baldev Raj Sharma was the chief guest at Korli Manotrian-B. During the programme, variety cultural […]
JK reports 1516 Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths
Srinagar, Apr 19: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1516 new covid-19 cases, second highest so far, even as six more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said 768 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 748 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally to […]
Unidentified militant killed in Shopian gunfight, operation continues
Srinagar, Apr 19: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Zeipora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday. Official sources said that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier reports said that a joint team of Police […]
Govt. attaches KPDCL engineers for laxity in electric supply during Iftar, Sehri times
JAMMU, APRIL 19: Taking serious note of laxity in electric supply during Iftar and Sehri times in Srinagar district, the Government today ordered attachment of AEE, Bemina and AE Zakoora in the office of Managing Director, KPDCL with immediate effect. The officers of KPDCL will be attached till the time a detailed enquiry is conducted […]
British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis, to holds talks remotely this month
London, Apr 19 (PTI) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical […]