Shared parenthood
Dr. Sheikh Arshid Ahmad When my first child, Sheikh Mohammad Darim, was born, I was filled with beautiful moments, which meant that, I was enlisted in one of my favourite memories. First four days we both better half and me spent them beautifully but sometimes, when I saw she was exhausted I would try to […]
Looking out for opportunity
Simranjeet Singh Every fall in the economy can be seen as a new opportunity. The coronavirus pandemic has made a huge disruption in economic activities, resulted the biggest loss to the global economy in a small period of time. The silver lining of Covid-19 is that it has generated a huge demand of personal hygienic […]
Pandemic, a health hazard for kids
Dr Mudita Dhingra While the COVID era has resulted in a major health crisis, globally, prolonged closure of schools is also one of the most disruptive forces for the school going kids. For almost a span of six months since the inception of COVID 19, the schools have been shut down, restricting the children in […]
1005 new covid-19 cases, six deaths reported in JK
Srinagar, April 10: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1005 covid-19 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, the biggest figure reported in a single day this year, officials said on Saturday. They said that 299 cases were reported from Jammu division and 706 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total case tally in J&K to 137475. Also […]
Another encounter starts in Bijbehara south Kashmir
Anantnag, Apr 10: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in orchards of Semthan village of Bijbehara area in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. An official said that a joint team of Police, Army’s 3 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants […]
South Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Kulgam village
Srinagar, Apr 10: A gunfight started between militants and government forces in Hadipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army’s 34 RR launched a cordon and search operation in Hadipura. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants […]
Working to have Water Sports Academy for Olympics in JK: Lt Guv
Srinagar, Apr 10: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that the UT is full of talent and the government is working to see Water Sports Academy for Olympics in J&K. Addressing Khelo India function after co-inaugurating the water sports festival at famous Dal Lake here along with union minister of state for […]
IMF, World Bank urged to ensure timely delivery of safe & effective COVID vaccines across nations
Washington, Apr 10 (PTI) Asserting that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years, a joint ministerial committee of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank has urged the two global financial bodies to ensure timely delivery of safe and effective vaccines across all countries. “Timely delivery of safe and effective […]
Woman reportedly commits suicide in Anantnag
Anantnag, Apr 10: A 32-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her home in Mominabad area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. An official told that a woman (name withheld) hanged herself with the ceiling of her room. “She died on the spot,” he said. Meanwhile, police team has rushed to the […]
Follow COVID guidelines or we won’t hesitate in banning rallies: EC to political parties
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Election Commission has flagged instances of star campaigners and political leaders campaigning without masks, and warned it will not hesitate to ban rallies if COVID guidelines issued by it last year are breached. In a letter to leaders of all recognised political parties on Friday, […]