1.45 Lakh cases in India in new one day high, 794 deaths
New Delhi, Apr 10: With 1,45,384 fresh coronavirus infections, India has recorded the highest-ever single-day surge since the start of the pandemic, taking the tally to 1,32,05,0926, the government data this morning showed. In the last 24 hours, 794 people died; 1,68,436 people have died so far. Active cases in the country – hit by […]
COVID-19: Admin declares two more localities as micro containment zones in Sgr
Srinagar, Apr 10: The district administration Srinagar on Saturday declared two more localities here as micro containment zones. In a tweet, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Aijaz Asad, said that Hamdania Colony Rawalpora and Chinkral Mohalla Habbakadal have been declared as micro containment zones. “2 more localities declared as Micro containment zones in Srinagar. Hamdania Colony Rawalpora, […]
Pak denies backchannel talks with India; says need for enabling environment for meaningful dialogue
Islamabad, Apr 10 (PTI) Pakistan on Friday stopped short of categorically denying its involvement in some kind of backchannel talks with India though Islamabad has been insisting publicly that New Delhi should create an “enabling environment” for “meaningful dialogue”. Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry at the weekly press briefing was asked by several journalists […]
Biden committed to bringing responsible end to Afghan conflict: White House
Washington, Apr 10 (PTI) US President Joe Biden is committed is to bringing a responsible end to the conflict in Afghanistan and ensuring that the country can never again become a haven for terrorists and that would threaten the US or any of its allies, the White House has said. White House Press Secretary Jen […]
Riot breaks out at Pulwama jail, enquiry orderedÂ
Srinagar, Apr 10 (PTI) A riot broke out in the Pulwama district jail in Jammu and Kashmir after inmates resorted to violence during a surprise checking by prison staff in one of the barracks, an official spokesperson said on Friday. The spokesperson of the prison department said the inmates at Pulwama jail resorted to violence […]
Polling begins for 44 seats in fourth phase of Bengal elections
Kolkata, Apr 10 (PTI) Polling began at 7 am on Saturday for 44 seats in the fourth phase of the West Bengal assembly elections amid tight security, officials said. Voting is underway with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols in nine seats in Howrah district, 11 in South 24 Parganas, five in Alipurduar, nine in Cooch […]
Striving for Inclusive Education
Er. Prabhat Kishore The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes the importance of creating enabling mechanisms for providing Children with Special Needs (CWSN) or Divyang, the same opportunities of obtaining quality education as any other child. UN convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities, 2006 accentuates the need of effective access to free and compulsory […]
Remembering the dearest Chaha
Mohammad Hussain Khan I remember like if it was yesterday when I was delivering a lecture in a coaching centre. My next door neighbours knocked the door of the class room and called me. When he disclosed the news of untimely death of my “Chaha”, I felt as if the world was caving in on […]
The second COVID wave seems more dangerous
Vinod C. Dixit In his address during the meeting, PM Modi pointed out that “A challenging situation is emerging again and the country has already crossed the time of peak of the first wave. The growth rate this time is faster than the first wave.” Interacting with the Chief Ministers of various states on COVID-19 […]
Lifestyle changes can eradicate heart ailments
Dr. Bimal Chhajer On the occasion of their 25th year Anniversary, Founder of SAAOL, Dr Bimal Chhajer highlighted on the views of eradicating heart diseases through lifestyle-related changes, diet, exercise and yoga. The program included complete education on ways of overall heart care to patients and those vulnerable to heart ailments to eradicate heart diseases […]