Media asked to desist from carrying live coverage of encounters, L&O situation
Srinagar, Apr 07: Police on Wednesday advised media persons not to carry any live coverage of encounters and Law and Order situation, asking them not to interfere in professional and bonafide duty of police and security forces at encounter sites. Inspector General of Police (IGP) advised media persons not to come closer to the encounter […]
Creating alternates
It was during the past week that a ray of hope was visible regarding the opening of all important Mughal road. The Mechanical Engineering Department put in some efforts and managed to clear the road for one way traffic by working overtime and clearing the road of accumulated snow. However, as the weather turned bad […]
Popularising Nutri Millets
Asad Mirza Since Independence agriculture sector has remained the main source of national income and occupation in India. In 1947, 72 per cent of the total working population was engaged in agricultural sector, but still a majority of India’s poor (some 770 million people or about 70 per cent) inhabit the rural areas. Though due […]
Oral hygiene keeps multiple diseases at bay
Dr. Suman Yadav Chronic health conditions create a massive burden on the health of individuals as well as the entire healthcare system. Oral hygiene is one of the most important aspects that many people ignore or are unaware about it. Routine and regular dental care not only prevents periodontal disease but also helps to apprise […]
Letter to the Editor
24X7 COVID vaccination The decision of the Delhi Government to open the COVID vaccination centers round-the-clock is a step in the right direction. The cases are increasing in all states of India including Delhi. A few cities are to undergo lockdowns again. The vaccination drive needs to be carried out speedily. The vaccine to maximum […]
Spike in cases: Why only schools face closure?
Tousif Raza Schools are again closed for two weeks in Kashmir valley in the wake of increased Covid-19 cases. The move was necessitated so that the virus spread could be halted if not stopped completely. The circulation of virus is fast and furious during its second stage as per official reports. Now the education sector […]
Donating a kidney can save lives
Dr Sudeep Singh Sachdev Due to changing lifestyles and an increased prevalence of diabetes and high blood pressure, the number of patients suffering from kidney disease has increased significantly over the past few years. Most of these patients are on maintenance dialysis awaiting kidney transplant and one in three patients don’t have a compatible donor […]
561 fresh covid-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in JK
Srinagar, Apr 6: 135 travelers and 5 minors were among 561 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections to 134015. Two more people died due to the virus, taking the fatality count to 2012—741 in Jammu and 1271 in Kashmir. The cases were […]
Govt orders temporary suspension of all indoor sports activities
Srinagar, Apr 06: Amid the surge in covid cases, the administration on Tuesday ordered temporary suspension of all indoor sports activities in the Union Territory “It is hereby ordered that all close contact sports like Boxing, Wrestling, Judo Karate, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Thanga-ta, taekwondo, Wushu and sports of similar character shall remain suspended till further orders,” […]
CPI(M) demands enquiry into Rafale fighter jet deal
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The CPI(M) has demanded an enquiry into the Rafale fighter jet deal after a French media report claimed that Euro 1.1 million was paid to a “middleman” by the aircraft manufacturer. The BJP has already denied the allegation in the French media report as baseless. “The current revelation in a French […]