Wular, Dal, Nigeen, Sanasar, Manasbal lakes and Purmandal to be declared as Protected Wetlands
JAMMU, MARCH 31: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired the maiden meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Wetland Authority to chalk out strategy for conservation and management of wetlands. Administrative Secretaries of Departments of Revenue, Rural Development, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture Production and Farmers’ Welfare, Forest, Ecology & Environment, Jal Shakti and […]
36 students, 60-yr-old parent test positive for Covid-19 in private school at Kulgam
Kulgam, Mar 31: At least 36 students and a 60-year-old male, who is a parent of one among the students, were tested COVID-19 positive at Noorani Public School in Khull area of Damhal Hanjipora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Tuesday. Block Medical Officer (BMO) DH Pora Dr. Shugufta Salam said that “37 […]
Two localities declared as micro-containment zones in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Mar 31: Authorities on Wednesday declared two localities in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district as micro-containment zones after seven persons reported positive for Covid-19. In an order, District Magistrate Ganderbal declared Rajbagh Colony Nagbal and Chek Yangoora as micro containment zones. In two separate orders District Magistrate stressed upon officials to trace contacts and take […]
Rising covid cases: Will ensure strict adherence to COVID SOPs, say Hoteliers
Srinagar, Mar 31: The hoteliers on Wednesday said that they will ensure the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are followed in letter and spirit, stating that they will ensure the tourist season is successful. “We have already been directed by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir yesterday to follow the COVID guidelines in spirit,” Chairman Hoteliers Club Mushtaq […]
JK reports 373 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Mar 31: Covid-19 cases recorded in a single day this year hit a new record as Jammu and Kashmir reported 373 fresh infections during the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. Among the fresh cases, they said, Jammu division reported 73 cases and Kashmir 300, taking the J&K’s overall infection count to 130960. […]
BJP files complaint against Mamata Banerjee with EC over alleged threats
Kolkata, Mar 31 (PTI) Accusing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of issuing threats to its supporters in her rallies, BJP has registered a complaint with the Election Commission over comments made by her. In its letter to the poll panel, BJP on Tuesday alleged, despite “pro-active” role of the commission, “large- scale violence” has […]
China’s liquor company starts beer production in Balochistan; to cater to Chinese workers in Pak
Islamabad, Mar 31 (PTI) A Chinese liquor company which was granted a licence in 2018 for making beer has formally started production at its plant in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, the first such alcohol firm from China to establish its unit in the Islamic nation, according to media reports on Wednesday. Hui Coastal Brewery and Distillery […]
WEF’s gender gap index: India slips 28 places, ranks 140 among 156 countries
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia. According to the report, India has closed 62.5 per cent of its gender gap till date. The country had ranked 112th among […]
Minor goes missing in Qazigund village
Qazigund, Mar 31: A 4-year-old boy has gone missing in Chowgam area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district while officials suspect that he may have been taken away by a wild animal. An official said that the minor boy identified as Nazakat Hussain Khan (04) son of Mohammad Rafiq Khan, a resident of Chowgam […]
School closed for 5 days in Budgam after teacher tests Covid positive
Budgam, Mar 31: Aauthorities in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday ordered closure of a government girls higher secondary school Budgam for at least five days after one of the teacher posted there tested positive for Covid-19. An official said that the educational institution has been closed for at least 5 days after detection of […]