US demands immediate and full restoration of the democratically elected government in Myanmar
Washington, Feb 9 (PTI) The United States has demanded the immediate and full restoration of the democratically elected government in Myanmar and said that America stands with the elected representatives of the Asian nation. “It is fair to say that we stand with the duly elected representatives of the people of Burma in their efforts […]
Tread carefully
As the administration is planning a major boost to the developmental needs in Jammu and Kashmir, its prime aim should be on improving the infrastructure across various sectors. This means that various new projects need to be undertaken so that the infrastructural gaps that have crept in can be filled at an earliest. The region […]
Promotion of Ethnic, Racial Equality in India
Dar Shahid Hussain Social exclusion refers to ways in which individuals may become cut off from full involvement in the wider society. It focuses attention on a broad range of factors that prevent individuals or groups from having opportunities open to the majority of the population. In order to live a full and active life, […]
Cigarette smoking and its adverse effects
Asiya Wani Smoking refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material. A variety of plant materials are smoked, including marijuana and hashish, but the act is most commonly associated with tobacco as smoked in a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Smoking mostly starts at young age because teenagers in the […]
Poor regulation of hormones increasing risk for pituitary gland tumors
Dr Aditya Gupta Improper functioning of the Pituitary gland usually results in excess or under production of hormones that leads to a formation of mass called tumor, which can be benign or malignant. Such tumors in this gland can create numerous serious medical conditions by interfering with the normal functioning of the endocrine system and […]
‘For your tomorrow we gave our today’
N J Ravi Chander My maternal grandfather lieutenant M Dharmalingam and his elder brother, captain M Thangavelu, fought shoulder to shoulder in World War II. They plunged headlong into army duties at the first flush of youth – they were barely sixteen then – and rose to be one of the first commissioned officers in […]
43 fresh covid-19 cases, no death reported in JK
Srinagar, Feb 08: Four travelers were among 43 fresh covid-19 cases reported even as no death took due to the pestilence took place during the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that among the new cases, seven were from Jammu Division and 36 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally to […]
RS passes Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Monday cleared The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to replace the ordinance to merge the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) cadre of civil services officer with the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre. The bill was introduced in the Upper House […]
Man kills pregnant wife, minor daughter
Baghpat (UP), Feb 8 (PTI) A 30-year-old man killed his pregnant wife and minor daughter here on Monday following an argument, police said. The man, who worked as a barber, later went to the police station and confessed his crime, they said. The incident took place at the Gayatripuram locality here under the Kotwali police […]
Doubt govt’s intention to give full statehood to JK: Azad
New Delhi, Feb 8 (PTI) Questioning the ruling NDA on whether it wanted permanent UT status for Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad on Monday batted for restoration of its statehood, saying development had halted, there was an increase in unemployment and industries were closing, making survival difficult […]