UN at 75 faces worst crisis since WW-II; India reaches out to virus-hit planet
United Nations, Dec 24 (PTI) Confronted with its worst crisis since World War II, the UN — which marked 75 years of its existence in 2020 — mounted a comprehensive global response to combat the pandemic that saw India, ‘the pharmacy of the world’, leading from the front as it extended a helping hand to […]
Farmers protesting at Delhi borders remain resolute in seeking repeal of new agri laws
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) Braving harsh cold, thousands of agitating farmers at the Delhi borders on Thursday remained steadfast in their demands to repeal the Centre’s three new agri laws. Dense fog reduced visibility to just 100 metres in parts of Delhi on Thursday, affecting traffic movement, the India Meteorological Department said, adding the […]
Al-Badar module busted, 4 held: Police
Srinagar, Dec 24: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al-Bader militant module by arresting four militant associates and recovering arms and ammunition in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police said that based upon specific information about the presence of militants of proscribed outfit Al-Bader in village Dadsara and Larmoh villages of […]
Encounter starts in Baramulla village, gunshots heard
Srinagar, Dec 24: Few gunshots were heard after government forces launched massive cordon and search operation in Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday morning. Police in a tweet said that a joint team of Police, army and CRPF has encircled suspected spot where two militants are believed to be trapped. […]
Policies for future
The Covid pandemic has changed the world. So much so all our activities including social ones have been hit to the hilt. Every sector has been badly hit and the advent of the deadly disease has meant that we have to think of moving ahead with a totally different mindset. Take for an example the […]
Decades to multiplexes
K S S Pillai “There’s a new movie in the multiplex. Care to accompany us?” my grandson asks me. I have nothing against multiplexes. Nor am I against the popcorn, fast-food or soft drinks sold there with or without pesticides at an exorbitant price. The patrons are usually well-off and do not mind paying a […]
Denying facts won’t help
A A Latief- U-Zaman Deva The Historical figures, landmarks, revolutionary decisions, and epoch-making events are collective embodiment of the aspirations of societies concerned and hence perennial. The contrived endeavours to obliterate them is wishful thinking bound to end in tatters, but needlessly the proponents at the helm of affairs responsible for the invidious decisions might […]
UAE Islamic body OKs vaccines even with pork
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates’ highest Islamic authority, the UAE Fatwa Council, has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin. The ruling follows growing alarm that the use of pork gelatin, a common vaccine ingredient, may hamper vaccination among Muslims who consider the consumption of pork products “haram”, […]
250 new covid-19 cases reported in JK
Srinagar, Dec 23: Fourteen travelers were among 250 new covid positive cases reported in J&K— 135 from Jammu and 115 from Kashmir Valley during the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. Giving district wise details, the officials said that Srinagar reported 49 cases, Baramulla 14, Budgam 17, Kupwara 7, Pulwama 13, Anantnag 1, Bandipora […]
Three CRPF men injured in grenade attack at Ganderbal
Srinagar, Dec 23: Suspected militants attacked security forces with a grenade in Tawheed Chowk area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday injuring three personnel, reports said. A senior police official said that militants lobbed a grenade on CRPF party in Tawheed Chowk. “Three CRPF personnel received splinter injuries and were shifted to nearby hospital […]