Senior official, others booked by ACB in embezzlement case, searches conducted
Jammu: A senior government official was among several people booked by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday for alleged embezzlement of funds meant for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. The case was registered against M S Choudhary, the Chief-Executive Officer-cum-Managing Director of State Procurement and Supplies Agency, and others after […]
Trade impact of Coronavirus epidemic for India estimated at 348 million dollars: UN report
United Nations, Mar 5 (PTI) The trade impact of the coronavirus epidemic for India is estimated to be about 348 million dollars and the country figures among the top 15 economies most affected as slowdown of manufacturing in China disrupts world trade, according to a UN report. Estimates published by United Nations Conference on Trade and […]
OPEC divided on how to combat coronavirus fallout
Vienna, Mar 5 (AFP) Ministers from the OPEC group of oil-producing countries will meet in Vienna Thursday to try to overcome their divisions on how to react to the fall in oil prices in the wake of the novel coronavirus epidemic. The group already had to contend with abundant supply on global markets weighing on prices […]
Death toll of coronavirus in China crosses 3,000, confirmed cases mounts to over 80,400
Beijing, Mar 5 (PTI) The death toll of coronavirus in China has crossed 3,000 with 31 new fatalities and the total number of confirmed cases jumped to over 80,400, while Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for undiminished vigilance , saying the situation in virus-hit Wuhan still remains severe despite positive progress. China’s National Health Commission […]
Pakistan struggles to combat devastating locust plague
Pipli Pahar (Pakistan): Pakistan’s farmers are struggling to combat the worst locust plague in nearly three decades as insect swarms decimate entire harvests in the country’s agricultural heartlands and send food prices soaring. Heavy rains and cyclones sparked “unprecedented” breeding and the explosive growth of locust populations on the Arabian peninsula early last year, according […]
After seven months social media ban ends in JK
Jammu: Removing a ban on social media platforms, Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday allowed access to all web sites on 2G mobile data services and fixed line internet in the Union Territory till March 17. Earlier, only access to white-listed sites was allowed as the service was restored for a week on January 25 […]
Social media and regulations
The popularity of internet that too at lower costs has meant that the last few years have seen an enormous increase in the use of social media in a developing countries and India being no exception. Besides, the low cost of internet services, use of smart devices and last-mile connectivity has ensured that more and […]
Power crisis hits industrial units badly in Lassipora
Srinagar: The State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) in Lassipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, the biggest industrial estate falls in south Kashmir is battling with power crisis. Power Development Department has resorted to unscheduled power from early winter leaving unit holders high and dry. In most parts of the Kashmir valley including summer capital […]
Srinagar girl comes to rescue of womenfolk in need of hygiene outside home
Srinagar: A Srinagar girl has come up with a unique initiative to assist the women folk in Srinagar in case of any medical need by making all the necessary items available at the ladies conveniences in the district. Irfana Zargar, daughter of Late Ghulam Hassan Zargar has so far covered at least five ladies conveniences […]
Govt announce Coronovirus control measures
Jammu: A day after Jammu and Kashmir was put on alert to deal with any threat emerging due to coronavirus, the administration on Wednesday announced the Covid-19 control efforts. The government made Bhupinder Kumar (IAS), Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), as Overall Incharge of the coronovirus control efforts at the Union Territory Level. According […]
