Old land laws were redundant, regressive: Govt
Jammu, Nov 2: terming the old land laws as redundant and regressive, the government on Monday said that the laws were anti-people. Addressing reporters in Jammu, Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary and government’s spokesman said that the old land laws system of Jammu & Kashmir maybe appropriate when introduced but was essentially meant to serve a […]
Gunfire erupts at Kabul University as police surround campus
Kabul, Nov 2 (AP) Gunfire erupted at Kabul University in the Afghan capital early Monday and police have surrounded the sprawling campus, authorities said. At least six people have been wounded, Public Health Ministry spokesman Akmal Samsor said. Interior Ministry spokesman Tariq Arian said the gunfire was ongoing. Afghan media reported a book exhibition was […]
Mutation in novel coronavirus may have made it more contagious: Study
Houston, Nov 2 (PTI) The novel coronavirus is accumulating genetic mutations, one of which may have made it more contagious, according to a study involving more than 5,000 COVID-19 patients in the US. The research, published in the journal mBIO, however, did not find that these mutations have made the virus deadlier or changed clinical […]
COVID-19 facility should have provision for psychiatric consultation: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Nov 2 (PTI) The Centre has issued guidelines stating that COVID-19 facilities should have a provision for psychiatric consultation, noting the pandemic has induced mental health concerns, both pre-existing and new onset triggered by lifestyle restrictions and an uncertain future. The Union Health Ministry on Sunday issued ‘Guidelines on Managing Mental Illness in […]
Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early, indicates gearing up for legal battle
Fayetteville (US), Nov 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Sunday denied that he is planning to prematurely declare victory after the presidential polls are over on Tuesday, but hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the election. “No, no that was a false report,” Trump told reporters at the Charlotte […]
Action in Roshni land scheme was ‘surgical strike’: BJP leader
Jammu, Nov 2 (PTI) A day after the Jammu and Kashmir administration announced its plan to annul all actions taken under the Roshni scheme and retrieve the land under it, BJP leader Kavinder Gupta said this is a “surgical strike” against the corrupt who “usurped priceless chunks of state land at dirt-cheap rates”. The administration […]
Migrant Kashmiri Pandit outfit demand separate UT for rehabilitation in valley
Jammu, Nov 1 (PTI) Panun Kashmir, an organisation of migrant Pandits, on Sunday reiterated its demand for creation of a separate Union territory in the valley for their return and rehabilitation to “safeguard Indian national interests” in the region. It rejected any policy on rehabilitation which did not recognize the “genocide” inflicted on the community. […]
France and Islam
Asad Mirza The French attacks on Islam and its Prophet are nothing new, we only have to peep a little bit into the past, to find the roots of this hatred. The recent storm over the inflammatory statements against the Holy prophet and Islam itself, by the French President Macron has set the Muslim world […]
Hizb is once again leaderless: DGP
Srinagar, Nov 01: The Director—General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh Sunday termed the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen’s chief operational commander for the valley, Dr Saifullah as a major success for the forces, stating that the Hizb outfit is once again leaderless. Addressing a press conference at PCR Srinagar, DGP Singh said that today’s […]
Government working on a strategic plan for growth of tourism sector: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, NOV 01: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, in presence of MoS, PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today laid foundation stone of prestigious “Comprehensive Mansar Rejuvenation/Development Plan” worth Rs.198.37 Crores through virtual mode. The Lt Governor observed that the prestigious project aims at increasing tourists’ influx which […]