Child Labor: Covid-19 and earlier statistics
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Child labor is work carried out by children that harms them or exploits them physically, mentally, morally, or by blocking their access to education. There is no universally accepted definition of child labor. Varying definitions of the term are used by international organizations, non-governmental organizations, trade unions and other interest groups. There […]
The curse called Covid-19
K S S Pillai Being older than 65 years has become a curse, thanks to a virus born in a faraway land. The government has been asking me to remain at home, and venture out only if there is a medical emergency. The concrete benches in our housing society remain unoccupied. I am told that […]
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies
New Delhi, Oct 8: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party founder Ram Vilas Paswan, who recently underwent a heart surgery, died today at a Delhi hospital where he was recuperating. The 74-year-old was undergoing treatment at the hospital, and had to undergo surgery “due to the situation that had suddenly emerged,” his son Chirag Paswan […]
COVID-19: J&K Govt classifies districts into red, orange, green zones
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 09: The Government has classified all districts of Jammu and Kashmir valley excluding Kishtwar district of Jammu division as Orange zones following the assessment of COVID-19 situation in Jammu and Kashmir. This classification has been done after the State Executive Committee took a detailed review of the current COVID situation in Jammu and […]
696 new covid-19 cases in JK
Srinagar, Oct 08: 38 travelers were among 696 new novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, taking the total count to 81793. Among the cases, 276 were from Jammu Division and 420 from Kashmir Valley, officials said. Giving district-wise breakup of the cases, they said Srinagar reported 186, Budgam 52, […]
Govt to reopen 2nd Phase of Gulmarg Gondola ‘Kongdoori to Apharwat’ on October 10
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 8: After resuming cable car service for tourists visiting Gulmarg, the government is reopening the 2nd Phase of Gulmarg Gondola, Kongdoori to Apharwat, for commercial operation on 10th of October, 2020, Saturday. The concerned authorities have informed that this second phase shall be operational only on weekends that is Saturdays and Sundays for […]
Shopian fake encounter: Lt Guv walks half a Km on foot to meet families of trio, assures ‘ full justice’
Rajouri, Oct 8: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha walked almost half-a kilometer to reach Tarkassi village in Rajouri district where he met family members of three youth killed in a stage managed encounter on July 18 in Amshipora, Shopian and assured parents of slain youth that justice will be delivered at any cost. Official sources said […]
AMIE exams to be held at IEI Church Lane, Srinagar
Srinagar, Oct 8: The AMIE Summer-2020 examinations are scheduled to be held from 10th to 16th of October, 2020, throughout the Country, including Srinagar, as one of the Centres. The schedule is available on website www.ieindia.org, a statement issued by the IEI, Srinagar chapter said. The candidates who have already registered themselves for AMIE Examination […]
Elderly woman dies in bear attack
Srinagar, Oct 08: A 50-year-old woman was mauled to death by a wild bear in New Theed area of Harwan district in Srinagar on Thursday. An official said that the wild bear attacked the woman while she was working in her kitchen garden of her home. “The attack left her critically injured. She was rushed […]
India’s GDP expected to contract by 9.6 per cent this fiscal: WB
Washington, Oct 8 (PTI) The World Bank on Thursday said that India’s GDP is expected to contract by 9.6 per cent this fiscal which is reflective of the national lockdown and the income shock experienced by households and firms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that the country’s economic situation is much worse than ever […]