India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses one lakh
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 death toll crossed one lakh and the infection tally climbed to 64,73,544, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 54 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 83.84 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 64,73,544 […]
Suspicious object found in Baramulla
Srinagar, Oct 03: Security forces on Saturday found a suspicious object in Hanjivera area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A senior police officer said that security forces found a suspicious object beneath a small bridge. Bomb disposal Squad has arrived to the spot to examine the object, the officer said. (GNS)
July 18 Amshipora ‘Gunfight’: Bodies of slain youth exhumed, handed over to families
Srinagar, Oct 03: After more than 70 days ,the bodies of three labourers from Rajouri were exhumed and handed over to their families at Gantamulla Baramulla . An official said that the bodies of the three were exhumed in North Kashmir and were handed over to the families. Pertinently, three families from Rajouri claimed that […]
Need for caution
The Covid-19 figures that have come forward during the past four weeks have raised an alarm, especially for those regions which will witness a long winter ahead. During the eight months since the first case of coronavirus infection was detected on January 30, September alone recorded 26,21,418 infections, accounting for 41.53 per cent of the […]
Hitting the right track
Fahid Fayaz Darangay Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime was launched all over India with effect from 1 July 2017 after facing severe backlash from Economic thinkers and policy makers. The GST collections for September are likely to cross Rs 95,000 crore for the first time this fiscal year which would be mainly for transactions […]
Eradicating Heart diseases through lifestyle changes
Dr. Bimal Chhajer On the occasion of their 25th year Anniversary, Founder of SAAOL, Dr Bimal Chhajer highlighted on the views of eradicating heart diseases through lifestyle-related changes, diet, exercise and yoga. The program included complete education on ways of overall heart care to patients and those vulnerable to heart ailments to eradicate heart diseases […]
The lunch break
N J Ravi Chander During my school days, the lunch break provided a welcome rush of excitement. The half an hour recess was not only a much-needed break from the humdrum routine of the classroom but a time to bond with your best pals, forge new relationships, share lunch and last but not least indulge […]
What would you like to become: A doctor or an engineer?
K S S Pillai My grandson Raj has been facing this question from all and sundry ever since he joined his higher secondary classes two years ago. No one used to ask such questions when I was in his position. The field of higher studies depended on the marks scored at the qualifying examination and […]
Despite being vilified, Kashmir media stands united to defeat ill designs
Srinagar, Oct 2: Kashmir journalists including editors and reporters – who have been associated with the blood-soaked Srinagar dateline for last three decades, have regretted the continued vilification of individuals representing the institution of media. It has become a routine for diverse elements across all the political and ideological thoughts to pass judgement on the […]
1090 new covid-19 cases in JK
Srinagar, Oct 02: Forty-five travelers were among 1090 fresh novel coronavirus cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 77253. Among the cases, 603 are from Jammu Division and 487 from Kashmir Valley, official sources said. Giving district-wise breakup, they said Srinagar reported 181 cases, Budgam 54, Baramulla […]