RBI marginally revises upwards FY24 growth projection to 6.5 pc
Mumbai, Apr 6 (PTI) The Reserve Bank on Thursday marginally revised upwards the economic growth projection for the current fiscal to 6.5 per cent, from its earlier estimate of 6.4 per cent. Unveiling the first bi-monthly monetary policy of 2023-24 fiscal, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the GDP growth in the first quarter of 2023-24 […]
India logs 5,335 fresh Covid cases, highest in 195 days
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) India has logged 5,335 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 195 days, while the active cases have increased to 25,587, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. On September 23 last year, 5,383 cases were recorded in a single day. The death toll has increased to 5,30,929 with 13 deaths […]
Two injured in road mishap at Budgam
Budgam, Apr 06: Two persons were injured in a road accident in Kaisermulla area of Chadoora in central Kashmir Budgam district on Thursday. An official said that two persons were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road near Kaisermulla on Sarai-Chadoora road. He identified them as Bashir Ahmad Khan and […]
Unidentified body recovered in Sonamarg
Ganderbal, Apr 06: An unidentified body of a man was recovered in Sonamarg area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday. An official said that police received information from local residents that a body was lying near Sindh river behind imperial resorts Sonamarg He said upon receiving the information, […]
Covid infection accelerates dementia progression, India study shows
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may significantly accelerate dementia in patients already suffering from the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study conducted in West Bengal. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease Reports, found that participants with all subtypes of dementia experienced rapidly progressive dementia following infection with […]
More rains lash JK, mercury stays below normal at most places
Srinagar, Apr 6: More rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir since overnight while night temperature stayed below normal at all places except Pahalgam and Bhaderwah on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, Srinagar received 3.4mm, Qazigund 9.9mm, Pahalgam 4.4mm, Kupwara 9.1mm, Kokernag 9.8mm, Gulmarg […]
Last date for remittance of Advance Haj amount extended to Apr 12
SRINAGAR, APR 5: Haj Committee of India today extended the last date for remittance of advance Haj amount of Rs 81,800 by provisionally selected pilgrims upto 12th April, 2023. In this regard, J&K Haj Committee has issued a notification wherein the pilgrims of Kashmir Division have been advised to deposit hard copies of Haj Application […]
185 outsiders bought land in Jammu and Kashmir in last 3 years: Govt
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) As many as 185 people from outside Jammu and Kashmir have bought land in the Union Territory in the last three years, Rajya Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, however, said as per the information provided by Ladakh, no land has been bought […]
Govt attaches SP Traffic Jammu
Srinagar, Apr 05: The government on Wednesday attached SP Traffic (Rural) Jammu with J&K police headquarters with immediate effect. According to an order SP Traffic (City) has been given addition charge of the post. “In the interest of administration, Ranjit Singh, SP Traffic (Rural), Jammu is hereby attached with Police Headquarters, J&K, with immediate effect. […]
No need to panic, situation under control: Div Com on Covid resurgence
Srinagar, Apr 05: Stating that there was no need to panic over the Covid resurgence in Jammu and Kashmir, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhuri on Wednesday said that the situation is under control. He, however, said that the guidelines related to the pandemic will be issued again in case the cases increase further. Talking […]
