Civil war threat: Pak expects five lakh fresh Afghan refugees, says Report
Islamabad: Pakistan expects some five lakh fresh Afghan refugees in case of a civil war in neighbouring Afghanistan, according to a media report here on Wednesday, amidst the Taliban militants gaining rapid strides in the war-torn country. The Express Tribune reported that this time the Pakistani authorities insist refugees would be kept at special camps […]
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines cut COVID-19 risk by 91 per cent: Study
Washington: People who receive COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna are up to 91 per cent less likely to develop the disease, according to a US study which also suggests that the preventives reduce the severity of symptoms and duration in those who still get an infection. The research, published in the New England Journal […]
Ladakh reports eight new coronavirus cases
Leh: The Union Territory of Ladakh reported eight new coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 20,137, officials said on Wednesday. Out of the total positive cases, four were reported in Leh and four in Kargil. Ladakh reported discharge of 24 patients on Tuesday. Out of which 18 patients were discharged in Leh and 6 […]
Admin initiates survey to collect data of transgender population in Rajouri
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district have begun a survey to collect data of the transgender population to enable them to live a dignified life in the society. The district administration Rajouri, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh K Shavan, has started the survey for collection of data about the population […]
NC, Congress meets Delimitation Commission
Urges it to carry out exercise in free and fair manner
Srinagar: The National Conference and the Congress Tuesday met the visiting Delimitation Commission and urged it to carry out the exercise of redrawing the electoral constituencies in Jammu and Kashmir in a free, fair and transparent manner so that the unity and integrity of the union territory is safeguarded. The two parties submitted separate memoranda […]