More than 1.57 lakh Indians in UAE e-register to fly back home
Abu Dhabi: More than 1.57 lakh people have e registered in the last three days on the website launched by the Indian Mission in United Arab Emirates to fly back home amidst the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, diplomatic sources indicated. The portal which was launched on 29th of April, is open and people are […]
Three Indians lose jobs in UAE for ‘Islamobhobic’ social media posts
Dubai: Three more Indians based in the UAE have either been fired or suspended from their jobs for “Islamophobic” posts on social media, days after the Indian ambassador to the Gulf nation warned the expatriates against posting such provocative updates online, a media report has said. Chef Rawat Rohit, storekeeper Sachin Kinnigoli and a cash […]
COVID-19 deaths touch 1,306 across India
Total case tally reaches 40,263: Health Ministry
New Delhi: India registered a record jump of 83 deaths and 2,487 cases in 24 hours as the number of COVID-19 fatalities rose to 1,306 and total cases climbed to 40,263 on Sunday, according to the Union health ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 28,070, while 10,886 people have recovered and one […]
Suicide leading cause for over 300 deaths reported during Lockdown: Study
New Delhi: Suicide was the leading cause for over 300 non-coronavirus deaths reported in India due to distress triggered by the nationwide lockdown, revealed a new set of data compiled by a group of researchers. The group, comprising public interest technologist Thejesh GN, activist Kanika Sharma and assistant professor of legal practice at Jindal Global […]
Cong shocked over killing of security personnel in Handwara
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Sunday expressed shock over the killing of five security personnel, including three officers, in an encounter with terrorists in Handwara town and demanded effective action to save precious lives. It also condemned Pakistan for its continued support to militancy and increased ceasefire violations to facilitate infiltration of terrorists […]
Fresh dates for JEE, NEET to be announced soon: HRD ministry
New Delhi: In a relief for engineering and medical aspirants, the HRD ministry on Sunday said fresh dates for competitive exams –JEE and NEET– will be announced on May 5. The exams were postponed due to nationwide lockdown announced to contain the COVID-19 spread. “The fresh dates will be announced by HRD Minsiter Ramesh Pokhriyal […]
Slain cop had earned three out-of-turn promotions
Srinagar: His zeal for achieving higher and higher targets made him rise in the ranks of Jammu and Kashmir Police. This is the story of sub-inspector Sageer Ahmed Pathan alias ‘Qazi’ who joined the force in 1999 as a constable. Born in 1978 at Trad village near the Line of Control of Karnah in Kupwara […]
