Yamuna breaches danger mark again; another spell of floods anticipated in Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi breached the danger mark again on Sunday following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river after heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. Further increase in the water level of the river is expected to impact […]
Tele-MANAS helpline received over 2 lakh calls since launch in Oct 2022
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The government’s national mental health helpline Tele MANAS, a toll-free service, has received more than 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the country since its launch in October last year. It was started by the Union Health Ministry to strengthen mental health service delivery in India. There has been an exponential […]
80% strokes can be prevented with lifestyle changes: DAK on world brain day
Srinagar, July 22: On world brain day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 80 percent of stroke cases can be prevented through changes in lifestyle. “Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining the right weight can prevent most of the strokes,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said […]
LG Manoj Sinha visits Nunwan Base camp, Chandanwari to review arrangements for ongoing Amarnath pilgrimage
Srinagar, Jul 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday visited Nunwan Base Camp and Chandanwari to review arrangements for ongoing Amarnath pilgrimage. Taking to microblogging site Twitter, LG Manoj Sinha wrote; “Pilgrims from across the country and abroad are now the Brand Ambassadors of J&K. The economic activities associated with spiritual pilgrimage generate livelihood for […]
Flashfloods damage standing crops, orchards in Lolab belt of Kupwara
Kupwara, Jul 22: Flashfloods, triggered by torrential rains, have caused widespread damage to standing crops and orchards in various villages of Lolab belt. Reports said that villages including Gundmachar, Khurhama and Shalagund witnessed damage to agricultural crops and orchards due to flashfloods. Several roads have also suffered damage. The inhabitants have appealed the authorities to […]
Amarnath pilgrims convoy enroute to Kashmir briefly stopped due to landslides
Banihal/Jammu, Jul 22 (PTI) A fresh batch of over 3,000 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp here for Kashmir on Saturday but their convoy was briefly stopped in Ramban following landslides at two places along the Jammu-Srinagar highway, officials said. Landslides due to rains were reported from Mehar and Dalwas areas along the 270-km highway […]
India has shown leadership in climate action, making great efforts in green growth, energy transition: PM Modi
Panaji, Jul 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India has shown leadership in climate action and the country is moving ahead strongly on its climate commitments by making great efforts in green growth and energy transition. Addressing via video link the G20 Energy Ministers’ Meeting, which is currently underway in Goa, he […]
Rains lash J&K, MeT predicts more downpour
Srinagar, July 22: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir even as weatherman on Saturday forecast more precipitation. “Light to moderate rain/thundershower at many places are expected in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours,” a meteorological department official here said. “Some spells can be heavy especially in Kathua district,” he said. On July 23, he said, […]
Active Covid cases in country climb to 1,479
New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) India has logged 60 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 1,479 from 1,460 a day ago, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll stood at 5,31,915, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally been recorded at […]
Congress government in Chhattisgarh survives no-trust motion moved by BJP
Raipur, Jul 22 (PTI) The Bhupesh Baghel-led Congress government in Chhattisgarh on Saturday survived a no-trust vote moved by the Bharatiya Janata Party on the last day of the Monsoon session of the state assembly. The no-confidence motion was defeated by voice vote in the state assembly shortly after 1 am after a 13-hour debate. […]