Sgr to look like Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, says Lt Guv while inaugurating new look Poloview market
Srinagar, May 12: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said the markets of Lal Chowk and old Srinagar will look like that of Delhi, Chandigarh and other cities and people while being Srinagar would feel they are in Mumbai or Delhi. “Lal Chowk and the old city will have new markets soon. People going to these […]
CBSE Class 12 results declared
New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) The CBSE on Friday declared the Class 12 results, with 87.33 per cent students clearing the exam, a dip of 5.38 per cent as compared to the last year. Officials said the board has decided to do away with the practice of awarding first, second and third division to students […]
MeT forecasts dry weather for today, rains and thunderstorm from Saturday
Srinagar, May 12: Mainly dry weather has been forecast during the next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir and rain and thunderstorm from the weekend. A meteorological department official here said that on April 13-14, rain, thunderstorm and lightning likely was expected at a few places of Kashmir and Jammu region during late afternoon or […]
Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009
New Delhi, May 12 (PTI) India has recorded 1,580 fresh Covid infections, while the active cases have come down to 18,009 from 19,613, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Friday. The country’s tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 4.49 crore (4,49,76,599). The death toll has climbed to 5,31,753 with 12 fatalities which […]
Four-member expert panel formed by Assam govt to examine legality to ban polygamy
Guwahati, May 12 (PTI) The Assam government has constituted a four-member expert committee to examine the legislative competence of the state legislature to enact a law to end polygamy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The panel, headed by Justice (Retired) Rumi Phookan, has been asked to submit its report within two months, the chief […]
Power shutdown announced in various parts
SRINAGAR, MAY 11: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Station IGC New and Old shall remain affected due to carry out upgradation works of 33 KV Lassipora- SIDCO line on May 12 from 10.30 am to 4 pm. Similarly, in order to carry out repair/ replacement of damaged 33 Kv […]
Army recovers, destroys mine along LoC in Poonch
Poonch, May 11: Army on Thursday recovered a rushed mine near Line of Control in Poonch district and destroyed it later in-situ. Official sources said that the mine was recovered in Mendhar sector at around 1430 hours. Later the mine was destroyed without any damage to life or property.(GNS)
Air pollution may lead to brain inflammation after stroke: Study
New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) Exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of inflammation of the brain, and worsen movement disorder after stroke, a study conducted in mice suggests. Air pollution has been shown to have a negative impact on the prognosis, or likely course, of ischemic stroke, or stroke caused by reduced blood […]
Domestic commercial vehicle industry volumes expected to grow by 7-10 pc in FY24: Icra
New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) The domestic commercial vehicle industry volumes are expected to grow by 7-10 per cent in FY2024, supported by replacement demand, pick-up in mining, infrastructure construction activities and overall healthy fleet utilisation levels, rating firm Icra said on Thursday. This is despite the 5 per cent year-on-year and 41 per cent […]
Maha political row: Thackeray can’t be restored as CM as he resigned without facing floor test, says SC
New Delhi, May 11 (PTI) The Supreme Court Thursday held the Maharashtra governor was not justified in calling upon then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority in the Assembly on June 30 last year but refused to order status quo ante, saying he did not face the floor test and resigned. It, however, said […]