Increase precaution, no need to panic: experts as India records two H3N2 virus deaths
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) There is need for increased monitoring and precaution measures to ward off H3N2 but no cause for panic yet, say experts as India confirms its first two deaths due to the influenza virus. In Karnataka, 82-year-old Hire Gowda. a diabetic who suffered from hypertension, died due to the H3N2 seasonal […]
India logs 456 new Covid cases, 1 death
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) India recorded 456 new coronavirus infections, pushing the tally to 4.46 crore, while the active cases increased to 3,406, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. The death toll stands at 5,30,780 with one death reported in Gujarat, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated. So far, the […]
Damage to pipes near TRC disrupts water supply to Srinagar areas
Srinagar, Mar 11: Water supply to several parts of Srinagar has got disrupted after damage to pipes near TRC even as authorities said restoration work was going ob. An official said that pipe line had got accidently damaged last night due to the ongoing work taken up under Srinagar Smart City project. He said men […]
Mercury rises amid forecast for cloudy weather in J&K
Srinagar, Mar 11: Amid forecast for partly cloudy to mainly dry weather, the minimum temperature recorded a slight rise in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. A meteorological department official here said that generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated to scattered places was expected on March 13 and from 14th-17th, generally cloudy weather with […]
Date of Haj 2023 forms extended till March 20: Er Aijaz Hussain
Srinagar, Mar 10: In a significant decision, Haj Committee of India (HCoI) Friday announced to extend the date of Haj forms till March 20. HCoI member Er Aijaz Hussain said that the date of filling the forms of Haj 2023 has been extended upto March 20. “Haj aspirants can fill the forms till March 20. […]
Engagement of APTECH: DB requests single bench to hear and decide case afresh
Srinagar, Mar 10: A division bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court on Friday requested the single bench to hear and decide afresh petition challenging engagement of Mumbai-based APTECH firm by Jammu & Kashmir administration for conducting job tests. It set aside the single bench order cancelling allotment of contract to the firm and […]
Delhi excise ‘scam’ case: Court sends AAP leader Manish Sisodia to ED custody till March 17
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) A city court on Friday sent former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, arrested in a money laundering case related to the excise policy, to the Enforcement Directorate’s custody till March 17. Special judge M K Nagpal allowed the anti-money laundering probe agency to interrogate the senior AAP leader in […]
Lt Guv honours Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Awardees
JAMMU, MAR 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha honoured Ms. Arushi Kotwal and S. Harmanjot Singh, awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for the year 2022 and 2021 respectively, at the Raj Bhavan today. The Lt Governor assured every possible support & assistance from the UT administration in their future endeavours. While interacting with the […]
Depression symptoms could indicate a higher risk of having a stroke: Study
New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) People who have symptoms of depression may have an increased risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The researchers conducting the study also found that such people were more likely to have a worse recovery after a stroke. “Depression affects people around the world and can have […]
Rajouri gets its first fully functional drug de-addiction centre
Jammu, Mar 10 (PTI) A 15-bed fully functional drug de-addiction centre was set up in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, an official said on Friday. The drug de-addiction centre, the first such facility in the border district, is supported by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and is being run by National Educational […]