Over 75 per cent Indians with hypertension have uncontrolled BP: Lancet study
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Less than one-fourth of hypertensive patients in India have their blood pressure under control, according to a study published in The Lancet Regional Health journal. Hypertension or high blood pressure is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), making it one of the significant contributors of premature death […]
Man jumps in river Jhelum at Sopore, rescue operation started
Sopore, Nov 28: A 45-year-old man on Monday jumped into the river Jhelum in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district even as search and rescue operation has been launched. An official said that the man identified as that Ali Mohammed Wani son of Atta Mohammed of Kupwara jumped into the river near Chankhan area […]
PM hails growth in milk production in last 8 years
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness over the growth in milk production in the last eight years, and said a vibrant dairy sector is also a great way to further strengthen our “Nari Shakti (women power)”. His remarks came in response to a tweet by Union minister for […]
Top Islamic scholar, his son among four people killed in Udhampur road mishap
Srinagar, Nov 28: A top Islamic scholar and his son are among four persons killed in a tragic road mishap at Chenani area of Udhampur district this morning, officials said. They said that a Maruti Vehicle bearing registration number JK19 1449, on way from Gool Sangaldan towards Udhampur, skidded off the road and fell into […]
China reports sharp spike in COVID-19 cases amid renewed protests against President Xi Jinping, lockdowns
Beijing, Nov 28 (PTI) The protests against COVID-19 lockdowns have spread to Beijing even as China reported close to 40,000 coronavirus cases on Monday as authorities scrambled to contain the fresh surge in infections. For the fifth consecutive day, China reported close to 4,000 cases in the capital city of Beijing. China’s National Health Commission […]
Kashmir reels under sub-zero temperature, Pahalgam coldest at minus 4.0°C
Srinagar, Nov 28: Most parts of Kashmir and Ladakh continued to reel under sub-zero temperature with Pahalgam remaining the coldest place in the Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar witnessed mist this morning and recorded a low of minus 1.8°C against minus 2.1°C on the previous night. The temperature was […]
Additional Commissioner Kashmir felicitates Sadia Tariq
Srinagar, Nov 28: Additional Commissioner Kashmir, Abid Hussain felicitated International Wushu champion Sadia Tariq for her varios achievement. Sadia was felicitated during the final match ceremony of ‘T20 Chill Out Tournament’ played at TRC Cricket Ground on Sunday. Abid Hussain (ADC) was Chief Guest on the occasion while as Wajahat Hussain Jan (Corporator) along with […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 5,123
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) India logged 291 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,71,853, while the active cases declined to 5,123, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,614 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
G20 presidency big opportunity for India, must utilise it for global good: PM
New Delhi, Nov 27 (PTI) As India readies to assume the presidency of the “powerful” G20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country should focus on global good during its term and asserted that it has solutions to the challenges related to peace, unity, environment and sustainable development. India will officially assume the […]
Lt Governor addresses Valedictory session of 25th National Conference on e-Governance
KATRA, NOVEMBER 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the valedictory session of 25th National Conference on e-Governance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University. The event witnessed the launch of J&K Vision Document and J&K Cyber Security policy and a historic MoU between IT Department J&K and DITECH Haryana. The agreement between the J&K Government […]