Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world, says new research
Bristol, Aug 12 (The Conversation) The Earth is approximately 1.1 degree Celsius warmer than it was at the start of the industrial revolution. That warming has not been uniform, with some regions warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic. A new study shows that the Arctic has warmed nearly four […]
Active Covid cases in country decline to 1,23,535
New Delhi, Aug 12 (PTI) India added 16,561 new coronavirus cases taking the total tally of Covid cases to 4,42,23,557, while the active cases dipped to 1,23,535, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,26,928 with 49 fatalities which include 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated […]
Migrant worker shot dead in Bandipora
Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) A migrant worker from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, police said on Friday. The attack took place around midnight, they said. “During intervening night, #terrorists fired upon & injured one outside #labourer Mohd Amrez S/O Mohd Jalil R/O Madhepura Besarh #Bihar at Soadnara Sumbal, #Bandipora,” […]
JK reports 637 fresh positive cases
SRINAGAR, AUG 11: The Government on Thursday said that 637 fresh positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) have been reported, 112 from Jammu division and 525 from Kashmir division, thus taking the total number of positive cases to 472011. Moreover, 670 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and been discharged from various hospitals including 174 […]
Ladakh reports 12 new Covid cases
Leh, Aug 11 (PTI) Ladakh reported 12 fresh coronavirus cases on Thursday, raising the tally to 29,038, officials said. All the positive cases were detected in Leh district. So far, 228 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Ladakh. Of these, 168 deaths have taken place in Leh and 60 in Kargil district, the officials said. […]
Govt. abolishes oral test, interview for various posts of Level-6
SRINAGAR, AUG 11: In a major decision aimed at increasing efficiency, transparency and timely conclusion of recruitment process, the Lieutenant Governor approved the proposal of the General Administration Department to exclude various Level-6 posts from the requirement of conduct of Interview/Oral Test. The recruitment against these Level-6 posts shall now be made on the basis […]
LG condemns terrorist attack in Rajouri
Srinagar, Aug 11 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday condemned the attack on a security forces camp in Rajouri district and vowed to deal with terrorists and their supporters in a befitting manner. Two terrorists carried out a ‘fidayeen’ attack on an Army camp in Rajouri district in the early hours of […]
Mother-daughter duo feared dead in flash floods at Ramban
Jammu, Aug 11: A mother-daughter duo is feared dead after flash floods triggered by heavy rains hit Pyt. Neera, near Ramban, officials said on Thursday. “Flash-flood like situation in Pyt. Neera, near Ramban due to heavy rains. Tehsildar Ramban, DySP (Hqtrs) & SDRF component on spot. Reportedly 2 persons missing. More updates to follow,” Deputy […]
Downpour in Jammu, light rain reported in Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 11: While light rains lashed parts of Kashmir Valley, most parts of Jammu division recorded downpour during the night, officials said on Thursday. The weatherman has forecast more light to moderate showers in J&K in next 24 hours even as he said “no major rain” was expected in J&K in the next five […]
Youth hailing from north Kashmir found dead in Delhi
Baramulla, Aug 11: A 27-year-old youth from Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Delhi on Thursday, officials said here. An official said that the youth identified as Aadil Ahmad Bhat son of Manzoor Ahmad Bhat of Hanjiwera Pattan was found dead at his rented accommodation in Delhi. […]