Converting space images into audio can improve trust, accessibility among visually-impaired: Study
New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Translating images captured by telescopes into sounds has been found to improve trust and access among visually-impaired persons, along with promoting awareness about accessibility, according to a new research in the US. The research found that such translations of the visual to the audio, or sonification, helped people access and […]
Two killed in separate road mishaps across Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 26: An auto rickshaw driver was killed after being hit by a speeding vehicle in Sonawar area of Srinagar on Monday late night, reports said. Meanwhile, an elderly man died in a road mishap in Pattan area of north Kashmir. An Auto rickshaw driver was hit by an unknown vehicle near Sonwar bagh […]
MeT predicts wet spell from tomorrow
Srinagar, Mar 26: The weatherman on Tuesday forecast “widespread” light to moderate rain/snow/thunderstorm in Jammu and Kashmir from March 27 and 28. In a statement, Meteorological Department Office here forecast mainly dry weather with possibility of very light rain and thunderstorms at one or two places during the next 24 hours. On March 29, the […]
Solution for OTP frauds: IIT Mandi develops authentication system based on behaviour patterns
New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) Does the rising number of OTP frauds and password hacking instances concern you? Researchers at IIT Mandi have developed a revolutionary system which will capture unique user biometric-based behaviour patterns for secure authentication, eliminating the use of conventional methods. The system called “adapID” has been developed in collaboration with Deep […]
27 detained during drive against consumption of alcohol at public places on Holi
Jammu, Mar 25 (PTI): Jammu Police rounded up 67 persons and seized five vehicles for consumption of alcohol at public places in the city, officials on Monday said. Of them, 40 persons were rounded up and 27 persons detained from various areas of Jammu during a drive against consumption of alcohol at public places on […]
SKIMS to introduce QR code system at payment counters
Srinagar, Mar 25: After directions from Secretary Health & Medical Education to have QR Code System at payment counters for quicker payment facility in all hospitals, SKIMS has initiated the process to have QR Code facility for online payment at all counters, a spokesman of the hospital said. Medical Superintendent SKIMS informed that as on […]
Lok Sabha Elections: Dir Gen SSB concludes two-day visit to Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Mar 25: Director General of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS, undertook a comprehensive 2-day visit to the Kashmir Valley to assess the operational preparedness of SSB deployments ahead of the General Parliamentary Elections (GPE) 2024. During his visit, the Director General inspected various key locations, starting with the Sector Headquarters (Spl-Ops) […]
China continues to harp on its claim over Arunachal Pradesh
Beijing, Mar 25 (PTI) China on Monday continued to claim that Arunachal Pradesh is part of its territory, notwithstanding India dismissing Beijing’s claim as “absurd” and “ludicrous”. On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian reiterated China’s claim reacting to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s assertions on Saturday, dismissing China’s repeated claims on Arunachal Pradesh […]
Lung cancer: ICMR invites researchers to conduct meta-analyses for evidence-based guidelines
New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the […]
House, two other structures damaged in fire mishap in Sopore locality
Sopore, Mar 25 : A residential house and two structures were damaged in a fire incident in Harwan locality of Sopore’s Bomai on Monday, officials said. An official said that massive fire engulfed two structures and a residential house in Harwan area. He said that soon after the incident police and fire tender reached to […]
