Scientists find potential new drug target to prevent Ebola
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Scientists have found a new way in which Ebola reproduces in the human body, identifying a potential target for drugs to prevent the viral disease. The study also sheds light on how the deadly virus that affects people mostly in sub-Saharan Africa interacts with a human protein called ubiquitin. “We […]
Rs 70 Per Person Fixed As Sadq-e-Fitr This Ramadan: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Mar 18: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul Islam Farooqi on Monday announced the Sadq-e-Fitr (Zakaat-ul-Fitr) as rupees seventy per person this holy Ramadan. The Grand Mufti while highlighting the essence of the charity under the (Sadq-e-Fitr) heading said that after reaching upon a consensus with the scholars of different schools of thought, […]
Light rains, snow with gusty winds forecast in J&K on March 21, 22
Srinagar, Mar 18: The weatherman on Monday forecast generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow at many places with thunder, lightning and gusty winds over plains of Jammu and Kashmir on March 21 and 22. A meteorological department official here said that generally dry weather was expected till March 20. “From March 21-22, generally […]
Three residential houses gutted in overnight fire mishap in Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 18: At least three residential houses were gutted in a massive blaze in Dangiwacha Rafiabad in Baramulla on intervening Sunday and Monday night. Reports said that a massive fire broke out in a residential house at Dangiwacha in Rafiabad Baramulla last night. Soon after Fire and Emergency Services’ arrived at the site with […]
Over 3 kg heroin seized near India-Pakistan border in Punjab
Chandigarh, Mar 18 (PTI) More than three kg of heroin was seized near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, a BSF spokesperson said on Monday. The Border Security Force (BSF) troops found a black-coloured bag from the border area of Tarn Taran at 12:05 am on Monday, said the spokesperson. They found six […]
Kejriwal skips ED summons in money laundering case linked to DJB
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday skipped the ED summons in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also termed the summons “illegal” and accused the BJP government at the Centre of using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to […]
SC directs SBI to make complete disclosure of electoral bonds details by March 21
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State Bank of India to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds, including the unique bond numbers that would disclose the link between the buyer and the recipient political party, by March 21. A five-judge constitution bench headed by […]
Lt Governor attends ET’s Women Conclave 2024
GURUGRAM, MAR 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the ET Women Conclave-2024 organized by The Times Group, at Gurugram. On the occasion, the Lt Governor saluted the Nari Shakti and lauded their significant contribution in growth journey of Naya Jammu Kashmir. Highlighting women-led development in Jammu Kashmir, the Lt Governor said the women entrepreneurship […]
Secure atmosphere, level-playing field to be provided to all during LS polls: DGP
Jammu, Mar 17 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on Sunday said a secure atmosphere and level-playing field will be provided to all during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory. He asserted that security agencies are not far away from completely rooting out terrorism from Jammu and […]
I-T Department warns govt employees against fraudulent refund
Jammu, Mar 17 (PTI) The Income Tax Department has warned stern action against employees of various government departments, including police department, in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly indulging in large scale fraudulent refund claims. The issue was raised by the principal commissioner of income tax, J&K and Ladakh, prompting the finance department to issue a circular […]
