As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. The WHO also urged people to take protective measures. “The COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, change, […]
140 private universities set up in India in last 5 years; maximum in Gujarat: MoE
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) A total of 140 private universities have been established across the country during the last five years with a maximum of them being set up in Gujarat followed by Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, according to the Ministry of Education statistics. According to data accessed by PTI, 28 private universities have […]
2 drone-dropped packets with arms, cash seized near LoC in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 24 (PTI) Two drone-dropped packets containing arms and cash were seized in a joint operation by the Army and the police from a village near the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector here on Sunday, officials said. The packets, believed to have been dropped by Pakistani drones for subversive activities, were noticed lying […]
Sports Ministry suspends newly-elected WFI till further notice
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) The Sports Ministry on Sunday suspended the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) till further orders after the newly-elected body made a “hasty announcement” of organising the U-15 and U-20 nationals “without giving sufficient notice to wrestlers” to prepare. The WFI elections were held on December 21 with former president Brij […]
Pahalgam remains coldest place in JK at minus 3.9°C, Srinagar records minus 2.1°C
Srinagar, Dec 24: Night temperature recorded a drop and settled below freezing point in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.1°C against 1.2°C on previous night and it was above 0.1°C normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the […]
Strong earthquake in northwest China that killed at least 148 causes economic losses worth millions
Beijing, Dec 24 (AP) The strong earthquake that hit northwest China this week, killing at least 148 people, caused economic losses estimated to be worth tens of millions in the agricultural and fisheries industries, state media said Saturday. Officials in Gansu conducted preliminary assessments that showed the province’s agricultural and fisheries industries have lost 532 […]
Retired police officer shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) A retired police officer was shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, police said. Mohammad Shafi was shot inside a mosque early today, they said. “Terrorists fired upon Shri Mohd Shafi, a retired police officer, at Gantmulla, Sheeri Baramulla, while praying Azan in the mosque and […]
India making border infra robust with seriousness it deserves: Jaishankar
Gandhinagar, Dec 23 (PTI) The country is making its border infrastructure robust with the seriousness it deserves to strengthen national security, with the construction of roads, bridges and tunnels along the China border at a much faster pace compared to what was achieved in previous decades, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here Saturday. Despite […]
Chief Secretary highlights strategic initiatives for Higher Education
JAMMU, DEC 23: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today while discussing important issues pertaining to Higher Education Department stated that it is in the interest of times that in order to have a quality higher education National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) evaluation be got done of all degree colleges of the UT at an earliest […]
Government Orders Compensation, Inquiry Into Death of Three Civilians in Poonch
Srinagar, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced compensation and job to the NoKs of three deceased persons in Poonch district. The government has also ordered an inquiry into the matter, DIPR said on X. “The death of three civilians was reported yesterday in Baffliaz of Poonch District. The medico legal formalities were […]
