Last date for Haj-2022 Application Forms extended to February-15
SRINAGAR, JAN 31: The intending Haj pilgrims are being informed that the last date for submission of online Haj Application Forms for Haj–2022 has been extended up to 15th February, 2022. It has been informed that only those applicants who possess machine readable valid Indian International Passports issued on or before 15th February, 2022 and […]
13 JKAS officers transferred, one assigned Additional charge
Srinagar, Jan 31: Government on Monday ordered transfer of 13 JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect, an official spokesman said. According to an order issued by the government, Tariq Hussain Ganai, JKAS, Director, Rural Sanitation, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Director, Hospitality and Protocol, J&K, against an available vacancy. […]
MPs violate Covid norms during president’s joint address
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) MPs cutting across party lines were seen violating social distancing norms during President Ram Nath Kovind’s address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on Monday. MPs in the first two rows, seating Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, top Union ministers […]
Budget Session begins: Prez highlights vaccination success, health infra boost
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday highlighted the achievements of the Modi government’s mega COVID-19 vaccination drive, and noted that 150 crore doses were administered to the country’s citizens in a record time. In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget […]
Amid forecast for light rains, snow night temperature increases across JK, Ladakh
Srinagar, Jan 31: Amid forecast for light rain and snowfall, night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar, the summer capital of the J&K recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against last night’s minus 2.3°C on the previous night. While the ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day […]
Elections keep happening but Parliament’s Budget session very important: PM
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said elections keep happening but Parliament’s Budget session is very important and urged all MPs to make it fruitful. Addressing the media ahead of the start of the Budget Session, Modi said that in today’s global situation, there are a lot of opportunities for […]
What we know now about COVID immunity after infection including Omicron and Delta variants
Melbourne, Jan 31: COVID is rampant in Australia and many parts of the world right now. Some people battling or recovering from infection may wonder if catching COVID will give them longer term immunity for when the next wave comes. Since the early days of the pandemic we’ve known COVID induces a wide range of […]
India reports over 2.09 lakh Covid cases, 959 fatalities
New Delhi, Jan 31 (PTI) With 2,09,918 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of cases increased to over 4.13 crore, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has climbed to 4,95,050 with 959 fatalities reported in a span of 24 hours, the data […]
Craft Development Institute to streamline GI tagging of JK’s art and craft
JAMMU, JAN 31: To streamline the GI tagging of Jammu and Kashmir’s art and craft through the Craft Development Institute, the Administrative Council (AC), which met under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the transfer of administrative control of the Craft Development Institute (CDI) to the Industries and Commerce Department for promoting GI […]
Administrative Council approves expansion of cold storage facilities in Jammu
JAMMU, JAN 31: The Administrative Council (AC), which met here under the chairmanship of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved establishment of 5000 MT Multi Chambered Modern Cold Storage and Ripening Project for storing fresh fruits & vegetables, by J&K State Agro Industries Development Corporation Ltd. Farooq Khan and Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisors to the Lieutenant […]
