India administered 220 Cr doses of Covid vaccine in 2022
New Delhi: After two years of the worst phase of Covid pandemic, 2022 saw a new wave of infections driven by the Omicron variant of coronavirus which ultimately subsided, putting India along with the world on the route to normalcy before fresh concerns arose amid rise in cases globally at the fag end of the […]
EC develops remote voting machine prototype for domestic migrant voters
Invites parties for demo
New Delhi: In a major move to increase voter participation, the Election Commission on Thursday said it has developed a prototype of a remote electronic voting machine (RVM) for domestic migrant voters and has invited political parties for a demonstration on January 16. If implemented after stakeholder consultations, migrant voters do not need to travel […]
In pursuit of glory: Kashmir’s women kayaks wade through frozen waters in Dal Lake
Srinagar: The temperature in Kashmir may have fallen below the freezing point but it has not come in the way of a determined bunch of girls who are practising hard in the chilly Dal Lake here as they train for kayaking and canoeing to bring home glory. The extreme sub-zero temperatures overnight the past few […]
2022 saw fresh attack on collegium system, record appointments in HCs
New Delhi: Amid a renewed attack mounted by the government on the collegium system of appointing members to the higher judiciary, a “record” 138 judges were appointed to the various high courts this year. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, who has been questioning the collegium system, dubbed it as being “alien” to the Constitution. He also […]
Frame rehab policy for houseboat owners seeking alternative work: Par panel to govt
New Delhi: A parliamentary committee has recommended formulation of a rehabilitation policy for Kashmir’s houseboat owners who want to leave their traditional business and go for alternative livelihood opportunities. A houseboat is designed or modified to be used primarily as a guest house and found on the famous Dal Lake and other water bodies in […]
PM Modi to attend ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ programme in Delhi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a “historic” programme marking ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on December 26, his office said. Modi will attend a ‘Shabad Kirtan’ performed by about 300 ‘Baal Kirtanis’ and also flag off a march-past by about 3,000 children in Delhi, the […]
IMF projects 6.8 % growth in current fiscal for India
Says country navigating 'very difficult' external environment
Washington: Projecting a growth rate of 6.8 per cent and 6.1 per cent in the current and the next fiscal respectively, the International Monetary Fund on Friday said that India is navigating a “very difficult” external environment. Choueiri Nada, the IMF’s India Mission Chief, in her virtual interaction with reporters reiterated that India continues to […]
Defence ministry approves capital procurement proposals worth Rs 84,328 Cr
New Delhi: The defence ministry on Thursday approved the procurement of a number of military platforms and weapons including light tanks, anti-ship missiles and long range guided bombs at a cost of Rs 84,328 crore to boost combat capabilities of the armed forces. The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed […]
Loss of smell most prevalent symptom of long Covid : Study
London: Smell loss is one of the most prevalent symptoms of long Covid, according to a new study. According to the research, it reveals that almost a third of long Covid patients suffer persistent smell loss, with almost a fifth experiencing loss of taste. The team from the University of East Anglia (UEA), UK, investigated […]
Govt to wind up its overseas tourism offices by March 31 next year
New Delhi: The Ministry of Tourism has decided to shut down its seven overseas offices tasked with promotional activities by March 31 next year. At present, the ministry runs tourism offices in London, Tokyo, Beijing, Dubai, Singapore, New York and Frankfurt. An office memorandum, issued by under secretary Rajesh Kumar, reads, “The undersigned is directed […]
