Benchmark disability per se no bar for admission in educational institutions: SC
New Delhi: In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court Tuesday ruled that mere existence of a benchmark disability of 40 per cent does not bar a candidate from being considered for admission to an educational institution, unless a medical assessment board opines the disability will come in way of pursuing the course. A bench of […]
Civil-military contract to provide helicopter support to far-off Army posts
New Delhi: The Indian Army has entered into a first-of-its-kind contract with civil aviation service providers to provide helicopter support to the force’s remote forward posts along the northern and western borders that get cut off during winter, official sources said on Monday. The move, aimed at bolstering logistics support to such posts, exemplifies India’s […]
Child rights body calls for stopping state funding to madrassas
Says they need to comply with RTE norms New Delhi: The apex child rights body has raised serious concerns about the state of functioning in madrassas and called for stopping state funding to them unless they comply with the Right to Education Act. In its latest report titled ‘Guardians of Faith or Oppressors of Rights?’, […]
INDIA bloc should consider making LoP post rotational if Rahul unable to fulfil responsibility: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday taunted the opposition INDIA bloc, saying if they feel Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is not able to fulfill his responsibility with dedication as the Leader of Opposition in the LokSabha then they should consider making the post rotational. RSP MP N K Premachandran hit back and calling the BJP’s […]
World Mental Health Day- Depression, anxiety cost 12 billion workdays each year: WHO
New Delhi: The theme of World Mental Health Day being observed on Thursday emphasises the importance of “mental health at workplace”, as a healthy working environment can act as a protective factor for mental wellbeing, said Saima Wazed, WHO’s Regional Director for Southeast Asia. According to Wazed, unhealthy conditions, such as stigma, discrimination and exposure […]
INDIA bloc parties flex muscles after Congress defeat in Haryana
New Delhi: After the Congress’ shock defeat in Haryana, the opposition INDIA bloc parties flexed their muscles on Wednesday, accusing the grand old party of ignoring them. They said this attitude should not be repeated in the future polls. The Shiv Sena (UBT) turned out to be the biggest critic of the Congress, accusing it […]
J-K poll results: Two ex-deputy CMs, BJP chief Ravinder Raina among key losers
NC leaders Abdul Rahim Rather, Ali Mohammad Sagar elected for record 7th time Srinagar: Many key candidates and bigwigs, including two former deputy chief ministers and ex-ministers, lost the maiden assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370, as the National Conference (NC) emerged the single largest party with 42 seats. […]
RBI’s rate-setting panel starts deliberations, decision on Wednesday
Mumbai: The reconstituted rate-setting panel of the Reserve Bank on Monday started deliberations on the next bi-monthly monetary policy amid expectations of a status quo on interest rates in view of inflationary concerns and the possibility of a flare-up in the Middle East crisis that could jack up commodity prices. In the current context, experts […]
Tobacco use in Kashmir: Lack of effective policies leaves youth vulnerable
Srinagar: Tobacco use has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir, with a surge witnessed in the consumption of tobacco products in recent years. One of the primary reasons for this increase is the easy availability of cigarettes, bidis and smokeless tobacco. According to social activists, the lack of comprehensive tobacco control measures in the region has […]
Antimicrobial resistance biggest health threat: Doctors
Urge responsible antibiotic use, comprehensive policy reforms to combat rising ‘superbugs’ in JK Srinagar: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses one of the greatest threats to global health today, jeopardising the treatment of infectious diseases and undermining medical advancements, doctors warned on Friday. A senior doctor from GMC Srinagar said many powerful antibiotics, once life-saving for millions, […]