China warns of artificial intelligence risks
Calls for beefed-up national security measures
Beijing: China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures. The statement issued after a meeting Tuesday chaired by party leader and President Xi Jinping underscores the tension between the government’s determination to seize global leadership in cutting-edge technology and concerns about […]
Amarnath Yatra: Admin approves using satellite phones for better communication
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday approved utilisation of 400 satellite phones for better communication during the forthcoming Amarnath Yatra. It also proposed setting up of State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) for better management of the annual pilgrimage. The yatra to the Amarnath shrine, located at a height of 3,880 metres in south […]
Unemployment rate dips to 6.8 pc in January-March 2023: Govt survey
New Delhi: The unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above in urban areas declined to 6.8 per cent during January-March 2023 from 8.2 per cent a year ago, the National Sample Survey Survey (NSSO) showed. Joblessness or unemployment rate is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force. Joblessness was […]
India facing `very complicated challenge’ from China: Jaishankar
Ensuring no attempt made to change status quo in border areas unilaterally
Ahmedabad: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday that India faces a “very complicated challenge” from China, and the Narendra Modi government has taken steps to ensure that no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally. This challenge was “very visible” in border areas in the last three […]
Long COVID symptoms acquire firmer definition, threshold for diagnosis
New Delhi: After examining nearly 10,000 patients, most of whom had COVID-19, researchers have outlined 12 symptoms that most set apart those with and without long COVID, the post-infection set of conditions that can affect nearly every tissue and organ in the body. The 12 symptoms found are: post-exertional malaise, fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, gastrointestinal […]
Large-scale fish deaths in Dal Lake raise alarm among residents
Authorities call it 'annual' affair
Srinagar: Thousands of fish in the Dal Lake here have died over the past few days with authorities blaming a sudden fluctuation in temperature in the region. Dal Lake dwellers expressed alarm over such large-scale fish deaths even as authorities said the occurrence was an annual affair. “I received reports about the deaths of fish […]
Magnolia tree compound inhibits Covid reproduction: Study
New Delhi: A compound found in the bark of magnolia tree inhibits reproduction of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, in several types of cells, and may be effective against future coronaviruses, according to a study. The researchers found that the compound called honokiol caused the production of infectious SARS-CoV-2 viral particles in treated cells […]
Breathtaking artwork of Kashmiri artisans impresses G20 delegates
Srinagar: The Department of Handicraft organized a spectacular exhibition at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) Srinagar to coincide with the highly anticipated G-20 summit being hosted in the Valley for the first time. An official said that this initiative aims to provide local artisans and craftsmen with a unique opportunity to display their exceptional […]
2M killed, $4.3 trillion in damages from extreme weather over past half-century: UN
Geneva: Nearly 12,000 extreme weather, climate and water-related events over much of the past half-century around the globe have killed more than 2 million people and caused economic damage of 4.3 trillion, the U.N. weather agency said Monday. The stark recap from the World Meteorological Organization came as it opened its four-yearly congress among member […]
Awaam Ki Awaaz- G20 meeting a historic opportunity for 13 million citizens of JK: Lt Guv
Says UT to showcase priceless culture, heritage, tourism and warm hospitality
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, through this month’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ Radio programme, called upon the citizens of J&K UT for their active support and contribution in the successful conduct of the G20 event. “G20’s 3rd tourism working group meeting starting from May 22nd is a historic opportunity for 13 million citizens of J&K UT […]