Concern – Children with mild COVID-19 can still develop long-term symptoms: Study
Houston: Children infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but not hospitalised, can still experience long COVID symptoms up to three months past infection, according to a study. The research, published in The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, examined data from volunteers between the ages of 5 and 18 across the state of Texas, US. The volunteers were […]
JK reports 637 covid-19 cases, one fatality
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 637 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was one death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said that 112 cases were reported from Jammu division and 525 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 472011. Among the cases, 172874 are from […]
Chief Secretary reviews arrangements for Independence Day
Calls upon officers to make event as festive occasion across the UT
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta Thursday chaired a high-level meeting of senior civil and security officers to review the final arrangements for the 75th Independence Day to be celebrated as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary Home, RK Goyal; General Officer in Command 15 Corps, Lt General […]
Chadi Mubarak reaches Holy Cave, Amarnath Yatra ends peacefully
Srinagar: Chadi Mubarak (the holy mace) reached the Cave shrine of Amarnath on Thursday marking the formal end of 43-day long Amarnath Yatra. Officials said that the annual Amarnath Yatra which had remained suspended for two years due to Covid-19 pandemic was allowed this year and the yatra ended peacefully on Thursday. They said that […]
Admin abolishes interview for level-6 posts
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday approved a proposal to exclude various level-6 posts from the requirement of an interview or oral test, officials said. The decision is aimed at increasing efficiency, transparency and timely conclusion of recruitment process for government jobs, they said. “The recruitment against these Level-6 posts shall […]
Lt Guv launches key initiatives in education sector

Launches mentorship programme and TALAASH App for ‘out of school’ children
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday launched several key initiatives in the education sector of the Union Territory. The Lt Governor inaugurated 119 civil projects, including 84 school buildings, laid foundation stones for sports infrastructure in 100 schools as well as two residential schools for tribal students in Rajouri and Shopian and also rolled […]
PM taunts Congress, says ‘black magic cannot end your bad days’

Panipat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a fresh broadside against Congress, terming its “black cloth” protest against price rise as ‘black magic’ that will not be able to win them the confidence of people again. After dedicating to the nation the Rs 900 crore-second generation ethanol plant at Panipat, Modi also said freebies […]
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit is the new CJI

New Delhi: Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, who was on Wednesday appointed as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI) after President Droupadi Murmu signed his warrant of appointment, will become the second head of the Indian judiciary to be directly elevated to the Supreme Court bench from the Bar. Justice S M Sikri, who became […]
‘Har Ghar Tiranga’: Preparations for hoisting tricolour across JK going on in full swing

Srinagar: Preparations for hoisting tricolour across Jammu and Kashmir are going on in full swing with great enthusiasm and fervour shown by the people, an official spokesman said on Wednesday. He said as part of Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to celebrate 75 years of Independence, various activities […]
Lt Guv inaugurates ‘UMEED Market Place’ at Srinagar airport
Similar Marketplace also opens at Jammu Airport
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday inaugurated “UMEED Market Place” under AVSAR Scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar International airport. A similar Marketplace was also opened at Jammu Airport. Both the outlets will exhibit products of all 20 districts. The Lt Governor said that the initiative will support local art and artisans of […]