Increased cases, slow vaccinations
Central teams deployed in 10 states for better management
New Delhi: Multi-disciplinary central teams have been deployed in 10 states which are reporting either an increasing number of Omicron and COVID-19 cases or a slow vaccination pace, according to a Union Health Ministry office memorandum. As per the document, these 10 states are Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Mizoram, Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, […]
Vajpayee shaped political discourse of his era: Lt Guv
Says big shift in economic reform was his brainchild
NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that the big shift in economic reform was the brainchild of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. “Despite large and difficult coalition partners, he fast-tracked several futuristic policies including Golden Quadrilateral, PMGSY, disinvestment, Telecom revolution and Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan,” the Lt Governor said. “Through his sharp political understanding and cross-party […]
After spending 29 years in Pak jail Kathua man returns home
Jammu: After spending 29 years in a Pakistani jail, Kathua resident Kuldeep Singh returned to a rousing welcome at his hometown here on Friday night, following which he asked the youth to never pull back from making any sacrifice for the country. Singh (53), along with Mohammad Gufran from Aurangabad, were released by Pakistan on […]
Tourists join locals in Kashmir for Christmas celebrations
Srinagar: Christmas was celebrated with religious fervour in Kashmir on Saturday as devotees held special prayers for the good health and prosperity of the people in the valley. The largest gathering in Kashmir was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Maulana Azad Road in the heart of Srinagar city, where the members of […]
JKI to focus on export market: Chief Secretary
Inaugurates Export Centre cum liaison Office, New Delhi
NEW DELHI: In a major boost towards increasing JKI sales especially exports, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, along with Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Saturday inaugurated Export Centre cum Liaison Office of JKI located at State Emporia Building, Baba Kharak Singh, New Delhi. The facility, having a total floor area of […]
Cultivation along IB in Jammu
BSF organises tour to motivate farmers
Jammu: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday organised a visit of farmers to Suchetgarh sector along the International Border here to motivate them for cultivation ahead of border fencing, an official said. Chief Agricultural Officer, Samba, Sanjay Verma, along with 73 farmers, arrived at border outpost (BOP) Octroi and visited the cultivated agriculture land […]
COVID-19: Govt’s scientific groups deliberating on need for booster dose
New Delhi: The government’s scientific groups are deliberating on the need for booster dose of COVID-19 and they are reviewing all data from across the world as well as from India, officials said on Friday. Addressing a press conference, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said discussions are going on to look at different aspects of […]
Third Covid wave in India may peak in early Feb: IIT-Kanpur Study
New Delhi: The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may peak by February 3, 2022, claims a modelling study by researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. However, the forecast is based on the assumption that India will follow the trends of rise in cases seen in many countries globally driven by the […]
Omicron Variant: Doctors use Multi-vitamins, paracetamol to treat patients at Delhi hospital
New Delhi: Multi-vitamins and paracetamol tablets were the only treatment provided to Omicron patients at Delhi’s Lok Nayak hospital so far, doctors said on Friday. The LNJP Hospital, which is the Delhi government’s largest healthcare facility, has reported 40 cases of the latest coronavirus variant of concern till now. Nineteen of these patients have already […]
India-China trade totalled USD 114.263 billion in 2021
Beijing: India and China achieved a major milestone this year when their bilateral trade crossed the landmark figure of USD 100 billion but it did not generate any fanfare in both capitals as the two Asian giants are going through a “particularly bad patch” in their relations due to a set of actions by Beijing […]
