A warming world is affecting Indian agriculture, industries
Changes wrought by the climate crisis will have economy-wide repercussions in India if not mitigated, shrivelling both agriculture and industry, experts have warned. Poverty could rise, they said. A bleak report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on Monday on the “science of climate change” said the impacts of global warming were intensifying and […]
England recall Moeen Ali for second India Test
LONDON: Moeen Ali has been recalled to the England squad for Thursday’s second Test against India. The 34-year-old all-rounder has played only one Test match in the last two years, against India in Chennai almost six months ago, but will link up with the team at Lord’s. England were outplayed for large periods of the […]
Taliban seize seventh Afghan provincial capital
KABUL: The Taliban seized another Afghan provincial capital on Tuesday — the seventh in less than a week — as tens of thousands of people fled their homes in the north for the relative safety of Kabul and other centres. A provincial lawmaker said the insurgents had taken Farah city, capital of the same-named province […]
Himachal Pradesh: Schools Closed Again Till Aug 22, RTPCR Test Must For Tourists
With Covid active cases already over 2,300 within a fortnight, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to close all schools and educational institutions till August 22. The schools were opened only on August 2 but with a sudden surge in Covid cases, including those reported among the children, the government has taken a quick call to shut down […]
SRINAGAR DEVELOPMENT
There are many developmental projects going on in Srinagar city as there is a lot of scope for the beautification because of the fact that it is being developed as a smart city along with Jammu. Under the smart city project, Srinagar is getting a facelift and after the completion of many projects it would […]
DIC Poonch organises awareness programme on CAB
POONCH, AUGUST 10: District Information Centre Poonch today organised a series of awareness events on COVID Appropriate Behaviour. The programmes were held at Chandak, Mandi, Kalai, Dungus, Challas, Poonch Town, Surankote and adjoining areas. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is being celebrated across the Nation to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence. As a part of […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Lethpora Awantipora; inspects development works
Reviews I-Day arrangements, Covid mitigation measures, winter Preparedness PULWAMA, AUGUST 10: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Monday conducted an extensive tour of Lethpora, Pulwama to take stock of various ongoing development works being executed in the area. Advisor also assessed disaster mitigation efforts, winter preparedness of PDD and arrangements being put in place […]
Comm Secy Floriculture lays foundation of Hydrangea Theme Garden Tangmarg, Lupine Theme Garden Gulmarg
BARAMULLA, AUGUST 10: In order to facilitate tourists with best possible avenues and facilities, Commissioner Secretary Floriculture Gardens and Parks, Sheikh Fayaz Ahmad today conducted an extensive tour to Baramulla district to have first hand appraisal of various developmental activities. He was accompanied by Director Floriculture, Farooq Ahmad Rather and other concerned. While touring the […]
Rahul meets Abdullah’s on the dinner of his party chief in J&K
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar At a dinner hosted by JK Congress President Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Rahul Gandhi shared a table with Farooq Abdullah and another senior Congress leader Dr. Karen Singh. News reports suggested that during the dinner he had talks with Farooq Abdullah and they discussed the ground situation prevailing in Jammu and […]
Mukesh Ambani, Bill Gates Part Of $144 Million Investment In Green Energy Storage Company
Reliance new Energy Ltd (RNESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), has announced investment of $50 million in Ambri Inc – an energy-storage company in Massachusetts, USA. This investment is part of a consortium of investors including Bill Gates, Paulson & Co. among others, totalling to $144 million. According to company sources, the […]