MEDIA IN FOCUS
Recently a UT administration has drafted a new media policy aimed at creating a better coordination between journalists and government. In this direction it pointed out that “finally the policy attempts to thwart misinformation, fake news and develop a mechanism that will raise alarm against any attempt to use media to vitiate public peace, sovereignty […]
‘If LAC not marked soon, build-up like on LoC likely,’ says ex-Army chief
If the Line of Actual Control isn’t delineated soon, it will remain vulnerable to face-offs and India and China may end up deploying more troops there, just like it is on the LoC with Pakistan, said Gen (retd) V P Malik who was Chief of Army staff when the Kargil intrusion took place in 1999. Gen Malik, who led […]
SC asks Centre, private hospitals if govt schemes can apply to patients
The Covid-19 tally in India rose to 2,26,770 on Friday even as the Centre prepared to reopen malls, restaurants and religious places as part of the plan to gradually reopen the country. As many as 9,851 fresh cases were registered since Thursday evening, according to latest data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. […]
Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccine latest update: Brazil approves Oxford vaccine trials; Moderna to start final phase in July
The rising number of Covid-19 cases across the world, which has surpassed the 6.29 million mark, has paved the way for fast-tracking of clinical trials of vaccines, which are being seen as the only ray of hope in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 in the long run. In latest developments, the Donald Trump administration has selected five […]
Amazon in talks to buy $2 billion stake in Bharti Airtel
Amazon.com is in early-stage talks to buy a stake worth at least $2 billion in Indian mobile operator Bharti Airtel, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, underscoring the growing attraction of India’s digital economy for US tech giants. The planned investment, if completed, would mean Amazon acquiring a roughly 5 per cent […]
Vitamin D, good hygiene — chief of India’s top nutrition body shares key Covid tips
Secunderabad: There are no specific guidelines about an appropriate diet for Covid-19 patients but Vitamin D supplements could result in lower chances of morbidity, says Dr R. Hemalatha, the director of the Hyderabad-based ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN). In an interview with ThePrint, Dr Hemalatha, an expert in microbiology and immunology, discussed a range of subjects […]
Lt Governor interacts with representatives of PRIs, ST/SC/OBC delegation
JAMMU, JUNE 04: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today interacted with the representatives of PRIs and delegation of ST/SC/OBCs through video conferencing and listened to their concerning issues. A delegation of BDC Chairpersons and Sarpanches from Kashmir Division led by Gh Hassan Panzoo apprised the Lt Governor of various issues pertaining to their rights and […]
Asgar Samoon reviews Education Investment Policy 2020
SRINAGAR, JUNE 4: Principal Secretary, School Education, Dr Asgar Samoon today chaired a meeting here to discuss the implementation of Jammu and Kashmir Education Investment Policy 2020. The meeting was attended by representatives from the universities, Education department, private stakeholders and other officers. During the meeting, the Principal Secretary directed the authorities and other stakeholders […]
Pulwama residents demand action against the erring Doctors at Zenith Hospital
Pulwama June 04 (KNS):Hundreds of complaints have poured from many quarters regarding the negligence on the part of doctors who are prima facie responsible for discharging of two patients without waiting for their COVID 19 test results .The two patients were who were discharged without following SOP were latter tested positive for the COVID 19 […]
Suspected militants attack police party in Kulgam, civilain injured
Kulgam, June 04 (KNS) Militants on Thursday afternoon attacked a police party in Kanjikulla area of Yaripora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district in which a civilian sustained serious bullet injuries, officials said. Reports reaching to Kashmir News Service said that the militants fired upon the vehicle of police in Kanjkulla area which was repulsed by […]