UK says Covid-19 situation ‘extremely difficult’ as Omicron variant sweeps Europe
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would take more steps to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant if needed, after the Netherlands began a fourth lockdown and as other European nations consider Christmas restrictions. Speaking after UK media reported Britain might impose new curbs after Christmas, Johnson said the situation […]
Two Hundred Omicron Cases Reported In India So Far, 5,326 New COVID-19 Cases
Maharashtra and Delhi have recorded 54 cases of Omicron variant each, while Telangana registered 20 cases, Karnataka 19, Rajasthan 18, Kerala 15 and Gujarat 14 cases. The ministry data updated on Tuesday also stated that India recorded 5,326 new cases of coronavirus infections, the lowest in 581 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,52,164, while […]
Power employees call off strike in J&K
Jammu: Protesting employees of the Power Development Department in Jammu and Kashmir have called off their strike after written assurance from the administration to put on hold the proposed merger of PDD with Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI). An official team led by Divisional commissioner Ragav Langar and ADGP Mukesh Singh held fresh […]
DDC B’la visits Amargarah Power Grid Station
Inspects ongoing work pace of the project BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 20: With an aim of providing smooth electricity to people more especially in winters, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Bhupinder Kumar today paid visit to Amargarah Power Grid Station where he inspected the ongoing work pace which is under augmentation process from 92.5 MVA to […]
Div Com Kashmir inspects several grid stations at Anantnag
ANANTNAG, DECEMBER 20: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole visited several grid stations in Anantnag today. Inspecting the grid station at Sarnal, the Div Com was apprised that the station is functioning normally. He was informed that service delivery is being carried out as per schedule. The Div Com interacted with the on […]
Director Handicrafts & Handloom inspects Handicrafts Exhibition at Dilli Haat
Attends BOD meeting of Indian Silk Promotion council NEW DELHI, DECEMBER 20: The Director Handicrafts and Handloom Kashmir today took stock of the ongoing Handicrafts exhibition organized by the Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom Kashmir in association with Development Commissioner Handicrafts Government of India at Dilli Haat INA Market, New Delhi. The 15-Day Exhibition of Handicrafts and […]
100% electricity to be restored by tomorrow: LG
Says some people don’t want change on ground, Govt committed to ensure 24 hours electricity in next 5 years. Srinagar, Dec 20: Admitting that the people have suffered immensely in the last two days due to the strike called by the Power Development Department (PDD) employees, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that 100 […]
Delimitation Commission proposes six seats for Jammu, one for Kashmir
New Delhi: The Delimitation Commission, set up to redraw the assembly seats of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is learnt to have proposed six additional seats for Jammu region and one for Kashmir Valley in its ‘Paper 1’ discussed with its five associate members on Monday. Nine seats have been proposed for STs and […]
Petrol And Diesel Prices Remain Constant On December 20
Petrol and diesel prices in India have remained constant on December 20. Fuel prices in most cities in the country have remained the same since November 4, when the Centre dropped the excise tax on petrol by Rs.5 and diesel by Rs.10 each litre in both cases, excluding Delhi, where it has gotten cheaper. Several states and union […]
Pakistan thrash Bangladesh to set up South Korea semi-final clash in Asian Champions Trophy
DHAKA: A thumping 6-2 victory against Bangladesh saw Pakistan get their first victory of the Asian Champions Trophy, jumping up to third in the table and setting up a semi-final against South Korea. Pakistan went into their last round-robin game knowing that a two-goal victory would see them leapfrog third-placed Japan, who were hammered 6-0 […]