FIFA to carry out study on holding World Cup every two years
MANCHESTE: FIFA will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women’s World Cup every two years after backing a proposal at its annual congress on Friday. The two competitions are currently held every four years but the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) put forward a proposal for a study of […]
Ceasefire holding in Gaza as international aid arrives
The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian fighters in Gaza was holding on Saturday, as humanitarian aid began to enter the Israeli-blockaded enclave ravaged by 11 days of aerial bombardment by the Israeli military. As thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their homes, international focus turned to the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, shattered by Israeli […]
4.5 Million Air India Passengers’ Data Leaked Due To Cyberattack
Personal information including name, date of birth, contact information, passport information, ticket information and credit card details of as many as 4.5 million Air India passengers was leaked in February due to a sophisticated cyberattack carried out on the national air carrier’s passenger service system provider SITA, the airline said on Friday. While the extent […]
More than a dozen Covid Positive pregnant ladies deliver healthy babies after rare surgeries at DH B’pora
BANDIPORA, MAY 21: There is a palpable change at District Hospital Bandipora with improvement in healthcare facilities, dedication and hard work of the medical and paramedical staff besides augmentation of the infrastructure. Since the day, DH Hospital was dedicated as COVID Level-III hospital, more than a dozen pregnant ladies delivered healthy babies after rare surgeries […]
Govt. re-designates post of Secretary J&K Legislative Assembly as Secretary General
SRINAGAR, MAY 21: The Government today re-designated the post of Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly as Secretary General, J&K Legislative Assembly. An order issued by Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs in this regard reads, “Sanction is hereby accorded to the re-designation of the post of Secretary, J&K Legislative Assembly as Secretary General, J&K Legislative […]
DC Srinagar briefs on Covid-19 mitigation measures
Says buildings identified to setup Covid care facilities at all 21 Panchayats SRINAGAR, MAY 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad Friday said that buildings have been identified/notified for setting up of Covid Care facilities at all 21 Panchayats in the district. He said, in this connection, an interactive meeting was held today with […]
More than 8000 Covid patients recover, 2850 lpm capacity oxygen plants functioning in the district: DC Anantnag
Briefs on Covid-19 situation, stresses on Community Triaging for effective management of the Pandemic ANANTNAG, MAY 21: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today said that the current Covid recovery rate of the district is about 65 percent and 8081 patients have recovered so far. The DC said this while briefing about the […]
J&K reports 3848 fresh covid cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3848 fresh covid-19 cases while 43 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that 1442 cases were confirmed in Jammu division and 2406 in Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally to 263905. Providing district wise details of the cases, the officials […]
Beijing, Washington argue over naval activity in South China Sea
BEIJING: China on Thursday issued its second protest in as many days over United States naval activity in the region, drawing an unusually sharp response from the US 7th Fleet, which accused Beijing of attempting to assert illegitimate maritime rights at the expense of its neighbours. A statement from the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army’s Southern […]
Pilot dies as MiG-21 crashes in Punjab’s Moga
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed in a field near Langeana Kalan village, 24 km from Moga district headquarters, around 11.30 pm on Thursday, killing pilot Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary. The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when the mishap took place. The pilot was returning to Suratgarh in Rajasthan after […]