Despite husband’s loss, little sign Queen Elizabeth will abdicate
LONDON: Despite the death of her husband Prince Philip, her partner and confidante during a record-breaking reign, there is little chance that 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth will abdicate, royal watchers believe. Philip, Elizabeth’s husband for more than seven decades and the longest-serving consort in British history, died on Friday aged 99. The love of her life, […]
Rajasthan: Petrol Pumps Closed As Dealers Demand Rollback Of VAT On Fuel
Rajasthan Petroleum Dealers Association on Saturday called for a one-day strike across the state and demanded a rollback of VAT on fuel in the state. As many as 7,000 petrol pumps remained closed in the state due to the strike. However, fuel pumps that are company-owned and company-operated were open for the public. Association president […]
Will it satisfy?
The recent amendments to the writ of protocol announced by the JK administration for the DDC chairpersons, deputy chairpersons and members has not evoked any reaction so far from them and the question being asked in the media circles is will it satisfy their demands. The agitating DDC members had already threatened to go […]
Artisans give expression to their creativity through their talented eyes and hardworking hands: LG
JAMMU, APRIL 09: Weavers, artisans, and craftsmen working in the handloom and handicraft sector of J&K are unique examples of creation and development of designs. They are an inspiration for budding fashion designers in designing and fashion communication. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks while addressing the first convocation of the National Institute of […]
Ķiren Rijiju visits Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Srinagar
Inspects the Testing Labs, technical infrastructure, Interacted with patients SRINAGAR, APRIL 09: Union Minster of State, Youth Affairs and Sports (IC) and MoS Ministry of Minority Affairs and AYUSH, Kiren Rijiju today visited Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine here and took overall review of its functioning as well as physical infrastructure and Testing Labs. […]
JK reports 808 Covid cases
Srinagar: For the third day in running, Jammu and Kashmir reported 808 new COVID-19 cases while four more people died due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. Among the fresh cases, 283 were reported from Jammu Division and 525 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total count to 136470. Providing […]
Burglars loot over a dozen shops in central Kashmir
Over a dozen shops were burgled in central Kashmir district of Ganderbal during the night intervening Thursday and Friday, official sources said this morning. They said burglars looted goods worth lakhs of rupees from over a dozen shops in main Kangan town in Ganderbal district. Shopkeepers were shocked this morning when they saw their shops […]
Government to increase the testing of people amid surge in covid-19
By: Javeed Bhat CK Srinagar In a high level meeting, the government has decided to increase the rate of RT-PCR tests to prevent the spread of COVId-19 in Jammu and Kashmir, even as on daily basis hundreds of people are testing positive to the infection. According to the official Commissioner Secretary Health Atal Dulloo while […]
After his father, Omar Abdullah tests positive to covid-19
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday tested positive to covid-19 infection. Omar Abdullah was along with his father when he tested positive and accompanied him to SKIMS where he was treated for several days. According to GNS news agency quoting official sources Omar’s test just came out to […]
Data should drive good contest in cricket, says Rahul Dravid
Data, which is used in statistics-driven cricket to help in strategy and player selection, should drive a good contest, legendary Indian batsman Rahul Dravid said. “Cricket has always been statistically-driven like baseball, but over the past 15 years we have moved beyond comparing averages and now use data to help in strategy and player selection,” […]