109 new COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 109 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123647. Of the cases reported today, 64 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 64 infections.
NIT Srinagar to be implementing Agency for Design Expertise Scheme
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 20: NIT Srinagar will now act as the implementing agency for the scheme “design expertise to Manufacturing MSME sector ” of M/o MSME as an MoU has already been signed between M/o MSME and NIT Srinagar and signed by Additional Secretary( Development Commissioner) MSME on behalf of M/o MSME and Director NIT Srinagar […]
JKSSB’s Portal receives more than 2 lakh application forms for various posts
JAMMU, JANUARY 20- The J&K Service Selection Board (JKSSB) informed that till yesterday, the Board has received 2,22,285 online applications for various categories of posts advertised under Advertisement notification no. 04 of 2020 while as 913 applications have been received for the posts advertised under notice no.05 of 2020, since the commencement of online application […]
Govt asks employees to attend main 26 Jan function, warns against dereliction
Srinagar: The government has asked its workforce to attend the main official 26 January functions in Jammu and warned them that any dereliction will be construed as disobedience of the instructions. “The main function of the Republic Day-2021 is being held at the Maulana Azad Stadium, Jammu, where the Lieutenant Governor will preside over the […]
Working on addressing misinformation on user policy update: WhatsApp
A day after India asked it to withdraw changes to its privacy policy, WhatsApp on Wednesday said the proposed change does not expand its ability to share user data with Facebook and that it is open to answer questions on the issue. The Indian government on Tuesday posed 14 questions to WhatsApp on its “invasive” […]
Taking The Covid-19 Vaccine? No Alcohol For 45 Days, Advise Experts
Those who are planning to get vaccinated against Covid-19 should prepare themselves for a 45-day sober streak. According to reports alcohol can adversely affect one’s immune system and experts have advised all those taking the coronavirus jab to restrain from drinking for a few couple of weeks. According to an advisory issued by the national […]
Delhi Police Have Power To Decide On Farmers’ Tractor Rally, Says SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed Delhi Police to withdraw its application seeking ban/restraint on tractor rally. The court reiterated that the police have powers to act, the court will not entertain the application. “The norm is that police decides if permission should be granted or not. You are the executive of the country and […]
Thai woman gets 43-year sentence for insulting king
BANGKOK: A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a former civil servant to a record prison term of 43 years and six months for breaching the country’s strict law on insulting or defaming the monarchy, lawyers said. The Bangkok Criminal Court found the woman guilty on 29 counts of violating the country’s lese majeste law […]
India hailed as ‘immortals’, Australia under fire after Gabba stunner
India’s cricketers were hailed as “immortals” on Wednesday following their record-breaking win in Brisbane, but some former greats called for chastened Australia to make changes. India thrillingly achieved their 328 target with just 18 balls left on the final day to win the four-Test series 2-1, the highest successful run chase at Australia’s “Fortress Gabba”, […]
Haryana trucker’s body found in J-K stream two days after accident on national highway
Banihal/Jammu: The body of a 22-year-old truck driver from Haryana was found in a stream in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, two days after his vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a 150-foot-deep gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, officials said. The Jammu-bound truck rolled down into a stream at Sherbibi on […]