School closures in view of covid not justified: World Bank Education Director

School closures in view of covid not justified: World Bank Education Director

There is no justification now for keeping schools closed in view of the pandemic and even if there are new waves, closing schools should be the last resort, according to the World Bank’s Global Education Director Jaime Saavedra. Saavedra, whose team has been tracking the impact of COVID-19 on the education sector, says there is no evidence […]

Lt Governor enlists breakthrough steps and initiatives for economic growth and equitable development of J&K

Lt Governor enlists breakthrough steps and initiatives for economic growth and equitable development of J&K

Highlights success stories, invaluable suggestions & insights from citizens Positive initiatives in economic sector imperative for improving the standard of living of all sections and creating a society free from discrimination: LG We have to empower every person by providing opportunities to meet the pace of development in this era of globalization and to effectively […]

J&K Reports 3499 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 6 Deaths

J&K Reports 3499 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 6 Deaths

Active Infection Jumps To 15883 Srinagar, Jan 16: Covid-19 cases continued to skyrocket in Jammu and Kashmir as 3499 new cases have been reported while six persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said that 1210 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 2289 from […]

Jammu on boil amid the rise of Ikkjutt

Jammu on boil amid the rise of Ikkjutt

Srinagar: The Jammu region is facing a political vacuum as BJP is coming under a lot of criticism and protests from the trading community, and also from the common people, as they feel that they have no security of jobs. UT administration recently held a real estate summit in Jammu in which the industrialists and other […]

DC Srinagar oversees implementation of weekend restrictions

DC Srinagar oversees implementation of weekend restrictions

Safeguarding public health our topmost priority: Aijaz Asad SRINAGAR, JANUARY  15:- The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad accompanied by Senior Superintendent of Police, Rakesh Balwal Saturday visited various City areas to oversee the implementation of the weekend restrictions  re-imposed by State Executive Committee after sudden spike in Covid-19 cases to contain the fast spread […]

COVID-19: Despite surge in cases, hospitalisation rate low in J&K, says officials

COVID-19: Despite surge in cases, hospitalisation rate low in J&K, says officials

95% can be treated at home; deaths of unvaccinated, co-morbidities mostly reported Srinagar, Jan 15 : Amid the steep surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, doctors working at different hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir said that though cases have increased in the last 10 days, cases haven’t increased proportionally. Professor and HoD […]

High Density Plantation gaining momentum at Kulgam

High Density Plantation gaining momentum at Kulgam

Horticulture Deptt. promoting, propagating new interventions for quality production KULGAM, JANUARY 15: One of the main industries supporting the economy of Kashmir is horticulture bearing variety of fruits and providing sustenance to a major chunk rural population particularly those living on  keravas and high terrains . Due to the temperate climate, Kashmir grows numerous varieties […]

COVID-19: Cluster University Srinagar defers all exams scheduled after Jan-17

COVID-19: Cluster University Srinagar defers all exams scheduled after Jan-17

Srinagar: In view of surge in Covid-19 cases, authorities at Cluster University of Srinagar (CUS) has deferred all the scheduled that he scheduled to be held after January-17.   The controller of examination of the varsity has said, “All the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled from 17th of January 2022 have been deferred till […]