BOLD DECISION
After a long spell of silence National Conference has finally decided to chalk out a strategy to remain politically relevant in Kashmir. In this direction recently National Conference rejected the Delimitation Commission announced by the Centre. National Conference had to decide whether its sitting three MP’s from Kashmir including Dr. Farooq Abdullah would be the […]
Five Indian states are leading economy to recovery from lockdown
Five Indian states contributing nearly 27% of the country’s gross domestic product are leading a recovery in the economy as it slowly emerges from the world’s biggest lockdown, a study by Elara Securities Inc. shows. Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Haryana and Karnataka have seen a pickup in activity, based on an analysis of indicators such […]
Coronavirus Cases In India Rise To 1.98 Lakh As 8,171 New Infections Reported In 24 Hours
India continues to witness a steep rise in the Coronavirus cases on a daily basis even as the Central government has eased the restriction in the fifth phase of the lockdown. India reported 8,171 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases in the country now to 1,98,706, Health Ministry […]
Waqar Younis urges Afridi and Gambhir to end social media war
The national team’s bowling coach and former fast bowling legend, Waqar Younis, has called on Shahid Afridi and Gautam Gambhir to end their social media war, and for India and Pakistan to resume playing cricket. After being fierce on-field rivals, Pakistan’s Afridi and former Indian opener Gambhir have become involved in heated social media exchanges […]
Turkey’s Grand Bazaar reopens, along with cafes and restaurants
ISTANBUL: Turkey reopened restaurants, cafes and Istanbul’s iconic 15th century Grand Bazaar market on Monday as the government further eased coronavirus restrictions. Many other facilities including parks, beaches, libraries and museums reopened across the country, while millions of public sector employees returned to work. At Istanbul’s landmark Grand Bazaar, traders were dusting the shelves and […]
Leading pulmonologist on forefront of Kashmir’s Covid-19 fight tests positive
Srinagar, June 2 (GNS): Covid-19 has cast a shadow on the top leadership of the Kashmir’s healthcare set-up as a leading pulmonologist and Head of Department, Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar, one of the exclusive facilities for the management of the novel coronavirus in the Valley, has tested positive for the pathogen. Sources told GNS […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Zig Qazigund, directs testing of medical staff, other employees
ANANTNAG, JUNE 01: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed Anantnag district administration to ensure COVID-19 testing of doctors, paramedics and other employees. The Advisor passed the directions while inspecting Zig Qazigund here to take stock of screening and other arrangements. He also directed Deputy Commissioner Anantnag to ensure social distancing, proper sanitization […]
Indian and Chinese brigade commanders meet at LAC — ‘No breakthrough but talks positive’
New Delhi: Indian and Chinese brigade commanders met in eastern Ladakh Monday to ease the ongoing tensions in the region. Though no major breakthrough has been achieved, the talks were “positive”, ThePrint has learnt. Sources in the know told ThePrint that tactical commanders have also met separately, over the last few days, on individual boats in […]
Moody’s downgrades India’s sovereign rating, maintains negative outlook
Moody’s Investors Service on Monday downgraded India’s sovereign rating to ‘Baa3’ from ‘Baa2’, saying there will be challenges in implementation of policies to mitigate risks of a sustained period of low growth and deteriorating fiscal position. “Moody’s has today downgraded the Government of India’s foreign-currency and local-currency long-term issuer ratings to Baa3 from Baa2. “Moody’s […]
China Says Situation At Border With India ‘Stable And Controllable’
China on Monday said that the overall situation at the border with India was “stable and controllable”, and both the countries have “unimpeded” communication channels to resolve the issues through dialogue and consultations. The comments by the Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came in the backdrop of the continuing standoff between the militaries of India […]
