Sunak waters down Britain’s climate goals
LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down his country’s commitments to tackle climate change on Wednesday, delaying targets for changing cars and domestic heating to maintain the consent of the British people in the switch to net zero. Sunak said his government remained committed to its legally-binding target of reaching net zero emissions by […]
GCW MA Road holds Science event; Sourabh Bhagat felicitates winner students
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: The Government College for Women M A Road Srinagar today organised one day Science event in collaboration with Department of Science and Technology. The event covered two broad themes of Artificial Intelligence and Genetic engineering in treatment of diseases about which the students from various city colleges made some oral and some […]
Skilled workforce
In the higher education sector J&K government is trying to make some big changes so that the universities become centers of research and innovation. Recently Lt Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the Foundation Day Ceremony of University of Jammu. He highlights the key role of Jammu University in all-round and speedy development of the nation. […]
Brawl over litter ends in shootout in Kolkata
In an unexpected turn of events, a local resident, identified as Soumit Mandal, son of a retired police officer, allegedly fired in the air on Baikuntho Ghosh Road on Tuesday night here. The sudden shootout triggered panic among locals. The incident was reportedly sparked by a minor dispute over Mandal littering the area by some […]
Burnley earn first point in draw at Forest
NOTTINGHAM: Burnley earned their first point since returning to the Premier League but were left frustrated by a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Monday after having a late goal ruled out. Vincent Kompany’s side soaked up some early pressure and then took the lead after 41 minutes with a superb finish by Zeki Amdouni […]
Washington, Riyadh exploring mutual defence pact: New York Times
AMERICAN and Saudi officials are discussing the terms of a mutual defence treaty that would resemble military pacts that the US has with allies such as Japan and South Korea — in a bid to get Saudi Arabia to normalise relations with Israel, the New York Times reported. Under the agreement, both sides would pledge […]
Around 40 goats, sheep perish in lightning strike in highlands of Banihal
Jammu: Around 40 goats and sheep have been killed after lightning struck highlands of Doligam/Hinjhal Top of Banihal area in Ramban district last night, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that a police team and officials from concerned department rushed to the far-flung village after information was received. So far there are details that […]
Fast-paced development in last 4 years and unprecedented investments in modern infrastructure is shaping J&K’s economic growth trajectory and fueling people’s aspiration: LG
Dedicated VIKALP- Venture Incubation and Knowledge Application Launchpad at GDC Ganderbal to aspiring Youth J&K is witnessing a new revolution in infrastructure development. Several projects, pending for more than a decade have been completed and dedicated to the people today: LG Sinha Fast-paced development in last 4 years and unprecedented investments in modern infrastructure is […]
Urban Development
With the growing population in cities and towns of Jammu and Kashmir, authorities are focusing on urban development in a pattern with modern amenities. Recently the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting to review the functioning and performance of the State Urban Development Agency (SUDA) at the Civil Secretariat here. During the meeting, the […]
Anantnag Encounter: LeT Commander Uzair Khan Killed; Another Body Lying On Ground, Says ADGP Kumar
Anantnag- Additional Director General of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar Tuesday said that top Lashkar-e-Toiba Commander Uzair Khan has been killing in Gadool, Kokernag encounter while as a lifeless body was also lying flat near the gunfight spot. Talking to reporters, ADGP Kumar said that Uzair Khan, who was involved in the killing of an army Colonel, […]
