England-Pakistan ODI at Lord’s approved for full capacity
LONDON: The One-day International between England and Pakistan on July 10 was approved on Friday for a full capacity crowd of 31,100 at Lords. It joins other sporting events such as Wimbledon and the European Championship in a British government research program studying the effects of fan attendance as Covid-19 restrictions are eased. Wimbledon opened […]
Biden says ‘no’ final pullout in next few days
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Friday said there is no plan for an imminent withdrawal of the final US troops in Afghanistan. “No. We’re on, we’re on track exactly as to where we expect to be,” he told reporters at the White House, following growing speculation the final contingents were due to leave within the […]
Phase Three Clinical Trial Concludes 77.8 Per Cent Effectiveness Of Covaxin
Bharat Biotech’s third phase of clinical trial emerges with an overall 77.8 percent efficacy of Covaxin. The company officials confirmed on Saturday citing data from the clinical trial report. Peer- reviewing of the data, although, is still awaited. “We are proud to put India on the global map with scientific conviction, competence and commitment. Covaxin […]
People friendly reforms
There has been a lot of talk about the people-friendly reforms in the Jammu and Kashmir administration so that the difference in dealing with public issues becomes visible. Recently in a two Regional Conference on “Replication of Good Governance Practices” at SKICC, Srinagar, LG Manoj Sinha has asked his officers to give a human touch […]
Additional Secretary DARPG chairs meeting for rolling out District Governance Index in J&K
Committee constituted for the purpose SRINAGAR, JULY 02: In order to carry forward the decisions taken in “Behtar Nizam-e-Hakumat Kashmir Aelamia Declaration”, a meeting was chaired by V.Srinivas, Additional Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India here today to rollout District Governance Index in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was […]
DC Bandipora approves 14 Rent Assessment Cases
BANDIPORA, JULY 02: The District Rent Assessment Committee, which met here today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad, approved 14 rent cases. The rent cases pertaining to Health, Education, Agriculture, Sheep and Animal Husbandry, Security Forces, Food and Youth services and Sports department were approved by the Committee. The Committee […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Uri-Boniyar; Inspects Development Works
Interacts with PRIs, Visits CCC at Boniyar; BARAMULLA, JULY 02: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Boniyar area of Baramulla district where he inspected several developmental works in order to get the first hand appraisal of their progress. Advisor was accompanied by Additional District Development Commissioner Baramulla Aijaz Abdullah Saraaf and other […]
DC Kulgam reviews status of vaccination
Directs for vaccination of left out persons above 45 years age group KULGAM, JULY 02: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today directed the concerned to ensure the vaccination of left out persons above 45 years of age group in the district within next two days. The DC passed the directions during a […]
Ganderbal trout stream in shambles reduced to drain
By: Ayaz Sofi VOV Ganderbal The main attraction of Ganderbal town has been a trout stream which was passing through the main town and used to be a great soother for the eyes. Due to the neglect of authorities and especially by the fisheries department this trout stream has been reduced to a drain by […]
Top LeT commander among five militants killed in Pulwama: IGP
Five Lashkar-e-Toiba militants including a top commander and an army man were killed in a gunfight in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, officials said on Friday. While police said the slain militants belong to LeT, the identification of three of them has not been revealed officially as of now. “District commander of militant outfit LeT […]
