China launches first crew to live on new space station
Under bright blue morning skies, China launched its first crewed space mission in five years on Thursday, sending three science-minded military pilots rocketing to a new orbiting station they’re expected to reach around midafternoon. The astronauts, already wearing their spacesuits, were seen off by space officials, other uniformed military personnel and a crowd of children […]
Maharashtra Health Dept Warns Of Third Covid Wave Triggered By ‘Delta Plus’ Variant
The Maharashtra health department has warned of a third Covid-19 wave in the state triggered by the highly virulent “Delta plus” variant of the novel coronavirus. A presentation made at a meeting attended by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday portrayed possible scenarios in case a fresh wave of the infection hits Maharashtra. “The number […]
Political reaction
The recent arrest of the local activist in Ganderbal district for speaking his mind has resulted in political reactions in Kashmir valley. Most of the political leaders including former chief minister Omar Abdullah have reacted to his arrest and have termed his detention as unwarranted and have sought his release. “I haven’t come across a […]
I will not let your sweat go in vain, those responsible will face action: Lt Governor on unscheduled Power Outage in Jammu
Enquiry Committee to be set up by CS; We will ensure highest punishment to those responsible for suffering of people: LG SRINAGAR, JUNE 16: During a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha assured the people of Jammu division that a Committee will be constituted by the Chief Secretary to enquire into […]
Div Com reviews progress on PMGSY road projects in districts
‘9754 KM length completed till March 2021 connecting 1251 habitations’ JAMMU, JUNE 16: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today convened a meeting of Deputy Commissioners to review the progress of work on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road projects in the districts of Jammu Division. The meeting was attended by Chief Engineer PMGSY, […]
Progress on Covid Vaccination in block Lar reviewed
GANDERBAL, JUNE 16: Nodal officer vaccination Lar, Owais Mir today convened a meeting to review the progress on Covid Vaccination for 18-44 years and address the issues with respect to the mobilization of people for vaccination in the block. BDO Lar, TSO Lar, CDPO lar, Naib Tehsildars were present in the meeting along with the Sarpanchs […]
Govt Polytechnic Kathua organises Online Workshop on Digital Marketing
KATHUA, JUNE 16: Government Polytechnic College Kathua today organized a One Day Online Workshop on Digital Marketing in collaboration with Careerera, Noida. The resource person for the workshop was Digital Marketing expert Saurabh Verma, from Careerera, Noida. Marketing Manager, Deepankar Malik, was the event coordinator. On the occasion, Principal Government Polytechnic Kathua, Er Arun Bangotra, highlighted […]
DDC Shopian reviews progress of NABARD funded projects
SHOPIAN, JUNE 16: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today convened a meeting here to review the progress of the ongoing Rural Infrastructural Development Fund (RIDF) projects being executed by different departments in the district. At the outset, it was informed that various RIDF projects funded by NABARD are under implementation in […]
Fuel price hiked again; petrol nearing century mark across country
Fuel prices increased again across the country on Wednesday adding more misery for the common man already grappling with rising food prices amidst shrinking income. With this rise, petrol prices have reached very close to hitting the century-mark all across the country extending the scope of historic high prices that had already made the fuel […]
PCB, ECB seeking to resolve financial dispute over PSL 6 organisation
LAHORE: Locked in a financial dispute over the organisation of the ongoing HBL Pakistan Super League 6 in Abu Dhabi, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) are trying to solve it amicably, it is learnt. The HBL PSL 6 was abruptly shifted to Abu Dhabi from Karachi on May 19 […]
