Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary
WASHINGTON: President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the US Senate. A pediatrician and former Pennsylvania physician general, Levine was appointed to her current post by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf […]
Embattled Paine wants to lead Aussies to South Africa
BRISBANE: Australian captain Tim Paine insists he is the right man to lead his team to South Africa and to the possible World Test Championship final at Lords despite a sub-par performance in the Test series against India. India beat Australia by three wickets at the Gabba on Tuesday, the first time since 1988 the […]
31-member Parliamentary committee to visit Kashmir
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is set to visit the Kashmir valley on 21 January. The 31-member committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh T G Venkatesh, will undertake a “study visit” of Srinagar and Gulmarg from 21 to 23 January, Indian Express reported. The members of the committee […]
Three militants killed, four troopers injured along LoC after “infiltration bid foiled”
Srinagar: At least three heavily armed militants were killed while four soldiers sustained injuries after army foiled a major infiltration bid along the LoC in Keri Battal area of Jammu’s Akhnoor. A local news gathering agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting defence sources reported that on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a group […]
DC Srinagar sanctions Rs 30 lakh relief, housing assistance to families affected in recent fire incidents
Subsistence assistance, relief material for affected families; educational assistance for affected students SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: The Srinagar district administration has sanctioned relief and compensation amounts in favour of families affected in the recent fire incidents in the district. The relief amounts will be in addition to the immediate assistance in the form of household items […]
Heads of Municipal Bodies, Political leaders, several delegations call on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: Heads of Municipal Bodies of Kashmir, Political leaders, Sportsperson, senior faculty members of SKIMS and MD Ahad Hotels today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. A delegation of Presidents/Vice Presidents/Councilors Coordination Committee, comprising of members of different Municipal Bodies of Kashmir headed by its Chairman, Mohammad Iqbal Ahanger […]
113 new COVID-19 cases in J&K
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 113 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123538 Of the cases reported today, 60 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 53 infections.
Ensure prompt civic services delivery; timely redressal of public grievances: Advisor Baseer Khan to Officers
Visits Baramulla; assesses post snowfall scenario, meets several delegations BARAMULLA, JANUARY 19: Affirming government’s commitment towards strengthening transparency and accountability in governance mechanism, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today emphasized ensuring prompt delivery of civic services besides timely redressal of public grievances. Advisor made these remarks during a meeting chaired by him to […]
People’s Conference pulls out of PAGD three months after formation
Srinagar: Peoples Conference has pulled out of the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaracation (PAGD) three months after its formation. Sajad Gani Lone, Chairman of J-K Peoples Conference has sent a letter to President PAGD ,Farooq Abdullah. In the letter, Lone has informed Farooq Abdullah that after holding a meeting of the highest decision-making body of […]
January 26 functions: Security establishment prepared, alert, says IGP
Srinagar: Kashmir Zone’s Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar on Monday said that security establishment was ready for smooth conduct of January 26 functions. “We are already ready. Nakas checking has been started. Cordon and searches have been started. Our people are completely ready. All technical and human resources are being utilized fully,” he said […]
