B’luru sees steady rise of Covid cases, health dept on high alert
The health department in Bengaluru is on high alert after the city reported more than 100 Covid-19 cases on a daily basis since the last seven days. Bellandur, Hagadur, Varthur, HSR Layout, Doddanekkundi, and Koramangala, all of which have dense populations of software professionals, have reported new Covid cases. These areas are also home to […]
Ben Stokes has the personality to lead but he will be hamstrung by the system: Pietersen
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen believes Ben Stokes “has the personality” to captain the Test side, but he also believes the 30-year-old all-rounder will need a leadership group to complement him as he seeks to restore the side’s glory days. Stokes was appointed England captain after Joe Root resigned following the 0-4 Ashes defeat in […]
Tensions rise as West puts its weight decisively behind Ukraine
PARIS: Less cautious about its military support and more explicit in its war aims, the West shifted gears in its support for Ukraine this week despite the risk of a direct conflict with Russia. “We want to see Russia weakened to the degree that it can’t do the kinds of things that it has done […]
9 Tourists Among 41 ‘Badly’ Bitten By Stray Dogs On Boulevard Dalgate
Nine tourists were among at least 41 persons bitten by stray dogs at Boulevard Road near Gagribal area of Dalgate Srinagar, officials said on Friday. They said all these persons were brought to SMHS Hospital for treatment. “All of them have been bitten badly,” an official told GNS. While nine tourists were going through the […]
Power Development Department taking steps to ensure adequate power supply
SRINAGAR, APRIL 29: On Shab-e-Qadr, Power Development Department (PDD) was able to supply 1575 MW and 170 LAC units of energy which is the highest load served to Kashmir valley on the occasion of Shab-e-qadr from 1800 hrs of 28th April 2022 to 0600 hrs of 29th April 2022. This is 55 MW more peak […]
J&K Reports 4 Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Jammu and Kashmir recorded four new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that three of the fresh cases were reported from Kashmir Valley—two from Srinagar and one from Kupwara while Jammu district reported one case, taking the overall tally to […]
Ministry of Civil Aviation approves the Srinagar-Sharjah flights to the extent of 5 flights per week on a regular basis
Lt Governor expresses deepest gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister UT administration & Ministry of Civil Aviation under Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia taking necessary steps on priority to strengthen air connectivity to cater to growing tourism & industry sectors: LG JAMMU, APRIL 29: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved the Srinagar-Sharjah flights to the extent of […]
Forest area in J&K’s Udhampur under blaze for last 4 days
Udhampur, April 29: A forest area of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir is under blaze for the last four days. The fire broke out in the Daya Dhar forest area of Ghordi block of Udhampur in the Union Territory four days ago. It has engulfed a huge forest property. Several trees and other forest resources […]
Power scenario will improve in coming days in J&K: Niteshwar Kumar
JAMMU, Apr 29: Niteshwar Kumar principal secretary to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir power development department on Friday said that power scenario will improve in coming days and he was thankful to Union government for providing additional 207 Mega Watt of power. He said that due to increase in demand across the country, they […]
Maxwell again misses out on Australia Test berth for Sri Lanka series
Despite rumours and calls for his selection for Test cricket, Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will remain a white-ball player, as Cricket Australia (CA) announced its sides for the five-week multi-format tour of Sri Lanka. Andrew McDonald’s first tour as permanent head coach has resulted in significant changes in all three formats. Pat Cummins will captain […]
