CUK VC, fraternity condole demise of brother of Prof. M Afzal Zargar

Ganderbal: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice Chancellor, Prof. A Ravinder Nath, Dean Academic Affairs and Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Prof. Shahid Rasool, Controller of Examinations, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Finance Officer, Dr. Mehraj ud Din Shah, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of Departments, faculty members, administrative staff, research scholars and students condoled […]

Army hosts Iftar party in Naidkhai

Bandipora: With an aim to foster and reinforce the spirit of peace and communal harmony, the 13RR of the Indian Army on Monday hosted an “Iftar Party” at Naidkhai Camp. Scores of locals and senior citizens gathered for a party to pray, eat, and converse. 13RR Naidkhai conducted this event to bring in harmony and […]

Killing of Atiq, his brother seems ‘scripted’: Bihar Dy CM

Killing of Atiq, his brother seems ‘scripted’: Bihar Dy CM

New Delhi: Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Monday termed the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, “scripted”. He also said that whatever happened in Uttar Pradesh, was not Atiq Ahmed’s ‘funeral procession’, but that of ‘law’. While talking to an agency, Yadav said, “I have no sympathies for crime or […]

One should not forget one’s mother tongue: Ex-CJI Ramana

New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India, Justice N.V. Ramana has said that one should never forget one’s mother tongue, but at the same time learning a link language such as English is important. He called up on Telugus not to forget their language and culture. “I studied in Telugu medium until my graduation and […]

G7 nations set to expand solar, wind power capacity by 2030

G7 nations set to expand solar, wind power capacity by 2030

New Delhi: The G7 climate change, energy, and environment ministers of rich nations wrapped up their two-day meeting in Sapporo with an agreement to drastically expand offshore wind power by 2030, but stopped short of endorsing a 2030 deadline for phasing out coal and leave the door open for continued investment in fossil gas. At […]

Sudan death toll nears 100 as clashes continue

Sudan death toll nears 100 as clashes continue

Khartoum: The death toll from fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 97, according to The Washington Post citing the Sudanese Doctors Union. As of early Monday, 97 civilians had been killed and nearly 600 had been injured in the violence. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors […]

Bangladesh capital records hottest day in decades

Dhaka: The heatwave has gripped many parts of Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka, as the country enters the height of summer, the Meteorological Department said. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the highest temperature of the day, recorded in the country’s Chuadanga district, nearly 215 km west of Dhaka, was 41.8 degrees Celsius, Xinhua news […]

US warship sails in Taiwan Strait after China’s exercises

Taipei: The US Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out a large encirclement exercise around self-ruled Taiwan. The US 7th Fleet said the transit through the strait by the USS Milius on Sunday was routine. The cruisers “transited through a corridor in the Strait […]

Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year

Yangon: Myanmar’s military has announced plans to release 3,113 prisoners, including 98 foreigners, to mark the country’s traditional New Year. The statement by the military on Monday did not specify whether those imprisoned for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed. The military has jailed thousands of opponents and pro-democracy activists since […]

Admin steering change in socio-economic landscape of J&K: LG

Admin steering change in socio-economic landscape of J&K: LG

Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday shared inspiring stories of the change-makers and highlighted the efforts of his administration to realize the “true growth potential” of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at his monthly “Awaam Ki Awaaz” radio programme, he said the Jammu and Kashmir administration with citizens’ participation is steering the change in the […]