Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Biden

Trump condemns Capitol riot, concedes to Biden

Washington: President Donald Trump is conceding to President-elect Joe Biden and condemning the violent supporters who stormed the nation’s Capitol Wednesday. In a new video message, Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new administration will be inaugurated on January 20” and his “focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly […]

J&K govt bans import of poultry over bird flu threat

J&K govt bans import of poultry over bird flu threat

  Srinagar: The government of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday banned import of poultry into the region in view of spread of bird flu in neighbouring states. An order under number 09-ASH of 2021, dated 07-01-2021, issued by Principal Secretary to Government Animal Husbandry Department, Navin Choudhary said that in the wake of spread of bird […]

No J&K IAS, IPS, IFS now, all three merged with AGMUT cadre

No J&K IAS, IPS, IFS now, all three merged with AGMUT cadre

  Srinagar: The central government has amended Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act to merge IAS, IPS and IFS cadre of Jammu and Kashmir with Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories Act. An ordinance in this regard has been promulgated by the President of India. This is the first amendment in the Reorganisation law after […]

Mere 21 new COVID-19 cases in Kashmir, 127 in J&K overall

Mere 21 new COVID-19 cases in Kashmir, 127 in J&K overall

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported 127 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,22,176. Out of the total cases, 1,17,877 have recovered so far. A total of 1,903 patients have died leaving a total of 2,396 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 21 […]

Be prepared to receive first supply of COVID-19 vaccine likely to be sent shortly: Centre to states, UTs

New Delhi: The Union health ministry has informed states and union territories that they are likely to receive the first supply of COVID-19 vaccine shortly and asked them to remain prepared to accept these consignments. In a communique, the ministry said vaccine will be supplied to the identified consignee points of 19 states and union territories […]

Biomedical research must help alleviate human suffering: Prof Khuroo

KU’s UGC-HRDC organises special lecture for refresher course participants

Biomedical research must help alleviate human suffering: Prof Khuroo

    Srinagar: Renowned gastroenterologist Prof Mohammad Sultan Khuroo said on Thursday that the prime aim of biomedical research should be to save lives and to alleviate human suffering. Addressing as lead speaker the ongoing two-week refresher course in science, organised by Kashmir University’s UGC-HRDC, he said: “One of the key goals of conducting biomedical research […]

LG announces new industrial development scheme worth Rs 28,400 cr for J-K

LG announces new industrial development scheme worth Rs 28,400 cr for J-K

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday announced a new industrial developmental scheme (IDS) with a total outlay of Rs 28,400 crore to encourage new investment and to take industrial development to the block level and far-flung areas of the Union territory. “In a major decision of far-reaching consequence, Government of India has approved […]

Joint session of US Congress certifies Biden’s electoral victory over Trump

Joint session of US Congress certifies Biden’s electoral victory over Trump

Washington: A Joint Session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the electoral victory of Joe Biden as the next US President and Kamala Harris as the Vice President in the November 3 election. The formal certification by the Joint Session came in the wee hours of Thursday. The Joint Session which resumed its […]

Trump pledges ‘orderly’ transfer of power to Biden on January 20

Trump pledges ‘orderly’ transfer of power to Biden on January 20

Washington:  Outgoing US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that there will be an “orderly” transfer of power to Joe Biden on January 20. Trump’s remarks came minutes after a Joint Session of the US Congress formally certified the Electoral College victory of Biden as the next US President and Kamala Harris as the Vice […]

UN chief, UNGA president express concern over violence in Washington

UN chief, UNGA president express concern over violence in Washington

United Nations: Top United Nations leadership expressed sadness and concern over the violence in Washington DC by pro-Trump demonstrators who stormed the US Capitol as lawmakers gathered to certify the presidential election results. “The Secretary-General is saddened by the events at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C,” on Wednesday, Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, said […]