370 new COVID-19 cases in J&K; active cases drop below 5,000 mark

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 370 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 1,10,224. Out of the total cases, 1,03,565 have already recovered and 1,694 have died leaving a total of 4,965 active cases as on date, the government’s media bulletin reads. Of the cases reported today, 189 were reported in Kashmir […]

‘China firmly supports Nepal to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity’

‘China firmly supports Nepal to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity’

Beijing:China’s Defence Minister Gen. Wei Fenghe has lauded Nepal’s leadership for resolutely pursuing the one-China’ policy and offered firm support to the Himalayan country in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, the defence ministry said here on Monday. Wei, who is also a State Councillor, met Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and […]

For India, 2020 will be known as year of internal discovery: PM

For India, 2020 will be known as year of internal discovery: PM

New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore India’s national character for the entire world to behold and 2020 will be known as a year of internal discovery rather than of external disruption, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Across the world, people have expressed wonder at the way in which Indians, […]

China sanctions leaders of US groups over Hong Kong actions

China sanctions leaders of US groups over Hong Kong actions

Beijing: China on Monday said it is sanctioning leaders of US government-affiliated bodies that promote democracy around the world in response to what it calls practices that blatantly meddle in Hong Kong affairs. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the measures would cover the senior director for Asia at the National Endowment Democracy, John Knaus, the […]

Pakistan has highest rate of breast cancer in Asia: Report

Pakistan has highest rate of breast cancer in Asia: Report

Islamabad; Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer in Asia as approximately 90,000 women are diagnosed with the disease every year out of whom 40,000 pass away, according to a media report on Monday. Estimates also reveal that one in 10 Pakistani women could develop breast cancer in their lifetime, the Dawn News reported. The […]

OSD to advisor Farooq Khan expresses gratitude

Srinagar: Mohammed Ashraf Hakak, Officer on Special Duty to advisor Farooq Ahmad Khan has expressed gratitude to people for their condolences and support on the demise of his mother, Khateeja Begum. Begum passed away on November 24 and was buried in her hometown Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. In a statement, the OSD to […]

Govt calls all-party meet to discuss COVID-19 situation

Govt calls all-party meet to discuss COVID-19 situation

New Delhi:  The government has called an all-party meeting to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic situation on December 4 that will be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said on Monday. Floor leaders of all parties from both houses of parliament have been called for the meeting, which will be held virtually on Friday at […]

Hope GDP will be positive in next quarter: Amit Shah

Hope GDP will be positive in next quarter: Amit Shah

Ahmedabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said he hopes the GDP will be back to positive territory in the next quarter, after two consecutive quarters of contraction. Prime Minister Narendra Modi worked hard for the economic recovery and had also announced a package after the crisis due to coronavirus, Shah said after inaugurating […]

All educational institutions to remain closed across J-K till year end

All educational institutions to remain closed across J-K till year end

Jammu;  Issuing fresh COVID-related guidelines, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said all educational institutions would remain closed till December 31 while no fresh permission or passes are required for activities which were already permitted in the union territory. It also put all the 20 districts, 10 each in Kashmir and Jammu regions, in […]

Ailing CRPF man dies ‘mysteriously’ in Kulgam

Ailing CRPF man dies ‘mysteriously’ in Kulgam

  Kulgam: An ailing Sub-Inspector of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who died under mysterious conditions in Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. Officials said that a CRPF trooper, identified as Shabad Kumar from F—Company of 93 Battalion, deployed in D.K Marg Higher Secondary School, died under mysterious conditions on duty […]