Russia intensifies attacks on liberated Kherson, eastern Ukraine

Russia intensifies attacks on liberated Kherson, eastern Ukraine

KYIV/BAKHMUT: Russian forces stepped up mortar and artillery attacks on the recently liberated city of Kherson in southern Ukraine on Wednesday, Ukraine’s military said, while also exerting constant pressure along front lines in eastern regions of the country. Russia fired 33 missiles from multiple rocket launchers at civilian targets in Kherson in the 24 hours […]

Plantation Drive held at Industrial Estate Vessu

ANANTNAG: A mass plantation cum awareness drive was today held under the ambit of Green JK Drive 2022-23 at Industrial Estate Vessu, here. The drive was organized by the JK Pollution Control Committee in collaboration with the Department of Forest and Environment. During the programme, the industrialists were sensitized about afforestation and the need to […]

US considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China: Officials

WASHINGTON: The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China, US officials said Tuesday, after Beijing dramatically loosened hardline containment measures this month. The United States “is following the science and advice of public health experts, consulting with partners, and considering taking similar steps… to protect the American people,” said the officials, […]

MD KPDCL visits 33/11 KV, 1 x 10 MVA Summerbugh Receiving Station

SRINAGAR: The Managing Director (MD) KPDCL, Yasin. M. Choudry today paid a visit to 33/11 KV, 1 x 10 MVA Summerbugh Receiving Station. Managing Director, KPDCL successfully test charged 33/11KV, 10 MVA, SummerBugh Receiving Station. The said receiving station at present has 03 No. 11 KV outgoing feeders, out of which one feeder will exclusively […]

SKIMS holds 3rd Annual Research Day

Srinagar: The Department of Clinical Research SKIMS inaugurated today ‘3rd Annual Research Day’. During the event 18 research papers selected out of 40 of faculty members representing different specialties were presented in scientific session and reviewed by panelists. In the inaugural ceremony Prof. Nazir Ahmed Ganai, Vice Chancellor SKUAST who was the chief guest on […]

Anti-inflammatory patterns explain fatigue in long Covid patients : Study

London: Researchers have detected an anti-inflammatory pattern in long Covid patients, which helps in understanding better what causes fatigue in patients with long term symptoms of the disease. The researchers at the University of Vienna, Austria, have now presented new evidence of triggers for fatigue following SARS-COV-2 infection. The team of researchers showed that an […]

Training programme on Post Harvest Management and Processing of Walnuts concludes at SKUAST-K

Srinagar: Two days training programme on Post Harvest Management and Processing of Walnuts w.e.f concluded Wednesday with valedictory programme being organized at Directorate of Extension, SKUAST-K. Worthy Director Extension, Prof. Dil Mohammad Makhdoomi presided over as the chief guest at the concluding ceremony, while Prof Syed Zammir Hussain, Head, Division of Food Science andTechnology was […]

Seminar on Drug Addiction, Spiritual Healing & Role of Parents organized at IUST

Awantipora: One-day seminar on Drug addiction, Spiritual healing, and the Role of parents was held at IUST today. The program was organized jointly by International Centre for Spiritual Studies, Dean Outreach, and Mantaqi Centre for Science and Society IUST in collaboration with the Shamah foundation. The program was attended by students, scholars, and faculty members. […]

Caffeine may boost athletic performance, study finds

Tokyo: Caffeine may significantly improve athletic performance, according to a study which found that caffeine supplementation reduced sprint time in the 100-metre dash. Caffeine, a stimulant that affects the nervous system, is a popular choice among athletes as a performance-enhancing aid. The World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations, has recognised […]

Value education should be included in curriculum: President Droupadi Murmu

Value education should be included in curriculum: President Droupadi Murmu

Hyderabad: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stressed on the importance of teaching value education to children to make them good citizens. Murmu, who addressed the students and faculty members of the Keshav Memorial Educational Society at a function organised as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav here, said parents also, in view of competition, focus […]