KU’s Bioresources Department organises 1-day workshop on scientific literature

Srinagar: The Department of Bioresources University of Kashmir on Friday organized a workshop on scientific literature. The day-long workshop was organised under the project MANAV (Human Atlas) sponsored by DBT Government of India in collaboration with IISER Pune, NCCS-Pune and Persistent Systems. The main objective of the workshop was to impart skills and knowledge among […]

DC Baramulla kick-starts 05 days Training Prog on ‘School Health and Wellness’

Teachers have significant role in shaping the lives of Students: Kumar BARAMULLA: In a significant move to acquaint the teachers about different means and methodologies with regard to health and wellbeing of students, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla Bhupinder Kumar today kick started five days long training programme themed ‘School Health and Wellness’ at Govt […]

India reports 31,382 new Covid-19 infections, active cases lowest in 188 days

NEW DELHI: India logged 31,382 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,35,94,803, while the active cases declined to 3,00,162, the lowest in 188 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 4,46,368 with 318 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at […]

CUK’s National Science Urdu Congress concludes

Srinagar: The two days “National Urdu Science Congress-2021,” organized by the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in association with Vigyan Prasar, at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Kashmir concluded here on Thursday. Hundreds of delegates and eminent experts from Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of the country attended valedictory function of the Congress, organized under […]

Over 81.39 crore Covid vaccine doses sent to states, UTs so far: Government

NEW DELHI: More than 81.39 crore Covid vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union Territories so far, while 85,92,550 doses are in the pipeline, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. Over 4.23 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories for inoculation, it said. The […]

After SC verdict, UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA exam

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has allowed unmarried women to apply for the National Defence Academy (NDA) and naval academy exam, an official statement said on Friday. The move follows a Supreme Court directive on the issue last month. In compliance with the apex court’s interim direction, the UPSC has decided to […]

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

Is the delta variant of the coronavirus worse for kids?

No, experts say there’s no strong evidence yet that it makes children and teens sicker than earlier versions of the virus, although delta has led to a surge in infections among kids because it’s more contagious. Delta’s ability to spread more easily makes it more of a risk to children and underscores the need for […]

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

President Joe Biden has announced that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer’s COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70 percent of the global population within the next year. The stepped-up US commitment marks the cornerstone of the global vaccination summit […]

Congress urges Assam Governor to stop Darrang eviction till rehabilitation announced

GUWAHATI: Congress leaders met Assam Governor Jagadish Mukhi on Friday, urging him to stop the eviction drive at Sipajhar in Darrang till a proper rehabilitation package is announced, after two people were killed and over 20 people injured in police firing. Submitting a memorandum, the party also demanded suspension of Deputy Commissioner Prabhati Thaosen and […]

Congress govts underplayed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s contribution, legacy: Jitendra Singh

NEW DELHI: Union minister Jitendra Singh Friday accused past Congress governments of underplaying Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s contribution and legacy for political and dynastic considerations. He was speaking after inaugurating a digital exhibition on the life and contribution of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the North Block here. The minister said the event was an […]