DDC Rajouri discusses issues hampering pace of developmental projects

RAJOURI: To discuss and resolve the issues confronting the progress on the developmental projects and shifting of utilities, the District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Rajesh K Shavan today chaired a meeting of the concerned officers here in the Conference Hall of the PWD Dak Bungalow. Among the others, ADC Rajouri, Sachin Dev Singh; SE Jal Shakti, […]

Good public response and better administrative efforts make Covid situation Satisfactory in Kupwara

KUPWARA: The significance of Covid vaccination is showing remarkable growth across district Kupwara as people are voluntarily coming forward for vaccination. Ghulam Ahmad Malik, 50, from village Pattergund in Villgam Medical Block of Kupwara district has approached his nearest vaccination centre to take the 2nd dose of COVID vaccine, yesterday. Malik said that he has […]

NHIDCL donates 4 ambulances to health department Jammu

Div Com hands over keys to Director Health Services JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner, Dr. Raghav Langer handed over keys of four fully equipped ambulances to Director Health Services Jammu on behalf of National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). Speaking on the occasion, the Div Com said that NHIDCL is fully committed to community service […]

CEO Pulwama visits various schools of Zone Pampore

PAMPORE: Chief Education Officer (CEO) Pulwama A.H Rafiqi along with DEPO Pulwama Manzoor Ahmad and ZEO Pampore Mushtaq Ahmad Dar visited various schools of Zone Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The schools which they visited are UPS Gundbal, BMS Shar Shali, UPS Wahab Sahab, UPS Jewan Sahib and KGBV Jewan Shaib Ladhoo area […]

HELP Foundation starts series of counseling sessions, medical camps in Srinagar, Budgam

Srinagar: With the rising cases of suicides, drug abuse and domestic violence affecting youth and women as a consequence of prolonged pandemic situation, HELP Foundation has started a series of counseling sessions and medical camps in Srinagar and Budgam, to support women and youth to cope with the situation. “Suicide is an extreme step taken […]

India logs 41,506 new cases of COVID-19, 895 fresh deaths reported

India logs 41,506 new cases of COVID-19, 895 fresh deaths reported

NEW DELHI: With 41,506 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,08,37,222, while the active cases declined to 4,54,118, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has climbed to 4,08,040 with 895 fresh fatalities. The active cases comprise 1.47 […]

Nominate your choice of inspiring people for Padma awards: PM Narendra Modi to citizens

Nominate your choice of inspiring people for Padma awards: PM Narendra Modi to citizens

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to nominate their choice of persons, who are doing exceptional work at the grassroots, for Padma awards. In a tweet, Modi said India has many talented people doing exceptional work at the grassroots but they are often not much known. “India has many talented people, […]

New IT rules will ensure more responsible social media ecosystem in India: Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: IT and communications minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the new information technology rules are empowering and protecting users. The new IT rules will ensure a safer and more responsible social media ecosystem in India, the minister said. “Reviewed the implementation and compliance of Information Technology Rules, 2021 along with my colleague Shri […]

Ministers have increased but not COVID vaccines: Rahul Gandhi’s jibe at Modi Govt

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a swipe at the central government, saying the number of ministers has increased but not the COVID vaccines. He also shared a chart of the average vaccinations per day, which are falling short of the target to vaccinate all adults by December 2021. “The number of […]

‘Bulky Cabinet’ of no use if public investments not higher: CPI(M)

New Delhi: The CPI(M) on Sunday hit out at the government over reports of a steep fall in infrastructure expenditure and a dip in vaccination rates, saying that a “bulky Cabinet” is of no use if public investments are not higher. In a series of tweets, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said that the Narendra […]