Sensex, Nifty scale new peaks; banking shares drive rally

Mumbai: Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rose for the fourth straight session to settle at fresh life-time highs on Tuesday as investors shrugged off concerns over rising inflation to focus on positive cues coming from global markets. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex quoted higher by 221.52 points or 0.42 per cent at a […]

How excess sugar intake causes fatty liver disease

A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi has unravelled the molecular mechanism by which excess sugar consumption causes fatty liver disease. According to the team, the research will prompt the public to reduce sugar intake to stop Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in its early stages. The research, which comes […]

IUST holds Webinar on ‘Stress Management among Youth in view of Covid-19’

Awantipora: Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (AMCNMT), a constituent college of Islamic University of Science and Technology conducted one day webinar on “Stress Management among Youth in view of Covid-19” on Monday. Principal AMCNMT, Prof. Dr. Mehmooda Regu who was the organizing chairperson of the event, impressed upon family and teachers to […]

Alok Kumar (IRS), Principal Secretary inaugurates first batch of BLS TOTat GCOPE

SRINAGAR: Alok Kumar (IRS), Principal Secretary to Government, Youth Services & Sports Department inaugurated the 1st BLS 3-day Training of Trainees (TOT)at Government College of Physical Education Gadoora Ganderbal today on 15-06-2021. He was accompanied by Dr. Saleem-Ur-Rehman, Director General YSS, Mohd Ashraf, Special Secretary to Government and Bashir Ahmad, Joint Director Kashmir Youth Services […]

OPD services commence SMGS Hospital Jammu

JAMMU: The OPD Services, on prior appointment basis, will resume in SMGS Hospital from June 14, 2021 on all working days. The appointment for Monday shall be given on Saturday. The patients can take appointment for Paediatrics on mobile phone number 9541925359; for ENT on 9541925360; For Obst & Gynae 9541925361 and for Dermatology (Skin) […]

Doctor Speaks HoD Medicine shares expert advice

‘Follow all precautions, take Six Minute Walk Test’ JAMMU: A large number of Covid patients remain asymptomatic and recover without observing any significant ailment or symptoms of the infection. All individuals are therefore expected to be skeptic about every other individual, including oneself, as carrier of Covid-19 virus, just as a precautionary measure. Still, if […]

Poonch district braces up for vaccination of 18-44 Age-Group

DC reviews preparedness of departments; seeks action against elements spreading rumours POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet today reviewed the preparedness for the launch of vaccination drive for 18-44 age group here at a meeting. He also directed health authorities to achieve 100% vaccination of 45+ category in one week. The DC asked the enforcement […]

Panchayat level Covid Care Centres a novel concept to mitigate Covid in rural areas : DC Anantnag

Being utilised for testing, vaccination & mass awareness drives in the district ANANTNAG: In compliance to instructions from the Govt, District Administration Anantnag led by Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla, has established 05 (five) bedded Covid Care Centres in different Panchayat Halqas of the district. Speaking on the purpose of these centres, the DC said […]

9 deaths, but Covid cases come down further in J&K

9 deaths, but Covid cases come down further in J&K

Srinagar: The number of fresh Covid cases detected in the last 24 hours in J&K came down further on Monday to 599, but nine more Covid patients lost their lives during this period. The official daily Covid bulletin said that of the new cases, 438 were reported in Kashmir Division and 161 in Jammu Division. […]

LG’s June-end deadline for vaccination of 45-plus also likely to be missed

LG’s June-end deadline for vaccination of 45-plus also likely to be missed

In 19 days, only 9% vaccinated, 15 days left for 24% more Anantnag: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday set another deadline of June-end for the completion of Covid vaccination to people in the 45-plus age group, 19 days after the administration missed the first deadline set by him. However, 23.94 percent of the population […]