Prof Romshoo, VC IUST, once again features in Stanford University’s list of top global scientists

AWANTIPORA: Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor of the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and a globally recognized Earth Scientist specializing in Glaciology, Hydrology, and Climate Change, has consistently been featured in Stanford University’s list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide since 2020. With a PhD. in Water Resources Engineering from the University […]

IGNOU admissions, re-registration last date extended to Sept 20

SRINAGAR: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for admission to its various programmes for the ongoing academic session in order to accommodate potential learners who were unable to complete their admission formalities within the initially announced timeline. Prospective students who wish to enroll for the ongoing academic session are encouraged […]

JKSA thanks PM, EAM for facilitating safe return of Kashmiri youth from Russia

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Tuesday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar for their prompt and effective intervention in ensuring the safe return of Kashmiri youth Azad Yusuf Kumar from Russia. Azad, a resident of Awantipora, Kashmir, had fallen victim to a fraudulent […]

SC halts ‘bulldozer justice’

SC halts ‘bulldozer justice’

Says illegal demolition against ethos of Constitution NEW DELHI: Even if there is one instance of illegal demolition, it is against the ethos of our Constitution, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while directing that authorities across the country will not demolish properties of those accused of crime without seeking its leave. A bench of […]

PM Modi lists achievements of NDA Govt in its 100 days in office

PM Modi lists achievements of NDA Govt in its 100 days in office

BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Tuesday that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government at the Centre has taken a slew of major decisions for the benefit of all sections of society during its 100 days in office. Modi, who launched the women-centric ‘Subhadra’, a flagship scheme of the Odisha government at a […]

Directionless govt: Congress on 100 days of BJP-led NDA at Centre

Directionless govt: Congress on 100 days of BJP-led NDA at Centre

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre after it completed 100 days of its tenure and said it is a “directionless” government as it has no vision to solve the issues concerning the public. Reacting to 100 days of completion of the Narendra Modi-led government, Congress general secretary […]

Atishi to replace Arvind Kejriwal as new Delhi Chief Minister

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday picked Education Minister Atishi to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as the new Chief Minister of Delhi following Kejriwal’s announcement of resignation from the post. The decision was taken during a Legislative Party meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party. Her name was proposed by Kejriwal and she was […]

Efforts on for lasting peace in Manipur amid renewed ethnic violence: Amit Shah

GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: As the violence in Manipur persists, the Indian government is ramping up efforts to mediate between the Kuki and Meitei communities for lasting peace in the state, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said. Addressing a press conference to mark the first 100 days of Prime Minister Modi’s third term on Tuesday, the home […]

India needs more medical colleges to tackle shortage of doctors

NEW DELHI: Medical professionals across the country held a brainstorming session on strengthening the healthcare system, students’ curriculum and learning patterns among other topics. ”To strengthen the healthcare delivery mechanism in both the rural and urban pockets of the country, more medical colleges should come up to tackle the shortage of doctors,” said Vijendra Kumar, […]

US: Trump blames Biden, Harris’s ‘rhetoric’ for assassination bid

US: Trump blames Biden, Harris’s ‘rhetoric’ for assassination bid

Says gunman acted on ‘highly inflammatory language’ WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump has launched a fiery attack on US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ for their ‘rhetoric’ that according to Trump led to the second assassination attempt on his life over the weekend, Fox News reported. The Republican presidential candidate claimed […]