Public grievances being redressed systematically: Sharma
Meets several deputations
JAMMU, JANUARY 29: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma today said that the grievances being projected by the people are being redressed systematically with special focus on ensuring fast pacing of the developmental initiatives in core sectors and services so that public get benefitted. The Advisor was interacting scores of deputations who called on him […]
Damage to SE canal: DC Srinagar inspect interim measures
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 29: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Wednesday visited Malshahi Bagh in Ganderbal district to inspect the interim measures the Public Health Engineering department has taken at the spot of damage to the Sindh Extension or SE canal to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Srinagar areas. Concerned officers including Joint Director Planning […]
FC Health directs to step up efforts for getting accreditation to Laboratories and SSHs
JAMMU, JANUARY 29: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today directed the officials to gear up their efforts for accreditation of Drug and Food testing laboratories and the twin Super Specialty Hospitals (SSH) of Jammu and Kashmir by September 2020. He passed on these directions, while chairing a meeting here at Civil Secretariat, […]
Time Management: A Kernel to UPSC Preparation
A.K Mishra Time is the one thing in life that you can never get back. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. In today’s fast-paced world, even though it seems like we’re working 24/7, are we really making the best use of our time? It’s not enough to be busy, so are the ants. The question […]
The Malevolence of Dowry
Marriages are made in heaven and celebrated on Earth. Almost every invitation card has these lines inscribed at the top. The association, that is marriage, is a pure belief of making two people, halves of each other, whole forever. This association needs nurturing and proper care, every moment of each day. Just to be extra […]
President Xi orders military to help deal with coronavirus as toll mounts to 132
Beijing/Wuhan, Jan 29: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday ordered the military to “shoulder responsibility” to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has killed 132 people, infected 6,000 others with six foreigners contracting the disease for the first time in China and spread to 17 countries. President Xi, who heads the People’s Liberation Army, told the […]
UN says committed to supporting Palestinians, Israelis resolve conflict as Trump unveils peace plan
United Nations, Jan 29: UN chief Antonio Guterres said the global body remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict on the basis of UN resolutions, international law and bilateral agreements, a day after US President Donald Trump unveiled his Middle East peace plan aimed at settling one of the world’s longest […]
Pentagon again ups number of US troops injured in Iran missile strike in Iraq to 50
Washington, Jan 29: Fifty American soldiers suffered traumatic brain injuries during the retaliatory Iranian missile strike on the US forces in Iraq, according to the Pentagon, revising the figure for a third time since the attack on January 8. Iran attacked Iraqi bases housing US soldiers in retaliation for an American drone attack that killed […]
Nirbhaya case: SC rejects Mukesh’s plea challenging rejection of his mercy petition
New Delhi, Jan 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed Nirbhaya case convict Mukesh Kumar Singh’s petition challenging the rejection of his mercy plea and said its “quick consideration” does not suggest non-application of mind by the president. With a three-judge bench headed by Justice R Banumathi turning down his plea, it’s the end of […]