Construction work on bridge in Tangmarg left incomplete
Tangmarg: The construction work on a bridge, connecting famous shrine of Naik Sahib (RA) Tangmarg with famous tourist destination Drung, has been left incomplete by the authorities causing hardships to locals. Locals told Kashmir Images that several years ago, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) started construction work on a bridge to connect Naik Sahib […]
2 women among 7 injured in leopard attack in Handwara
Srinagar: Seven persons including two women were injured after they were attacked by a leopard in Pohrupeth area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday. Reports reaching GNS said that the leopard barged inside a residential house and attacked the inmates. In the meantime, neighbours gathered around the house and meanwhile informed wildlife […]
Er Reyaz Sultanpuri attains age of superannuation
Cross section of society, contractors and employees hail his contribution and dedication
Baramulla: Executive Engineer Flood Control and Irrigation Department Baramulla, Engineer Reyaz Sultanpuri, has attained age of superannuation. Er. Reyaz Sultanpuri said that he was leaving the department with a great sense of satisfaction and contentment. “After a spell of 35+ year service, I am attaining the age of superannuation on 30-4-20. During the period, I […]
Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 1,008, cases climb 31,787: Health Ministry
New Delhi: Death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,008 and the number of cases climbed to 31,787 in the country on Wednesday, registering a record jump of 71 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. The number of […]
AIIMS planning to conduct clinical trial of plasma therapy
New Delhi: The All India Institute Of Medical Sciences is planning to conduct a clinical trial of the convalescent plasma therapy in the treatment of COVID-19 and modalities of taking approvals from the Drug Controller General of India are being worked out. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said the mode of treatment in COVID-19 is […]
Director Horticulture Kashmir visits IGC Lassipora
SRINAGAR: Director Horticulture, Kashmir Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, visited IGC Lassipora, Pulwama, today. He was accompanied by Director, Industries, Chief Horticulture Officer, Pulwama and other officers of the Department. During the visit, he inspected various CA store Units and instructed the concerned to maintain the CA Stores properly and also ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedure […]
In a fortnight, number of COVID-19 hotspot districts decreases to 129 from 170
New Delhi: The number of COVID-19 hotspot districts in India as on Wednesday morning has come down to 129 from 170 a fortnight ago, but in the same period the number of infection-free districts or green zones too decreased from 325 to 307, according to official sources. During this time, the number of non-hotspot districts, […]
WHO urges its SEAR national health regulators, manufacturers to fast track vaccine development
New Delhi: Stressing on the importance of collaboration and innovation during the coronavirus crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday urged vaccine manufacturers and national regulatory authorities in its South-East Asia Region to fast track the process of developing COVID-19 vaccine. The world health body organised a meeting of vaccine manufacturers and national regulatory […]
COVID-19 could lead to 7 mn unintended pregnancies as access to contraceptives disrupted: UN study
United Nations: Some seven million unintended pregnancies may occur in the coming months as 47 million women in low and middle-income countries will be unable to use modern contraceptives due to the ongoing lockdowns and major disruptions, according to latest UN data. The study, released on Tuesday and conducted by the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) […]
Sex education in schools
BY: Syed Mustafa Ahmad One of the much debated topics across the world is the importance of sex education in schools. Sex education refers to a broad programme designed to impart knowledge/training regarding values, attitudes and practices affecting family relationships. Its main objective is the transfiguration of a male child into manhood and a female […]
