Advisor Baseer Khan reviews progress of dev schemes implemented by RDD
Directs for expediting MGNREGA works, engaging maximum labourers
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of various developmental schemes being implemented by Rural Development Department (RDD) in Jammu and Kashmir. Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Sheetal Nanda, Director Rural Development Jammu, Sudarshan Kumar, Director Panchayat Raj Mohammad Rafi, besides other senior officers […]
Month of May could be ‘make or break’ for COVID-19 fight, say medical experts
New Delhi: As the May 3 deadline for the lockdown nears, medical experts feel the next month can be “make or break” for the fight against COVID-19 and an aggressive containment strategy for hotspots along with insulation of green zones is essential while giving some relaxations. The experts also suggested that railways, air travel, inter-state […]
Cardiovascular protective treatments can aid survival, recovery of COVID-19 patients: Study
Beijing: COVID-19 patients may be at an increased risk of cardiovascular impairment, and should be given proven protective anti-inflammatory therapies to aid survival and recovery, according to a study. Researchers from Peking Union Medical College Hospital in China also highlighted the potential problems with drugs currently being administered to fight the novel coronavirus. The study, […]
SC directs RBI to ensure its moratorium circular is implemented in its letter and spirit
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ensure that its circular on three-month moratorium on loan repayment between March 1 and May 31 is implemented in its letter and spirit as it appears that the banks are not extending the benefit to the borrowers. The apex court […]
Railways crosses 3 million mark in distribution of free meals during lockdown
New Delhi: Railways on Thursday crossed the three million mark in distribution of free meals to the poor and the needy during the lockdown period, the national transporter said in a statement. On April 20, the railways reached the two million mark and in the last 10 days it has accomplished distribution of free meals […]
Journalists’ working conditions hit hard by coronavirus
Brussels, Apr 30: The working conditions of news reporters around the globe have deteriorated during the coronavirus pandemic amid job losses and attacks on media freedom, according to a survey published Thursday by the International Federation of Journalists. Three out of four journalists have faced restrictions, obstruction or intimidation while covering the coronavirus crisis, the […]
SC refuses to entertain plea for govt scheme for payment of office rent during lockdown
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain pleas filed by lawyers associations of the apex court which sought directions to the Centre for formulating a scheme to support advocates and other professionals in paying their office rent during the COVID-19 lockdown. The top court said that prayers in the PILs filed by […]
China’s battle against coronavirus major strategic achievement: Xi Jinping
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has termed China’s battle against COVID-19 as a major strategic achievement, as the ruling Communist Party is all set to hold the postponed Parliament session on May 22 amid a steady decline in the coronavirus cases. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) on Thursday said the country reported only four new […]
Religious freedom and tolerance in Islam
By: Ashraf Amin When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) proclaimed his religion as Islam, he never spoke in exclusive terms. He felt proud to be among the descendants of Abraham (PBUH), who stood for the purity of religion. In one of his comprehensive sayings, Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said as: “The similitude of mine and […]
PM holds meet to discuss strategy to attract investment amid pandemic
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a “comprehensive” meeting to discuss strategies to attract more foreign investments into India as well as promote local investments to boost the economy against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. An official statement said various strategies to bring investments into India on a fast-track mode and […]
