Single-day spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases takes India’s tally to 5,48,318
New Delhi: A single-day spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases took India’s tally to 5,48,318 on Monday, while the death toll climbed to 16,475 with 380 new fatalities, according to the Union Health Ministry data. This is the sixth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. The country has seen a surge […]
Day 36: Jmu, Sgr Airports receive 1,895 passengers
JAMMU : On Day 36 of resumption of operation of routine domestic operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 19 domestic flights with 1,895 passengers on board today arrived at Jammu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 566 passengers aboard 8 regular commercial flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while 11 domestic flights with about 1329 passengers […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews Amarnathji Yatra arrangements
JAMMU : Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan reviewed arrangements made for the smooth conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2020 commencing from next month at a high level meeting of officers here today. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, PK Pole, IGP Kashmir, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag and representative of Shri Amarnathji […]
Reprioritisation of public spends on health, decentralisation required: EAC-PM chairman
New Delhi: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) chairman Bibek Debroy on Monday said the COVID-19 pandemic has flagged the issue of health expenditure and reprioritisation of public expenditure is required keeping in view the paucity of resources. Debroy also said that one of the lessons from the ongoing crisis is that a […]
JKPSC chairman, staff condole with Ad Secy
JAMMU : Chairman and Staff of the J&K Public Service Commission expressed heartfelt condolences and deep sorrow on the sad and untimely passing away of mother of Dr. Shabir Hussain Keen, Additional Secretary and Controller of Examinations, J&K Public Service Commission. The Commission and Staff members observed two minutes silence and prayed for the eternal […]
World Bank clears USD 500 mn to improve quality of education system
New Delhi: The World Bank on Sunday said its Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 500 million (about Rs 3,700 crore) loan to improve quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. The board approved a loan for Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) on June 24, 2020, the World […]
Pakistan Stock Exchange attacked; 11 killed, hostage situation foiled
Karachi: Four heavily armed militants attacked the busy Pakistan Stock Exchange building here with guns and grenades on Monday morning, killing four security guards and a police officer before being shot dead in an exchange of fire, authorities said. The militants, who arrived in a car, opened indiscriminate fire and lobbed grenades at the main […]
First batch of six Rafale jets likely to arrive in India by July 27; to be based in Ambala
New Delhi: India is likely to receive by July 27 the first batch of six Rafale fighter jets which are expected to significantly boost the combat capability of the Indian Air Force, people familiar with the development said. The IAF has been on a high alert for the last two weeks in view of escalation […]
Advisor Baseer Khan reviews measures taken for containing Covid-19 pandemic
‘Emphasise on aggressive and intensive testing in red zone areas’
JAMMU, JUNE 29: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan, today convened a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the initiatives of additional strategies to combat Covid-19. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang Pole, all Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division, Director SKIMS Soura, Director Health Services Kashmir, Principal GMC Srinagar, and other senior officers of the concerned […]
95% appliances now made in India; dependence on China for components not to go down soon: CEAMA
New Delhi: Around 95 per cent of consumer electronics and appliances sold in India are produced locally, although dependence on China for components still ranges between 25-70 per cent which will be difficult to reduce overnight, according to industry body CEAMA. Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) said even before the call to boycott […]
