US vetoes UN resolution over Islamic State fighters’ return
United Nations: The United States vetoed a UN resolution Monday calling for the prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration of all those engaged in terrorism-related activities, saying it didn’t call for the repatriation from Syria and Iraq of foreign fighters for the Islamic State extremist group and their families which is “the crucial first step.” US Ambassador […]
COVID-19 exacerbated pre-existing inequities in urban India: Report
New Delhi: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the pre-existing inequities in urban India and has left the “lockdown generation” with lower employment rates, says a London School of Economics report. According to the report, workers in the bottom half of pre-COVID labour income group suffered bigger income losses than the top half following the coronavirus-induced […]
Moratorium period on loan repayment extendable by 2 years, Centre, RBI tell SC
New Delhi: The moratorium period on repayment of loans during the COVID-19 pandemic is “extendable” by two years and several steps have been taken to help the stressed sectors, the Centre and the RBI told the Supreme Court on Tuesday. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing […]
Three labour codes to be tabled in Monsoon session of Parliament
New Delhi: Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Tuesday said remaining three labour codes on industrial relations, social security and occupational safety and health will be tabled in the ensuing Monsoon session of the Parliament. “The three codes would come in the Monsoon session of the Parliament which is scheduled to begin on September 14. We […]
Impact of Water Pollution on River Biodiversity
Indian peninsula has been favoured by large perennial and seasonal rivers that adorn the vastness of its geography and provide livelihood to multiple sections of the society. People inhabit areas around these rivers to get fresh water, food, housing, transport and recreation facilities. Thus, resonating with the fact that river systems are naturally wired to […]
Period Leave – Justified or Not?
By: DR. S. N. BASU There is a lot of discussion as to whether women should be given “Period leave” or not. In reaching a decision fraught with varying and often diametrically opposite views – one must first analyse as to what is the aim of a decision in favour of period leave. Are these […]
Domicile certificate only for applying for jobs: J-K admin
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday said the new domicile certificate was only for applying for jobs and did not confer rights to own land. It also said those holding domicile certificates would not be included in the voters” list in the union territory either. “The domicile certificate is for applying for jobs […]
51 travelers among 525 new cases, tally crosses 38000 mark in J&K
Srinagar: Fifty-one travelers were among 525 covid-19 infections reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 38223. Among the cases, official sources told GNS that 241 were confirmed from Jammu Division and 284 from Kashmir. Giving breakup of the cases, they said, Srinagar reported 95 cases, Pulwama 36, Budgam […]
Lt Governor visits Hazratbal Shrine, takes stock of the facilities in place for devotees
Prays for peace, progress, and prosperity in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and well-being of its people
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today paid a visit to the Hazratbal Shrine, the historic holy shrine located on the banks of the Dal Lake and took stock of the facilities being put in place for the facilitation of the devotees coming to the shrine. The Lt Governor paid obeisance at the magnificent shrine and […]
