Messi backs social media boycott by English soccer
Barcelona: Lionel Messi used his social media platform with 200 million followers to call for action against online abuse. The Barcelona forward’s message on Saturday coincides with a four-day boycott of social media by soccer leagues, clubs and players in England to protest against online racial abuse and discrimination. Messi was not silent. Instead, he […]
Oxygen Availability: As of now it is OK, BUT…
Do we have sufficient medical Oxygen available in Jammu and Kashmir to tackle the challenges and threats posed by the second wave of the pandemic, which is showing a worsening impact with each passing day? Since Oxygen is a crucial treatment for many Covid patients because the virus affects lung function, this question is frequently […]
China’s carrier group conducts exercises in South China Sea
Beijing: China’s Shandong aircraft carrier group has recently conducted routine annual exercises in the South China Sea, the People’s Liberation Army said Sunday, after Beijing criticised the US for sending Navy ships into the strategic area. The Chinese Defence Ministry last week urged the US to restrain its front-line forces in the air and seas […]
Vehicle ownership transfer: Road ministry notifies changes in motor vehicle rules
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified certain changes in the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to facilitate the owner of a vehicle for nominating a person in the registration certificate, which would help the motor vehicle to be registered or transferred in the name of the nominee, in case of […]
Altaf Bukhari appeals LG to revisit teacher’s termination order
‘India not a fragile country that a poor teacher can prove detrimental to its security concerns’
SRINAGAR: Apni Party President, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Sunday termed the expulsion of a government teacher from the services as an unfortunate and avoidable decision that has deprived a poor family of its livelihood in a highly pressing time. In a statement issued here, Bukhari said that it seems that some elements within the […]
Nonagenarian from Udhampur inspires others to get vaccinated
I feel more confident and protected as the vaccine is the biggest shield against Covid: Thakri Devi
Udhampur: A 90-year-old woman, Thakri Devi, of Kashira Panchayat set an example for others to follow as she got the first dose of Covid vaccine here at a vaccination camp organised by district administration Udhampur. While sharing her views about the COVID-19, she said: “Last year I tested COVID positive and survived, today after getting […]
Department committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests: Director Agriculture
SRINAGAR: In order to ensure the availability of different agricultural inputs (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides etc.) and to take an on-field assessment of different agricultural activities, Director Agriculture Kashmir Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited different areas of Srinagar district. During the visit Director Agriculture said special times need a special approach. He asked the officers and […]
Army recruitment rally at Sonarwani Bandipora postponed
Srinagar: The army recruitment rally scheduled to be held at Sonarwani Bandipora has been postponed in view of rising coronavirus cases. A statement issued by the defense spokesperson said: “in the wake of spike in COVID-19 cases in the Kashmir Valley, Army Recruitment Rally which was scheduled to be held from 17 May 2021 to 28 May 2021 […]
JK admin economical with truth on availability of vaccines: NC
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Sunday expressed concern over the unavailability of vaccines across government-designated vaccine centers in Kashmir and asked the admin to ramp up the capacity to keep up with the spread of the infection. In a statement issued here, Party’s Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal voiced concern […]
