India sees single-day rise of 224 COVID-19 cases
New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 224 fresh coronavirus cases while the active cases have decreased to 4,503, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,867 with one death, the data updated at 8 am stated. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded […]
Admin gears up to host Chamliyal mela along IB in Samba next month
Jammu: The annual Chamliyal mela, considered as a symbol of Indo-Pakistan bonhomie in the past, will he held next month at the famous shrine of Baba Chamliyal near the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Abhishek Sharma chaired a meeting to review the […]
Igniting the Global Movement for a Smoke-Free Future
World No-Tobacco Day: May 31st: A Call to Action Against Tobacco
By: Irfan Attari Kashmiri On this auspicious occasion of ‘World No-Tobacco Day’, health organizations, governments, and individuals worldwide unite to raise awareness about the devastating health and economic consequences of tobacco use. Every year, on May 31st, this international observance emphasizes the need to combat tobacco consumption, promote healthy lifestyles, and work towards a tobacco-free […]
CBDT notifies e-appeals scheme
New Delhi: The Income Tax department has notified the e-appeals scheme, which will ensure electronic filing and processing of appeals. Under the ‘e-Appeals Scheme, 2023’, the Joint Commissioner (Appeals) shall dispose of the appeals filed before it or allocated or transferred to it. The scheme also provides for personal hearings through video conferencing in appeal […]
Witnessing the Resurgence
As I reflect upon my journey as a sportsperson in India, and now as the first female President of the Indian Olympics Association, I am overwhelmed with a deep sense of pride and fulfilment. The phenomenal turnaround in Indian sports over the past nine years, under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has […]
Blossoming of a Nation
We stand today on the threshold of a new Bharat, poised spectacularly to re-establish its mark on the world. The respect that Bharat currently commands across the globe stems from a vision that has been all-encompassing – focused not only on growth and development for the nation, but also equally on restoring and reviving the […]
Police trainee found dead under mysterious circumstances
Ganderbal: A trainee at Police Training School (PTS) Manigam was found dead in mysterious circumstances at the training centre, officials said. They said that the trainee was found lying unconscious in a washroom at the centre and was rushed to District Hospital (DH) Ganderbal where doctors declared him brought dead. Furthermore, the reports suggest that […]
45-yr-old man stabbed to death in Batamaloo
Srinagar: A 45-year-old man was stabbed to death on Tuesday in Batamaloo area of Srinagar, officials said. Officials told the news agency KNO that a man identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat (45), son of Gh Rasool Bhat of Mominabad Batamaloo was stabbed to death by unknown person near Dar Iron Traders at by-pass Batamaloo. The […]
Person held for sexual harassment
Srinagar: Police in Budgam Tuesday arrested a person for his alleged involvement in sexually harassing a young girl, police spokesman informed. Police said the victim girl had approached Soibug Police Post on May 25 with a written complaint detailing her harassment. According to the victim’s statement, she left for her coaching classes in Budgam and […]
2 forest dept employees arrested for accepting bribe in Reasi
Srinagar: The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday arrested a block forest officer (BFO) and a forest guard for allegedly accepting a bribe from a person involved in illegal felling of trees in a forest area in Reasi district, officials said. They were identified as Sat Pal (BFO) and Abneet Kumar (forest guard), they said. […]
