Those with cold-like symptoms may actually be infected with Covid-19: Study
London: One-third of people who are fully vaccinated adults but catch cold-like symptoms may actually be infected with Covid-19, shows a new study. According to Professor Tim Spector from King’s College London, anyone with symptoms, such as a runny nose or a sore throat, must self-isolate and avoid all parties until they receive a negative […]
Drones to deliver vaccines, medicines in Jammu
New Delhi: The Centre will launch a pilot project on the use of indigenously manufactured drones for delivering medicines in the undulating landscape of Jammu and surrounding areas from Saturday with a focus on vaccines delivery initially. “This is going to be a pilot project for the area. The drone is developed and manufactured entirely […]
BJP gears up for 2022 UP elections with fuel tax cuts, extension of free ration
New Delhi: With the Uttar Pradesh elections in 2022 weighing heavily on its minds post the crushing defeat in West Bengal, the ruling BJP seems to be taking urgent measures. Besides the Centre’s decision to reduce the excise duty on petrol and diesel, the state government has announced additional cuts in fuel prices and extended […]
JKSA seeks amnesty for Kashmiri students
Agra: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking the dropping of sedition charges and FIR against three Kashmiri students booked in Agra for allegedly posting “pro-Pakistan” chats on social media after the T20 World Cup India-Pakistan match on October 24. According to a statement, the Jammu […]
Mathura lawyer to defend three Kashmiri students charged with sedition
Agra: A Mathura lawyer has accepted the brief to represent three Kashmiri students charged with sedition after they allegedly praised Pakistan on WhatsApp after the Indian cricket team’s defeat in a T20 World Cup match in Dubai on October 24. The Mathura lawyer, Madhuvan Dutt Chaturvedi, has come forward despite Agra lawyers deciding not to […]
Kejriwal leaves meeting as farmers quiz Delhi CM on supporting Article 370 revocation
Jalandhar: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal left a meeting with a farmers’ delegation after having been repeatedly asked to clarify his stance on the Union government’s decision to read down Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Kejriwal was on a two-day visit to Punjab during which he visited Mansa […]
10 Kashmiri students in Punjab assaulted after India lost to Pak in T20 World Cup
APSCC urges Punjab govt to act against those who attacked Kashmiri students
Chandigarh: At least 10 students from Kashmir studying in two private educational institutes in Punjab on Monday alleged that they were assaulted, threatened and their hostel rooms vandalised after India lost to Pakistan in a T-20 World Cup cricket match by 10 wickets on Sunday night. One incident was reported in the Bhai Gurdas Institute […]
Taliban name new Afghan government
London/Kabul: The Taliban drew from its inner high echelons to fill top posts in Afghanistan’s new government, including an associate of the Islamist militant group’s founder as premier and a wanted man on a U.S. terrorism list as interior minister. World powers have told the Taliban the key to peace and development is an inclusive […]
Congress puts forth 5 demands, including full statehood for J&K
New Delhi: After the Prime Minister’s meet on Jammu and Kashmir, the Congress said that it has put forward five demands including restoration of statehood. Former J&K chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad speaking to reporters at his residence said, “We have made five demands including grant of full statehood, conduct of assembly elections to restore […]
Twitter removes 50 tweets critical of India’s COVID management
New Delhi : Twitter has pulled down at least 50 tweets at the behest of the Indian government, criticizing it for the poor handling of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The data available on Lumen database shows that the micro-blogging platform has deleted more than 50 tweets that belonged to people like Revanth Reddy, an MP […]
