NEW DELHI – India’s second wave of Covid-19 is expected to decline by July this year. A third wave of the pandemic is expected in about six to eight months. These are the fairly optimistic projections made by the three-member panel of scientists set up by the Department of Science and Technology under the Science […]
GAZA – A senior Hamas official predicted a ceasefire within days even as Israel and Gaza militants pursued their cross-border attacks into an 11th day on Thursday with Israeli warplanes carrying out new air strikes and Palestinians firing more rockets. U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek a “de-escalation” on Wednesday […]
SRINAGAR – Social activist Peer Tehleel Manzoor along with Chandigarh Youth Congress launched Cyber Safety awareness campaign in Chandigarh and Mohali cities. “The campaign will raise awareness on cyber crimes and safety, particularly among Punjab youth,” said Vinayak Bangia State General Secretary Chandigarh Territorial Youth Congress. “The campaign will empower citizens to not only identify […]
NEW DELHI – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s approval ratings have fallen to a new low, two surveys showed, as the country struggles to contain a devastating second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Modi, who swept to power in 2014 and was re-elected in 2019 with the biggest majority of any Indian politician in three […]
NEW DELHI – Having just returned to Australia after recovering from Covid-19 that he picked up during his IPL coaching stint in India, former Australia batter Mike Hussey believes the UAE should be looked at as an alternative for the T20 World Cup later in the year. As things stand, India is slated to host […]
NEW DELHI – State-owned broadcaster Doordarshan is set to establish a new channel, DD International — on the lines of BBC World — which it says will seek to project India’s voice globally on significant domestic and global issues. This will be Doordarshan’s second channel with a similar objective. DD India, which is Doordarshan’s English […]
SRINAGAR – With the fresh stock of Covid vaccines being made available by authorities, the halted vaccination drive resumed in Kashmir Valley on Wednesday albeit at a slow pace. Officials said the drive resumed after J&K received a fresh consignment of Covishield vaccine on Tuesday. According to a daily media bulletin, 556 persons above the […]
COLOMBO – The 2021 edition of the Asia Cup has been cancelled due to ongoing COVID-19 crisis across several participating nations, reported news agency AFP. Reportedly, Sri Lanka Cricket chief executive Ashley de Silva has confirmed that the tournament has been called off and said an official announcement will be made soon. “Due to the […]
BANDIPORA – The Bandipora-Gurez road, which remains closed during winters due to intense snowfall, was officially thrown open for two way traffic on Wednesday. An official told News Agency Kashmir Dot Com that the Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for two-way vehicular traffic on Wednesday by the Bandipora administration. He said that the road opening […]
SRINAGAR – Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory on Wednesday directed all the DC’s (Deputy Commissioners) and Health Department to ensure 5-bedded Covid Care Centre in every Panchayat of J&K. In a series of tweets, LG Manoj Sinha said, “Directed DCs & Health Department to ensure 5-bedded Covid Care Centre in every Panchayat […]