Month: December 2020

Power shutdown

JAMMU, DECEMBER 24: Superintending Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M Circle Kathua has informed that for installation of Control and Relay Panels of 66/11 KV Additional 10 MVA Power Transformer by M/S Capital Electech Pvt. Ltd., under PMDP Industrial Scheme, the power supply to SICOP Industrial Area, SIDCO Old Industry […]

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)

JAMMU, DECEMBER 24- The Government on Thursday informed that291 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 144 from Jammu division and 147 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 119344. Also 07 COVID-19 deaths […]

RBI cautions people against unauthorised Digital Lending Platforms/Mobile Apps

JAMMU, DECEMBER 24: Reserve Bank of India has cautioned the people against unauthorised Digital Lending Platforms/Mobile Apps following the reports about individuals/small businesses falling prey to them on promises of getting loans in quick and hassle-free manner. These reports also refer to excessive rates of interest and additional […]

Government to start extensive training for implementation of Forest Rights Act, 2006

JAMMU, DECEMBER 24: The Government is gearing up for implementation of Forest Rights Act 2006 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Pertinently, the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 was extended to the UT of J&K after the reorganization of […]

20 migrants dead off Tunisia after boat sinks, more missing

TUNIS, Tunisia — About 20 African migrants were found dead Thursday after their smuggling boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea while trying to reach Europe, Tunisian authorities said. Five survivors were rescued and the Tunisian navy is searching for up to 20 others still believed missing. Tunisian coast […]

‘Mom, we need food’: Thousands in South Sudan near famine

LEKUANGOLE, South Sudan — After nearly a week of hiding from conflict, Kallayn Keneng watched two of her young children die. “They cried and cried and said, ‘Mom, we need food,’” she said. But she had nothing to give. Too frail to bury her 5-year-old and 7-year-old after […]

India records 24,712 new coronavirus cases

MUMBAI – India recorded 24,712 new coronavirus infections, taking its total to 10.12 million, data from the health ministry showed on Thursday. COVID-19 infections are decreasing in India, with 23,788 new infections reported on average each day, according to a Reuters tally. The country, which has recorded the […]

Defying Congress, Trump vetoes defense bill, threatens government shutdown

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump vetoed a bipartisan defense policy bill on Wednesday and raised the prospect that the United States could face a government shutdown during a pandemic, stirring new turmoil in Washington as he headed to Florida for Christmas. Angry at his fellow Republicans in […]

Indian opposition demands repeal of farm laws after protests

NEW DELHI – India’s main opposition party pressed the government on Thursday to call a special parliamentary session to withdraw new agricultural laws that farmers say will leave them at the mercy of big corporations. Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader from the opposition Congress party, handed the president […]

PRESIDENT OF INDIA’S GREETINGS ON THE EVE OF CHRISTMAS

DELHI, DECEMBER 24: The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Christmas. In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartiest greetings and best wishes to all fellow […]

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