Month: February 2022

Prime Minister addresses webinar on positive impact of Union Budget 2022 on the education and skill sector

Empowering our youth who are future nation builder, is empowering India’s future – Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi DELHI, FEBRUARY 21: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed webinar on positive impact of Union Budget 2022 on the education and skill sectors. Concerned Union Ministers, key stakeholders from education, […]

Biden-Putin summit discussed but fears of Ukraine war remain

MOSCOW — The U.S. and Russian presidents tentatively agreed to meet in a last-ditch effort to stave off a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as sustained shelling continued Monday in a conflict in eastern Ukraine that Western powers fear could provide the spark for a broader war. If […]

COVID-19 UPDATE

DELHI, FEBRUARY 21: 175.46 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive India’s Active caseload currently stands at 2,02,131 Active cases stand at 0.47% Recovery Rate currently at 98.33% 37,901 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,21,24,284 16,051 new cases recorded […]

Russia extends troop drills; Ukraine appeals for cease-fire

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia extended military drills near Ukraine’s northern borders Sunday amid increased fears that two days of sustained shelling along the contact line between soldiers and Russa-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine could spark an invasion. Ukraine’s president appealed for a cease-fire. The exercises were originally set […]

JKIP-2021-30: An era of socio-economic development for J&K

The policy will transform J&K from ‘Aspirational’ to Industrially Advanced’ region SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 20: The hallmark of any developed region is the fine balance between manufacturing, services and agriculture sectors. The industrial landscape of the UT of J&K is dominated by MSME as it contributes about 8% to […]

Lt Governor voices people’s suggestions & insights in 11th edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’

Lt Governor voices people’s suggestions & insights in 11th edition of ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ Dedicates this month’s episode to young achievers of J&K LG congratulates Aroosa Parvaiz, class XII topper from Kashmir Zone for her enviable feat Last year, education in the post-Covid phase had to prioritize health: […]

Bari Brahmana, Sunderbani towns declared ODF

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 20: Bari Brahmana and Sunderbani Towns have been declared as ODF+ by respective Municipal Committees after seeking public objections and feedback from the local residents as per the guidelines issued by Swachh Bharat Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. “Feedback and objections received were taken […]

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth catches COVID

Summary Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19 Elizabeth, 95, experiencing cold-like symptoms Queen intends to continue light duties Queen has been fully vaccinated PM Johnson wishes queen full recovery WINDSOR, England, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, sharpening concerns about the health […]

Russia and Belarus extend large military drills near Ukraine

Summary Russia has up to 30,000 troops in Belarus, NATO says Russia says West is whipping up tensions Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills civilians, report says UK’s Johnson says sanctions threat may not deter Putin DONETSK/MOSCOU, 20 février (Reuters) – Russia and Belarus are extending military drills that […]

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said ending […]

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