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3rd Covid wave to reach its peak in February, say IIT-K researchers using simulation model

By February 3, 2022, the Omicron variant may trigger a possible third wave. The research team belonged to the department of statistics and mathematics.

Dec 24, 2021

J&K man shows wife as mother to get family pension of deceased father; five held, case filed [details]

With the connivance of officials, fake documents were prepared to show daughter-in-law as the wife of the deceased employee.

Dec 23, 2021

Amid increasing attacks on cops, high-level meeting at Delhi to review J&K situation [details]

Top brass of J&K Police, intelligence agencies, and officers of central forces to attend today's meeting in Delhi to discuss the security situation in the Valley.

Dec 23, 2021

Degree colleges in J&K to observe winter vacation from Dec 27; here's when they'll reopen [details]

After the vacations, the degree colleges will open in Kashmir on February 14 and in Jammu on January 5, 2022.

Dec 23, 2021

Fake currency racket busted in Budgam; counterfeit notes, gadgets recovered [details]

The gang was involved in printing fake notes of Rs 100 denomination, and circulating the same in different areas of Kashmir Valley.

Dec 23, 2021

Clerical error creates furore on social media; Govt apologizes for SKIMS typo [details]

National Health Mission mentions J&K's prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences as "Shri Krishna Institute of Medical Science", creating an uproar on social media.

Dec 23, 2021

Scholars, researchers celebrate National Mathematics Day in J&K; discuss role of maths in daily life [details]

On the occasion of 134th birth anniversary of noted mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, one-day multidisciplinary national conference was held at the Faculty of Fisheries, Rangil Ganderbal, SKUAST-K, where importance of mathematics was discussed at great length.

Dec 23, 2021

UFO seen entering volcano in Mexico, sparks alien debate

The bizarre UFO event has made many people believe that aliens are having a secretive base under volcano

Dec 23, 2021

K'taka anti-conversion law: State Congress chief vows to repeal once voted to power

Karnataka State Congress president D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the proposed anti-conversion law will be repealed in 2023, after the party comes to power in the state.

Dec 23, 2021

Two dead, many injured in alleged suicide attack in Ludhiana court; NIA reaches spot [details]

Two teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been dispatched and will be looking into the blast.

Dec 23, 2021

Forget third shot, health expert says fourth shot may be needed against Covid

A recent study report had suggested that vaccines are not capable enough to combat the spread of the Omicron variant of the Covid pandemic

Dec 23, 2021

Trouble brewing in Uttarakhand Congress; leaders called to Delhi [details]

Harish Rawat took to Twitter and in a series of tweets, he writes, "It's time to rest, it has been enough." As tension grips the party, Congress is trying to resolve matters amicably.

Dec 23, 2021

Cold wave grips J&K after snowfall in higher reaches; historic Mughal road closed [details]

The Union Territory of J&K is likely to witness light to moderate snowfall; prediction of rains in plains of Jammu.

Dec 23, 2021

Notorious gangster from Haryana held after exchange of fire in Delhi

The gangster is identified as Sidharth. The accused opened fire to resist arrest but was shot in the right thigh soon after.

Dec 23, 2021

With 140 cr doses, India's 60% eligible population fully vaccinated: Health minister

In a Twitter post, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that 60% of the eligible Indian population have been vaccinated by now. India's active caseload is presently at 78,291.

Dec 23, 2021