Delhi’s AQI worsens, plunges into ‘severe’ category despite curbs on vehicles

Delhi’s AQI worsens, plunges into ‘severe’ category despite curbs on vehicles

Delhi’s air quality worsened on Tuesday and plunged into the ‘severe’ category – even as the state government imposed a temporary ban on plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers – in view of the worsening air quality. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi on Tuesday was recorded at 418. On Monday, the AQI…

Historic UK rocket mission ends in failure, scientists report ‘anomaly’

Historic UK rocket mission ends in failure, scientists report ‘anomaly’

An attempt to launch the first rocket into orbit from UK soil ended in failure on Tuesday, with scientists reporting an “anomaly” as it neared its goal. A Virgin Orbit Boeing 747 carrying the 70-foot (21-metre) rocket took off from a spaceport in Cornwall, southwest England, at 2202 GMT. The rocket then detached from the aircraft and…

Jaishankar is spot on, Pakistan targeting India with terror and radicalisation

Jaishankar is spot on, Pakistan targeting India with terror and radicalisation

Even though civilian fatalities fell down in 2022 by 13.5 per cent as compared to 2021 and the security forces response increased in similar comparison, data shows that Islamic radicalisation is increasing in India and is principally being fuelled by proscribed groups in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Although Pakistan’s economy has hit the rock bottom with forex reserves…

Lt Governor lays foundation stone for upgradation of Transport Nagar Jammu
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Lt Governor lays foundation stone for upgradation of Transport Nagar Jammu

The ambitious project will enable hassle-free trade movements and give a renewed boost to the economic and commercial activities in the region: LG We are fully committed to build Green, Resilient & Inclusive cities. Continuous efforts are being made to transform urban areas into accelerators of economic growth, improve quality of life and overall prosperity…

DC Kishtwar handed over authority letters of Rs 3204900/- to NoKs of 2 accident victims of Rattle HEP
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DC Kishtwar handed over authority letters of Rs 3204900/- to NoKs of 2 accident victims of Rattle HEP

The Next of Kins (NoK)s of two accident victims out of total three victims who lost their lives during an accident at the work site of Ratle Hydroelectric power project,Drabshalla few months ago were today provided authority letters worth Rs 3204900/- by Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav IAS, here. The accident Compensation was provided…

LG Mathur lays foundation stone of Ladakh Bhawan (Leh Wing) in Delhi
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LG Mathur lays foundation stone of Ladakh Bhawan (Leh Wing) in Delhi

The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur, today laid the foundation stone for Ladakh Bhawan (Leh Wing) in Dwarka, New Delhi. His Eminence Thiksey Rinpoche; Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Advocate Tashi Gyalson; Deputy Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Tsering Angchuk; Executive Councillor, LAHDC Leh, Tashi Namgyal Yakzee; Councillors; Member, National Commission for Minorities, Rinchen Lhamo; Commissioner/Secretary, PWD,…

Education Department holds orientation training on NILP for volunteer teachers of Sankoo Zone
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Education Department holds orientation training on NILP for volunteer teachers of Sankoo Zone

Education Department Kargil today conducted one day orientation training on New India Literacy Program (NILP) for volunteer teachers of Sankoo Zone at TSG Kargil. The training program was attended by 92 volunteers. Zonal Education Officer Sankoo, District Coordinator NILP , Assistant Coordinator NILP , Nodal Officer Sankoo Zone and resource persons attended the training. The…

Chadar Trek 2023 to commence from January 08
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Chadar Trek 2023 to commence from January 08

The District Administration, Leh in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sonam Chosjor, with the concerned stakeholders decided that the famous winter adventure of ‘Chadar Trek 2023’ will commence from January 08. The decision was finalised after detailed assessment of the preparation needed on the part of various departments, including…

1st batch of Practical-based Orientation on Science commences at DIET Leh

1st batch of Practical-based Orientation on Science commences at DIET Leh

The first batch of five-day Practical-based Orientation on Science commenced at DIET Leh for the science teachers of High Schools and Middle Schools of Leh district. Principal, DIET Leh, Tsetan Dorjey opined that the program will inculcate scientific temper and attitude among the science teachers. He informed that such kind of training will be provided…

Dulloo assesses availability of petroleum derived spray oils in J&K

Dulloo assesses availability of petroleum derived spray oils in J&K

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting to discuss the permission and availability of petroleum derived spray oils in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Secretary in APD, Director Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Horticulture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Research Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir(SKUAST-K), Managing Director JKHPMC, Director…