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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

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

Security tightened as Maratha activists try to cross into K'taka to protest

As tension grips Belagavi, the police has beefed up the security. The miscreants have been charged with sedition.

Dec 22, 2021

What if a massive quake similar to 2011 hits Japan? Expert panel estimates deaths to be 10 times more

After the 2011 quake and tsunami disaster in Japan, the government asked a panel to estimate deaths and damage if it occurs again, and here are its estimates.

Dec 21, 2021

Even triple vax can't escape Omicron, says BioNTech CEO as the firm is developing new vaccine for it

Three doses of a Covid vaccine may not be able to curb the rapid spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid, warned Ugur Sahin, CEO of Germany-based BioNTech, which is developing a vaccine to curb Omicron variant now

Dec 21, 2021

FIR against AAP leaders for rioting at BJP office; 70 detained [details]

The police action came after two BJP female workers lodged a complaint in which they said that some AAP leaders were even drunk.

Dec 20, 2021

Divisional Commissioner Jammu Dr Raghav Langer holding talks with agitating power employees.

Power supply snapped in most of J&K amid intense cold wave; authorities seek Army's help [details]

Power outrages worsening in J&K as over 20,000 power employees on indefinite strike.

Dec 19, 2021

2021 Year-in-review of Facebook parent Meta: Besides Covid vax and Olympics, flaxseed trended surprisingly

The Year-in-Review released by Meta shows the trends regarding social media, culture, covid, and more.

Dec 18, 2021

Miscreants vandalise freedom fighter Sangoli Rayanna statue, tension grips Belagavi town

Protesters staged a flash protest at the Sambhaji Circle as a video of the desecrated Shivaji statue in the Bengaluru's communally sensitive Shivajinagar locality went viral on social media earlier on Friday.

Dec 18, 2021

From Kashi to Ayodhya: 11 BJP Chief Ministers to offer prayers at Ram Janambhoomi Temple

Chief ministers of the BJP ruled states are said to arrive at Ayodhya's Ram Janambhoomi Temple. The ministers will stay put at Panchsheel Hotel with strict security measures.

Dec 15, 2021

New Omicron cases in UK nearly double in just one day; Boris announces Plan B

Omicron cases have risen to 817 in the UK. The current death toll stands at 146,592. PM Boris announces Plan B restrictions

Dec 10, 2021

Mountains can't stop river: China on Australia, US boycott of Beijing Olympics; how many will follow suit

International Olympic Committee, in the meanwhile, said that while they ask for least possible interference from the political world, they also respect political decisions taken by political bodies

Dec 8, 2021

RS to discuss surrogacy regulation Bill today

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday will initiate discussion on the Surrogacy Regulation Bill and Assisted Reproductive Regulation Bill, which will be introduced by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Dec 7, 2021

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games will run from Feb 4-20

After WTA ban, US may boycott Beijing Olympics; China in jitters, resorts to threats [details]

After the WTA ban on tennis tournaments in China, US politicians may be considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics but China is not going to take it well this time and will take "countermeasures" if necessary.

Dec 6, 2021

Priyanka Chaturvedi steps down as anchor of Sansad TV show; says Injustice has been done

Priyanka Chaturvedi, member of Shiv Sena, has stepped down from the position of an anchor in the Sansad TV show 'Meri Kahani'. Chaturvedi and 11 other members were suspended for 'unruly' behavior on November 29 for the Winter session.