Covid death toll in Sri Lanka crosses the 4000 mark

Children from Jammu and Kashmir’s Keran village celebrate children’s day

14th November, every year is celebrated by the entire nation to commemorate the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru. This momentous day was also celebrated with great enthusiasm, by the children of Keran and adjoining villages in an an event organised at Keran. The children were initially educated about the significance of Children?s Day, which was followed by a cultural programme, which included folk songs performed by the Children of Keran Vill

16 Nov, 2021

India?s defence procurement must be driven by investment in emerging tech. CDS taking lead

In a silent but significant step, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat is drawing up a new Integrated Capability Development Plan or ICDP ? it will form the foundation of the procurement plans of the Army, Navy and the Air Force. This review of the ICDP will have implications on the long-term procurement plans of the three forces. Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh?said?last week that the?review?should be done in three?to?five months.?He?admitted that this will lead to changes in the Maritime

16 Nov, 2021

Booster shots to be administered to people over 60 years

Booster shots will be administered to people over 60 years of age from tomorrow in the Western and Southern provinces and in the Anuradhapura and Ampara districts. State Minister Professor Channa Jayasumana said that the Pfizer vaccine will be administered as booster shots. The State Minister said the booster shots will be administered to people over the age of 60 years who have completed 03 months after receiving the second dose. (Colombo Gazette)

16 Nov, 2021