Coronavirus: Entire Kashmir Valley To Be Treated As Red Zone
Even as the Union Health Ministry has classified only four districts as red zones in Kashmir division, authorities said on Saturday the entire Valley will be treated as red zone and no relaxation except those permissible in such cases will be allowed. The decision comes in the wake of the two-week long extension in the […]
40-paise a pill antacid is new hope to treat Covid, Modi govt wants to stock up
New Delhi: A cheap antacid is the latest drug stoking optimism among scientists and researchers seeking a cure for Covid-19, the biggest pandemic the world has seen in decades. The Modi government has taken note of the buzz surrounding famotidine, and asked drug authorities — including the government-run affordable pharmacy chain Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (BJP) and drug availability […]
Controlling your blood sugar level will help you fight covid-19 better
People who are dealing with diabetes, we have some news for you. Thanks to covid-19 you guys are more prone to covid-19, especially if you have type 2 diabetes (T2D). In fact, the outcome of the study says that recovery chances are also very low. But still there is a ray of hope but only […]
Trump says he ‘may’ talk to Kim Jong Un this weekend
President Donald Trump said he “may” talk to Kim Jong Un this weekend after North Korean state media on Saturday reported the leader’s first appearance in weeks. “We’ll have something to say about it at the appropriate time,” Trump told reporters in a transcript of his remarks released by the White House. He declined to comment further. […]
Remdesivir gets US emergency approval for treating Covid-19 patients: Know all about the antiviral drug
The US has allowed the emergency use of the experimental antiviral drug remdesivir to treat Covid-19 based on early clinical data that shows it helps coronavirus disease (Covid-19) patients recover faster. Remdesivir, manufactured by Gilead Sciences, is the world’s first drug approved based on clinical data to treat Covid-19, which has killed close to 240,000 people worldwide and […]
MGNREGA work resumes with SoPs to kick-start rural economy at Shopian
SHOPIAN, MAY 01: Rural Development Department, Shopian has recently resumed works including de-silting of major irrigation canals and khuls. The labourershave been asked to follow the Covid-19 protocols including maintaining social distance and wearing face masks. Irrigation and water conservation works, construction of ponds, wells and other related activities, are main focus of the resumed […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
25 new positive cases reported today, 247 cases recovered till date in JK JAMMU, MAY 01: The Government Friday informed that 25 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), all from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 639. According to the daily […]
Raju reviews JKPTCL transmission projects; preparedness to meet power in summer
JAMMU, MAY 01: Secretary, Power Development Department, M. Raju today chaired a meeting to discuss issues related to the upcoming transmission Projects of Jammu Kashmir Power Transmission Corporation Limited (JKPTCL) of Power Development Department for the year 2020-21, besides preparedness for meeting power supply requirements during the summer season. Threadbare deliberations were held on […]
Nationwide lockdown extended by another two weeks, says govt
The government on Friday decided to extend the nationwide lockdown, necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, by another two weeks. The earlier lockdown was set to end this Sunday. According to a press statement by the home ministry, the decision to extend the lockdown beyond May 4 has been taken after a “comprehensive review”. “After a comprehensive […]
Pakistan leans on China to remove its terrorists from UNSC sanctions list
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government has approached the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for deletion of six terrorists sanctioned by the world’s top security panel, a senior government official in Delhi told Hindustan Times. Islamabad is likely to file more requests for deletions so that these can be processed by the UNSC before the […]