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 […]
COVID-19: Centre Lists 130 Districts In Red Zone, 284 In Orange And 319 In Green
Ahead of the end of the extended lockdown, the Union Health Ministry has listed 130 districts in the country in red zone, 284 in orange zone and 319 in green zone on the basis of incidence of cases of COVID-19, doubling rate, extent of testing and surveillance feedback. This classification of districts is to be […]
Tableegi Jama’at members stuck in New Delhi appeals for evacuation
Srinagar, May 01 (KNS): 87 members of Tableegi Jama’at stuck in various parts of New Delhi Friday appealed authorities to evacuate them at the earliest as they have completed all precautionary measures. Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS) over phone from Sultanpor Delhi, members of Tableegi Jama’at said they have completed two times quarantine but […]
NC seeks rollback of order shifting cases regarding service matters to CAT Chandigarh
Srinagar, May 01 (KNS): Assailing the decision with regard to transfer of pending cases with regard to service matters of the Jammu and Kashmir government employees to Central Administrative Tribunal, Chandigarh, National Conference today sought revocation of the order and allowing the prevailing mechanism to continue. According to statement issued to KNS, “The order issued […]
Three injured, two houses damaged in ceasefire violation in Uri
Srinagar May 01 (KNS): Three persons were injured while as two house were partially damaged when the armies of India and Pakistan exchanged gunfire along Line of control in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. An official told KNS that Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing small arms along […]