Crescent Kashmir

‘Worst yet to come’ for countries in conflict, says UN chief Antonio Guterres amid coronavirus crisis

‘Worst yet to come’ for countries in conflict, says UN chief Antonio Guterres amid coronavirus crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday renewed his call for a global ceasefire, urging all parties to conflict to lay down arms and allow war-torn nations to combat the coronavirus pandemic. “The worst is yet to come,” Guterres said, referring to countries beset with fighting like Syria, Libya and Yemen. “The COVID-19 storm is now coming […]

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Pakistan records 2,700 coronavirus cases; Punjab crosses 1,000-mark

Pakistan records 2,700 coronavirus cases; Punjab crosses 1,000-mark

Pakistan’s coronavirus cases rose to 2,708 on Saturday with the number of patients in the Punjab province, which accounts for more than half of the country’s total population, crossing the 1,000-mark. According to the National Health Services, COVID-19 has so far claimed 40 lives, while 130 patients have recovered. Punjab — the hotspot of the […]

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Coronavirus Lockdown: Cancer Train’s Suspension Agonises Patients In Punjab

Coronavirus Lockdown: Cancer Train’s Suspension Agonises Patients In Punjab

Out of all the passenger trains in the country, one particular train which runs between Bhatinda and Bikaner, is a lifeline for hundreds of cancer patients of Malwa region of Punjab. Popularly known as the cancer train, its 30 per cent of total daily passengers are cancer patients who travel to Bikaner for treatment in […]

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1413 out of 1847 persons discharged so far after successfully completing their quarantine

1413 out of 1847 persons discharged so far after successfully completing their quarantine

Situation demanded isolation of all those arriving in Srinagar from overseas but the plan included ensuring comfort along with medical-care: DC Srinagar Srinagar administration draws praise as it offers top-class facilities to those put under quarantine SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: As those who had been put under quarantine go home after completing their quarantine period the […]

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Situation is under control: Div Com

Situation is under control: Div Com

No need to panic, administration prepared for any exigency SRINAGAR, APRIL 04: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, said that the COVID-19 suspects who have foreign travel history and are currently in administrative will be released,in case they test negative, within three days and  will be put  in home quarantine for 14 days. The […]

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Covid-19: SIDCO donates Rs. 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund

Covid-19: SIDCO donates Rs. 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund

JAMMU, APRIL 04: Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) today donated Rs 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund to strengthen the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). In this regard, Managing Director J&K SIDCO, Ravinder Kumar here today presented a cheque of Rs 18, 09,640 to Commissioner Secretary Industries and […]

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14 more test positive in Kashmir, COVID-19 tally in J&K rises to 92

14 more test positive in Kashmir, COVID-19 tally in J&K rises to 92

  Srinagar, April 04 (GNS): The number of COVID-19-affected patients increased in Jammu and Kashmir to 92 as fourteen more persons tested positive for the infection in Kashmir Valley on Saturday, officials said. Official sources told GNS that among those who tested positive include 8 persons admitted to GMC Baramulla. Five other persons are admitted […]

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Amendments to domicile law cosmetic: NC

Amendments to domicile law cosmetic: NC

Srinagar, 04 April (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Saturday termed the amendments to domicile law another example of central governments toying around with J&K and its people, and a move bereft of any guarantee against demographic changes here. A statement issued to KNS reads, While calling the amendments cosmetic in nature, party spokesperson […]

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US evacuates stranded citizens as Pak relaxes ban on intl flights

US evacuates stranded citizens as Pak relaxes ban on intl flights

Pakistan relaxed its ban on international flights to let a US chartered plane to land and evacuate 294 American citizens, including nine diplomats, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pakistan had on March 21 suspended all overseas flights for two weeks to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, that has infected over 2,708 people in the country. According […]

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DC Bandipora directs axing of female Russian poplar trees within six days

DC Bandipora directs axing of female Russian poplar trees within six days

Srinagar, April 04 (KNS): Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza Friday directed to axe all Russian species female poplar trees within six days as its pollen creates influenza like infections which may create unnecessary panic among the general public amid COVID-19 pandemic. DC Bandipora said in view of the situation arisen due to spread of […]