Centre objects to Kerala govt ‘diluting’ lockdown restrictions
The Kerala government’s decision to relax the norms of the Covid-19 lockdown on Monday has irked the Centre, prompting it to write to all chief secretaries to stick to the guidelines it has issued. However, amid confusion over easing of norms, the state government has defended its decision saying the Centre was informed about it. The Union home ministry […]
Intelligence reports show Maoists are using lockdown time to regroup in Bastar
Don’t be hoodwinked by the latest ceasefire declaration by the Maoists during the coronavirus lockdown. As police operations get nearly suspended or drastically reduced in many areas of Bastar after 24 March, the rebels have been using the time to rebuild and regroup. The Narendra Modi government has not given careful thought to the impact of the lockdown on various sectors and communities. The Maoists are an […]
Khalilzad reaches out to Jaishankar on troubled Afghan peace process
The US special envoy for Afghan reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, has sought India’s engagement in international efforts for a lasting peace in Afghanistan against the backdrop of growing concern in New Delhi over the US-Taliban deal. Khalilzad, who has been pushing the Afghan government to facilitate the implementation of the US-Taliban deal by releasing more Taliban […]
Lockdown restrictions to be eased from April 20: Here’s a list of what opens and what does not
To “mitigate the hardship” of the citizens are facing during the nationwide lockdown, a number of restrictions, currently in place, will be eased with effect from Monday. Barring the containment zones demarcated by the states, people across the country will be able to enjoy certain relaxations while abiding by the safety measures such as social distancing and mandatory use […]
Gunmen shot dead cop in South Kashmir
Anantnag, Apr 19, KNT: Suspected militants shot at a policeman in Hillad Kokarnag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district late evening. Police sources told KNT that a Selection Grade Constable was shot at and injured at his home. Sources added that cop was shifted to hospital in critical condition, however he succumbed on way. Sources […]
Is Rahul Gandhi Back In Command Of The Congress Amid Coronavirus Crisis?
Interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s decision to constitute an 11-member consultative group, with her son Rahul Gandhi as its member, has, once again, triggered rumours about the Wayanad MP’s imminent return as president of the beleaguered Grand Old Party. That the group was constituted just two days after Rahul addressed the media, via video conference, […]
Jammu and Kashmir administration releases five people held under Public Safety Act
The Jammu and Kashmir government has released five people detained since August under the stringent Public Safety Act, the Greater Kashmir reported on Sunday. Under the PSA, a person may be detained without trial for up to two years if charged with threatening national security or up to one year if booked for maintenance of law and order. The […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
09 new positive cases reported today, 61331 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 19: The Government Sunday informed that 09 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (08 from Kashmir division and 01 from Jammu division), have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 350. According to the […]
In Jammu, “Red Zones” Without A COVID-19 Case. Locals Ask Why
Jammu: Without a single case of coronavirus, two neighbourhoods in Jammu city have been declared as containment zones and kept under strict restrictions for over three weeks. The residents of Gujarnagar and Bathindi areas say they are facing hardships due to prolonged harsh restrictions since March 29 when containment order was issued by the district […]
Rectify deficiencies: India to Pakistan on collapse of Kartarpur gurdwara domes
The Indian government has asked Pakistan to urgently repair the domes of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib at Kartarpur that were damaged in a storm apparently due to the use of poor quality materials in the shrine’s renovation, people familiar with developments said on Sunday. Several photos posted on social media over the weekend showed at least two domes […]