Restrictions in Budgam to remain continue:DC
Deputy Commissioner Budgam on Monday said that the enforcement to implement the restrictions would be continued in Budgam District. DDC Budgam said that passes will not be entertained if the holder is not wearing a mask , he fu said that such passes will be seized also. He has urged the people of the district […]
14 more test positive, J&K tally rises to 368
Srinagar, April 20 (GNS): Fourteen more persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir to 368. “14 new cases reported. All from Kashmir. Total number of cases now 368. Jammu-55 and Kashmir-313,” government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted. Of these cases, sources told GNS […]
Army man dies of heart attack in north Kashmir
Srinagar: An army man died after massive cardiac arrest in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. Officials told that a soldier who was on duty died of cardiac attack early this morning at 6 Para of 12 infantry Brigade Uri, Baramulla village. He said the he fell unconscious and was rushed to nearby hospital […]
Jharkhand: Muslim Woman Alleges Mistreatment, Communal Slurs in Hospital, Loses Child
New Delhi: A Muslim woman from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, who was pregnant and bleeding, has alleged mistreatment and abuse by a staff member of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College and Hospital, better known as MGM hospital. Rizawana Khatoon, a resident of the city’s Mango locality, has claimed that on Thursday, she was beaten up by a […]
Japan virus expert ‘pessimistic’ Olympics can be held in 2021
A Japanese expert who has criticised the country’s response to the coronavirus warned Monday that he is “pessimistic” that the postponed Olympics can be held even in 2021. “To be honest with you I don’t think the Olympics is likely to be held next year,” said Kentaro Iwata, a professor of infectious diseases at Kobe […]
‘Fast bowler with a sense of humour’: Sunil Gavaskar on Shoaib Akhtar
Both Sunil Gavaskar and Shoaib Akhtar were recently in news for their views on a bilateral series between India and Pakistan. The idea was coined by the Pakistani speedster in one of his YouTube videos where he put forth a suggestion of an only for TV series between the two countries to help raise funds […]
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 […]