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 […]
40 Of Afghanistan President’s Palace Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus: Officials
At least 40 workers in Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s palace have tested positive for the coronavirus, but so far, there is no indication the president himself has been infected, The New York Times reported. The infected officials work for the administrative wing of the president’s office, the national security council and the office of President’s Ghani’s chief […]
UP Hospital’s Diktat To Muslims: Undergo COVID-19 Test, Come Only If It’s Negative
A cancer hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut district has asked new Muslim patients and their caretakers to come for treatment after undergoing the test for the novel coronavirus and only if the results are negative. In an advertisement in a leading Hindi daily, Meerut’s Valentis Cancer Hospital said India, despite its huge population, had fared […]
COVID-19: JKRLM manufactures 2.82 lakh masks through SHGs in Kashmir division
SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), Kashmir has manufactured 2.82 lakh face masks by roping in Women Self Help Groups of Kashmir Division to help the administration in combating the spread of contagious coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. More than 2.82 lakh face masks have been produced by members of these Self Help […]
Shopian families who claimed bodies of 2 slain militants now asked to provide DNA samples
Srinagar: Tensions are simmering in parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian region over the government’s decision to bury two Hizbul Mujahideen militants suspected to be locals instead of handing over their bodies to their kin. The union territory administration has now asked two families who had come forward to claim the bodies to provide DNA samples […]
Open Flight Bookings Only After Govt Takes Decision: Centre To Airlines
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday said airlines are “advised” to open bookings only after the government takes a decision on starting domestic and international commercial passenger flight services. “The Ministry of Civil Aviation clarifies that so far no decision has been taken to open domestic or international operations,” he wrote on Twitter. […]
No Inter-state Movement Of Migrant Workers Allowed During Lockdown: Centre
The Home Ministry on Sunday said that no inter-state movement of migrant workers will be allowed during the lockdown period. Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said that labourers, who are stranded in different parts of the country due to the ongoing lockdown, will be, however, allowed to go to their respective places of work within […]
Doctors perform 57th successful Thrombolysis in DH Handwara
Srinagar, Apr 19 (KNS): A 53-year old man’s Thrombolysis was successfully performed at district hospital Handwara by renowned experts Dr Ajaz Ahmad (Deputy MS) and Dr Nazir Ahmad Dar (MD) and other affiliated staff under the guidance of Dr Abdul Rouf, Medical Superintendent DH Handwar. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the patient was non-diabetic, […]
DYS&S Kulgam sanitize ITI College KB Pora
Srinagar, Apr 19 (KNS): Youth Service and sports Department Kulgam on Sunday launched sanitation drive at quarantine center established in ITI College Khuri Bata Pora Noorabad Kulgam to make the spot infection-free According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), at the occasion DYS&S Kulgam also advised people to cooperate with the authorities for enforcement of lockdown. […]