Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
14 new positive cases reported today, 33503 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 05: The Government Sunday informed that 14 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 106. According to the daily Media Bulletin on […]
‘Sell-out’ slur on Omar
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called for elections and the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood but was silent on the revival of its special status, fuelling speculation that he had sold out to Delhi. Following an uproar, Omar, vice-president of the National Conference which has traditionally backed the special status, said he […]
Centre’s amendments to J&K domicile laws draws flak from local parties
The Centre’s move to make amendments to J&K’s domicile laws within days of its issuing drew flak from the regional parties including the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Peoples Conference (PC), on Saturday. “It’s high time people of J&K get to decide the laws that will govern them rather than being subjected […]
COVID-19: 14 positive cases in Kashmir, total tally in J-K rises to 106
Srinagar: Kashmir division has got 14 new positive cases for COVID-19, taking total tally to 106. The Jammu and Kashmir government spokesperson, Rohit Kansal, on Sunday said that 14 new cases in Kashmir division were reported. “Total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir is now 106,” he added. Kansal also added that active cases […]
3 soldiers dead, 5 militants killed in Kashmir’s Kupwara: Army
Three soldiers of the Indian Army have died and five militants killed on Sunday during an anti-infiltration operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said. Sources said four more soldiers have been injured during the operation to flush out infiltrators along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of the district, which was […]
Kupwara gunfight: Two army personnel succumb to injuries, death toll 8
Srinagar: Two army personnel who were critically injured in a gunfight in Kupwara woods have succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to 8. Earlier, five militants and an army personnel were killed in the gunfight in Rungdori Behak area of Jumgund in Keran sector. “Despite prevailing inclement weather conditions, casualties have been evacuated. Unfortunately, […]
Amazon working on a new game streaming platform: Report
San Francisco: Amazon is reportedly working on a full-fledged cloud gaming platform under the code name Project Tempo, similar to Google’s Stadia and Nvidia’s GeForce Now. The retail giant has been working on a game called Crucible ever since 2014 and along with that game, the company is going to bring another game called New World, which will be […]
Mehbooba Mufti and others’ 8-months detention unjustified: Abdullah
Srinagar: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called the detention of political leaders as “immoral and unjustified.” The Vice-President of National Conference, Abdullah, who was released last month after over 7-month detention, took to micro-blogging site to remind that “in all the Covid-19 news let’s not lose sight of the fact that today” former chief minister […]
How high-level group formed by govt has stepped up Covid-19 fight
A group of senior bureaucrats has held six meetings with international organisations, over 40 NGOs and several industry bodies in just six days since its formation, highlighting the sense of urgency in the Narendra Modi government to tackle the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The empowered group on “Coordinating with Private Sector, NGOs, and International Organisations for COVID-19-related Response […]
Won’t spare those spreading fake news, communal messages on virus: Uddhav Thackeray
Two days after BJP president J P Nadda urged his party leaders to refrain from giving any communal colour to the COVID-19 outbreak, Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that strict legal action would be taken against people spreading “fake news” and “communal hatred” over the pandemic. “Like coronavirus, there is another virus that is emerging, which is creating a rift […]