Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
08 new positive cases reported today, 17677 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 02: The Government Thursday informed that 08 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 05 from Jammu division and 03 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 70. According to […]
960 Tablighi Jamaat foreigners blacklisted, says MHA
With the Tablighi Jamaat’s Markaz in Nizamuddin West in Delhi emerging as a hotspot of coronavirus, the Home Ministry has cancelled the visas of 960 Tablighi Jamaat foreigners and blacklisted them. Earlier, an MHA official said about 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now in the country. Meanwhile, 328 coronavirus […]
Around 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat Members, Primary Contacts Quarantined: Home Ministry
Around 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country in view of the coronavirus infection, a senior home ministry official said on Thursday. Punya Salila Srivastava, a joint secretary in the Union Home Ministry, told reporters during a daily briefing that out of about 2,000 such Tablighi […]
COVID-19: Eight more test positive in Jammu and Kashmir, tally reaches 70
Srinagar: Eight new cases tested positive on Thursday for novel corona virus in Jammu and Kashmir taking the overall tally to 70 in the Union Territory. In the Kashmir division three tested positive, while in Jammu five were reported to have been infected by the virus.
Domicile order meant for settlement of outsiders in J-K, turn local residents a minority: Hurriyat
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) in a statement today, said that the process to change the demographic character of Jammu and Kashmir started in August 2019 is being systematically carried forward and the recent domicile order issued by the Government of India is part of that plan. In a statement issued here Hurriyat said that such orders […]
Condemn and reject sinister Hindutva agenda: Pakistan on domicile rule
Pakistan has strongly condemned and rejected the domicile law that was introduced in Jammu and Kashmir late Tuesday evening. Pakistan said the latest Indian action aimed at illegally changing the demographic structure of Jammu and Kashmir stands rejected. The country said that the so-called “Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Order 2020”is another illegal step by India […]
Work on war footing, identify COVID-19 hotspots, PM Modi tells CMs
In his meeting with chief ministers of various states on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the next few weeks testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine should remain the focus areas. “Imperative to work on a war footing, identify COVID-19 hotspots, encircle them, ensure the virus doesn’t spread,” PM Modi further said. The Indian Council […]
Two army troopers injured in cross border shelling in J-K
Srinagar: Two army soldiers were injured in cross border shelling in Balakote area of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Reports reaching said that the soldiers namely Naib Subedar Satpal and Havaldar Dharmpal of 14 Punjab Regiment suffered splinter injuries after Pakistani army attacked Indian army’s posts in Balakote sector of Mendhar today early […]
Coronavirus: Oil prices rise on hopes of a price war truce
Global oil prices have risen after Donald Trump said he expected Saudi Arabia and Russia to reach a deal soon to end their price war. The cost of crude had fallen to 18-year lows as the two countries slashed prices and ramped up production. At the same time demand has been hit hard by shutdowns […]
PM Modi Holds Video Conference With CMs On Coronavirus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a video conference with all chief ministers to discuss ways to check the spread of coronavirus. Contact tracing of those feared to be exposed to the deadly virus and isolation of those who test positive of the virus are likely to be discussed in the meeting, sources said. […]