Coronavirus threat: Paramedical, Nursing examinations cancelled, colleges closed
SRINAGAR, MARCH 14: According to Controller Examinations J&K Paramedical Council, Prof (Dr) A S Bhatia all the classes including Theory Classes, Practical Classes and Clinical Training of all Paramedical and Nursing students of government as well as Private Paramedical/Nursing Colleges have been suspended till 31st of March 2020. Furthermore, the theory examination of various Paramedical […]
Atal Dullo reviews quarantine facilities in Jammu
Don’t take chances, follows guidelines strictly: FC directs officials JAMMU, MARCH 14: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today visited different hospitals of Jammu to review the quarantine facilities established for suspected coronavirus cases. The FC directed the officials to put in their best efforts to prevent the spread of virus and […]
Div Com reviews measures to combat the spread of COVID-19
JAMMU, MARCH 14: Divisional Commissioner Sanjeev Verma today reviewed the measures put in place to prevent the spread of Corona virus, here at a meeting with concerned officers. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Mission Director National Health Mission, Commissioner JMC, DIG Jammu, SSP Jammu, Director Heath Services, CMO Jammu and other concerned […]
J&K admin looks to revive traditional arts & crafts; incentivise weavers, artisans
Jammu, Mar 14 The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed officials to put in place a robust mechanism for ensuring the revival and propagation of traditional arts and crafts, especially Pashmina weaving, an official spokesman said on Saturday. The direction was passed by K K Sharma, advisor to the Lieutenant Governor, while chairing the meetings […]
If J-K has to progress, all political leaders under detention must be released: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday said that if Jammu and Kashmir has to progress, then all political leaders under detention in Srinagar must be released. Azad, who spoke to media persons in the presence of National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah here, said: “If […]
IPL start postponed, India one-dayers with SA called off
MUMBAI: The start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament has been postponed until April 15 as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) said on Friday. It had been scheduled to begin on March 29. The BCCI also confirmed on Friday that India’s home One-day International […]
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
US President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency as the World Health Organisation named Europe the new epicenter of the coronavirus, with countries sealing borders, shutting schools and cancelling events in a frenzied attempt to slow the ballooning pandemic. Wall Street stocks rallied on Friday as financial markets endured a roller coaster ride after […]
Pak ready to participate in PM Modi’s proposed video conference of SAARC on strategy to fight Coronavirus
Pakistan has said it will participate in a video conference of SAARC member countries proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 5,000 people globally. Prime Minister Modi reached out to the eight-member regional grouping on Friday and pitched for a video conference among the leaders of […]
Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad meets Farooq Abdullah at his residence
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Mar 14 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad met National Conference (NC) president, Farooq Abdullah, at his residence here on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the three-time former chief minister Farooq met his son Omar Abdullah in the sub-jail in Srinagar where […]
Farooq Meets Son Omar In Srinagar Sub-Jail
SRINAGAR – It was an emotional meeting when NC president Farooq Abdullah met his son Omar Abdullah in the sub-jail in Srinagar where he has been under detention for over the last seven months. Released on Friday after his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah drove from […]