With 2.36 Lakh Covid-19 Cases, India Now Sixth Worst-Hit Nation
New Delhi- India went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic with the country registering a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases which pushed the nationwide tally to 2,36,657. India’s death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 6,642 with a record increase of 294 deaths in the 24 hours till Saturday […]
LADAKH, KARGIL TENSE
The standoff of between the armies of India and China Ladakh region has triggered fresh wave of tension among the residents while as Covid-19 cases are also piling up forcing the authorities to take more precautions in this hilly region. Recent reports from Kargil and Ladakh said that in the past one week lot of […]
Delay in Darbar Move to Srinagar hits developmental works in Kashmir
The delay in decision of the J&K administration to start functioning of civil Secretariat in Srinagar has hit developmental works in Kashmir. Many senior officials told KNS that it is becoming difficult for the administration in Kashmir to carry out the routine office works due to the delay in annual Darbar move. “It takes many […]
One UP teacher ‘gets a job at 25 govt schools, draws Rs 1 crore as salary over a year’
Lucknow: One teacher employed in 25 government schools at once, drawing a salary of Rs 1 crore over 13 months? It seems like a catchy plotline for the next viral con-comedy, but no one in the Uttar Pradesh basic education department is actually having a laugh. The Uttar Pradesh government has launched an investigation into an alleged racket […]
Trump orders big US troop cut in Germany, official says
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the military to remove 9,500 troops from Germany, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, a move likely to raise concerns in Europe about the U.S. commitment to the continent. The move would reduce U.S. troops numbers in Germany to 25,000, from the 34,500 currently there. The official, who […]
Army havaldar dies in ceasefire violation in J&K’s Rajouri district
An army havaldar died on Thursday in an unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district. Identifying the deceased as Havaldar Mathiazhagan P of Tamil Nadu’s VSreerangai Kadu village in Salem district, Defence PRO Devender Anand said he was critically injured in firing […]
Ensure strict adherence to guidelines: Advisor Baseer Khan
Asks DCs to ensure availability and delivery of essential commodities in red, containment zones SRINAGAR, JUNE 5: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today convened a meeting of divisional administration and health officials here regarding the administrative and medical aspects for management of Covid-19. The Advisor laid emphasis on strict adherence to the guidelines […]
SC proposes transportation of all stranded migrants in 15 days, reserves order for June 9
Commencing hearing on the plight of stranded migrant workers due to the Covid-19 lockdown, the Supreme Court Friday said it intended to give a 15-day deadline to the Centre and states for transporting all such labourers back to their native places. The court, which had taken suo motu cognizance of the issue, will now pronounce the order […]
DAK files detailed reply to PIL highlighting issues of safety, care, health, violence against healthcare professionals
Srinagar, 05 June (KNS): President Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK), Dr Suhail Naik has filed a detailed reply to PIL WP (C) PIL No. 04/2020 Azra Usmail V/S Union Territory of J&K and Ors through their lawyer Advocate Shuja ul Haq, highlighting the issues of the medical staff in Kashmir. In a statement issued to KNS, […]
Covid-19 increases risk of heart attacks, strokes: DAK
Srinagar, June 05 (KNS): Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said Covid-19 infection increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. “If you catch novel coronavirus, you are at an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. According to statement issued to KNS reads, “Covid is […]
