COVID-19 death toll climbs to 3,583 in India
The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 3,583, while the number of cases climbed to 1,18,447 in the country, registering an increase of 148 deaths and 6,088 cases since Thursday 8 am, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 66,330, while 48,533 people have recovered and one […]
Announce special package for Journalists: Imran to Lt. Administration
Srinagar, May 18 (KNS): Former Deputy Mayor Srinagar and present Corporator Nishat, Sheikh Mohammed Imran Monday urged Lieutenant Governor led administration to announce a special package for the journalists working on the ground. Imran in a statement issued to KNS stated that journalists are our COVID warriors who risk their lives to provide authentic information […]
Director RDD visits Bishnah, Suchetgarh; inspects dev works under MGNREGA
JAMMU, MAY 18: Director, Rural Development Department Jammu, Sudarshan Kumar Verma, today visited various areas of Panchayat Halqa of block Bishnah and Suchetgarh and inspected several construction and other development works being executed under MGNREGA. Pertinently, the Director undertook the tour in the backdrop of MHA decision of allowing selected additional activities in rural areas […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
JK records 106 new positive cases, 2 deaths today, 609 cases recovered till date Protection against COVID-19 can be ensured only by maintaining physical distance, frequent hand cleaning JAMMU, MAY 18: The Government Saturday informed that 106 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 12 from Jammu division and 94 from Kashmir division, have been […]
J&K Government making all efforts to ensure safety of Healthcare professionals
Sufficient stock of PPEs and other COVID supplies available JAMMU, MAY 18: Government of J&K Monday said that they are taking all efforts to ensure safety of the healthcare professionals dealing with the corona pandemic and sufficient stock of Personal Protection Equipments (PPEs) is available with the health department. It said that it has been […]
NC seeks bailout package; incentives for Kashmir handicraft sector
Srinagar, 18 May (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday asserted that while the government has stepped in to provide relief to urban poor and migrants, handicraft sector workers have largely been ignored saying the people associated with the sector merit special attention in view of the gravity and scale of COVID-19 crises. In […]
DGP rewards 230 police personnel for their dedication, hardwork on COVID-19 and in CI operations
Srinagar May 18 (KNS):In order to boost the morale of the Police Personnel who have been on the forefront of the efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 as also on counter insurgency front in different districts, the Director General of Police Shri Dilbag Singh has rewarded 230 officers and police personnel with commendation certificates […]
Ahead of big WHO meet, 100+ countries back calls for probe into Covid-19 origin
The European Union-drafted resolution to seek a probe into the origin of the coronavirus disease that has killed over 300,000 people and the WHO’s response has gained the support of over 100 countries including India, according to documents filed ahead of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) biggest annual event on Monday. The World Health Assembly, the WHO’s […]
On NREGA outlay, Rahul Gandhi tweets thank you to PM Modi. Then takes a dig
Former congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for approving a 66% jump in the allocated budget for the flagship rural job guarantee scheme initiated during the Congress rule. However, he ended his congratulatory note by taking a dig at the PM for one of his statements regarding the scheme in parliament. “The […]
UP Govt Gives Nod To Priyanka Gandhi To Bring In 1000 Buses Carrying Migrants
The Uttar Pradesh government has accepted Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s proposal to ply 1000 buses to ferry migrant workers into the state. Awanish Awasthi, Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home), wrote to Gandhi seeking the details of 1000 buses and drivers, news agency ANI reported. Awasthi was replying to Gandhi’s May 16 letter to […]
