Coronavirus swab collection a high risk job, says doctor
Aurangabad: A doctor working at a hospital for treatment of coronavirus patients here in Maharashtra has revealed the tough task and challenges they face in collecting swab samples of the suspected patients. The process of swab sample collection of a person does not take more than 30 to 40 seconds, but it is a “high risk job”, […]
Three-year ban harsh, Umar will challenge it: Kamran Akmal
The three-year ban handed to Umar Akmal for not reporting corrupt approaches is “very harsh” and he will “definitely challenge” it, his elder brother Kamran said on Monday after the Pakistan Cricket Board’s announcement. Pakistan’s discarded wicketkeeper-batsman, Kamran, expressed surprise over the outcome of the PCB hearing, held in Lahore on Monday. “I am definitely […]
‘Unfair, Irresponsible’: China After ICMR Asks States To Stop Using Chinese Covid-19 Test Kits
After the Indian Council of Medical Research asked the states to stop using the rapid antibody COVID-19 testing kits procured from China due to “wide variation”, China retorted on Tuesday saying it was “unfair and irresponsible” to label Chinese products as “faulty” and look at issues with preemptive prejudice. “China not only sincerely supports India in its […]
Yogi Adityanath: ‘No dearth of possibilities in UP, we can give immediate employment to 15 lakh people’
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath speaks to Liz Mathew about the steps taken by the state government to contain the spread of coronavirus, protecting health workers and helping stranded migrant labourers. Excerpts: Uttar Pradesh, despite being the most populous state, has so far been able to contain the spread of the virus to an extent. […]
TRAGIC DEATH
Despite continous lockdown and restrictions in Kashmir valley, there has been one more death of a COVID-19 positive patient. Authorities have been maintaining that they are trying their best to save the human lives but the fact of the matter remains that COVID-19 deaths are piling up here also. In the recent past even a […]
CDC, top US health body, adds six new symptoms to COVID-19 list
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added six new possible symptoms for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. Previously, the US’ top health body had declared fever, cough, and shortness of breath as the symptoms. The new possible symptoms, as updated by the CDC, include chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and […]
Govt extends 4G internet ban in J-K till 11 May
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the restrictions on high-speed internet in the Union Territory after the scheduled review. The renewed order, signed by Shaleen Kabra, Principal Secretary to the government, states that “the internet speed shall be restricted to 2G only” till 11 May. In Jammu and Kashmir, the internet connectivity was snapped […]
Modi focuses on reviving economy in chat with CMs, but warns Covid cases will spike in June
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said the economy needs reviving and hinted at easing restrictions after 3 May when the lockdown is scheduled to end, but also warned chief ministers that there could be a spike in Covid-19 cases in June-July and asked them to be prepared. In a video conference with chief ministers, the fourth […]
Director I&C inspects industrial units at Samba, Kathua
JAMMU APRIL 27: Director Industries and Commerce, Jammu, Anoo Malhotra today conducted a surprise inspection of industrial units at Industrial Growth Centre Samba and Industrial Estate Kathua to ascertain whether the units are following the guidelines prescribed under the Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. As per the SOP, the […]
Div Com reviews functioning of SKIMS, GMC testing labs
Exhorts officers to put in joint efforts to contain Corona virus infection SRINAGAR, APRIL 27: In view of COVID-19 Pandemic, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today chaired a meeting to review the procedures for streamlining and further improving the functioning of the Corona virus testing laboratories at SKIMS and GMC Srinagar. Various measures […]
