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 […]
Dr Pawan Kotwal holds video-conference with prospective bidders
JAMMU, APRIL 27 : Financial Commissioner, Revenue, Dr. Pawan Kotwal today held a Pre-bid video conference with prospective bidders to discuss their queries seeking amendment in the Request for proposal (RFP) floated on 5th of March, 2020 for inviting bids for modernization of land records in Jammu and Kashmir under DILRMP. During the course of […]
Non-Covid patients suffer amid corona crisis: DAK
Srinagar Apr 27 (KLNS):As Kashmir valley focuses excessively on COVID-19,Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said it is harrowing time for people with other diseases and conditions. “Patients with non-covid health problems face immense hardships,” said DAK PresidentDr Nisar ul Hassan. “People are not getting health care for other problems,” he said. Dr Nisar said […]
1500 stranded Kashmiris in Goa appeals evacuation
Srinagar, Apr 27 (KNS): 1500 Kashmiris mostly traders stranded in Goa on Monday appealed J&K administration to come to their rescue in wake of blanket countrywide lockdown and ensure their evacuation as they run out of money and stock. Talking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Amir Nazir who owns a jewelry shop in Goa said […]
Amid Lockdown, 3 Million Cartons Of Apples Lying In Kashmir Cold Storage
Srinagar: The nationwide coronavirus lockdown has badly hit apple farmers in Jammu and Kashmir. As the farmers are not finding market for their produce, over three million cartons of apples are lying in cold storage. They are paying Rs 35 per box per month as storage charge, and Rs 100 as packing and grading fee. […]
PM Boris Johnson returns to work today but it still isn’t clear when UK can
London: Boris Johnson returns to work for the first time in a fortnight with one key item at the top of his in-tray: when will he let Britain do so? The prime minister will chair the government’s Monday morning meeting to coordinate efforts to tackle the virus. He spent the last two weeks recuperating at Chequers, […]
