COVID-19: Five test positive in Kashmir, J-K tally reaches 333
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 5 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Friday in Kashmir Division. The total number of COVID-19 patients in the J-K now mounted 333. Officials sources told that these five cases were confirmed in Chest Disease Hospital, Dalgate Srinagar. All the five persons are from Heerpora village of Shopian district and include a […]
ICC to ‘take decision at appropriate time’ on staging T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not in a hurry to take a decision whether the T20 World Cup should be postponed in the wake of Covid-19 or staged as scheduled, saying it is “exploring all options” as part of its comprehensive contingency planning for all its events. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held […]
Jammu: Gujjar Milkmen Facing Boycott Supply Free Milk to Quarantine Centres
Jammu: Mohammad Qasim would travel from R.S. Pura to Jammu city – nearly 34 kilometres – early in the morning, covering his face with a scarf, to supply milk to 40-50 households even amidst the lockdown. After his milk can emptied, he walked back to R.S. Pura, tired but satisfied that he was able to put […]
UK begins world’s biggest Covid-19 trial to zero in on treatment, results likely by June
Bengaluru: The United Kingdom has launched the world’s largest randomised clinical trial for drugs to treat Covid-19. Called RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of Covid-19 Therapy), the nationwide trial aims “to identify treatments that may be beneficial to adults hospitalised” with the disease. The UK has recorded over 1 lakh cases of Covid-19, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince Charles (both have now recovered). […]
HCQ to be tested on thousands in Mumbai’s Dharavi and Worli to prevent Covid-19 spread
Mumbai: India’s financial capital Mumbai is fine-tuning a plan to administer an unproven but much touted anti-malarial drug in neighborhoods including Asia’s most crowded slum, the first-of-its-kind mass experiment to ward off the coronavirus. The city officials are identifying a target group which will receive hydroxychloroquine, according to Suresh Kakani, additional commissioner at Municipal Corporation of […]
CMO Pulwama appeals people to avail 102/ 108 Ambulance Service during Emergencies.
Pulwama 17 April (KNS): Chief Medical Officer Pulwama has urged upon the people of District to avail the benefit of 108 Ambulance Service available 24*7 in the district. She said it will ensure the delivery of public health care services of the patients at their doorsteps by providing transportation to patients requiring immediate medical care. […]
High Court seeks report from Govt on lack of efficient internet facility, status of prisoners
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has sought reports from the government about lack efficient internet facility and status of prisoners lodged in jails outside the Union Territory. A division bench of the High Court comprising Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal has directed government to file report about lack of efficient […]
JK Young Journalist Association condemns the booking and beating of journalist in Sumbal
Srinagar, April 17 (KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir Young Journalist Association (JKYJA) has strongly condemned the booking and severely beating of a local journalist Mushtaq Ganaie while he was on his professional duty. According to statement issued to KNS, Mushtaq Ganaie, who works for a local newspaper, was arrested in the afternoon of 11 April, […]
Stop withholding monthly wages of daily wage employees: NC to govt
Srinagar, 17 April (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Friday expressed concern over holding back of salaries of daily wagers working in different departments, saying the government must support their livelihood. A statement issued to KNS,While expressing concern over the plight of daily wage employees working in various departments including JKPDL/TDL of JKPDD, Party’s […]
4th Round of the Screening in Red Zone Areas of Pulwama.
Pulwama 16 April (KNS): District Administration Pulwama today started 4th round of the Screening cum surveillance in red Zone declared areas in the District. According to the Health officials the Screening cum surveillance will continue in all Red Zone declared villages including Khaigam, Sangerwani, Abhama of Tehsil Rajporaand Gudoora, Chandgam, Pinglena and Parigam of Tehsil […]
