COVID-19: 24 more tests positive JK tally reaches 184
24 more tests positive toll reaches 184 in JK with 32 cases in Jammu and 152 in Kashmir valley. Government spokesman Rohit Kansal in a official tweet said that all are contacts a result of aggressive testing.
Directorate of Tourism Kashmir contributes Rs 4.5 lakh to J&K Relief Fund
Srinagar, April 09 (KNS): Directorate of Tourism Kashmir Thursday credited Rs. 4.5 lakh to Jammu and Kashmir Relief Fund as a contribution towards the ongoing efforts of the J&K Government to contain the spread of Coronavirus. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the amount was deposited in the Relief account as a voluntary contribution from […]
Phase two: Italy considers how to move on after coronavirus peak
Nearly a month after a nationwide lockdown was implemented to prevent the spread of the virus that was ravaging through Italy’s north, there are government discussions and public debate about moving to “phase two” – a period during which citizens will have to learn to live with the virus and one which could risk another […]
Coronavirus: Provide PPE, security to doctors, health staff, SC directs govt
The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the government to ensure availability of personal protective equipment to doctors and other medical staff fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide them with necessary police security. A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat also said action should be taken against those hindering healthcare staff and other government officials deputed […]
New academic calendar, vacations, how to conduct college exams — latest task for Modi govt
New Delhi: The Modi government is working on a contingency plan for the higher education sector as the academic calendar has been disrupted because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The plan, which is likely to be announced after 14 April, will include an alternate academic calendar, ways to conduct exams for colleges and universities, a new […]
Hydroxychloroquine: The Indians worried over export of unproven ‘corona drug’ to US
India’s decision to export a drug that US President Donald Trump has touted as a possible cure for Covid-19 has worried many at home who take the medicine for other ailments. There is no proof that hydroxychloroquine (commonly known as HCQ) is effective in treating Covid-19, but Mr Trump has called it a “game-changer” in […]
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson ‘responding to treatment’ in intensive care
Boris Johnson is “responding to treatment” for coronavirus as he approaches a fourth night in hospital. The prime minister was being kept in St Thomas’ Hospital in London “for close monitoring” and remained clinically stable, his official spokesman said. Downing Street said he was not working but could contact those he needed to. The number […]
Donald Trump snaps at WHO — and India quietly sidestepped some of its advisories on virus
The public snub to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a threat to cut its funding is characteristic of Donald Trump, and may not find an echo in New Delhi. However, the fact is when it comes to key aspects of COVID management, the government has politely sidestepped the periodic “advice” from the WHO and, instead, leaned […]
We will win this together’: PM Modi responds to Trump’s thank you note on hydroxychloroquine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday acknowledged the thank you note of US President Donald Trump, saying that India will do everything possible to help humanity’s fight against coronavirus disease Covid-19. “Fully agree with you President @realDonaldTrump. Times like these bring friends closer. The India-US partnership is stronger than ever. India shall do everything possible to […]
Covid-19: India steps up medical diplomacy, flies plane loads of medicines to friends
India has begun sending consignments of life-saving drugs as gifts to neighbouring countries to help them fight the coronavirus pandemic, South Block officials said on Thursday. Officials said the government was sending drugs to Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Seychelles, Mauritius and some African countries. One of the early consignments, an Air India plane with 10 […]
