Eight in Pakistan’s playing XI don’t meet fitness standards: Former Pakistan opener and coach
Former Pakistan opening batsman Mohsin Khan came down heavily on the fitness standards of the current Pakistan cricket team. Mohsin said eight out of eleven Pakistan cricketers playing international cricket do not match the fitness standards. Mohsin, who represented Pakistan in 48 Tests and 75 ODIs between 1977 and 1986, pointed out the concerns at […]
Kashmir University announces slew of post lockdown measures, precautions
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir today announced a series of measures to be taken to fight the spread of COVID -19 after the University reopens after the lockdown, to continue its academic activities. A meeting in this connection was held today at varsity’s administrative block under the Chairmanship of VC Prof Talat Ahmad. Senior functionaries of […]
17 arrested for violating orders in Srinagar: Police
Srinagar: Police on Monday arrested 17 persons in Srinagar for violating prohibitory orders. “In the jurisdiction of PS Nishat and PS Harwan, Police have arrested three persons including a shopkeeper and seized one vehicle for violating Govt prohibitory orders. Cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and investigation has […]
Students quarantined in Rajasthan go on hunger strike against “apathy of government”
Srinagar: Students who had been evacuated from Iran last month and kept into back to back quarantine in Rajasthan have gone on hunger strike against the apathetic behavior of central and state governments. Several parents protested here in Press Enclave Srinagar and demanded their early return in current situation. Parents said their wards have gone for […]
COVID-19: In Jammu 23 areas declared red zones
Srinagar: At least 23 areas in three district of Jammu have been declared ‘red zones’ in wake of looming threat of COVID-19. These 30 areas fall in the district of Udhampur, Rajouri and Jammu. A police official told there is not a single red zone in districts like Poonch, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Samba, Kathua and Reasi. […]
COVID-19: Lt Governor to donate his 30 percent salary for next 1 yr
JAMMU, APRIL 06: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu has announced to donate 30 % of his salary for the next 1 year towards the fight against the spread of COVID-19. The Lt Governor observed that collective effort is imperative to fight the dreaded virus, and as a citizen, it is our responsibility to contribute our […]
Axing of female poplar trees begins in Budgam
BUDGAM, APRIL 06: The Department of Social Forestry under the supervision of DFO, Budgam, Tanveer Ahmad Parray kick started drive for axing of female poplar trees, here today. The drive started from DC office campus and was organized under the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganai, in pursuance of the J&K High court […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
03 new positive cases reported today, 35243 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 06: The Government Monday informed that three new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), all from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 109. According to the daily Media Bulletin on […]
President, PM, MPs to take a pay cut to fund govt’s efforts to fight COVID-19
The Union cabinet on Monday approved an ordinance to reduce the salaries, allowances and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs) by 30 per cent for one year and the amount will be utilised in the fight against coronavirus. The President, Vice President, governors of states have also voluntarily decided to take a pay cut as […]
COVID-19: Three test positive, total J-K tally rises to 109
Srinagar: The number of coronavirus cases climbed to 109 in Jammu and Kashmir as three more persons under quarantine tested positive for the dreaded diseases on Monday. Among them, sources said one is from frontier Uri town of Baramulla district while two others are from Srinagar district. The case from the Uri is said to be […]
