‘People may die in large numbers, if lockdown is lifted’: KCR appeals to PM
Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Monday said he will appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Covid-19 lockdown. The 21-day lockdown to check the spread of coronavirus in the country came into effect on March 25 and is set to end on April 14. But chief minister Rao cautioned that if the […]
67% Indians blame China for Covid-19, 50% say calling it ‘Chinese virus’ not racist: Survey
New Delhi: An online survey conducted by The Takshashila Institution has found that a majority of Indians think China was responsible for the coronavirus pandemic. A significant number of them also feel calling the illness a “Chinese virus” or “Wuhan virus” wasn’t racist or stigmatised. The survey was carried out by Manoj Kewalramani, fellow, China Studies, at The Takshashila […]
COVID-19 Crisis Offers an Urgent and Much Needed Reset Point for India’s Food Processing Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has brought the country to a standstill. With factories shutting down in almost every economic area, there is a pressing demand from almost every industry for immediate relief measures from the government. The food processing sector in India is no different. The ministry of food processing recently announced the setting […]
24 COVID19 positive patients under treatment, recovering well: Dir SKIMS
SRINAGAR, APRIL 06: Expressing satisfaction that SKIMS, Soura has fairly been able to contain, control and treat COVID 19 cases, Director Dr A G Ahanger today said that out of 283 suspected patients, 238 have been discharged and 24 positive patients who are under treatment are all recovering well. Dr Ahangar said that the very […]
Praying in time of COVID-19: How world’s largest mosques adapted
For weeks now, mosques worldwide have taken a series of measures aimed at curbing the spread of the new coronavirus. As an increasing number of countries announced lockdowns, so did mosques, with many closing their door completely and others banning congregations and using their speakers to remind people to stay at home. With the global death […]
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. […]
