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 […]
Covid-19 crisis is choking India’s MSME sector. Business won’t pick up even after lockdown
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced a series of measures for India’s industry as part of the Narendra Modi government’s effort to address the economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis and the resultant three-week nationwide lockdown. While the government’s package of Rs 1.7 lakh crore promises some relief for companies under various sectors, none of the measures specifically addressed […]
Kupwara gunfight: Three more forces personnel succumb to injuries, toll 13
Srinagar: Three more soldiers, who were injured in a gunfight with militants in Kupwara woods, have succumbed to their wounds, talking the number of army personnel killed in the operation to eight including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Besides the soldiers, five militants were also killed in the gunfight which sporadically continued for several days […]
Don’t snatch livelihood of paramedical staff amid COVID Crisis: Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar, April 6 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday urged the J&K government not to snatch livelihood of para-medical staff at a time when they are needed the most as a front line respondents to fight battle against deadly Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir. A statement issued to […]
Pakistan quarantines 20,000 following Tabligh gathering in Lahore
Pakistan has quarantined 20,000 people and is still searching for thousands more who attended a Muslim group’s gathering in the city of Lahore last month despite the worsening coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Sunday. Authorities said they want to test or quarantine those who congregated at the event held by the missionary movement, Tablighi Jamaat, […]
Coronavirus Can Last On Face Masks For One Week, On Banknotes For Days: Study
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can remain infectious on face masks for up to a week, and last on banknotes, stainless steel and plastic surfaces for days, according to a study. However, the virus can be killed by household disinfectants, bleach or frequent hand washing with soap and water, said the researchers from the […]
