COVID-19 threat is still far from over in Kashmir: Principal GMC
Srinagar: At a time when Kashmir witnesses a surge in Covid-19 positive case day in and day, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar Dr. Samia Rashid has yet again appealed people to stay in house and don’t take this virus lightly. She said the threat of the virus is still far from over. “It looms over […]
Kupwara gunfight: Two army personnel succumb to injuries, death toll 8
Srinagar: Two army personnel who were critically injured in a gunfight in Kupwara woods have succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to 8. Earlier, five militants and an army personnel were killed in the gunfight in Rungdori Behak area of Jumgund in Keran sector. “Despite prevailing inclement weather conditions, casualties have been evacuated. Unfortunately, […]
Easing lockdown, how, when, where: Ministers explore steps post-April 14
An informal group of Union Ministers has been brainstorming on the issues arising out of the nationwide lockdown to counter the coronavirus outbreak and exploring the possible next steps and options after the 21-day period ends April 14. “This (nationwide lockdown) cannot continue for an indefinitely long period. But it also doesn’t appear advisable to lift it from […]
At funerals in virus outbreak, mourning is from a distance
LEXINGTON : No one stands in line to embrace the widow and share memories of her husband of 50 years. No rows of family and friends file toward the flag-draped coffin to pay their last respects. No symphony of sniffles is heard across the room as the minister gives a final prayer. Instead, a handful of […]
Mehbooba Mufti and others’ 8-months detention unjustified: Abdullah
Srinagar: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday called the detention of political leaders as “immoral and unjustified.” The Vice-President of National Conference, Abdullah, who was released last month after over 7-month detention, took to micro-blogging site to remind that “in all the Covid-19 news let’s not lose sight of the fact that today” former chief minister […]
Coronavirus shatters study abroad dreams of many as they look for Plan B
With an acceptance letter from Australia’s Deakin University, 21-year-old Triptha Luthra was on cloud nine a month back but is now glued to following news updates from across the globe about the coronavirus pandemic as uncertainty surrounds her study abroad dream. For Anoushka Ray, who had plans to go to New York for the session beginning in […]
For 9-min lights-off today, power sector switched on high alert
THE nine-minute ‘lights-off’ exercise scheduled for Sunday evening, as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to people across the country, has forced the grid operator to initiate an elaborate set of contingency measures to avert any crisis caused by the sudden massive load reduction quickly followed by a sharp increase. These measures include tapering thermal output and increasing generation […]
Three govt officials in J&K to be suspended for alleged misuse of curfew passes
Doda: Curfew passes of three government employees in Doda district have been cancelled for alleged misuse amid the lockdown period. The officials are also likely to face suspension soon, Deputy Commissioner Dr Sagar D Doifode informed the media. “Curfew passes of three government employees were cancelled for misusing the passes during lockdown in Doda, Jammu and […]
The four stages of Covid-19 transmission & why India maintains it is not yet in stage 3
Bengaluru: The Indian authorities continue to maintain that the country still has not reached stage 3 or community transmission phase of the novel coronavirus, despite a steady climb in the numbers of positive cases. On Friday, Tamil Nadu officials also reiterated that there is no evidence of community transmission in the state. Community transmission occurs when the […]
COVID-19: Government Threatens Kashmir Doctors With ‘Strict Action’ for Media Leaks
Mumbai: As the world and India celebrate public healthcare professionals for their selfless work during the COVID-19 pandemic, those in Jammu and Kashmir are faced with intimidation from the state: speak against the administration, and you will end up in jail for up to six months. To snub the voices of medical workers that have now started […]
