‘New domicile rules an insult’ — J&K parties slam Modi govt move amid Covid-19 outbreak
Srinagar: Regional political parties in Jammu and Kashmir Wednesday criticised the move by the Modi government to redefine domicile rules for government jobs in the union territory and said it has raised apprehension over a demographic change there. The parties have also questioned the government’s priorities, saying it should ideally be focussing on fighting the coronavirus pandemic now. The government’s […]
UK reports over 500 coronavirus deaths in one day
Britain reported 563 daily coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the first time the national toll has exceeded 500, bringing the total fatalities to 2,352, according to official figures. “As of 5pm (1600 GMT) on 31 March, of those hospitalised in the UK who tested positive for coronavirus, 2,352 have sadly died,” the health ministry said on […]
Race to trace contacts of Tabligh meet continues as India cases near 1,700 mark
As India reported 376 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours taking the nationwide tally of the confirmed cases at 1,637, authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest coronavirus hotspot in the country. More than 5,000 of those identified to have attended the congregation have been […]
Robust contact tracing led to detection of 62 positive cases in JK: Kansal
Nearly 2000 contacts of positive cases have been identified J&K steps up testing process J&K’s testing rate second only to Kerala, will be further boosted 4 lakh masks, 1.60 lakh sanitizers ordered, stock position normal JAMMU, APRIL 01: Principal Secretary Planning, Information and Government Spokesperson, Rohit Kansal today informed that as of today there are […]
Div Com visits Pulwama, takes stock of COVID-19 control measures
Inspects quarantine center, 24×7 Control room PULWAMA, APRIL 01: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited Pulwama district to review the measures being taken by the district administration for prevention and control of COVID-19. He was accompanied by Director Health Services Kashmir Dr. Sameer Matoo, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer , Superintendent of […]
DM Ganderbal inspects several areas, takes appraisal of enforcement of advisories, availability of essential commodities
GANDERBAL, APRIL 01: District Magistrate(DM), Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today inspected several locations of the district including Safapora, Kundbal, Gratbal, Manabal and Waskura to review the implementation of advisories pertaining to pandemic COVID-19, besides to take first hand appraisal of availability of essential commodities like food grains, vegetables, LPG and other essentials. SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Poswal […]
236 more persons discharged after completing two-week quarantine period in Srinagar
314 persons including 78 yesterday discharged so far after successfully completing their quarantine SRINAGAR, APRIL 01: Two hundred and thirty-six (236) more persons who were shifted into administrative quarantine upon their return to Srinagar two weeks ago were discharged Wednesday after successfully completing their 14-day quarantine period. All these persons shifted into well-equipped hotels and […]
Div.Com Kashmir visits Shopian
Inspects quarantine, isolation wards established by District Administration SHOPIAN, APRIL 01: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited Shopian district and took stock of the arrangements put in place for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. He also inspected the control room set up in the office of Chief Medical Officer Shopian for facilitating […]
Coronavirus: Seven More Test Positive, Total Cases 62
Srinagar Seven more patients have tested positive for the Coronavirus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 62, the official spokesman said. “#COVID19 cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir out which 58 are active cases. While 58 of the active cases have been reported in Kashmir division, […]
Modi wants ‘closer partnership’ with China, says Covid-19 reminder of interconnected world
New Delhi: Commemorating 70 years of diplomatic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India looked forward to developing a “closer partnership” with China even as he enumerated that the coronavirus pandemic served as a reminder of the interconnected nature of the world today. “The COVID-19 pandemic was a reminder to us of the interconnected nature […]
