Pak’s coronavirus cases rise to over 900; Railways suspend passenger trains
Islamabad:Pakistan’s coronavirus cases rose to over 900 on Tuesday as the government suspended all passenger train operations through the country till March 31 and deployed army to assist the civil administration to enforce a nationwide lockdown to contain the virus outbreak. Punjab province on Tuesday reported its first coronavirus death, bringing the total number of […]
Free ATM withdrawals for 3 months, no minimum balance required for accounts: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced that debit card holders can withdraw cash from any other bank’s ATM free of charge for the next three months. “There shall not be any minimum balance requirement fee (in bank accounts),” the Finance Minister added. This comes as lockdown and curfew is in place in many parts […]
COVID-19: J&K govt to hire retired doctors on contract
Srinagar: The J&K government on Monday decided to hire retired doctors for a year in view of Covid-19 outbreak. “JammuAndKashmir Retired doctors to be hired against vacancies on contract for one year for #FightagainstCorona in underserved areas. Decision in emergency meeting of Advisory Council,” tweeted government spokeperson Rohit Kansal.
NC welcomes Omar’s release, calls it step in right direction
Jammu : NC provincial president Devender Singh Rana on Tuesday welcomed the release of former chief minister Omar Abdullah after nearly eight months of detention, describing it a “step in the right direction”. “It is a defining moment that will go a long way in further strengthening democracy and initiating genuine political activities in Jammu and […]
Coronavirus: Two more persons test positive in Kashmir
Srinagar The number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir rose to six on Tuesday, after two more patients tested positive for the dreaded virus. Taking to social networking site Twitter, government spokesman Rohit Kansal wrote: “2 more cases reported positive in Srinagar. One has confirmed travel history outside India. Full details regarding the […]
Iltija Mufti welcomes release of Omar Abdullah
Srinagar : PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter Iltija Mufti on Tuesday welcomed National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah’s release from nearly eight months of detention. However, Iltija Mufti, whose mother is still under detention under the Public Safety Act, said for all its talk of women power and women emancipation, the Centre seems to fear […]
Rupee rises against US dollar, a day after hitting record low
The rupee today gained against the US dollar today amid a broad weakening of the greenback after US Federal Reserve announced another round of stimulus measures to cushion the impact of coronavirus on American economy. Other Asian currencies were also higher against the US dollar today. The rupee today rose to 75.93 per US dollar at day’s […]
Time to restore rights of people in J&K: Priyanka on Omar release
Srinagar Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday welcomed the decision of releasing former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from the “unconstitutional detention” and said, “it is time restore the rights of people of the Jammu and Kashmir too.” “So happy to learn that Omar Abdullah’s unconstitutional and undemocratic detention has been […]
Omar silient, appeals 4G and realease of others
By Mudasir Ahmad Khan Srinagar Like his father, former chief minister Omar Abdullah has decided to maintain silence on the situation prevailing in Kashmir post abrogation of article 370. Talking to media persons after his eight months detention near his Gupkar residence, he appealed central government to restore 4G services and also urged release of […]
China lifts travel curbs to Hubei province, including Wuhan
Beijing: China announced Tuesday that a lockdown would be lifted on more than 50 million people in central Hubei province where the coronavirus first emerged late last year. But fears rose over a second wave of infections fuelled by people arriving from overseas. After two months living with draconian curbs on daily life, residents will […]
