Kashmir Needs the Internet Now More Than Ever
The Centre must immediately restore 4G internet connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. To deprive citizens of direct access to information and instructions during a global pandemic is unjustifiable. Moreover, it is outright inhuman to do so at a time when there is no indication of trouble on the ground and when the forces and security […]
Jammu and Kashmir borders sealed, extra funds released to battle COVID-19
On Day 1 of its lockdown Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir government sealed its borders with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on one hand and with the UT of Ladakh on the other, besides restricting inter-district movement of vehicles “as per requirement”. “Essential service vehicles to ply normally,” tweeted UT Government spokesperson Rohit Kansal, who also […]
Stock markets post worst losses in history; Sensex crashes 3,935 points amid coronavirus lockdown
The benchmark equity indices on the BSE and National Stock Exchange (NSE) registered their worst single-day fall in history after they settled around 13 per cent lower on Monday amid lockdowns and curfew across various parts of the country to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Both the frontline indices had hit their 10 per cent lows during the […]
Over 300 Indian students stranded at Kazakhstan airport, seek ‘just one flight home’
Over 300 Indian medical students are stranded in Kazakhstan’s Almaty Airport after India banned international arrivals from March 22 to March 31. The students haven’t been able to leave the airport for more than three days now as Almaty is under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Almaty is Kazakhstan’s biggest city and its airport accounts for […]
Covid-19: PM Narendra Modi urges electronic media to fight misinformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked television channels to spread scientific reports, involve informed people in their discussions and counter the spread of misinformation and highlight the importance of social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. In an interaction with the electronic media through video conference, he underlined the importance of discipline […]
SAARC health professionals to hold video conference to discuss Covid-19
Senior health professionals of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries are expected to hold a video conference on March 26 to exchange experiences of combating the spread of Covid-19 so far. According to an official statement, the health professional will discuss specific protocols dealing with screening at entry points, contact tracing, quarantine and […]
High Court creates fund to tackle coronavirus threat
JAMMU, MARCH 23: Jammu and Kashmir High Court today decided to create a dedicated fund to combat coronavirus pandemic and provide relief to Covid-19 victims. In a full court meeting, the High Court decided that the Chief Justice and all the Judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court shall make a contribution of Rs […]
JKSSB postpones document verification for various posts till further orders
New dates shall notify separately JAMMU, MARCH 23: In view of prevailing health situation due to outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board has postponed document verification for the posts of Junior Stenographer, (Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution Deptt), Div Kashmir, Item No 44, Advt No 01 of 2014; Junior […]
Follow shutdown in letter & spirit, till March 31: Div Com appeals People
Ask Public to adopt health advisories SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole today appealed people to follow shutdown in letter and spirit across the Valley till March 31. While addressing media, he said that yesterday government ordered closure of all establishments and services throughout Kashmir till March 31 in a bid […]
DC Bandipora inspects quarantine centres
BANDIPORA, MARCH 23: The Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today inspected quarantine centres established for the citizens arriving from abroad or Covid-19 affected areas to prevent spread of the virus in the district. He interacted with the staff at quarantine centres and took stock facilities being provided to people under observation. He directed the […]
