COVID-19: Admin orders FIR against south Kashmir man for hiding travel history to Pakistan
Srinagar: Amid raging scare about spread of coronavirus, authorities in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has ordered the filing of an FIR (First Investigation Report) against a person from Awantipora Tehsil who allegedly misled the authorities by hiding travel history to Pakistan. “A case was recommended for registering of an FIR on Sunday against the person who […]
Govt considering doorstep ration distribution
Advisor Baseer Khan chairs high-level meet, directs DCs to work out modalities Urges people to remain alert, cooperate with authorities, directs admin to increase quarantine facilities SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that Government is considering to start doorstep ration distribution amid situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. In […]
Restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31
Complete shutdown of business establishments across the district: DM Essential services, funerals/cremations, media exempted SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: As a precautionary measure aimed at preventing spread of the coronavirus infection the District Magistrate, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered imposition of restrictions across Srinagar up to March 31. The order directs that all kinds of business […]
Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19)
3938 persons under observation in JK, 4 positive cases JAMMU, MARCH 22: The Government today informed that 3938 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far, only four cases have tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 2727 […]
Ensure smooth movement of essential service vehicles: Div Com to DCs
Urges people to adhere health advisories SRINAGAR MARCH 22: Amid Coronavirus threat, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure smooth movement of essential services vehicles like Health, Ration, Water, PDD and other services across valley. In case of short fall of manpower in essential services department, he also […]
Advisor Baseer Khan visits Srinagar Airport, City quarantine centers
Reviews preparedness; asks under quarantine persons to cooperate SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Srinagar Airport to review the preparedness of the Divisional Administration to tackle the spread of COVID-19. After reaching the Airport terminal, the Advisor was passed through Health Screening desk where doctors tested him properly. Khan […]
Govt declares 16 services, commodities as essential services
JAMMU, MARCH 22: In view of the situation arising due to COVID-19, Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Simrandeep Singh today issued an order declaring 16 services as Essential services and commodities within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, the Essential Services will include Supply of Groceries (wholesalers and […]
Passenger trains cancelled till 31 March due to COVID-19, buses & metros also suspended
New Delhi: To combat the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Indian Railways has cancelled all passenger trains until 31 March. However, to ensure seamless supply of essential commodities across the country, goods trains will continue to ply. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted about the decision Sunday. The decision […]
Lockdown in 75 coronavirus-hit districts; no trains, Metros, interstate buses till March 31
Authorities on Sunday said 75 districts affected by the novel coronavirus will be locked down and no trains, Metros and interstate buses will operate till March 31 as the number of Covid-19 cases soared to 370, in the biggest jump the country has seen so far. Bihar and Maharashtra reported two more Covid-19 linked […]
Maoists kill 17 security personnel in Chhattisgarh in bloodiest hit since 2017
In one of the biggest setbacks for security forces in Chhattisgarh, Maoists killed 17 troopers in an encounter in Sukma, police said Sunday. Police have found the bodies of the 17 jawans of state police in Minpa jungles of Sukma where a fierce encounter took place on Saturday. Chhattisgarh police had said on Saturday that […]
