Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir, in order to carry out installation of 132 KV C&R Panels and 132 KV CT in 132 KV line incomer bay, the power will remain off to the areas fed by 40 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station, Kangan on March 24 from 10 AM to 5 […]
Div Com visits COVID–19 Screening Centres at Zig Qazigund, peripheries
ANANTNAG, MARCH 20: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited COVID–19 screening Centre at Zig Qazigund and peripheries to take stock of the arrangement put in place for the screening of passengers, visiting the valley through Jawaharl Tunnel. DDC Anantnag Bashir Ahmad Dar, DDC Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, ADDC Anantnag, Khwaja Nazir Ahmad, ADC […]
Strict restrictions to remain enforced across Srinagar tomorrow
Precautionary measure to prevent spread of coronavirus: DM SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: The District Magistrate Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered imposition of strict restrictions across Srinagar district tomorrow on March 21. The order states that no kind of public movement or activity will be allowed anywhere in the district adding that only government officials of […]
Div Com appeals to maintain social distance, avoid religious gatherings
Asks people to observe ‘Janta Curfew’ in letter and spirit SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Padurang K. Pole today appealed people to adhere to the advisories issued by the government and take all the precautionary measures to tackle the threat posed by Corona Virus. Div Com Kashmir emphasized that it is better to take […]
COVID-19: CRPF extends vacation period for on leave personnel by 15 days
Srinagar: In a significant decision taken by the top brass of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has directed its men already on leave to avail further 15 days leave and not to join duties till April 5 in view of the fast spreading Coronavirus. Similarly, the CRPF officials have also cancelled the leaves of those […]
COVID-19: Passport counter in Srinagar closed till 31 March
Srinagar: Regional Passport Officer, Srinagar, Brij Bushan Naagar Friday informed that it has decided to close passport counter till 31 March in wake of coronavirus threat. He told that due to COVID-19 and advisory and requests from Central Government and local administration, the appointments booked at the Passport office Srinagar for passport applications and other miscellaneous […]
COVID-19: Daughter in law and husband of Srinagar woman test negative
Srinagar: The husband and daughter-in-law of coronavirus affected patient in Kashmir have tested negative. Pertinently, an elderly woman who happens to be the mother-in-law of a top police officer was tested positive on Wednesday evening. The patient had returned from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah. Authorities have already collected samples of those people who came in […]
Recent assurance
When some former minister and lawmakers made a new political party with Altaf Bukhari as the main face, they rushed to New Delhi to get a firm assurance from Prime Minister and Union Home Minister for the protection of local interests for jobs and land in the newly formed Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Coronavirus: Two more persons test positive in Ladakh
Srinagar : The number of COVID-19 patients in Ladakh rose to ten on Friday, after two more patients tested positive for the dreaded virus. Rigzin Samphel, secretary/commissioner Ladakh affairs said two more persons have tested positive for coronavirus infection in Leh. Among the ten who tested positive for COVID-19, one is an army soldier, he […]
Why Pakistan is the most chilled out in a world hit by coronavirus
In times of a pandemic breakout, citizens look up to their government for direction. But in Pakistan, the Imran Khan government has no plan and no direction to deal with the coronavirus, or COVID-19. In fact, Pakistan’s 70-year-old president Arif Alvi even visited China, at a time when everyone is avoiding the country. He even shook hands, a gesture that is akin to an invitation […]
