4 convicts declared dead by doctor 30 minutes after hanging
The four men convicted in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case were executed this morning. The Supreme Court, after a midnight hearing, rejected a last-minute plea filed by one of the convicts seeking a review of the death penalty. The four men — Akshay Kumar Singh, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh — […]
Strict restrictions enforced across Srinagar tomorrow
Decision taken as a preventive measure after a resident tested positive for COVID-19 SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: The District Magistrate, Srinagar has imposed strict restrictions across the district tomorrow. No public movement or activity will be allowed anywhere in the district. Only government officials with valid IDs will be allowed to move. Concerned agencies have been […]
COVID-19: Preparedness for tackling threat and containing spread reviewed after surfacing of positive case in Srinagar
20 quarantine facilities equipped with all medical and other required facilities established for suspected cases in the district: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Thursday convened a high-level meeting with senior health and other officials to review the preparedness for tackling the threat from coronavirus and containing its spread […]
Div Com reviews preventive measures, devises SOPs
Appeals people not to panic SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: After assuming charge as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Padurang K. Pole today chaired high level meetings to review the fool proof preparedness of Divisional and District Administrations to combat the spreading of COVID-19 across valley. The Divisional Commissioner sought detailed feedback from all Deputy Commissioners regarding number of […]
Srinagar: 21 medical teams hold house-to-house investigation to ascertain contact with COVID-19 positive case
Thorough investigation being conducted in and around the area in efforts to contain spread of the infection: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: In efforts to contain spread of the coronavirus infection after surfacing of a positive case in the district the Srinagar administration constituted and activated 21 medical teams for holding house-to-house inspections and collecting […]
Section 144 imposed in district Kupwara
KUPWARA, MARCH 19: In wake of Coronavirus pandemic, District Magistrate Kupwara today ordered imposition of restrictions on public movement under section 144 in the district. Restrictions have been imposed on public movement, holding assemblies, gathering or procession involving five or more than five persons in the entire district including villages and towns. According to the […]
India records fourth death; no foreign flights to land, Centre orders
A 70-year-old man hailing from Punjab died due to the COVID-19, taking the toll to four in India, the Health Ministry confirmed Thursday. The patient had co-morbid health conditions including diabetes and cardiac issues, the ministry said. The number of positive cases in India has jumped to 173. In an attempt to curb the spread of […]
Coronavirus in India: Ready to help India with epidemic prevention experience, says China
China on Thursday said it was ready to share its experience of “epidemic prevention” with New Delhi as the coronavirus pandemic looks to grip India and it announces aggressive containment measures against it. The Chinese foreign ministry said it could help with both the “control” and “diagnosis” of the spread of the disease in India. […]
COVID19: Kashmir train services suspended till Mar 31
Srinagar, Mar 19: In a bid to contain coronavirus spread, railway authorities have ordered the suspension of train services to and fro Banihal to Baramulla with immediate effect till March 31. An official of the railway department said that on the instructions of IGP Kashmir in view of COVID-19, the train services from Banihal to […]
‘Restore 4G internet in Kashmir’: Farooq Abdullah writes to PM Modi
Srinagar : National Conference (NC) president and Member of Parliament from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday seeking immediate restoration of high-speed 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir. “As you are aware, the first case of coronavirus was detected in Kashmir yesterday which has resulted in authorities locking down […]
