Ready for possible third COVID-19 wave, says LG Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the J-K administration is fully ready for the possible third wave if it happens and that the oxygen capacity has been increased from 14000 LPMs to 55000 LPMs at present. “There is a prediction for the possible third wave. If God forbid it happens, […]
Delhi court asks Shabbir Shah if he has faith in Indian judicial system
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday asked Kashmiri separatist leader Shabbir Shah, arrested in a money laundering case, whether he has faith in the country”s judicial system and its Constitution. Special Judge Dharmender Rana put the queries to Shah”s lawyer during the hearing of his bail application. Ask your client if he has faith […]
8 measures to boost Covid-hit economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a slew of measures including additional credit for small and medium businesses, more funds for the healthcare sector, loans to tourism agencies and guides, and waiver of visa fee for foreign tourists to boost the economy hit by the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. “We are announcing about 8 […]
Sri Lankan trio sent home over bubble breach in England
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka suspended three players on Monday, including vice-captain Kusal Mendis, and withdrew them from the upcoming One-day international series in England over a breach of their coronavirus (Covid-19) bio-secure bubble. Mendis and Niroshan Dickwella were seen smoking in the streets of Chester-le-Street, where they are based ahead of first One-day international at the […]
Covid curbs reimposed in Moscow as Delta variant fuels outbreak
MOSCOW: Work-from-home restrictions were re-imposed in Moscow on Monday as Russia tried to contain a deadly coronavirus wave fuelled by the Delta variant, while several Asian nations also tightened curbs to contain growing outbreaks. While many wealthy countries have brought down infections through rapid vaccinations, outbreaks are still raging from Bangladesh and Indonesia to South […]
Covid: India Reports 37,566 New Cases, 907 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 37,566 new Covid-19 cases and 907 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the union health ministry on Monday. The total caseload rose to 3,02,79,331 as India crossed the mark of over three crore Covid cases last Wednesday. Daily recoveries continued to outnumber the daily new cases for the […]
Eight houses gutted in Banihal fire
At least eight houses were gutted while over 35 others are engulfed as massive fire rages in hilly area of Banihal in Ramban district, officials said. They said the fire erupted in Hijwah village of Mahu Mangit area under the jurisdiction of police post Khari. The area is hilly and houses are mainly made of […]
J&K talks
Talks and dialogue is a way forward to move on and get some solutions on the table. In this direction Prime Minister in a mega outreach brought the entire leadership of Jammu and Kashmir from the mainstream to the table and the talks ended on a positive note. Political process will start in Jammu and […]
2 Militants Including ‘Top LeT commander Abrar’ Killed In Malhoora Parimpora: Police
Police on Tuesday said that two militants including “top LeT commander Abrar” were killed in a gunfight al Malhoora area in outskirts of Srinagar. “01 Pakistani #(militant) & top commander LeT Abrar killed. #Incriminating materials alongwith arms & ammunition recovered. #Search going on. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet. The tweet comes […]
DC Srinagar reviews implementation of directions of the Chief Secretary
Survey of all eligible beneficiaries under SASCM (Saksham) scheme completed in the district Calls for intensified Vaccination drive for 100% coverage SRINAGAR, JUNE 28: In order to review the implementation of directions of the Chief Secretary, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Monday chaired a meeting to review the pace of ongoing anti Covid […]
