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COVID-19: “Restore 4G in J-K with immediate effect,” medical professionals write to PM

COVID-19: “Restore 4G in J-K with immediate effect,” medical professionals write to PM

Public health practitioners and medical professionals from across India have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to highlight “the plight of people in Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh” during the novel coronavirus scare as 4G internet remains out of bound since August 2019. The letter has demanded the restoration of the high-speed internet with immediate effect. […]

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Places of worship closed in Srinagar to prevent Covid-19 outbreak: ‘Hard but unavoidable measure’, says DM

Places of worship closed in Srinagar to prevent Covid-19 outbreak: ‘Hard but unavoidable measure’, says DM

The district magistrate Srinagar on Thursday ordered the closure of all places of worship, including mosques and gurdwaras, to prevent the further spread of coronavirus disease in the district. Major shrines and gurdwaras supported the decision of the administration and made the initiative in this regard, said an official spokesman. Some of these closing gates […]

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Friday prayers suspended across country amid lockdown

Friday prayers suspended across country amid lockdown

All Muslim sects have suspended Friday prayers to abide by the government’s decision of complete lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, however the call for prayers will continue in the mosques. Jamaat-e-Islami Sharia Council said in a statement that, “the Friday prayer (Juma namaz) should also be observed (only by Imam, Muezzin, Khadim, and […]

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Trail Of Possible Infection By Kashmir’s 1st Coronavirus Death: Officials

Trail Of Possible Infection By Kashmir’s 1st Coronavirus Death: Officials

Srinagar:  Kashmir reported its first death linked to the COVID-19 virus – a 65-year-old man, who was patient No 2 in the region and tested positive on Tuesday, died in a government hospital in Srinagar this morning. The entire neighbourhood has been sealed by the police and contact tracing is underway. The man was a […]

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Exercise, Exercise, Exercise’: Omar Abdullah Talks About Time In Detention

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise’: Omar Abdullah Talks About Time In Detention

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who was released from detention earlier this week after almost 8 months, has shared his experience as a detainee at the Hari Niwas sub-jail. In a series of tweets, Omar talked about life under house arrest and promised to share more about his time at Hari Niwas, […]

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800 people who came in contact with Covid-19 positive mohalla clinic doctor quarantined, says Delhi govt

800 people who came in contact with Covid-19 positive mohalla clinic doctor quarantined, says Delhi govt

The Delhi government has put 800 people who came in contact with a 49-year-old Covid-19 positive doctor. The doctor worked in a Mohalla Clinic in Shahdara. “A total of 800 people who came in contact with the mohalla clinic doctor have been quarantined for 14 days,” Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday. The doctor had […]

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COVID-19: Div Com orders inquiry into alleged mishandling of Srinagar patient

COVID-19: Div Com orders inquiry into alleged mishandling of Srinagar patient

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has ordered inquiry into the allegedly mishandling of the COVID-19 patient from Hyderpora who was tested positive two days back and died on Thursday morning at CD hospital Srinagar. Divisional commissioner Kashmir has asked additional commissioner Kashmir Tasaduq Hussain Mir to enquire into the matter. An order issued by divisional commissioner […]

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US Welcomes Release Of Farooq And Omar Abdullah, Urges To Free All J&K Leaders

US Welcomes Release Of Farooq And Omar Abdullah, Urges To Free All J&K Leaders

Washington:  The US on Wednesday welcomed the release of former Jammu and Kashmir chief ministers Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, and urged the Indian government to release all Kashmiri political leaders. The statement of Acting Assistant US Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice G Wells came a day after National Conference vice-president […]

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COVID-19: Patient passes away in Srinagar hospital, first death in Kashmir

COVID-19: Patient passes away in Srinagar hospital, first death in Kashmir

Srinagar: A 65-year-old man infected with the coronavirus died at Chest Disease (CD) hospital Dalgate, Srinagar in the early hours of Thursday, Kashmir’s first recorded death due to the disease, official sources said . The man had a medical history of illness with Sugar, hypertension and obesity. “Despite our best efforts, the COVID19 positive patient at […]

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LG approves series of support measures for poor and needy

LG approves series of support measures for poor and needy

Rs. 1000 assistance for 3.5 lakh workers, 2 installments of pensions for over 7.7 lakh pensioners 1.7 lakh new pension cases to be covered, Pending bills to be entertained in 2020-21 too JAMMU, MARCH 25: The Lt Governor Sh. G. C. Murmu approved a series of proposals to provide support to the needy and destitute […]