In Kolkata, woman arrested for spreading coronavirus rumours on social media
A 29-year-old woman was arrested by Kolkata Police’s cybercrime cell on Friday for allegedly posting fake news on social media and spreading rumours related to coronavirus outbreak in the city. The woman had posted that a doctor got infected with coronavirus while treating patients in a state-run hospital. She had also uploaded a fake page […]
US Covid-19 figures cross 100,000, a first for any country
The United States on Friday became the first country to report 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases as President Donald Trump signed into law a $2 trillion emergency spending bill aimed at protecting average American families and businesses from economic hardships caused by the outbreak. The American president also used for the first time war-time powers under […]
COVID-19: Two more test positive in J-K, total 20
Srinagar: Two more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. “One is a family member of yesterday’s confirmed case, the other has a contact history with a confirmed (now deceased) case,” tweeted Rohit Kansal, the government spokesperson. Total 20 cases have been so far confirmed from Jammu and Kashmir […]
#NotInMyName, Say Kashmiris After ISIS Claims Kabul Attack Was Revenge for Kashmir
Srinagar: Hundreds of Kashmiri users took to social media on Thursday to condemn the carnage that unfolded in Kabul, Afghanistan where terrorists stormed a gurdwara, packed with worshippers, and killed 25 of them. The attackers also took worshippers hostage before Afghan forces killed them and ended the siege. At least one of the victims is a child. The […]
Coronavirus latest updates March 27: Global death toll is 24,663 with more than 539,360 declared cases
Boris Johnson announced Friday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. “Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,” he said on Twitter. “I am now self-isolating, but I will continue to lead the government’s response via video-conference as we fight this virus.” This comes two days after Prince […]
Kerala’s 43 lakh-strong women self-help network power community kitchens during coronavirus lockdown
It’s nearly 1 pm and the municipality community hall in Kakkanad neighbourhood of Kochi is a hive of activity. Inside the compound, a wooden desk blocks the passage to the hall. A wash basin, complete with handwash, sits on the left. Beyond the wooden table, on which a hand sanitiser sits forlorn, around eight women, […]
Clearly We Have Entered Recession That Will Be Wore Than 2009, Says IMF Chief
The coronavirus pandemic has driven the global economy into a downturn that will require massive funding to help developing nations, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said Friday. “It is clear that we have entered a recession” that will be worse than in 2009 following the global financial crisis, she said in an online press briefing. With […]
Civilian succumbs to gunshot wounds in south Kashmir
A youth who was shot at by unknown gunmen on Friday evening at Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district succumbed at GMC Anantnag hospital. Officials told that the gunmen fired upon a youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Akbar Bhat at Redwani Ghat this evening. “He was shifted to PHC Qaimoh […]
Cop disengaged from service after abusive announcement
Srinagar: A policeman on Friday was disengaged from his services after a video went viral in which he was seen as making announcement with abusive language, asking people to stay indoors. A video was circulated on social media sites wherein a policeman was allegedly seen making announcement in an abusive manner. “On preliminary investigation, the allegations […]
Man shot at by unknown gunmen in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Unknown gunmen on Friday fired at and wounded a man in Redwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. A police officer told that the suspected militants fired upon Mehraj-Ud-Din Bhat at Redwani this evening. Bhat suffered serious bullet wounds and was shifted to a nearby district hospital for treatment. Soon after the incident, the officer […]
