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5 militant associates arrested, arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir

5 militant associates arrested, arms and ammunition recovered in North Kashmir

SRINAGAR, March 23 :Police on Sunday evening claimed to have recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition from Keran sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district after apprehending militant associate group sources said. Official sources told GNS five militant associates were arrested by Sopore police who were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to […]

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68-year-old Covid-19 patient from Philippines dies in Mumbai

68-year-old Covid-19 patient from Philippines dies in Mumbai

68-year-old man from the Philippines, who tested positive for coronavirus and then negative, died in a private hospital, the health department of the Greater Mumbai municipal corporation said in a release on Monday. The man died on Sunday night. “He was a case of diabetes mellitus and asthma and was admitted on 13th March with […]

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COVID-19: Admin orders FIR against south Kashmir man for hiding travel history to Pakistan

COVID-19: Admin orders FIR against south Kashmir man for hiding travel history to Pakistan

Srinagar: Amid raging scare about spread of coronavirus, authorities in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district has ordered the filing of an FIR (First Investigation Report) against a person from Awantipora Tehsil who allegedly misled the authorities by hiding travel history to Pakistan. “A case was recommended for registering of an FIR on Sunday against the person who […]

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Govt considering doorstep ration distribution

Govt considering doorstep ration distribution

Advisor Baseer Khan chairs high-level meet, directs DCs to work out modalities Urges people to remain alert, cooperate with authorities, directs admin to increase quarantine facilities SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today said that Government is considering to start doorstep ration distribution amid situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic. In […]

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Restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31

Restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31

Complete shutdown of business establishments across the district: DM Essential services, funerals/cremations, media exempted SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: As a precautionary measure aimed at preventing spread of the coronavirus infection the District Magistrate, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered imposition of restrictions across Srinagar up to March 31. The order directs that all kinds of business […]

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Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19)

Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (Covid-19)

3938 persons under observation in JK, 4 positive cases JAMMU, MARCH 22: The Government today informed that 3938 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far, only four cases have tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 2727 […]

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Ensure smooth movement of essential service vehicles: Div Com to DCs

Ensure smooth movement of essential service vehicles: Div Com to DCs

Urges people to adhere health advisories SRINAGAR MARCH 22: Amid Coronavirus threat, the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to ensure smooth movement of essential services vehicles like Health, Ration, Water, PDD and other services across valley. In case of short fall of manpower in essential services department, he also […]

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Advisor Baseer Khan visits Srinagar Airport, City quarantine centers

Advisor Baseer Khan visits Srinagar Airport, City quarantine centers

Reviews preparedness; asks under quarantine persons to cooperate SRINAGAR, MARCH 22: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today visited Srinagar Airport to review the preparedness of the Divisional Administration to tackle the spread of COVID-19. After reaching the Airport terminal, the Advisor was passed through Health Screening desk where doctors tested him properly. Khan […]

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Govt declares 16 services, commodities as essential services

Govt declares 16 services, commodities as essential services

JAMMU, MARCH 22: In view of the situation arising due to COVID-19, Secretary Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Simrandeep Singh today issued an order declaring 16 services as Essential services and commodities within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the order, the Essential Services will include Supply of Groceries (wholesalers and […]

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Passenger trains cancelled till 31 March due to COVID-19, buses & metros also suspended

Passenger trains cancelled till 31 March due to COVID-19, buses & metros also suspended

New Delhi: To combat the outbreak of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the Indian Railways has cancelled all passenger trains until 31 March. However, to ensure seamless supply of essential commodities across the country, goods trains will continue to ply. Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted about the decision Sunday. The decision […]