Govt considers special flights to evacuate Indians over coronavirus outbreak
Indians stranded at airports and cities in several countries because of Covid-19-related travel restrictions are being advised to hunker down and stay put ahead of the suspension of all international flights from March 22, people familiar with developments said on Friday. Special flights will be operated on Saturday to evacuate some 200 Indians from Italy […]
Umar Akmal charged under PCB’s anti-Corruption code, could face lifetime ban
Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been charged by the PCB for two breaches under the anti-corruption code for failing to disclose to the PCB, without unnecessary delay, full details of any approaches to engage in corrupt conduct. The board has asked the Pakistan batsman to submit an explanation on the case till March 31 regarding […]
In Farooq Abdullah’s silence, lies his acceptance of new realities of Kashmir’s politics
Going by the low key celebrations in Kashmir after Farooq Abdullah’s release from 8-month detention, the old war horse of J&K would have learned a thing or two about the changed ground realities. The Abdullah and the Mufti clans should learn to read the writing on the wall. Although, their parties, National Conference (NC) and the Peoples […]
These 5 anti-viral drugs and therapies could help treat COVID-19
New Delhi: With the novel coronavirus going from ‘regional crisis’ to ‘pandemic’ status, researchers and pharmaceutical giants are scrambling to find a cure. The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched global clinical trials to test possible treatments for COVID-19 across 10 countries as a “solidarity trial”. Some of the treatments to be tested are drugs already being […]
Himachal records first two cases, total India number rises to 223
Himachal Pradesh has witnessed its first two cases of the coronavirus, while a sharp rise was seen in Kerala, where 12 new cases were confirmed positive on Friday, totalling to 40 in the state. The number of cases in Uttar Pradesh is likely to increase after singer Kanika Kapoor tested positive for the virus in […]
Curfew like restrictions in Srinagar on Saturday
By Mudasir Ahmad Khan Srinagar District Magistrate Srinagar Shahid Iqbal choudhary has said that restrictions would be implemented on Saturday with all force and strict panel action would be taken against the violators. After a high level meeting in Srinagar it was decided to put in place visible number of police and paramilitary personnel to […]
DC B’la inspects Quarantine Centre, reviews arrangements
Formulates exigency plans at different levels BARAMULLA, MARCH 20: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo accompanied by SSP Baramulla, Ab. Qayoom today inspects the quarantine centre established at Government Medical College, Baramulla and took first hand appraisal of various arrangements and preventive measures put in place to tackle spread of COVID-19. On the […]
Power shutdown
SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir, in order to carry out installation of 132 KV C&R Panels and 132 KV CT in 132 KV line incomer bay, the power will remain off to the areas fed by 40 MVA, 132/33 KV Grid Station, Kangan on March 24 from 10 AM to 5 […]
Div Com visits COVID–19 Screening Centres at Zig Qazigund, peripheries
ANANTNAG, MARCH 20: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited COVID–19 screening Centre at Zig Qazigund and peripheries to take stock of the arrangement put in place for the screening of passengers, visiting the valley through Jawaharl Tunnel. DDC Anantnag Bashir Ahmad Dar, DDC Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, ADDC Anantnag, Khwaja Nazir Ahmad, ADC […]
Strict restrictions to remain enforced across Srinagar tomorrow
Precautionary measure to prevent spread of coronavirus: DM SRINAGAR, MARCH 20: The District Magistrate Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered imposition of strict restrictions across Srinagar district tomorrow on March 21. The order states that no kind of public movement or activity will be allowed anywhere in the district adding that only government officials of […]
