Restrictions further tightened as COVID-19 positive cases swell in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: Restrictions were on Tuesday further tightened even as locals are voluntarily staying indoors in view of the scare following upward spiral in positive Coronavirus cases during the last few days in Kashmir valley, where life remained crippled for the 13th successive day due to lockdown. Six more persons, including a 10-year-old boy, […]
Centre asks states to ensure normal functioning of banks, ATMs during lockdown
New Delhi, Mar 31: The Centre has asked all states and Union Territories to ensure normal functioning of banks and ATMs during the lockdown period as the Rs 27,500-crore financial package announced under the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Yojana will be disbursed in coming days. In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and […]
Duration of World Test Championship should be extended: Misbah
Karachi, Mar 31: Pakistan head coach and chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has suggested extending the time span of the ICC World Test Championship with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing all cricketing activities to a halt and potentially throwing the international schedule haywire. “I just think that all teams must get equal opportunities in the championship even if […]
: Indian Army cautions personnel against giving identity on social media
New Delhi | March 31 : The Indian Army on Tuesday cautioned its personnel against giving their identity on social media and advised them to follow existing guidelines. “It has been noticed that serving Indian Army personnel are creating/sharing videos on social media giving their identity, also in uniform. All personnel are advised to follow […]
COVID-19: Newspapers not to hit stands from Wed in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: People in Kashmir valley will have to suffice with online editions of media houses as newspapers will not hit the stands from Wednesday following distributors deciding to stop distribution and delivery to subscribers in view of upward spiral of Coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, a gag on high speed internet continued in Kashmir since […]
Spain sees record death toll with 849 fatalities in 24 hours: govt
Madrid, Mar 31: Once again, Spain hit a new record with 849 people dying of COVID-19 in 24 hours, hiking the overall death toll to 8,189, the government said on Tuesday. The increase came after a day in which the number of deaths had fallen slightly, raising hopes the epidemic could be reaching a peak […]
COVID-19 situation 200 additional isolation beds readied at Gandhi Nagar Hospital: Atal Dulloo
JAMMU, MARCH 27: Financial Commissioner (FC), Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today said that preparations are under way to open up additional isolation rooms and wards, as well as intensive care unit beds to effectively cater to COVID-19 cases, should their number increase. He said this during his visit to the Government Hospital […]
COVID-19: Six booked in Bandipora for violating restrictions
BANDIPORA, MARCH 27: On the directions of District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, the Police today booked six person for violating restriction orders issued by the District Magistrate, Bandipora. An FIR No 10/2020 under Section 188 IPC have been registered at Police Station Hajin against six persons for violating restriction orders. All the accused were arrested by […]
Srinagar administration home-delivering food grains and LPG to residents
Distribution beginning tomorrow as per a comprehensive plan; home-delivery to ensure no one has to come out of their homes: DC Srinagar SRINAGAR, MARCH 27: In view of restrictions on public movement put in place in an effort to contain spread of the coronavirus infection the Srinagar administration is delivering food grains and LPG at […]
Woman killed, four family members injured as roof of house collapses in R S Pura
Jammu, Mar 27 (KNO): A woman died while four of her family members were injured after a roof of their house collapsed in R S Pora area of Jammu district on Friday, officials said. According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a woman identified as Toshi Devi, wife of Darshan Kumar (58 Years) died while […]