COVID-19 claims nine more lives in Kashmir, death toll reaches 2,206 in JK
Srinagar, Apr 28: Nine more patients who had tested positive for Coronavirus died in the last 24 hours, taking fatalities count in Jammu and Kashmir to 2,207. An official said that nine patients who died include 75-year-old man from Badamwari, 76-year-old man from Zakura, 58-year-old woman from Balgarden, 60-year-old woman from Chanapora, 75-year-old woman from […]
Isolated light showers forecast in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 28: Weatherman has forecast very light rain and thundershowers in Kashmir and Pirpanjal range towards afternoon in next few days, officials said on Wednesday. “While main dry weather is expected, there is possibility of isolated very light rain/thundershowers in Kashmir and Pirpanjal range towards late afternoon,” a meteorological department official said. He said […]
Trial run of new Oxygen Plant with 1K LPM capacity at SMHS hospital conducted successfully
Srinagar, Apr 28: Authorities have successfully conducted trail run of a newly established Oxygen Plant at Sri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital here in Srinagar. Announcing it, Deputy Commissioner Dr Aijaz Assad in a tweet wrote: “Trial run of new Oxygen Plant at SMHS hospital conducted successfully. From today we are adding 1000 lpm Oxygen production […]
Section 144 in Sgr: Main aim to prevent virus spread: SSP Sgr
Srinagar, Apr 28: Authorities on Wednesday imposed section 144 within Municipal limits of Srinagar after the COVID cases spurt in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary while talking to the media persons said that police and […]
India records 3293 deaths, 3.6 lakh fresh covid cases
New Delhi, Apr 28: India’s new Covid deaths hit an overwhelming peak with 3,293 people dying in the last 24 hours. New cases rose by over 3.6 lakh, a global high, pushing the total cases to over 1.79 crore. The crisis has left India grappling for oxygen and medicines.
Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act comes into force; now govt in Delhi means L-G
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021, which gives primacy to the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government in the city, has come into force. The provisions of the Act came into effect from April 27, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of […]
Surge in COVID cases may put economic recovery in India at risk: ADB
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current financial year amid the “strong” vaccine drive, said ADB on Wednesday, while cautioning that the recent surge in COVID cases may put the country’s economic recovery at “risk”. “India’s economy is expected to grow 11 per […]
Massive quake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam, PM assures help
Guwahati/Shillong/Jalpaiguri, Apr 28 (PTI) A massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Assam on Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage in the Northeast state, officials said. Tremors were felt in the entire region, including neighbouring Meghalaya and northern parts of West Bengal, they said. The quake hit Sonitpur district at 7.51 am, they added. It was followed […]
Covid Surge: Admin imposes section 144 in Srinagar
Assembly of five or more people banned
Srinagar: Amid spurt in number of covid-19 cases, district administration Srinagar on Tuesday ordered imposition of Section 144 CrPC, banning the assembly of five or more persons, in the summer capital with immediate effect. “In view of massive spurt in positive cases in District Srinagar & after due deliberations, Section 144 CrPc is imposed hereby […]
