1144 fresh covid-19 cases, two deaths reported in JK
Srinagar, Apr16: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1144 fresh Covid-19 cases, the second highest single day spike in the infections this year so far, even as two more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said 414 of these cases were confirmed from Jammu division and 730 from […]
Pakistan suspends services of social media platforms following violent protest
Islamabad, Apr 16 (PTI) Pakistan on Friday temporarily suspended the services of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and WhatsApp to stop their use to organise demonstrations following violent protests by a radical religious group that has now been banned by the government. The government banned Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) on Thursday following three days of […]
Vaccination not shield against COVID, can reduce severity, lower fatality: Experts
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Amid cases of the coronavirus infection being reported post vaccination from a few parts of the country, experts have said inoculation against COVID-19 “does not produce a shield” against the deadly virus, but helps reduce the severity of the infection and chances of death. They have also said that “no […]
Monsoon to be normal this year, says IMD
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) The Southwest monsoon, which brings more than 75 per cent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. The Long Period Average (LPA) will be 98 per cent with an error margin of plus and minus 5 per […]
Woman SPO from Kulgam arrested, terminated from services for glorifying militancy
Kulgam, Apr 16: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed to have booked a woman Special Police Officer (SPO), hailing from Frisal area of Kulgam under the Unlawful activities Prevention Act UA(P)A. Officials said that a woman SPO identified as Saima Jan, daughter of Ghulam Nabi Rah of Frisal area of Kulgam was seen shouting […]
Two people arrested with narcotics in Rajouri
Jammu, Apr 16 (PTI) Two men were arrested with narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. A police team on routine patrolling at Thanamandi Shahdra road stopped a car for checking. Upon searching the vehicle, around 10 grams of heroin and cash worth Rs 13,000 was recovered from the possession of […]
Panch among three arrested for extortion in Sopore
Bilal Ahmad Sopore, Apr 16: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested three including a Panchayat member who were involved in an extortion case at Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A police spokesman in a statement said that a complaint was filed by Mudasir Ahmad Shiekh S/o Ghulam Mohammad Shiekh of Panzipora Sopore […]
COVID-19: Lucknow’s iconic Bada Imambara, other monuments closed for public
Lucknow, Apr 16 (PTI) Iconic Nawabi-era structure the Bada Imambara and other monuments in the Uttar Pradesh capital have been closed for public till further orders due to the COVID-19 situation. “Bada Imambara (Bhool Bhulaiya), Chhota Imambara, picture gallery and Shahjanaf Imambara have been closed till further orders,” an order issued by District Magistrate Abhishek […]
COVID-19:Highest-ever single day spike in India with 2,17,353 fresh cases
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) A record single-day rise of 2,17,353 new coronavirus infections took India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 1,42,91,917, while active cases surpassed the 15-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll increased to 1,74,308 with 1,185 new fatalities, the highest since September 19, […]
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
Washington, Apr 16 (AP) The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of companies and people, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies. The sweeping measures are meant to punish Russia for actions that U.S. officials […]
