Letter to the Editor
Help to survive The rapid spread of the COVID 19 has created a crisis on the livelihood of millions of families in the country. Thousands of migrant workers are returning to their homes. The lockdown affects the employment of people at the local level. The government should ensure food security by supplying free ration to […]
On radios and early televisions
K S S Pillai It was a coincidence that reminded me of the distant past. My son brought home a large LED television on the day the Prime Minister broadcast his monthly ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme over All India Radio. News channels repeatedly showed people huddled before radio sets listening to the prime minister and […]
Zojila pass connecting Kashmir valley and Ladakh opens
New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) The BRO on Wednesday opened the Zojila pass that provides vital road link between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh, officials said. The pass normally closes by mid-November every year, with the onset of winters when the temperatures dip to subzero degrees and opens only by end April the next year, […]
JK report 2204 Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths
Srinagar, Apr 21: A record 2204 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the Jammu and Kashmir as per the government’s latest daily figure for last 24 hours on Wednesday. It was the highest daily number reported in the Jammu and Kashmir thus far, the officials said. Also, 13 people have succumbed to the […]
Covid graph rising, situation challenging: Govt
Srinagar, Apr 21: Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said that Covid graph is rising in the Union Territory and the situation is “challenging”. Addressing a joint press conference in Jammu, Financial Commissioner Health Atal Duloo said that covid situation in J&K is challenging as the graph of positive cases is rising rapidly. “At present we […]
Migrant labourers tested for COVID-19 in Bhadarwah, 6 found positive
Bhadarwah (JK), Apr 21 (PTI) Over 240 migrant labourers were screened for COVID-19 on Wednesday in a special drive as they gathered in search of work here in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, officials said. Of the labourers, six were found to be positive for the infection and were shifted to hospital, they said. Doda […]
BSF demands FIR against Pakistani pigeon
Amritsar , Apr 21 (PTI) The BSF has sought registration of an FIR against an intruder from Pakistan that happens to be a pigeon. The Punjab Police are seeking legal opinion on this. The pigeon perched itself on the shoulder of a Border Security Force jawan at the Rorawala post here last Saturday, apparently after […]
Serum prices COVID vaccine for pvt hospitals at Rs 600/dose; for state govts at Rs 400/dose
New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine maker, on Wednesday announced a price of Rs 600 per dose for COVID vaccine supplies to private hospitals and Rs 400 per dose to state governments. In a statement posted on its Twitter handle, SII said it will address the limited […]
Covaxin neutralises double mutant strain: ICMR
New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) Indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, neutralises multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 and effectively works against the double mutant strain as well, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday. Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin has received Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for COVID-19 treatment in India and in several countries across the […]
Traffic Police intensifies vehicle checking to ensure implementation of COVID SOPs
Srinagar, Apr 21: Traffic police in summer-capital Srinagar has intensified its vehicle checking drive – especially of passenger vehicles – in a bid to ensure strict implementation of Covid SOPs. DySP Traffic Ghulam Hassan while talking to media persons said that although it is a routine practice to check the vehicles however this time around […]
