Mirwaiz Umar led AeA Jamia Masjid appeals people to offer prayers at home
Srinagar, Mar 24: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Tuesday appealed to people to offer namaz at home, as the corona virus pandemic spreads. The Anjuman has already suspended all congregational prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar for the time being In a statement, the Auqaf said as the world battles Covid 19, Muslim communities around the globe like […]
Omar demands release of all prisoners, restoration of 4G services
Srinagar, Mar 24: Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Tuesday walked into the footsteps of his father Dr Farooq Abdulalh stating that Government of India must release all prisoners detained on August 5 last year irrespective of their party affiliations and that 4-G internet services should be restored so that people learn […]
Coronavirus: Private sector doctors, paramedics in Srinagar volunteer services
Srinagar, Mar 24 (PTI) The Srinagar district administration on Tuesday received an overwhelming response to its appeal to doctors and paramedics in private sector to volunteer their services in the fight against coronavirus. “I can’t believe this! 36 mails in 5 minutes. Confident #Kashmir against #COVID. Please send Name, Age, Qualification, Mobile, Address, Accommodation needed(Yes/No), […]
Married woman dies days after she set herself ablaze
Srinagar, Mar 24: A 20-year-old woman died at a hospital here on Tuesday, a week after she allegedly set herself ablaze at Kund area of Qazigund in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The woman (name withheld), hailing from Nageenpora Kund, was at her in-laws house when she set herself blaze on March 17, official sources said. […]
Why COVID-19 is more severe in older people than young decoded
New Delhi, Mar 24 (PTI) Scientists in the US have found a possible explanation for the severe lung complications seen in some people diagnosed with COVID-19, pointing out the role of medications recommended for patients with heart attacks, high blood pressure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. In a study published in the Journal of Travel […]
China to lift lockdown over coronavirus epicentres Hubei province, Wuhan
Beijing/Wuhan, Mar 24 (PTI) China on Tuesday said it will lift the travel curbs in Hubei province, where the deadly coronavirus first emerged last year, on Wednesday and will end the three-month lockdown of its capital Wuhan on April 8, lifting the mass quarantine over the city with a population of over 11 million as […]
COVID-19 test and treatment likely to be covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme
New Delhi, Mar 24 (PTI) Coronavirus test and treatment may soon be covered under the government’s health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat, official sources said on Tuesday. The National Health Authority, responsible for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, has decided to include the test and treatment of the respiratory ailment in […]
Omar Abdullah released
Srinagar: As the world is grappling with coronavirus scare and Jammu and Kashmir being put under a lockdown, the administration announced release of National Conference (NC) leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, by revoking his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA). Omar Abdullah, was put under detention soon after the union government […]
Fighting Coronavirus: I&B ministry asks states to ensure ‘operational continuity’ of print, electronic media
New Delhi, Mar 24 (PTI) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed all states and union territories to ensure “operational continuity” of print and electronic media in view of the coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and union territories on March 23, the ministry said robust and essential […]
