Forces launch search operation in Sopore
(Bilal Ahmad) Sopore, Apr 20: Government forces on Monday launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that Army’s 22RR, SOG of police and CRPF jointly launched a search operation at Changa Mohalla in Arampora Sopore. Police official said that following inputs about […]
COVID-19: 14 more test positive in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 20: Fourteen more persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir to 368. “14 new cases reported. All from Kashmir. Total number of cases now 368. Jammu-55 and Kashmir-313,” government spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted. Of these cases, sources said that nine cases […]
Dozens dead in fresh wave of Taliban violence in Afghanistan
Kunduz (Afghanistan), Apr 20 (AFP) The Taliban have killed at least 23 Afghan troops and nine civilians, officials said Monday, as a fresh wave of violence grips Afghanistan despite a deal with the US and a worsening coronavirus crisis. Under the terms of the US-Taliban deal, the Afghan government and the insurgents were by now […]
COVID-19: Symptoms and our immune system
(Dr. Sheikh Arshid/ Azad Amin) Today nearly whole world is suffering from the one of the worst pandemic COVID-19 disease and due to this more than one-third of the world is under strict lockdown as governments urge social distancing to stymie the virus’ spread. The disease is caused by deadly viruses and was first […]
7 Covid-19 patients recovered, discharged from Baramulla hospital
Srinagar, Apr 20: Seven persons, who were hospitalized, after testing positive for Coronavirus last month, were discharged from Baramulla Hospital today, after repeatedly testing negative for the infection they had contracted, officials said. They said that these patients hail from different parts of Baramulla. “They were tested repeatedly and all these tests were found negative. […]
Cop posted in Srinagar tests positive for COVID-19, family quarantined
Srinagar, Apr 20: A policeman posted in Srinagar has tested positive for novel coronavirus becoming the first cop to test positive after which his family members were shifted for quarantine. The police is now tracing all the contacts of the cop. A senior police official said that a police man posted with Indian Reserve Police (IRP) […]
Soldier dies of heart attack in Uri
Baramulla, Apr 20: An Army soldier died after massive cardiac arrest in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. Officials said that a soldier who was on duty died of cardiac attack early this morning at 6 Para of 12 infantry Brigade Uri, Baramulla village. He said the soldier fell unconscious and was rushed to […]
Female photojournalist booked for Facebook posts
Srinagar, Apr 20: Jammu and Kashmir police have booked a female freelance photojournalist under unlawful activities (Prevention) Act for uploading anti-national posts with criminal intention to induce the young and to disturb public order. “Yes, she has been booked for her Facebook posts that glorify militants. Her posts post threat to law and order and […]
Show ‘self-discipline’, stay indoors to combat COVID-19: Imran advises people
Islamabad, Apr 20 (PTI) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the people of Pakistan to show “self discipline” and refrain from going outside to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has killed nearly 170 and infected 8,516 people in the country. Prime Minister Khan’s remarks came days after he cautioned that Pakistan […]
Centre asks states, UTs to strictly comply with COVID-19 lockdown guidelines
New Delhi, Apr 20 (PTI) The Centre has asked states and union territories to strictly comply with the lockdown measures announced to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic and not to dilute them at any level. In a communication to chief secretaries of state governments and Union Territory administrations, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said some […]
