COVID-19: Eight more cases detected in JK, tally soars to 278
Srinagar, Apr 14: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed that eight more cases of Coronavirus infection were detected today, taking the toll of overall cases to 278. Government spokesman, Rohit Kansal in his tweet informed that eight more cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir today, saying that six among them were detected […]
LPG Truck Driver beaten by police, DDC orders probe
Srinagar, Apr 14: Police have initiated inquiry into the alleged beating of an LPG Truck driver in North Kashmir’s Sopore Town. The inquiry into the incident was started after DGM, Retail Sales, Indian Oil Corporation, Jammu, Rajiv Yadav sent a mail to Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, alleging that an LPG driver was ruthlessly beaten up by […]
Corona-positive cases soar past 200 mark in JK: Officials
Srinagar, Apr 14 (PTI) The corona-led lockdown in Kashmir entered 27th day on Tuesday with the infected cases crossing the 200-mark in the valley amid the continued restrictions on the movement and assembly of people to curb the pandemic, said officials. They said to enforce the restrictions on the movement and assembly of people, the […]
Corona death count reaches 339, cases soar to 10,363: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) The death toll due to coronavirus infection in the country rose to 339 while the number of cases soared to 10,363 on Tuesday, said the Union Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 8,988, as many as 1,035 people have been cured and discharged and one […]
Govt extends suspension of domestic, intl commercial passenger flights till May 3 midnight
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday said all international and domestic commercial passenger flights will remain suspended till midnight of May 3. The decision comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Pak clerics warn govt against ban on religious congregations amidst coronavirus outbreak
Islamabad, Apr 14 (PTI) A group of over 50 senior clerics in Pakistan has warned the government against the ban on religious congregations amidst the coronavirus outbreak and said the authorities should instead abide by religious norms and allow more worshippers in mosques to seek forgiveness from Allah. The government has banned prayer congregations of […]
Govt revokes PSA detention orders of 41 persons lodged in UP jails
(Umer Maqbool) Srinagar, Apr 14: In a significant development, the Jammu & Kashmir government on Tuesday morning revoked Public Safety Act (PSA) detention orders of 41 persons languishing in different jails of Uttar Pradesh. Highly placed sources in the administration disclosed that government this morning revoked PSA detention orders of 41 persons languishing in […]
COVID-19: 13 positive patients recovered at CD hospital, discharged
Srinagar, Apr 14: At least 13 positive patients of COVID-19 who were undergoing treatment at Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar have completely recovered and have been discharged from the hospital, officials said on Tuesday. Head of Department, Chest Disease hospital, Srinagar, Dr. Naveed Nazir Shah said that repeated tests of 13 positive patients have turned negative, following […]
Lockdown extended till May 3: PM
New Delhi, Apr 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3, saying it is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured […]
PM extends lockdown till May 3
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced to extent the lockdown across India. Addressing the nation he said that lockdown needs to be extended till May 3.
