Two siblings test positive for coronavirus
Srinagar, Mar 26: Two siblings, aged 7 years and 8 months-old respectively, have tested positive for coronavirus disease (covid-19) in Srinagar on Thursday, officials said. Sources that they had come in contact with the elderly man (COVID-19 patient) from Natipora who had arrived from Saudi Arabia recently. “Two more positive cases in Srinagar. Siblings (7 years […]
China seeks opening of border with Pak to supply medical equipment
Islamabad, Mar 26 (PTI) China has asked Pakistan to open the border between the two countries for one day on Friday so that medical supplies to fight coronavirus pandemic could be transported into the country, according to a media report. The Khunjerab Pass is usually opened on April 1 which marks the end of winter […]
Suspected coronavirus patient left hospital for home after stray dogs entered ward: Family
Srinagar: A woman, who had returned from Europe last week and admitted to a hospital here with symptoms for coronavirus, left the facility for home after stray dogs entered her ward, her family said on Thursday, refuting the administration’s claim that she had escaped. “The claims of the administration that they had tracked her are […]
Untimely ‘azaans’ leads to panic in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 26 (PTI) Panic gripped Kashmir late on Wednesday night after there were untimely ‘azaans from mosques at several places across the valley amid the lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus. Some people reached their nearby mosques while many prayed at their homes after the ‘azaans’ at 10 pm on Wednesday, officials […]
Owner of Urdu daily booked over fake news on coronavirus in Poonch
Jammu, Mar 26 (PTI) Police have booked an owner of an Urdu newspaper for allegedly publishing a fake news about the coronavirus in Poonch district, officials said. A case has been registered against an owner and reporter of an Urdu newspaper for publishing a fake news in his daily that six persons have tested positive […]
HC orders closure of all courts during lockdown period
Srinagar, Mar 26: The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday ordered closure all the Court complexes of J&K and Ladakh including the High Court complexes at Srinagar and Jammu, during the period of the lockdown. This is has been ordered in view of the declaration of 21-day lockdown by the Government […]
Flare up: Indo-Pak armies exchange fire at various places
Jammu, Mar 26 Pakistani troops fired at and shelled forward areas along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district in violation of the ceasefire, officials said on Thursday. Pakistan Rangers opened fire and engaged in mortar shelling in Pansar, Manyari and Chak Changa areas in the Hiranagar sector. The violation of the ceasefire began late […]
AIIMS sets up task force to develop management protocol for COVID-19
New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The AIIMS has set up a task force to develop a management protocol for COVID-19 and has constituted several committees to be able to respond to challenges which may emerge in the coming days due to the rising number of infection. According to an office memorandum issued on Thursday, the […]
IGP Kashmir asks govt staff associated with essential services to get movement passes
Srinagar, Mar 26 : Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar has urged “operational staff of essential services” to get passes issued from the office of concerned Deputy Commissioners in Kashmir Valley immediately. IGP Vijay Kumar (IPS) said only departmental Identity Cards won’t be accepted at police and CAPFs nakas. He also urged them to stay nearest […]
