Mere lockdown will not suffice
The administration in Jammu and Kashmir has come up with some measures to control the COVID-19 spread. The measures, though quite troublesome for the general masses are needed in this hour of collective challenge posed by the novel coronavirus. The virus spread needs to be checked so that lives can be saved in this remote […]
New crisis, old lessons
Pandemic reiterates need to strengthen public health systems, review production and consumption patterns
K Srinath Reddy The global pandemic of COVID-19 virus, initially labelled the “novel coronavirus”, has forced most of the world into a lockdown, with sweeping spread, mounting mortality and eviscerated economies. While national responses have varied, there are key messages that India must heed as it shapes and strengthens her own response. This is not […]
Medicos have stood dedicated, determined to save people
No doubt, this impasse shall pass off but will definitely leave deep scars on the canvas of our reminiscences
Mushtaq Hurra When all the people across the globe are either forced or requested to stay indoors, government and private offices are closed, workforce is directed not to attend their duties, social distancing is made advisable, social get-togethers are banned, sports events are cancelled or postponed, public transport is halted, religious gatherings and congregational prayers […]
To all the religious clerics in Kashmir
COVID-19: Are our religious heads missing out on the virus
Javeed Ali Esteemed Ulmas, As-salamu alaykum, With all respect and humility, I want to share my point of view with you and I hope you will give a thoughtful consideration to it. You are our honour and prestige. We always look for your valuable knowledge about our religious pursuits. You are always there to guide […]
Italy did not see it coming
Before the first case was reported, there was an unusually high number of pneumonia cases recorded at a hospital in Codogno in northern Italy
Adnan Shafi Italy was in a bit of denial and did not move fast enough to engage in social distancing and lockdown measures. Once the beacon of European fun, frivolity, fashion, food, and passion, Italy has fast fallen into the shadows of a ghost nation, debauched by the coronavirus, a cracking medical infrastructure, and rising […]
Stricter restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31
SRINAGAR: In view of instances of non-cooperation and violations of restrictions from the general public reported from across the district Monday, the District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered stricter restrictions on movement in the district. The decision to impose stricter restrictions has been taken after taking into account feedback obtained from security […]
4329 persons under observation in JK, 4 positive cases
JAMMU, MARCH 23: The Government today informed that 4329 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far, only four cases have tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) 2916 persons have been kept under home quarantine while as […]
JK borders to be sealed fully, inter district movement to be restricted
JAMMU: In order to further strengthen and upscale the offensive against COVID-19 spread, the Government today ordered release of Rs. 40 crore additionally to all Deputy Commissioners to support their corona mitigation efforts. This was decided in a high level meeting here today. The meeting was chaired by Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam. The […]
Elderly COVID stricken man dies in Bengal
Kolkata, March 23 (PTI) An elderly man infected with the coronavirus died in a Kolkata hospital on Monday, the first death recorded in West Bengal due to the contagion, hospital sources said. The deceased was aged 57 years and was a resident of Dumdum in the North 24 Parganas district. He died at a private […]
