Curfew-like restrictions in Kashmir as part of Janata curfew
Srinagar, Mar 22 (PTI) Curfew-like restrictions on the movement and assembly of people were imposed in Kashmir on Sunday as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to observe ‘Janata curfew’, even as the virtual lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the valley entered its fourth day. Only government and essential services employees […]
Petrol bomb hurled near Shaheen Bagh protest site
New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) A petrol bomb was hurled by an unidentified person near the protest site at Shaheen Bagh on Sunday where women have been on a sit-in for over three months against the newly amended citizenship act, police said. No injuries have been reported. The incident took place at around 9.30 am, […]
Another COVID-19 patient dies in Mumbai, positive cases reaches 324 in India
Mumbai, Mar 22 (PTI) A 63-year-old coronavirus patient died in Mumbai on Sunday, taking the death toll in Maharashtra to two, a health official said. The man was admitted to the H N Reliance Hospital here on Saturday. The Brihamumbai Municipal Corporation in a statement said the patient had chronic history of diabetes, high blood […]
Italy’s daily virus deaths climb to nearly 800
Rome, Mar 22 (AFP) : Italy on Saturday reported 793 new coronavirus deaths, a one-day record that saw its toll shoot up to 4,825 — 38.3 percent of the world’s total. The number of COVID-19 infections rose by 6,557 to 53,578, another record. The total number of fatalities in the northern Lombardy regions around Milan […]
Pak suspends all international flights as coronavirus cases jump to 730
Islamabad, Mar 22 (PTI) Pakistan on Saturday suspended all international flights for two weeks and curtailed train services as the coronavirus cases surged to 730 in the country after more pilgrims who returned from Iran tested positive for the deadly virus, which has turned into a major global crisis. The government in a statement said […]
Join ‘Janata curfew’ to make fight against coronavirus a success: PM to people
New Delhi, Mar 22 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday requested people to join the ‘Janata curfew’ to make the fight against the coronavirus a success. Modi had proposed a ‘Janata curfew’ on Sunday between 7 am and 9 pm as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly virus. “In […]
Wakaf board suspends prayers in shrines
Says holy relics won’t be displayed on ensuing Mehraj-ul-Alam celebrations
Srinagar: As a preventive measure to contain the spread of coronavirus in Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Wakaf Board on Saturday announced the suspension of regular prayers in shrines and mosques affiliated with it. In an order issued by Chief Executive of the J&K Wakaf Board, displaying of Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) […]
DDC B’la inspects Quarantine Centre, reviews arrangements
Formulates exigency plans at different levels
BARAMULLA: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo accompanied by SSP Baramulla, Abdul Qayoom today inspects the quarantine centre established at Government Medical College, Baramulla and took first hand appraisal of various arrangements and preventive measures put in place to tackle spread of COVID-19. On the occasion, DC was briefed by the Medical Superintendent […]
