Lockdown in India has impacted 40 million internal migrants: World Bank
Washington, Apr 23 (PTI) The nationwide lockdown in India which started about a month ago has impacted nearly 40 million internal migrants, the World Bank has said. The lockdown in India has impacted the livelihoods of a large proportion of the country’s nearly 40 million internal migrants. Around 50,000 to 60,000 moved from urban centers […]
US sees 1,738 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Apr 23 (AFP) The United States on Wednesday recorded 1,738 deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours, a lower toll than the day before, according to a running tally by Johns Hopkins University. The new deaths bring the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the US to 46,583 since the outbreak began there, […]
The other side of Covid-19
What this outbreak has shown us is that nobody can fight fate- what is destined to happen will happen
Ismat Fathima The mere mention of the terms ‘Halo’ or ‘Crown’ creates an aura of wonder and a sense of delight in the human mind. However, the name ‘Corona’ derived from ancient Greek referring to the characteristic appearance of the particles of the eponymous virus reminiscent of a crown or wreath, has struck fear and […]
Why dosen’t our future matter to anyone?
Educational institutions across the country are arranging interactive online classes, but here it is still a dream
Aqib Mushtaq Commonly known as coronavirus, Covid-19 is a family of viruses that has put the world on hold. So far into the 21st century, it is amongst the most significant medical challenges that our world has to face. It has put a halt to the learning system of over 250 million students in schools […]
Transforming coronavirus into a communal one
I thought COVID-19 would unite polarized India, but it proved otherwise
Mudasir Nazir Indian media again lost an opportunity to create united India rather than to divide India on Communal lines even in this critical junction when not only India but whole world is suffering due to the epedimic of COVID-19. Usually any disaster of any magnitude would bring together everyone despite all forms and kinds […]
Muslim countries have become less friendly for India
The new contrast is emerging portraying a different story
Christophe Jaffrelot , Haider Abbas Rizvi A few weeks ago, India’s minister of foreign affairs, S Jaishankar, responding to a question from a journalist who asked whether India was losing friends because of some of its policies said: “Maybe weʼre getting to know who our friends really are”. This response applies particularly well vis-à-vis the […]
J&K HC hears Govt submissions with regard to Darbar Move, reserves order
JAMMU, APRIL 22: A Division Bench of Jammu & Kashmir High Court comprising Chief Justice, Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal today heard the government submissions with regard to the issue of the impending Darbar Move during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional Advocate General, Amit Gupta, on behalf of the Financial […]
Govt withdraws announcement about cancelling Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar: The Department of Public relations on Wednesday withdrew the statement on Amarnath Yatra announcing its cancellation due to COVID-19. An official spokesman said that the Press Note titled ‘Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2020 cancelled due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic released vide No: PR/DI/19/7062/ may kindly be treated cancelled and withdrawn. The spokesman did not […]
Amarnath Yatra 2020 cancelled due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic
Jammu, Apr 22: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over the 38th Board Meeting held here today at the Raj Bhavan. The Chairman observed that there are 77 Red zones identified in the Kashmir valley from where the Yatra routes pass. Due to this Pandemic, the establishment […]
Lockdown: Government extends financial relief of Rs 1 crore to Advocates across JK
Jammu, Apr 22: The J&K Government has become the first in the country to extend financial relief to financially distressed, young Advocates whose livelihoods have been severely hit due to ongoing coronavirus lockdown imposed since March 24, and later extended till May 3. Providing the minimum financial assistance to young Advocates and Advocates in distress, […]