COVID-19: Are we taking the virus threat lightly?
(Bilal Ahmad Dar) The whole world has come to a pretty pass because of COVID 19 pandemic. The so-called super power countries like China, America and Italy, besides others have surrendered. They are not able to control and contain this miniscule virus. This virus has already done lot of damage to the human and economic […]
Vigilance Commission, State Commission for Backward Classes wrapped up
Srinagar, Apr 1: The Government of India has repealed the laws under which State Vigilance Commission and State Commission for Backward Classes Act were established. According to Jammu & Kashmir Re-organisation (adaptation of state laws) 2020, both the laws governing creation of these institutions have been repealed. The repeal of State Commission for Backward Classes […]
No passes required for load carriers carrying essentials: IGP
Srinagar, Apr 1: Amidst the ongoing lockdown ordered by the government to prevent spread of coronavirus, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar (IPS) on Wednesday said that no passes are required for load carriers carrying essentials goods, both within the UT or even interstate. “No passes are required for load carriers carrying essential goods […]
No more free sops for former CM’s in JK
Srinagar, Apr 1: In a major development, Government of India has scrapped a legal provision providing rent-free accommodation and other facilities to former chief ministers of Jammu & Kashmir. Centre has repealed section 3-C of the State Legislature Members’ Pension Act, 1984 under which former CMs of J&K were entitled to different privileges and perks. […]
Amendment: Those who have lived in UT of JK for 15 years entitled for citizenship
Srinagar: A person residing in Jammu and Kashmir for at least fifteen years will now be eligible to be a domicile of the union territory, according to the new rule issued by the Centre Tuesday. In the latest gazette notification, Section 3A of the J&K Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order 2020, under the J&K […]
Malaria drug, antibiotic combo now on treatment list for coronavirus
New Delhi: Anti-HIV drugs Lopinavir and Ritonavir are no longer India’s drugs of choice against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Instead, a combination of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), used for treatment of auto-immune disorders, and the antibitoic azithromycin has now been recommended for use in severe patients in new clinical management guidelines issued late on Tuesday night. […]
UN Security Council urges cease-fire in Afghanistan
United Nations, Apr 1 (AP) The UN Security Council urged Afghanistan’s warring parties on Tuesday to heed the UN secretary-general’s call for an immediate cease-fire to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure delivery of humanitarian aid throughout the country. The council issued a press statement after a closed briefing by UN deputy special representative […]
US headed for ‘tough’, ‘painful’ two weeks, says Trump as death toll touches 3867
Washington, Apr 1 (PTI) The US is headed for a “tough two weeks”, President Donald Trump has warned, advising people to be prepared for the “hard days” ahead, as the country fights the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic that the White House projects could claim one to two lakh lives in the coming weeks. Trump’s remarks came […]
COVID-19 is worst crisis since World War II: UN chief
United Nations, Apr 1 (AP) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the world faces the most challenging crisis since World War II, confronting a pandemic threatening people in every country, one that will bring a recession “that probably has no parallel in the recent past.” There is also a risk that the combination of […]
Saudi urges Muslims to defer hajj plans over virus
Riyadh, Apr 1 (AFP) Saudi Arabia’s hajj minister has asked Muslims to temporarily defer preparations for the annual pilgrimage amid uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this month, Saudi Arabia suspended the year-round “umrah” pilgrimage over fears of the new coronavirus spreading to Islam’s holiest cities, an unprecedented move that raised uncertainty over the annual […]