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 […]
Conductor found dead inside his vehicle
Srinagar, Mar 26: A truck conductor died under mysterious circumstances at Nowgam area of Srinagar outskirts on Thursday, sources said. They said that the conductor identified as Madan Lal son of Mithoo Ram of Bethani, Punjam was found dead today in the morning inside the truck (vehicle bearing registration number RJ19GA-2389) which was parked near […]
Number of coronavirus cases 649 in India, death toll 13: Health Ministry
New Delhi, Mar 26 (PTI) The number of coronavirus cases climbed to 649 in India on Thursday and the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 13, with one death reported each from Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh, according to the Health Ministry. Goa featured for the first time in the chart prepared by […]
No Friday prayers to be held in Kashmir tomorrow: Grand Mufti
Srinagar, Mar 26: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasirul Islam on Thursday said that Kashmir is heading towards a disaster and there should be no Friday prayers in any masjid of shrine in Kashmir tomorrow. “There should be no Friday congregational prayers in any masjid or shrine across Kashmir. We are heading towards a disaster,” he said. […]