Lockdown: Kashmiri businessmen, labourers stranded in Goa
Srinagar: Amid the Coronavirus pandemic and the three-week lockdown in India, hundreds of Kashmiri labourers struck in many parts of Goa city in India have demanded immediate evacuation, or they need some financial help, saying they are gripped in fear and panic. Meanwhile, a group of Kashmiris stuck in Himachal Pradesh were beaten merciless forcing […]
COVID-19: DC Kupwara reviews preventive measures in Red zone areas
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kupwara, Anshul Garg, Monday convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the status of preventive measures in place in the Red zone areas of the district. The meeting was informed that strict restrictions have been imposed on vehicular and people’s movement in Drugmulla, Manigah and Trehgam, which have been declared […]
Asymptomatic coronavirus cases can infect others: DAK
Srinagar: With more than 70 percent COVID-19 cases in Kashmir valley showing no symptoms, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said asymptomatic cases of the novel (new) coronavirus can infect other people and spread the disease. “Asymptomatic cases are silent spreaders of the disease,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued […]
COVID-19 containment: Govt releases Rs 27 cr under SDRF
JAMMU: The Government on Saturday released Rs 27 crore under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for sustenance of effective relief and response operation for COVID-19. According to order issued by Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) said, “The funds to the extent of Rs 27 crore have been released for all the […]
Immunity boosting: ISM distributing medicine on large scale amid COVID-19 pandemic
SRINAGAR: Director, Indian System of Medicine (Ayush), Dr Mohan Singh Saturday said that in order to fight coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate has procured all immunity-boosting medicine—besides ensuring their free availability at all district hospitals. Divulging details, the Director said that the Directorate with the help of its dedicated staff was ensuring the distribution of AYSUH […]
