Defiant clerics: Pak allows conditional congregational prayers during Ramazan
Islamabad: Succumbing to pressure from the hardline clerics, the Pakistan government on Saturday allowed congregational prayers in mosques during the month of Ramazan, endangering the drive to curb the spread of coronavirus that has killed more than 154,000 people worldwide. President Dr Arif Alvi made the announcement after a meeting with religious leaders and political […]
Of 14,378 COVID-19 infections, 4,291 cases linked to Markaz event in Delhi: Govt
New Delhi: Of the 14,378 coronavirus infections reported in the country till Saturday morning, 4,291 cases in 23 states and Union Territories are linked to the Markaz event held in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area in March, the Union health ministry said. By Saturday evening, the death toll due to coronavirus infection rose to 488, while the […]
Death toll by COVID-19 reaches 488 in India
14,792 positive cases also reported till Saturday
New Delhi: The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 488 and the number of cases climbed to 14,792 in the country on Saturday, registering an increase of 36 deaths and 957 cases since Friday evening, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 12,289 while 2,014 people have […]
World economy bound to suffer ‘severe recession’: IMF
Washington: The world economy, already “sluggish” before the coronavirus outbreak, is now bound to suffer a “severe recession” in 2020, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has warned and said the current crisis posed “daunting challenges” for policymakers in many emerging markets and developing economies. Addressing the Development Committee Meeting during the annual Spring Meeting of the […]
Leopard caught near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine
Jammu: A female leopard was captured alive by the wildlife department near Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The movement of the leopard along with two cubs was reported in Katra town, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the famous shrine, and nearby Tarakote track […]