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Number of coronavirus positive cases rise to 84

Two dead, 10 discharged so far: Govt

New Delhi: The number of coronavirus positive cases in the country has risen to 84 which includes the two deaths in Delhi and Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry said. Seven persons who tested positive, including five from Uttar Pradesh and one each from Rajasthan and Delhi, have been discharged after treatment, a senior health ministry […]

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Govt issues prohibitory orders in several districts

Jammu: Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Kishtwar and Ramban districts of Jammu and Kashmir in view of the prevailing health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. The orders under section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 […]

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Day after his release Farooq meets Omar

Srinagar: It was an emotional meeting when NC president Farooq Abdullah met his son Omar Abdullah in the sub-jail in Srinagar where he has been under detention for over the last seven months. Released on Friday after his detention under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) was revoked, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah drove from […]

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Coronavirus brings India, Pak closer

Coronavirus brings India, Pak closer

Will participate in SAARC video conference, Imran on Modi's proposal

Islamabad: Pakistan has said it will participate in a video conference of SAARC member countries proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat the fast-spreading coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 5,000 people globally. Prime Minister Modi reached out to the eight-member regional grouping on Friday and pitched for a video conference among the leaders […]

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177 Cr bank loan fraud case

177 Cr bank loan fraud case

CBI chargesheets former finance minister's son

New Delhi: The CBI on Saturday filed a charge sheet against Hilal Rather, son of former Jammu and Kashmir minister Abdul Rahim Rather, in connection with a Rs 177-crore bank fraud scam within 10 days of taking over the case, officials said. In the charge sheet filed before Special Court, Jammu, the CBI has also […]

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Medium, low danger avalanche warning issued in JK, Ladakh

Jammu: Authorities on Saturday issued a medium and a low danger avalanche warning for high altitude areas of various districts of the twin Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, an official said. The medium danger avalanche warning has been issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar and Udhampur districts of Jammu region […]

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Crime Branch books 4 Haryana residents for duping people in JK

Jammu: The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir police has registered an FIR against four residents of Haryana for duping people of Rs 1.5 crore on the pretext of giving bonus income after every 15 days of investment of money in their company. The fraud came to light after some local residents, hailing from different […]

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Clinic sealed, license of 3 pharmacies suspended in Samba

Jammu: An illegally run dental clinic was sealed while license of three pharmacies was suspended for violation of norms in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Saturday. This followed an extensive market inspection by a joint team of revenue, police and medical officers in Ghagwal area of the district, the spokesperson […]

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Govt orders closure of all malls, gyms, swimming pools in Jammu

Govt orders closure of all malls, gyms, swimming pools in Jammu

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered closure of all malls, gyms, swimming pools, recreational clubs in the district till March 31 as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of novel coronavirus, an official said. As it is not possible to serve this order individually, it shall be circulated in print, electronic […]

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Govt orders suspension of Nodal officer for Coronavirus control

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday ordered the suspension of Shafqat Khan, the nodal officer for Coronavirus efforts in the Union Territory for dereliction of duty. “Pending an inquiry into his conduct, Dr Khan, Nodal Officer for Coronavirus Efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, Health and Medical Education Department, is hereby placed under suspension […]