Banks, ATMs falling in ‘red zones’ to remain closed in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Kupwara, Apr 16: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday ordered closure of seven Banks and ATMs in all the Red Zone areas. However, the authorities in the order have assured the services to be provided by mobile ATMs. Officials said the order to shut the services of seven banks falling under ‘Red Zone’ […]
14 more test positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 16: 14 more cases of COVID-19 have surfaced in Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Government’s spokesman Rohit Kansal tweeted. “14 new cases- all from Kashmir Division. Total cases now 314. Jammu Division-54 and Kashmir Division-260. Further details in daily bulletin. (Rohit Kansal), tweeted.
NC leader’s detention: HC grants two weeks to govt to consider release
Srinagar, Apr 16: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court today granted the administration two more weeks to file a response to the petition, challenging detention orders under Public Safety Act of Ali Muhammad Sagar, General Secretary of National Conference. A single bench of Justice Sindhu Sharma granted two weeks time on seeking of the same […]
COVID-19: Restrictions on movement on people continue in Kashmir
Srinagar, Apr 16 (PTI) The restrictions on the movement and assembly of people in Kashmir continued for the 29th consecutive day on Thursday, even as officials said the lockdown would be implemented strictly across the Valley till May 3 to contain the spread of coronavirus. The restrictions on the movement and assembly of people in […]
Six Indian companies working on vaccine for COVID-19
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI) Six Indian companies are working on a vaccine for COVID-19, joining global efforts to find a quick preventive for the deadly infection spreading rapidly across the world, says a top Indian scientist. Nearly 70 vaccine candidates’ are being tested and at least three have moved to the human clinical trial […]
Death toll in US crosses 28000, Trump says ‘passed the peak’
Washington, Apr 16 (AFP/PTI) The United States on Wednesday recorded nearly 2,600 additional deaths from the new coronavirus in 24 hours, a new record and the heaviest daily toll of any country, Johns Hopkins University said. A running tally from Johns Hopkins showed 2,569 victims at 8:30 pm Eastern Time (0030 GMT Thursday), compared with […]
5 crore roadside vending families fear ‘financial epidemic’, says hawkers’ body
Kolkata, Apr 16 (PTI) The 40-day country-wide lockdown may prevent the spread of coronavirus, but the measure would bring a “financial epidemic” on five crore families of hawkers and those who supply them with products, an official of the national hawkers’ body said. The lockdown was imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 […]
Police officer’s son tests positive for COVID-19, several cops quarantined
Srinagar, Apr 16: Police have quarantined a number of personnel posted in JIC Kupwara after the son of a police officer tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. The Sub-Inspector’s son was among 22 persons’ who tested positive for the disease, taking the J&K’s COVID-19 tally to exactly 300. Sources said that soon after […]
Government puts cap on weight of school bags, no homework upto class 2nd
Srinagar, Apr 15: In a major development the government on Wednesday announced a major reform in school education sector. According to the reforms announced today there will be no homework for students of classes upto 2nd standard and prescribed weight limit for each class was also set under the Jammu & Kashmir School Education Act, […]
No spitting, please: Home Ministry
New Delhi: Spitting in public, which cynics say is almost a national pastime, could now attract punishment ranging from a fine of a few hundred rupees to a charge of attempted murder. In its revised guidelines for the nationwide lockdown, the Union Ministry says the act, which is second nature to many, will be an […]
