Coronavirus cases in the country climb to 125
New Delhi: The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 125 on Tuesday after fresh cases were reported from several states. The cases include 22 foreign nationals and two persons who died in Delhi and Karnataka. Delhi has so far reported seven positive cases while Uttar Pradesh has recorded 13 cases including […]
US begins clinical trial of investigational vaccine for coronavirus
Washington, Mar 17 (PTI) Supported by a global coalition founded by India and Norway, the US has begun the phase one clinical trial of an investigational vaccine designed to protect against the coronavirus disease which has claimed the lives of over 7,000 people globally. The trial began at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute […]
Coronavirus scare: Prayers at UAE mosques, other places of worship suspended for four weeks
Abu Dhabi: Congregational prayers, including those offered on Friday, have been suspended across all mosques in the UAE for a period of four weeks. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE) said late on Monday that the decision was taken to avoid the spread of Covid-19 and protect public health. The decision applies […]
China reports 1 new domestic virus case but more imported
Beijing, Mar 17 (AFP) China reported on Tuesday just one new domestic coronavirus infection, but 20 more cases imported from abroad were found, threatening to spoil its progress against the disease. The single case in Wuhan will boost China’s view that it has “basically curbed” the spread of the disease that is believed to have […]
Curfews as US shuts down to fight coronavirus
New York, Mar 17 (AFP) The United States has began restricting citizens’ movements in a major escalation of attempts to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic, as President Donald Trump warned the crisis could last well into the summer. New Jersey state and San Francisco announced curfews and Trump asked Americans on Monday to restrict gatherings […]
Coronavirus: Functioning in both wings of High Court restricted to urgent matters
JAMMU, MARCH 16: With a view to prevent spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Jammu and Kashmir High Court Monday issued a circular restricting the functioning in both of its Jammu and Srinagar wings to urgent matters only. According to the circular, functioning in both the wings of the High Court from March 16, 2020 […]
Coronavirus threat : Hotels closed in Patnitop
Jammu, Mar 16 (PTI) As part of efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Udhampur district authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday ordered immediate closure of all hotels till March 31 at the popular Patnitop hill resort. District Magistrate Piyush Singla asked the Hotel Management Authorities of Patnitop to ensure compliance of the directive […]
Hirdesh Kumar appointed new J-K chief electoral officer
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) IAS officer Hirdesh Kumar was on Monday appointed the new chief electoral officer of Jammu and Kashmir. The Election Commission appointed Kumar as the new CEO replacing Shailendra Kumar. Hirdesh Kumar, a 1999-batch IAS officer of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre, was selected from a panel of names sent by […]
Don’t miss Mar 31 deadline for linking PAN-Aadhaar: I-T Dept
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) The Income Tax Department on Monday issued a public message saying it was “mandatory” to link PAN with Aadhaar and advised people not to “miss” the stipulated deadline of March 31. The department had last month said Permanent Account Number (PAN) will become “inoperative” if it is not linked with […]
