Admin orders complete lockdown till May 31 in Sgr
Srinagar, May 23: The district administration Srinagar on Saturday ordered complete lockdown across the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir till May 31. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Choudhary said that the restrictions are already in place from past few months to contain the deadly virus from spreading. “The people across the Srinagar district […]
Govt to ensure 100 % RTPCR testing of all passengers travelling to JK
JAMMU, MAY 23: The government, as per a circular issued here today in view of the flights resuming operations from May 25, 2020, has again informed all authorities and travellers for strict observance of all necessary preventive protocols regarding COVID-19 pandemic during evacuation process of stranded people of Jammu and Kashmir. The circular reads that […]
Doctor alleges being thrashed by police in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 23: A doctor working as surgeon specialist in Super Speciality SMHS Hospital was allegedly thrashed by the police personnel in Srinagar on Saturday, while on his way to G B Panth Hospital. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Mir, a surgeon specialist posted at Sheereen Bagh Super Speciality SMHS Hospital Srinagar, while narrating his ordeal alleged […]
Eid will be celebrated in Pak on Sunday: Minister
Islamabad, May 23: Eid Al Fitr will begin on Sunday in Pakistan, Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Saturday. The minister said that the calendar has been prepared by the ministry of science and technology, Eid will be celebrated on May 24 in many countries including Pakistan. He also shared ‘The […]
Srinagar, May 23: A woman in Srinagar outskirts set herself on fire on Saturday. The incident occurred at Telbal, Hazratbal area of Srinagar outskirts, police sources said. They said that the woman (name withheld) wife of Sajad Ahmed Wani sprinkled kerosene on her body and set herself on fire. She suffered grievous burn injuries and […]
Pak FM Qureshi calls UN chief to discuss situation in Kashmir
Islamabad, May 23 (PTI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi telephoned UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday to convey its concern over India’s decision to change the domicile law for Jammu and Kashmir. Under the domicile rules, all those persons and their children who have resided for 15 years in Jammu and Kashmir or have […]
You’ve my total commitment to reject anti-Muslim bigotry, hate: UN chief to OIC members
United Nations, May 23 (PTI) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced his “total commitment” to rejecting anti-Muslim bigotry, hate and all forms of intolerance, urging all to draw from Ramzan the lessons of compassion, mutual respect and solidarity. Guterres, in his remarks on Friday to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states on “COVID-19 […]
Top UN official warns malicious emails on rise in pandemic
United Nations, May 23 (AP) The UN disarmament chief warned Friday that cyber crime is on the rise, with a 600 per cent increase in malicious emails during the COVID-19 pandemic. Izumi Nakamitsu told an informal meeting of the UN Security Council that the coronavirus crisis is moving the world toward increased technological innovation and […]
Mother in UP village poisons 2 kids, commits suicide
Muzaffarnagar, May 23 (PTI) A woman allegedly committed suicide after administering poison to her two children here as she was upset over a family dispute, police said on Saturday. Luxmi gave poison to her son Rudraksh (5) and daughter Mahi (7) before consuming it herself at Dudhaheri village under Mansurpur Police Station in the district […]
