Corona scare: Restrictions under 144 CrPc imposed in Pulwama, Kupwara
Pulwama/Kupwara: Mar 19: In view of Coronavirus pandemic, District Magistrate Pulwama and Kupwara have ordered imposition of restriction on public Movement under section 144 in the district with immediate effect. In Pulwama the order followed amid the growing threat of coronavirus spread in Srinagar where a sexagenarian woman yesterday tested positive, making it the first […]
KU orders suspension of administrative, academic activities upto March 28
Srinagar, Mar 19: In view of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) scare and advisories issued by various Government agencies, the University of Kashmir on Thursday announced a series of preventive measures including suspension of all administrative and academic activities upto March, 28, 2020. In this connection an order No : L(COVID-Closure)/REG/KU/20 dated :19/03/2020 issued by Registrar […]
Authorities seal restaurant for violating ‘closedown’ orders
Srinagar, Mar 19: With government of Jammu and Kashmir declaring the COVID-19 as pandemic, authorities on Thursday sealed a restaurant in Baghat area of Srinagar district in violation of of order. An official said that Srinagar administration has sealed the ‘Cottage Inn’ Restaurant located at Baghat for violating closure orders. “Officials are on ground across […]
Coronavirus impact: SMHS hospital closes OPD facility
Srinagar, Mar 19: Authorities on Thursday decided to close OPD facility at the SMHS hospital here amid growing threat of coronavirus spread in Srinagar where a sexagenarian woman yesterday tested positive, making it the first case of covid-19 in Kashmir Valley. Official sources said that the decision to close Out Patient department (OPD) section at […]
3 dead, another seriously injured in Udhampur mishap
Jammu, Mar 19: Three people died while another was critically injured in an accident at Ramnagar area of district Udhampur on Thursday, officials said. Sources said that three persons died after a mini-bus bearing registration number JK02BL-0193 they were travelling in met with an accident at Ramnagar. “Three persons died on the spot while as […]
Panic buying in Srinagar amid coronavirus scare
Srinagar: Ignoring calls of avoiding assemblies amid coronavirus threat, hordes of residents in many of parts of Srinagar are swarming shops, mostly general stores and those dealing with groceries, to stock up supplies. Reports said that people in large numbers are seen at shops in many parts of Srinagar, notwithstanding calls of health officials and […]
Gogoi takes oath as RS member
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Thursday took oath as member of Rajya Sabha amid uproar by opposition members. As Gogoi reached the designated spot to take the oath, opposition members raised slogans prompting Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to say that it was unbecoming of members.
Novel coronavirus cases in India rise to 169
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) The novel coronavirus cases in India rose to 169 on Thursday after 18 fresh cases were reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. The cases include 25 foreign nationals — 17 from Italy, 3 from the Philippines, two from the UK, one each belonging to […]
Covid-19: Curbs imposed in Srinagar parts, other areas in Valley
Srinagar, Mar 19: Authorities on Thursday imposed strict restrictions on the movement of people in several areas of Srinagar and Budgam districts in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The imposition of the curbs by the authorities follows a day after a 67-year-old woman from Khaniyar Srinagar, who had returned on March 16 from […]
Traffic disrupted on Sgr-Bandipora highway
Srinagar, Mar 19: Vehicular movement on Bandipora-Srinagar highway has been halted after a suspicious object was found on the road on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to call a bomb disposal squad. An Army officer said that the Bomb Disposal Squad has been called after a suspicious object was spotted along the highway. “The suspicious thing […]
