276 Indians, including 255 in Iran, infected with coronavirus abroad: MEA
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) As many as 276 Indians have been infected with coronavirus abroad, including 255 in Iran, 12 in UAE and five in Italy, the government informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said […]
What are you planning on Omar’s release, SC to Centre
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday demanded to know from the Centre if it intends to release former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah from detention. In the event of the Centre not releasing him, the apex court said it will take up the plea by Omar’s sister against […]
Coronavirus cases in country climb to 147
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 147 on Wednesday, with 10 fresh cases reported from various parts of the country, according to the Health Ministry. The cases include 25 foreign nationals and the three persons who died in Delhi, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Over 5,700 people, who […]
After father, mother-son duo test positive in Leh, toll touches 8
Leh: Authorities in Union Territory of Ladakh Wednesday said two more patients have been tested positive for novel corona-virus, taking the total toll to 8, while many under active surveillance were departed from hospital. Commissioner Secretary Ladakh and official spokesperson Rigzin Samphel said two more patients were rested positive, taking the total toll to 8. […]
Pakistan can’t afford to shutter cities to prevent virus: PM Imran Khan
Islamabad, Mar 18 (AFP) Pakistan cannot afford to implement the type of large-scale urban lockdowns the West is undertaking as it tries to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. The United States and many other nations have either mandated or recommended the closure of restaurants and other businesses as a […]
World is at war with coronavirus: Trump
Washington, Mar 18 (PTI) The world is at war with the invisible army of the new coronavirus, US President Donald Trump said here, and asserted that we will win. The president repeated the expression multiple times on Tuesday, telling the nation that he was using all available resources to combat the challenge posed by the […]
Indian Army soldier tests positive for coronavirus, first case in military
New Delhi: In the first case of coronavirus affecting military personnel, a soldier from Leh is reported to have been infected by the virus, ‘Zee News’ reported Wednesday. He was on leave from February 25 to March 1. The soldier’s father had returned from a pilgrimage in Iran. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) […]
Coronavirus: Entry of foreign tourists banned in Valley
Srinagar, Mar 17: In wake of the deadly coronavirus epidemic, the government on Tuesday evening decided to ban the entry of foreign tourists in Kashmir. District Magistrate, Srinagar, Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said that the foreign tourists will not be allowed to enter in Kashmir. The decision has been taken as precautionary measure. “Entry of all […]
High Speed Internet Curbs Extended Till March 26
Srinagar, Mar 17 : The ban on high-speed 3G, 4G Internet services has been extended by nine days in Jammu and Kashmir, while 2G Internet services will remain working, the J&K government said on Tuesday. As per an order issued here, the Jammu and Kashmir administration extended the 2G mobile data service till March 26. “The […]
