Coronavirus: Advisory issued for pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi
Jammu, Mar 15 (PTI) The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) on Sunday issued an advisory asking non-resident Indians and foreigners not to visit the temple for 28 days after landing in India in the wake of the coronavirus threat. It also advised domestic pilgrims, having symptoms like cough, heavy fever and breathing problems, […]
Consider returning home: Jamia advisory to students amid COVID-19 threat
New Delhi, Mar 16: The Jamia Millia Islamia, which had already suspended classes till March-end, issued an advisory on Sunday asking its students to go home due to the threat posed by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The places of large gatherings like hostels, dinning halls, libraries, kitchens are all highly-vulnerable and susceptible to the threat […]
Two boys drown in Ramsu river at Ramban
Ramban, Mar 15: Two teenaged boys drowned in river Chenab in Ramsu area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Station House Officer (SHO) Ramban Javid Iqbal said that the boys identified as Abid Ahmad Manhas (15) son of Mushtaq Ahmad Manhas and Towqeer Ahmad Manhas (15) son of Rafiq Ahmad Manhas slipped […]
Pak Rangers violates ceasefire along IB in Kathua: Army
Jammu, Mar 15 (PTI) The Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked overnight firing on forward posts along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. However, there was no report of any casualty in the firing on the Indian side. The Border Security Force (BSF) retaliated effectively and […]
Coronavirus scare: Medico suspended for disclosing suspected patient’s name
Rajouri, Mar 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has placed medical superintendent of Associated Hospital Rajouri, Dr. Raghuvir Singh, under suspension for disclosing name of person who was recognized as a potential coronavirus (Covid-19) patient in the district. As per protocol, if any suspect case comes under tracking, it is imperative for the Health Department […]
Militant arrested in Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 15 (PTI) A militant was arrested during a cordon and search operation in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The militant was identified as Danish Kakroo, resident of Chesti Colony in Baramulla, a police official said. The operation is still in progress, the official said, adding, further details are awaited. […]
Gunfight in south Kashmir village leaves four militants dead
Srinagar, Mar 15: Four militants were killed in an ongoing gunfight with government forces in Watrigam village of South Kashmir’s Anantnag distrct on Sunday. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 19 RR and SOG Anantnag launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Watergam village today early in the morning. As the joint team of forces tightened […]
US extends travel ban to UK, Ireland
Washington, Mar 14: The United States announced Saturday that a travel ban imposed on European nations over the coronavirus pandemic will be extended to the United Kingdom and Ireland. President Donald Trump has decided to “suspend all travel from the United Kingdom and Ireland. That will be effective midnight Monday night EST (0400 GMT Tuesday),” […]
