Jammu heads for virtual lockdown as public transport suspended to check coronavirus
Jammu: Heading towards a virtual lockdown to check the spread of novel coronavirus, authorities in Jammu on Friday ordered suspension of all modes of public transport, including buses and mini-buses with immediate effect till further orders. However, three wheelers and taxi operators were allowed to continue their operations with a rider not to carry more […]
78 quarantined in Srinagar after arrival from Leh
Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir on Thursday quarantined 78 people, who arrived here from Leh in Ladakh union territory, for suspected novel coronavirus infection, officials said. The two-week quarantine has been made mandatory for all persons coming to Kashmir from Ladakh. “Seventy-eight passengers arriving from Leh have been quarantined at a designated facility on the outskirts […]
Kashmir Coronavirus case: DAK calls for intense contact tracing
Srinagar: With an elderly woman tested positive for the novel (new) coronavirus making her the first case in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday has urged health authorities in Kashmir valley to identify and isolate all those persons who have been in close contact with the confirmed case. “We need to find the […]
Lone staffer at District library Kulgam fails to attract readers
Kulgam: District Library located in the heart of Kulgam town lacks all basic facilities and authorities have failed to provide facilities for the readers. Readers and visitors to this library complained that the library lacks latest books on varied subjects. Besides, no proper reading room has been made available for those who wish to get […]
Three killed, another injured as mini-bus plunges into gorge
Udhampur/Jammu: Three people were killed and another critically injured when a private mini-bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 400-meter gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred early morning near Kentha village when the driver of the vehicle lost control, the police official said. He said […]
Admin scans several localities in Srinagar
21 medical teams conduct house-to-house investigation
SRINAGAR: In efforts to contain spread of the coronavirus infection after surfacing of a positive case in the district the Srinagar administration constituted and activated 21 medical teams for holding house-to-house inspections and collecting data in and around the area where the infected person resides. The medical teams went to all houses within 300-meter radius […]
60-year-old Scooty-rider dies in mishap
Srinagar: A 60-year-old Scooty rider died on the spot after being hit by a vehicle near Chanapora Bypass in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Thursday afternoon. Reports said that the scooty-rider was hit by a speeding vehicle near Chanapora Bypass resulting in his on spot death. The deceased has been identified as Ali Mohammad Gusoo […]
Congress suspends all its outdoor activities in JK
Appeals to people to follow advisories
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Thursday announced suspension of all its outdoor political activities and appealed to people to strictly follow government advisories to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the Union Territory. “All outdoor political activities of the party stand suspended for the time being. The people are appealed […]
Three foreign tourists including Italian couple sent back
Russian citizen to leave tomorrow
Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday deported Italian couple and a citizen from United States of America. The ticket for remaining tourist from Russia is in transit and they are likely to be deported on Friday. Pertinently, despite ban on foreign tourists from entering Kashmir, the Government Wednesday allowed the entry of at least […]
KU orders suspension of administrative, academic activities upto March 28
EMRC asks students to switch to digital education platform
Srinagar: 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 KU Dr […]
