‘First quiet Shab-e-Barat, but for right reasons’: Delhi Muslims mark prayer night indoors

‘First quiet Shab-e-Barat, but for right reasons’: Delhi Muslims mark prayer night indoors

New Delhi: The night of Wednesday marked a sombre Shab-e-Barat in many parts of the country, with Muslims in the national capital observing the auspicious night within the four walls of their homes due to the restrictions in place to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Under ordinary circumstances, Shab-e-Barat or ‘the night of forgiveness’ sees community members taking to the streets, […]

SC to hear plea seeking 4G restoration

SC to hear plea seeking 4G restoration

Srinagar: The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Wednesday seeking restoration of 4G internet in Jammu & Kashmir. The petition is listed before a three-judge bench comprising Justice N.V. Ramana, Justice Subash Reddy and Justice B.R.Gavai. The advocates will address the court through videoconferencing mode in terms of circular issued by the Court on […]

EJAC seeks clarification from JK govt regarding the job security for the employees of the Forest Corporation

EJAC seeks clarification from JK govt regarding the job security for the employees of the Forest Corporation

Srinagar, April 08 (KNS): EJAC has sought clarification from the JK govt regarding the job security for the employees of the Forest Corporation. In a statement, President EJAC Fayaz Ahmad Shabnam said that the recent order issued by MHA in which Forest Corporation Act of 1978 has been repealed, has created confusion and panic among […]

3 WEEKS AND COUNTING

3 WEEKS AND COUNTING

In Srinagar and many areas of Kashmir, we have completed 3 weeks of lockdown, imposed by the government to avoid the spread of Covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir. The lockdown will continue at least till April 14, as the number of positive cases in Srinagar and other areas of Kashmir valley are only multiplying. We […]

‘Financial censorship’: Indian Newspaper Society reacts to Sonia Gandhi suggestion

‘Financial censorship’: Indian Newspaper Society reacts to Sonia Gandhi suggestion

The Indian Newspaper Society on Wednesday urged Congress president Sonia Gandhi to withdraw her suggestion to the government to impose a two-year ban on media advertisements by the government and public sector undertakings. “Such a proposal tantamounts to financial censorship,” the society said in a statement on Thursday. The Congress president had on Tuesday given […]

Sheldon Jackson distributes free meals to underprivileged, feeds stray dogs during coronavirus lockdown

Sheldon Jackson distributes free meals to underprivileged, feeds stray dogs during coronavirus lockdown

As India faces a crisis situation amidst the coronavirus pandemic, several sportspersons have stepped up to deliver and help the nation tackle the problem in their own way. While many have donated funds to various government schemes, Saurashtra cricketer Sheldon Jackson also contributed by serving free meals food to underprivileged and feeding stray animals. The cricketer on […]

Coronavirus LIVE news updates: All COVID-19 tests to be free of cost, SC orders

Coronavirus LIVE news updates: All COVID-19 tests to be free of cost, SC orders

With COVID-19 cases showing no signs of abating in India, the Supreme Court Wednesday said tests relating to novel coronavirus whether in approved government laboratories or approved private laboratories “shall be free of cost”. Meanwhile, as India enters what the authorities call the “make-or-break week,” the number of confirmed coronavirus cases have crossed the 5,000-mark […]