584 new cases take covid-19 tally past 90000 in J&K

584 new cases take covid-19 tally past 90000 in J&K

Twenty-three travelers were among 584 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 90166. Officials told GNS that 192 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 392 from Kashmir Valley. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 127, Budgam 19, Baramulla 104, Pulwama 30, […]

Flu vaccine reduces risk of dying from Covid-19: DAK

Flu vaccine reduces risk of dying from Covid-19: DAK

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said that flu vaccine would protect you from severe Covid-19 disease. “Flu shot would reduce your risk of dying from Covid-19 infection,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “A study on the elderly population in the United States found that a 10 percent increase in the […]

Lt Governor interacts with applicants through videoconferencing; issues on spot directions for disposal

Lt Governor interacts with applicants through videoconferencing; issues on spot directions for disposal

Initiative to be institutionalized to lay thrust on objective disposal of grievances; assess performance of online Grievance Redressal System Transparent, accountable and people-centric governance- priority of J&K Government: LG SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: In yet another step to make the grievance redressal mechanism more dynamic and efficient, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today held the first run of “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live […]

Power Shutdown

Power Shutdown

SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir Province, Srinagar, in order to carry out stabilization and repairs 132KV D/C Mir Bazar Mattan Transmission Line shall observe shutdown on October 26 and November 01, from 9 am to 5 pm. The power supply to the area fed from the said Transmission line shall remain affected.

Lt Governor visits University of Kashmir Inaugurates new Administration Block worth Rs 14.58 cr, Multipurpose Gymnasium Block costing Rs 2.35 cr

Lt Governor visits University of Kashmir  Inaugurates new Administration Block worth Rs 14.58 cr, Multipurpose Gymnasium Block costing Rs 2.35 cr

Lays foundation stone of Synthetic Athletic Track Surface at a cost of Rs 6 cr SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today visited the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, and inaugurated a new Administration Block worth Rs 14.58 cr and Multipurpose Gymnasium Block costing Rs 2.35 cr at the main campus there. He also laid the […]

One Day National Seminar on “Reshi- Sufi Traditions of Kashmir” held at Kashmir University

One Day National Seminar on “Reshi- Sufi Traditions of Kashmir” held at Kashmir University

Lt Governor stresses upon the need to revive iconic role of Sufis & Reshis in cultural transformation of Kashmir Most appropriate time for propagating & adhering to the legacy of Reshis and Sufis in the prevailing chaotic global and regional scenario: LG SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha and Chancellor, University of Kashmir today […]

Sri Lanka closes fish market, expands curfew

Sri Lanka closes fish market, expands curfew

Sri Lanka’s main fish market was closed Thursday and a curfew widened as a COVID-19 outbreak grows. The government imposed the curfew in parts of the capital and some areas outside Colombo after earlier isolating at least six villages in Western province where the new cluster was discovered early this month. Colombo is inside Western province. Health […]

Govt issues warning to Twitter; conveys strong disapproval over map misrepresentation

Govt issues warning to Twitter; conveys strong disapproval over map misrepresentation

The government has shot off a stern letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, conveying its strong disapproval over misrepresentation of the Indian map, and asserted that any attempt by the micro-blogging platform to disrespect the country’s sovereignty and integrity is totally unacceptable. In a strongly-worded letter, IT Secretary Ajay Sawhney has warned the platform that […]

Visa curbs relaxed for OCI, PIO card holders, restrictions to continue on tourists: MHA

Visa curbs relaxed for OCI, PIO card holders, restrictions to continue on tourists: MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs has on Thursday relaxed visa restrictions allowing more categories of foreign nationals and Indian nationals to visit the country for any purpose except on tourist visa. Visa restrictions were imposed due to coronavirus pandemic. The government had taken a series of steps to curtail the inward and outward movement of […]