As nearly 30 projects across the globe strive to produce a vaccine for Covid-19 soon, Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at the University of Oxford, believes that it could be available by September, calling for large-scale production facilities to be in place soon. Gilbert, who reiterated the projected availability by September on Monday, said clinical […]
Spain, one of the countries worst hit by the coronavirus, is beginning to ease strict lockdown measures that have brought its economy to a standstill. People in manufacturing, construction and some services are being allowed to return to work, but must stick to strict safety guidelines. The rest of the population must still remain at […]
New Delhi: Several foreign diplomats and embassies have claimed the Narendra Modi government’s strict lockdown guidelines being enforced on them is in violation of the Vienna Convention even as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory asking them to “strictly follow lockdown guidelines”, ThePrint has learnt. Some of them have urged the government to issue […]
As most parts of India seek a seamless supply of essential goods in the midst of the countrywide lockdown to fight COVID-19, the central question that assumes importance is – what are the conditions under which the labour force is meeting the demand of mass production and delivery at low costs? The national lockdown came […]
SRINAGAR, APRIL 13 (KNS): With the start of tele classes and e-learning initiatives, the students of government schools in Jammu and Kashmir will be able to study at home during the lockdown announced to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). To ensure that students continue their education, the School Education Department had already distributed assignments […]
Srinagar, April 13 (KNS): Besides extending the lock-down, CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has urged the government to go for intensive testing, social distancing and address livelihood issues on priority in its fight against controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement issued to KNS reads, the government must increase testing, equip our health workers and address […]
Dr Itoo Inspects Several Locations, Reviews Implementation of Related Advisories BARAMULLA, APRIL 13: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo, said that a well equipped COVID-19 Wellness Center having the capacity of 100 beds has been established at Indoor Sports Stadium, Bramulla, as a move to scale up activities for combating Corona virus outbreak. […]
Assures fulfillment of their genuine demands SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: Deputy Mayor, Parvaiz Ahmed Qadri, today visited Achan dumping site immediately after the locals stopped vehicles, carrying solid waste, from entering the area and dumping waste there. The Deputy Mayor interacted with the locals, who informed him about the issues faced by the people living in […]
JAMMU, APRIL 13: Divisional Commissioner, Sanjeev Verma today flagged off a bus carrying ration and other essentials for distribution among needy in Jammu district. The ration will be distributed by Indian Red Cross Society Jammu region in collaboration with Art of Living among workers and needy in Jammu city and its adjoining areas. Secretary, Indian […]
Srinagar: 13 more people have been tested positive for coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir. The government’s spokeperson, Rohit Kansal, confirmed that the tally in the Union Territory has risen to Yesterday, twenty-one new cases of the infection were reported in J-K; among them include seven from Kupwara, four from Baramulla, three from Ganderbal, and two from […]