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 […]

Decontamination, Sanitation tunnel at GMC B’la

Decontamination, Sanitation tunnel at GMC B’la

Move Aims at Scaling up Anti-Corana Activities: Director ULBK BARAMULLA, APRIL 08: In a significant move to scale up the activities in order to control the spread of deadly Corona virus, Deputy Commissioner(DDC), Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo along with   Director Urban Local Bodies, Kashmir, Reyaz Ahmad Wani, today installed Decontamination and sanitation tunnel in […]

Administrator Auqaf donates 14.50 lakh in DDMF

Administrator Auqaf donates 14.50 lakh in DDMF

RAJOURI, APRIL 08: In a bid to raise district level funds to fight the Corona Virus pandemic, the Administrator Auqaf and Chairman Shahdra Sharif shrine committee, Abdul Qayoon Dar contributed an amount of rupees 11 lakhs in district disaster management fund. In addition, his wife Shamim Akhter also donated an amount of 3.5 lakhs out […]

16 more persons discharged after completing two-week quarantine in Srinagar

16 more persons discharged after completing two-week quarantine in Srinagar

1772 persons discharged so far after successfully completing their quarantine SRINAGAR, APRIL 08: Sixteen (16) more persons who were shifted into administrative quarantine in Srinagar two weeks ago were discharged Wednesday after successfully completing their 14-day quarantine period. All these persons belonged to Srinagar district. Upon being discharged all these persons were ferried home in […]