Coronavirus: Ensure operational continuity of print, electronic media, says Govt

Coronavirus: Ensure operational continuity of print, electronic media, says Govt

Srinagar;The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has directed all states and union territories to ensure “operational continuity” of print and electronic media in view of the COVID-19 outbreak, and ensure there is no impediment to the printing and distribution of newspapers in all cities. This comes even as experts have underscored the importance of […]

Omar Abdullah to be released today

Omar Abdullah to be released today

By Shayib Bhat Srinagar Former chief minister Omar Abdullah was released today official spokesman Rohit Kansal announced this on twitter. Soruces told this newspaper that his detention order would be revoked today and he will walk to freedom. Omar Abdullah along with his father and Mehbooba Mufti were detained on the intervening night of August […]

Valley leaders cite coronavirus to seek release of Kashmiris detained in jails outside J&K

Valley leaders cite coronavirus to seek release of Kashmiris detained in jails outside J&K

Srinagar: As the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the country, a National Conference leader and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s daughter have sought the release of Jammu and Kashmir residents who have been under detention since August last year. On Monday, NC leader and Anantnag MP Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit […]

Kashmir Needs the Internet Now More Than Ever

Kashmir Needs the Internet Now More Than Ever

The Centre must immediately restore 4G internet connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir. To deprive citizens of direct access to information and instructions during a global pandemic is unjustifiable. Moreover, it is outright inhuman to do so at a time when there is no indication of trouble on the ground and when the forces and security […]

First COVID-19-linked death reported in West Bengal, toll rises to 8

First COVID-19-linked death reported in West Bengal, toll rises to 8

Bengal reported its first coronavirus-linked death on Monday taking India’s death toll in COVID-19 cases to eight. The 55-year-old man was admitted at a private hospital in Kolkata and was tested coronavirus positive on Saturday. According to the Health Ministry, the number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 433 on Monday with the Centre warning of […]

Measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Stricter restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31

Measures to prevent spread of coronavirus: Stricter restrictions ordered across Srinagar up to March 31

Decision taken after non-cooperation, violations reported from across the district; only essential services officials allowed to move around: DM SRINAGAR, MARCH 23: In view of instances of non-cooperation and violations of restrictions from the general public reported from across the district Monday, the District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has ordered stricter restrictions on […]