Srinagar The government on Friday directed the teachers to remain off-duty from today till further orders as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus disease. According to circular issued by Principal Secretary to Government School Education Department Dr Asgar Samoon, “No school teacher to attend duties at schools as classwork suspended; all […]
The new coronavirus infection that emerged in China in December has now been confirmed in at least 166 countries and territories around the world. It has sickened over 2.3 lakh people and killed over 9,300, with over 82% of deaths occurring in the three countries of China, Italy, and Iran. By now, a significant volume of data […]
The virus has infected more than 234,000 people across the world and the death toll exceeded 10,000. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency on the pandemic while asking people to observe a self-imposed curfew on Sunday by not stepping out of homes between 7 am and 9 pm. Globally, the virus has infected more than 234,000 […]
Seven years after a young medical student was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi, four of her killers were hanged at 5.30 am this morning. Less than two hours ago, the Supreme Court, in a hearing past midnight, dismissed their final petition, bringing to an end a case that changed a nation. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is a worrying public health emergency for India. As is the case in such emergencies, both journalists and public health experts are thirsty for data about the Indian government’s efforts to contain the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Such data allows these groups to ascertain if the efforts are adequate. It also makes the non-expert […]
Decision taken as a preventive measure after a resident tested positive for COVID-19 SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: The District Magistrate, Srinagar has imposed strict restrictions across the district tomorrow. No public movement or activity will be allowed anywhere in the district. Only government officials with valid IDs will be allowed to move. Concerned agencies have been […]
While countries around the world continue to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, China, in a milestone, reported no new domestic cases of the virus in Wuhan for the first time since the outbreak in December last year. To celebrate the news, buildings in the city were lit up with slogans for the medical staff who were on […]
In his address to the nation, PM Modi called coronavirus crisis a matter of concern, saying that the even World War I and II did not affect as many countries as coronavirus, according to PTI. The novel coronavirus has taken four lives in the country and infected 167 residents in its stage 2 amid calls for […]
Srinagar A religious organization, Jamiat-ul-Ahlihadees on Thursday decided to hold mandatory Friday prayers across Jammu and Kashmir in wake of the Coronavirus threat. The organisation held the meeting under the chairmanship of president Ghulam Muhammad Al-Madni. It was also attended by the General Secretary Dr Lateef Alkindi and Mufti Jammu and Kashmir Muhammad Yaqoob Baba. […]
Appeals people not to panic SRINAGAR, MARCH 19: After assuming charge as Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Padurang K. Pole today chaired high level meetings to review the fool proof preparedness of Divisional and District Administrations to combat the spreading of COVID-19 across valley. The Divisional Commissioner sought detailed feedback from all Deputy Commissioners regarding number of […]