UNITED NATIONS – As India battles a crippling surge in COVID-19 infections and deaths, the United Nations has offered the assistance of its integrated supply chain and is “willing to help in whatever way it can, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said. UN authorities remain in touch with officials in India over […]
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J&K reports nine fresh Covid-19 deaths
SRINAGAR – Nine more patients who had tested positive for Coronavirus died, taking fatalities count in Jammu and Kashmir to 2,206. Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that nine patients who died include 75-year-old man from Badamwari, 76-year-old man from Zakura, 58-year-old woman from Balgarden, 60-year-old woman from Chanapora, 75-year-old woman from […]
Main aim of Section 144 is to prevent spread of Covid-19 virus: SSP Srinagar
SRINAGAR – Authorities on Wednesday imposed section 144 within Municipal limits of Srinagar after the COVID cases spurt in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary while talking to the media persons said that police and other […]
J&K recorded 700% rise in Covid-19 cases, 199 deaths in April
SRINAGAR – Jammu and Kashmir has recorded around 700 percent increase in Covid-19 active cases in four weeks of April from 2874 cases on April 1 to around 22283 active cases on Tuesday. In the same period 199 deaths related to Covid19 were reported out of the total 2197 deaths, recorded during the pandemic, which […]
Registration for Covid vaccination to all above 18 years of age begins today
NEW DELHI – The registration process for COVID vaccination to all above 18 years is starting today. They will be vaccinated in the third phase of COVID Vaccination drive starting from 1st of next month. All those eligible can register on Co-Win portal – cowin.gov.in. In this phase, the vaccination will continue as before in […]
India records biggest-ever spike 360,960 Covid-19 cases, 3293 deaths
NEW DELHI – A day after reported a slight dip in the number of fresh Covid infections and fatalities, India on Wednesday recorded a massive surge of 360,960 cases and 3,293 deaths, according to MoHFW. The cumulative caseload stands at 17,997,267 and the death toll from the virus has crossed the 200,000-mark. India now has […]
Covaxin found to neutralise 617 variant of Covid-19: US’ top pandemic expert
WASHINGTON – Covaxin, India’s home-grown COVID-19 vaccine, has been found to neutralise the 617 variant of the deadly virus, White House chief medical adviser and America’s top pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci said here. Fauci was speaking to reporters during a conference call on Tuesday. “This is something where we’re still gaining data on a […]
Teachers not required to attend physical classes, shall conduct ‘Online Classes’ from home: Govt
SRINAGAR (KIMS) – The Government on Tuesday ordered that the teaching and non-teaching staff of all the educational institutions across Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir should work from home. As per the order, the teachers shall conduct ‘Online Classes’ for students from their homes as the staff was not required to be physically present […]
Don’t wait for Delhi like catastrophe in Kashmir, SMC Deputy Mayor urges LG to impose lockdown
SRINAGAR – Deputy Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation on Tuesday urged Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to impose lockdown in the Valley and don’t wait for Delhi like catastrophe to prevent further spread and deaths due to this deadly Coronavirus. Concerned over the sudden rise in number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the valley, Deputy […]
Impose lockdown in Kashmir valley to prevent spread, deaths due to Covid-19: DAK to Govt
SRINAGAR – Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday urged government to impose lockdown in the Valley to prevent further spread and deaths due to the novel Coronavirus. “Lockdown is the only tool to tackle the worrying situation we are in,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Returning to a situation where […]








