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China neither created nor intentionally transmitted coronavirus: Beijing spokesperson

New Delhi:China on Wednesday said it has neither created the coronavirus nor intentionally transmitted it and that usage of terms like "Chinese virus" or...

NPR, first phase of Census postponed

New Delhi:The updating of the National Population Register (NPR) and the first phase of the Census 2021 have been postponed due to the 21-day...

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

London: Britain's Prince Charles on Wednesday tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office confirmed. The 71-year-old, who is the eldest son and heir to Queen...

Bangladesh releases Khaleda Zia from jail amid coronavirus outbreak

Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday released jailed former prime minister and main opposition leader Khaleda Zia for six months amid the coronavirus outbreak in the country. The...

JK govt urges people with foreign travel history to report to authorities as some evade screening

Srinagar: Restrictions on movement imposed in Kashmir to prevent the spread of coronavirus were tightened on Wednesday and strict action initiated against violaters, following Prime...

Authorities in Kashmir fear COVID-19 cases may be more than reported as people hid travel history

Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir said they are worried that the coronavirus cases might be more than the four reported so far in the Valley as...

Coronavirus: PCI asks states to ensure smooth functioning of media during lockdown

New Delhi: The Press Council of India (PCI) has advised all state governments and administrative authorities to take necessary measures to ensure the smooth...

Restrictions tightened in Kashmir

Srinagar: Restrictions on movement imposed in Kashmir to prevent the spread of coronavirus were tightened on Wednesday and strict action initiated against violaters, following ...

Pak suspends domestic flights as coronavirus cases rise to 990

Islamabad:Pakistan has suspended all domestic flight operations until April 2 to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus after the country reported nearly 1,000...

Coronavirus cases in India soar to 562

New Delhi: The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 562 on Wednesday while the death toll due to COVID-19 in the country was...

US Coronavirus Task Force expresses concern over situation in New York

Washington: Expressing "deep concern"over the rising number of the novel coronavirus cases in New York and its metropolitan area, members of the US Coronavirus Task...

Cruel to continue detention of J-K politicians at a time like this, says Omar Abdullah

Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said he hoped the government would release politicians detained in Jammu and Kashmir, including PDP chief Mehbooba...

Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus

New Delhi: Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days from Tuesday midnight, asserting that this is necessary...

Omar walks out with a very different look into ‘a very different world’

Srinagar: “It’s a very different world,” said Omar Abdullah on Tuesday as he stepped out of detention after nearly eight months. Sporting a long,...

GoI asks states to release funds to set up new hospitals, isolation wards

NEW DELHI: As coronavirus cases surge, the Centre on Tuesday asked all state governments to release funds for setting up of additional medical facilities...

Ensure ‘operational continuity’ of print, electronic media: I&B ministry to states

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting urged all states and union territories to ensure “operational continuity” of print and electronic media in...

2 CRPF personnel killed in incident of fratricide at Dal Lake

NEW DELHI: Two CRPF personnel were killed on Tuesday after an exchange of firing following a scuffle at Dal Lake here, officials said. The scuffle...

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to give one month’s salary to PM’s relief fund for coronavirus pandemic

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said he will contribute his one month’s salary to the Prime Minister Relief Fund, setup...

ITR, GST filing, Aadhaar-PAN linking deadlines extended: Nirmala

NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday announced various statutory and regulatory compliance relief measures amid a complete shutdown almost all over the...

COVID-19: BCCI cancels conference call with IPL franchise owners

NEW DELHI: Already suspended till April 15, the uncertainty surrounding this year's IPL grew on Tuesday with the BCCI postponing a scheduled conference call...

Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat coronavirus

New Delhi:  Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown across the country for 21 days from Tuesday midnight, asserting that this is necessary...

India asks its students in Bangladesh to stay in hostels amid coronavirus scare

Dhaka: India on Tuesday asked its students studying in Bangladesh not to panic and stay at their hostels after their colleges were shut due to...

Coronavirus: GMC Jammu and associated hospitals to suspend OPD services from March 25

Jammu: Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday ordered suspension of Out Patient Department (OPD) services at Government Medical College (GMC)...

Srinagar’s first COVID-19 patient successfully treated: Officials

Srinagar: A 67-year-old woman, the first coronavirus patient reported in the Kashmir valley, has been successfully treated, officials said on Tuesday. The resident of Khanyar area...

COVID-19: J-K DGP advises his men to be careful in handling prevailing situation

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Tuesday advised his men to be "very careful" in handling the current situation in the wake of...

Pak’s coronavirus cases rise to over 900; Railways suspend passenger trains

Islamabad:Pakistan's coronavirus cases rose to over 900 on Tuesday as the government suspended all passenger train operations through the country till March 31 and...

Omar Abdullah calls for release of all those under detention, restoration of high-speed net

Srinagar:Soon after his release from nearly eight months of detention, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Tuesday called for the release of all...

NC welcomes Omar’s release, calls it step in right direction

Jammu, Mar: NC provincial president Devender Singh Rana on Tuesday welcomed the release of former chief minister Omar Abdullah after nearly eight months of detention,...

Coronavirus: Authorities tighten curbs in Kashmir, 49 arrested for violating lockdown order

Srinagar: Authorities in Kashmir tightened curbs on the movement of people to prevent the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, a day after 49 people were...

Iltija Mufti welcomes Omar Abdullah’s release from detention

Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti on Tuesday welcomed National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah's release from nearly eight months of detention. However, Iltija...

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