Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Nasir ul Islam, assures that the well-being of people is the primary concern but thinks that the risk of coronavirus is not yet so much that mosques be shut down and congregational prayers called off. He spoke to Kashmir Reader correspondent Junaid Nabi Bazaz. Here are excerpts from the interview. Kashmir Reader […]
Srinagar: In the light of Islamic teachings and as is a precedent in Islamic history during such times , Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar has appealed people to offer prayers at home amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The Anjuman has already suspended all congregational prayers at Jama Masjid Srinagar for the time being In a statement, […]
JAMMU: In view of coronavirus outbreak, Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Tuesday launched a Toll Free 102/108 ambulance service. The statement here said that Murmu launched 102/108 Toll Free Ambulance Service in J&K. Lt Governor said that the operationalisation of 102/108 Ambulance Service would ensure the delivery of public health care services to the […]
SRINAGAR: In wake of coronavirus scare, All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has urged people to take all precautions, saying it is a communicable deadly disease and it is necessary that people should avoid social contact, and in case they have to do so, then a gap of at least three feet has to be […]
SRINAGAR: Kashmir Economic Alliance and the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation have welcomed the government decision to lockdown Jammu and Kashmir till March 31 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. In a joint statement of the two forums, KEA media head Farhan Kitab said, “Amid this global crises, J&K government has taken the right decision […]
SRINAGAR: BJP Tuesday hailed efforts of divisional administration to combat the spread of deadly coronavirus in Kashmir while urging people to strictly follow government advisories. Party’s Kashmir media In-charge, Manzoor Bhat in a statement hailed the efforts of divisional administration led by Pandurang Kondbarao Pole, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner […]
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu on Tuesday greeted people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Navratras and Navreh and prayed for their well-being and prosperity. In his message, Lt Governor expressed hope and prayed that the festival would become the harbinger of harmony, brotherhood, amity, peace, progress and prosperity in Jammu […]
SRINAGAR: As part of continued preparation and response for COVID-19, the Army intensified measures to combat the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 in Kashmir. “Furthering its efforts, the Army has established multiple telephone helplines to provide information and assistance to the Awaami,” it said. With the spread of novel coronavirus, there is a sense of […]
NEW DELHI: Strictly-implemented social-distancing measures will reduce the overall expected number of cases of the novel coronavirus pandemic by 62 per cent and the peak number of cases by 89 per cent, according to the country’s apex health research body. Based on the initial understanding of the spread of the deadly COVID-19, the mathematical modelling […]
SRINAGAR: According to SKUAST-K, farmers are advised to spray the following fungicide in apple at green tip stage – Mancozeb 75 WP @ 300g or Zineb 75 WP @ 300 g or Propineb 70 WP @ 300g or Captan 50 WP @ 300g. “Ensure orchard sanitation through destruction of pruned or diseased/infected twigs by burning,” […]