JK’s Cultural Academy to rope in artists for raising Coronavirus awareness
Releases first song ‘Traw Nerun Te Pherun Watan Baya’ on deadly virus
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) today released a song to generate awareness among masses on the deadly virus. The song is written by poet, Muzafar Hussain Dilber and sung by noted Sikara fame singer, Munir Ahmad Mir. The first song, ‘Traw Nerun Te Pherun Watan Baya’ on deadly virus […]
DMs to ensure that stranded migrants get food and shelter: MHA
New Delhi: The Home Ministry has issued orders to the states and Union Territories to make it a personal responsibility of District Magistrates to arrange food and shelter for stranded workers waiting to reach their native places after announcement of lockdown in the wake of COVID-19. Addressing a press conference on Monday, Joint Secretary of […]
Covid-19: Govt notifies helpline for JK’s stranded migrant labourers
JAMMU: The government today notified helpline numbers for migrant labourers of Jammu and Kashmir who are stranded in various parts of the country due to lockdown announced in view of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Migrant labourers have been asked to seek assistance and help by contacting the following helpline numbers: Zameer Ahmad, Assistant Labour Commissioner, 9797172356 […]
Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
Tokyo: The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021. “The Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8, 2021. The Paralympics will be held from August 24 to September 5,” Tokyo 2020 chief Yoshiro […]
PDS beneficiaries woes: Free wheat of no use when flour mills shut due to lockdown
New Delhi: Many poor beneficiaries registered under the Public Distribution System (PDS) who are pinning their hopes on free and subsidised ration supplies for their survival during the COVID-19 lockdown are disappointed to get wheat at a time even flour mills are shut. In most parts of the country, local flour millers and chakki shops […]
Saudi-led coalition air strikes hit rebel-held Yemen capital
Riyadh: The Saudi-led military coalition on Monday said it carried out multiple air strikes on Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa in retaliation for missile strikes on Riyadh. The operation was aimed at destroying “legitimate military targets” including Huthi ballistic capabilities which “threaten civilian lives”, the coalition said in a statement released by the official Saudi Press […]
COVID-19: Mary Kom donates month’s salary to PM relief fund
New Delhi: Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Monday said she will donate her one month’s salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. “In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wish to donate my one […]
Can India sustain the Lockdown?
Prime Minister of India has asked its people to observe complete lockdown from 25th of March to 14th of April, that’s complete 21 days. This lockdown is the world’s largest such exercise. He emphasised that lockdown is the only way or only possible way known so far to save the country from the pandemic. “This […]
Khan, Sharma condole demise of Advisor Bhatnagar’s mother
JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan has condoled the demise of mother of Rajiv Rai Bhatnagar, the Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. In his condolence message, Advisor Khan prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul as well as fortitude and strength for the bereaved family. Meanwhile, Advisor […]
Israeli PM enters quarantine after aide tested positive for coronavirus
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his close advisers have been placed under quarantine after an aide on Parliament affairs tested positive for coronavirus, his office said on Monday. The step was a precaution and is being taken even before the epidemiological investigation has been concluded, according to a statement issued by the Prime […]
