Month: May 2020

India among 10 worst-hit COVID-19 nations as cases jump; air travel reopens

MUMBAI – India on Monday posted its biggest single-day jump in cases of COVID-19, overtaking Iran to become one of the 10 worst-hit nations, even as the government allowed domestic air travel to restart. India reported another 6,977 cases, taking its total to 138,845, according to government data, […]

Opposition is raising bogey of J&K “demography” for vote bank: Dr. Jitendra Singh

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 24: Lashing out at the opposition political parties, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the opposition is raising the bogey of Jammu & Kashmir “demography” for vote bank because it is apprehensive that the new Domicile Rules Notification […]

COVID-19 update

Ensuring quality of PPEs through stringent protocols Domestic capacity ramped up: more than 3 lakh kits being manufactured everyday open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 25: There are some reports in a section of the media expressing concern about the quality of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) coveralls. […]

Record 6,977 new COVID-19 cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 4,021

New Delhi, May 25: India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections, reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s tally to 1,38,845, while the death toll rose to 4,021, according to the Union Health Ministry. […]

First Lady releases financial assistance sponsored by NGOs and concerned citizens to Non-pensioner Widows from Armed Forces

open view news desk JAMMU, MAY 23: Dr. Smita Murmu, First Lady of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir today released financial assistance to Non-pensioner Widows, which has been sponsored by some NGOs and concerned citizens. A cheque of Rs 1 lakh was released by the First […]

North Korea’s Kim, in first appearance in weeks, vows to bolster nuclear ‘deterrence’

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a meeting to discuss the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said on Sunday, marking his first appearance in three weeks after a previous absence sparked global speculation about his health. Ruling Workers’ Party officials wore face masks to greet […]

Major Indian states seek delay in restarting flights as coronavirus cases rise

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI – Three large Indian states have sought to delay the planned opening of their airports on Monday as new cases of the novel coronavirus jumped by a record, complicating the federal government’s plan to resume flights after a two-month lockdown. India registered 6,767 new cases of […]

Van Dhan for Jaan and Jahaan: The Story of Shahapur’s Katkari Tribe

“Online sales are happening, even during lockdown; we plan to collaborate with D-Mart and take giloy to far-away markets” open view news desk MUMBAI, MAY 24: What can come out of a group of a few dedicated boys led by an able leader and enabling support from government […]

Chairman of J&K Public Service Commission calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 23: Newly appointed Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir PSC (Public Service Commission) B R Sharma called on Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pesions, Dr Jitendra Singh here today. A 1984 batch IAS officer, Shri B R Sharma […]

UPDATES ON COVID-19

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 24: Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level. Union Minister for Health […]

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