Day: August 3, 2020

100 booked for violating Covid guidelines in J-K's Samba

Curfew in Srinagar ahead of first anniversary of revocation of Article 370

10:46 pm August 3, 2020

Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar on Monday clamped curfew in the city in view of “specific inputs” about violent protests on August 5, the first anniversary of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370. Srinagar District Magistrate Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said in an order that the curfew will come into force with immediate effect and […]

Restrictions imposed in Kashmir Valley, markets shut

11:56 am August 3, 2020

Srinagar: Restrictions were imposed in the Kashmir valley on Monday, with officials saying that the curbs have been enforced as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions come two days ahead of the first anniversary of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. No movement of people, except essential services […]

Bengal women make ‘rakhis’ from water hyacinth

11:47 am August 3, 2020

Krishnaganj (WB): Women engaged by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) have made eco-friendly ‘rakhis’ from water hyacinth in West Bengal‘s Nadia district, one of its office-bearers said on Monday. NGO Eco Craft’s secretary Swapan Bhowmik claimed it is a first-of-its-kind initiative and chemicals were not used for painting the ‘rakhis’. The members of a self-help group […]

HM’s remark against custodial torture, a welcome move

HM Amit Shah greets people on Raksha Bandhan

11:40 am August 3, 2020

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted people on the festival of Raksha Bandhan. He is currently undergoing treatment in hospital as he tested positive for coronavirus. “Heartfelt greetings to the people of the country on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” Shah tweeted in Hindi. The home minister on Sunday said […]

Lockdown in Karnataka extended till June 7, says CM

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests positive for COVID-19

11:38 am August 3, 2020

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19. “I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine,” […]