News Topic:COVID-19
India
Kerala village to give prizes for staying at home
When the lockdown norms came into effect last month, the Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district of Kerala decided to hold a contest to keep people indoors.
IANS -
Education
Entrance exams only after the lockdown ends: HRD Ministry
The entrance exams to different technical education courses will be held only when the lockdown ends, the Human Resource Development Ministry said on Monday.
IANS -
World
Is Brazil the next big hot spot as other nations ease up?
Brazil is emerging as potentially the next big hot spot for the coronavirus amid President Jair Bolsonaro's insistence that it is just a "little flu” and that there is no need for the sharp restrictions that have slowed the infection's spread in Europe and the US.
PTI -
Breaking News
COVID-19: SKIMS MC Bemina sees off 18 recovered patients
On completion of successful treatment, eighteen (18) more COVID-19 patients admitted after testing positive more than two weeks back at various referral centres were discharged from SKIMS MC Bemina here today.
KINS -
J&K
J&K’s Internet restrictions figure in UN rapporteur’s report
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression has said that limitations imposed by the government on internet in Jammu & Kashmir have made access to basic information difficult for healthcare professionals.
KNO -
Kashmir
SMC Scam? Corporators demand probe
A couple of corporators on Monday demanded thorough probe into the allegations leveled by a journalist about the fraud committed while purchasing the disinfectants by Srinagar Municipal Corporation.
KNT -
J&K
24 more test positive, J&K’s COVID-19 tally nears 550-mark
Twenty four persons on Monday tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, taking the overall tally of the COVID-19 patients in J&K near 550-mark.
GNS -
World
B’desh educational institutions to remain closed till Sep: PM
All educational institutions in Bangladesh will remain closed till September in view of the COVID-19 outbreak across the country, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Monday.
IANS -
Latest news
Personal Loan EMI Calculator: Understanding Monthly Payments for Low CIBIL Borrowers
Understanding how EMIs and calculation tools work helps bring clarity to repayment planning for those considering a personal loan for a low CIBIL score.
- Advertisement -
Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days
Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.
How to Open a Demat Account in 10 Minutes — A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A Demat account is a digital account that holds securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds in electronic form.
Must read
Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.