News Topic:Lockdown

COVID-19: Lockdown brings misery for Kashmir’s dairy farmers

Dairy farmers across Kashmir are bearing the brunt of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 as demand for milk has come down.

Amid lockdown, non-local labourers enter Valley in jam-packed vehicles

Amid lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir, the non-local labour force has been finding it easy to make their entry into the Valley.

Bollywood Director Jaan Nissar Lone accuses police of ‘misbehavior’

Kashmir based Bollywood Director Jaan Nissar Lone accused a police party of misbehaviour, saying he was ‘humiliated’ in front of his staff.

J&K Government extends ‘Corona curfew’ till May 31

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday extended “Corona curfew” across 20 districts of the UT till May 31.

Industries bleeding, loans can’t revive our businesses: IAK President Imran Murtaza

President Industrialists Association Khonmoh (IAK), Imran Murtaza said that their business is bleeding amid the prevalent situation.

Strict restrictions in Srinagar on death anniversaries of Molvi Farooq, Ghani Lone

The authorities on Friday tightened COVID-19 curfew in Srinagar district on the eve of death anniversary of Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Farooq.

COVID-19: Next 10 days crucial, says DC Pulwama

Amid steep surge in COVID-19 cases, the district administration in Pulwama has advised people to cooperate with them.

Online App launched for scheduled marriage function permissions in Srinagar

Amid the COVID-19 curfew, Srinagar administration has launched an online application for the permission of scheduled marriage functions.

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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.