Bandipora, April 20: A 10 year old girl have been tested positive for COVID-19 among 7 in north Kashmir’s Bandipora taking the toll in the district to 91.
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Flight restrictions to be lifted when COVID-19 is controlled, says Hardeep Singh Puri
In a series of tweets, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said a directive was issued on Sunday to airlines, restraining them from doing open bookings since they did not heed to government’s advice in the matter
The restrictions on domestic and international flight operations will be lifted when the government is confident that spread of the novel coronavirus has been controlled, and poses no danger to Indians, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday, amidst reports of some airlines doing open bookings.
In a series of tweets, the Minister also said a directive was issued on Sunday to airlines, restraining them from doing open bookings since they did not heed to government’s advice in the matter.
“I want to once again say that flight restrictions that are in place as a result of India’s fight against COVID-19 will be lifted once we are confident that spread of the virus has been controlled and it poses no danger to our country and people,” he tweeted.
The Minister said, “since some airlines did not heed our advisory and opened bookings, and started collecting money from flyers, a directive was issued to them on 19th April restraining them from doing so. They were also informed that they will be given sufficient notice and time to commence bookings.”
While government-run Air India stopped the bookings after the government’s advisory, private carriers ignored it and continued taking bookings for travel after May 3, prompting the aviation regulator DGCA to issue a circular on Sunday.
“All airlines are hereby directed to refrain from booking tickets… Further, the airlines may note that they shall be given sufficient notice and time for restarting operations,” the circular said.
All domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended for the lockdown period. However, cargo flights and special flights, permitted by the DGCA, can fly during the duration of the lockdown.
Meanwhile, several passengers have posted their complaints on social media against Indian airlines for not refunding booking amounts for flights cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown, and instead issuing credit vouchers for future travel.
On April 16, the Aviation Ministry said that passengers can ask airlines for full refunds if the bookings were done during the first phase of lockdown for travel up to May 3.
However, the government has not taken any decision so far on whether full refunds should be issued to passengers who booked their tickets before the lockdown began for travel during the March 25-May 3 period.
The first phase of the lockdown was from March 25 to April 14, and was later extended by 19 days till May 3.
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WHO-recommended disinfectants effective against novel coronavirus: Study
PTI
Alcohol-based hand disinfectants recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) are effective against the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19, according to a study.
The formulations can be prepared quickly and easily by pharmacies and help alleviate the current shortage of disinfectants, said researchers from Ruhr-Universitat Bochum (RUB) in Germany.
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Mumbai | 53 journalists test positive for COVID-19
PTI
BMC’s health committee member Amey Ghole has confirmed that 167 samples of media people were collected and of those 53 have tested positive.
They are in process of figuring out the logistics and may move the positive patients to hotels and guest houses.
Most are asymptomatic at present.
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PM hails role of shopkeepers, traders for ensuring supply of essential commodities during lockdown
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the contribution of shopkeepers in India’s fight against COVID 19.
According to news agency KINS in a series of tweets, PM Modi said small business owners and shopkeepers have contributed significantly in maintaining social system during the lockdown period.
Prime Minister said the lockdown is being successfully implemented because of positive role played by certain sections.
Modi said, “It is hard to imagine what would have happened if small business owners and shopkeepers did not risk their lives to provide essential items to people. Prime Minister said country will not forget the service to nation by shopkeepers”.(KINS)
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Cyber Police Books Female photojournalist for her Facebook posts
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police have booked a female freelance photojournalist under unlawful activities (Prevention) Act for uploading anti-national posts with criminal intention to induce the young and to disturb public order.
“Yes, she has been booked for her Facebook posts that glorify militants. Her posts post threat to law and order and spread misinformation,” Superintendent of Police (SP) Cyber Cell Kashmir, Tahir Ashraf told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO)
Police sources said that a case under FIR number 10/2020 under section 13 UA(P) act and 505-IPC stands registered with the Cyber Cell of police, Kashmir.
Under IPC 505, a person can be booked for two years of rigorous imprisonment—(KNO)
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Video | Epidemic during the times of Mirwaiz Molvi Ahmadullah Sahab
An Essay from book “Kath Cha Taeti“, regarding the epidemic during the times of Magfoor o Marhoom Mirwaiz Molvi Ahmadullah Sahab.
The book is a collection of over 65 essays related to various social, political, cultural, historical and environmental topics.
By: Zareef Ahmad Zareef
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Policeman posted in Sgr tests positive for Covid-19
Contact tracing on, 13 family members of cop put under quarantine
Srinagar: A policeman posted in Srinagar has tested positive for novel coronavirus becoming the first cop to test positive after which his family members were shifted for quarantine. The police is now tracing all the contacts of the cop.
A senior police official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that a police man posted with Indian Reserve Police (IRP) battalion in Srinagar belonging to Baramulla has tested positive for Coronavirus.
Top officials told KNO that the policeman who tested positive was posted in Srinagar, adding that after his results, all the official contacts are being traced for sampling and quarantine. The officials also said that at least 13 members of his family were shifted for quarantine in Baramulla.
The officials further said that all the protocols and medical guidelines are being followed to track the on duty and home contacts, all the close contacts will be shifted for quarantine—(KNO)
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FIR against UP hospital which refused to admit Muslim patients without Covid-19 test
A private hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut had recently put out an advertisement in a Hindi newspaper, asking Muslims to visit the hospital only if they have got a Covid-19 test done and their results turned out negative.
The advertisement issued by Valentis Cancer Hospital asked Muslim patients and their attendants to produce their Covid-19 negative certificates and only then can they avail medical facilities at the hospital.
The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed an FIR against the owner of Valentis Hospital over the matter.
Further, the advertisement said that the hospital will send the sample of the patient and attendant for Covid-19 in case of an emergency and they will be charged Rs 4,500 for each test.
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Minor tests positive in Uri, toll 10
Baramulla April 20: A 06 year old child tested positive for COVID-19 in north Kashmir’s Uri town Monday talking the toll to 10 in the town.
Block Medical Officer Dr Ramzan confirmed to News Agency KINS that minor had came in close contact with his uncle who last week was diagnosed positive. The doctor said they are monitoring to track down the physical contacts of the victim.((KINS)