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Health Ministry recommends anti-malarial drug for COVID-19; removes anti-HIV drugs

The Union Health Ministry has recommended the use of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine in combination with azithromycin on those severely suffering from COVID-19 who require...

COVID-19 death toll rises to 35, total cases 1,397

The number of novel coronavirus cases climbed to 1,397 on Tuesday after 146 new infections were reported in the past 24 hours across the...

Coronavirus: Toll at 3,899 passes grim 9/11 mark as US prepares for worst Trump and Vice President Mike Pence say there is adequate stock...

As the number of deaths from coronavirus passed the grim milestone of the toll of 9/11, the US stared at questions about its preparedness...

Coronavirus: Restrictions remain in force on movement of people in Kashmir The administration said essential services including healthcare personnel have been exempted from the...

Restrictions on the movement and assembly of people in Kashmir to contain the spread of coronavirus remained in force on Wednesday as the number...

SC asks Centre to curb fake news on coronavirus, set up portal within 24 hours for real time info]

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to set up a portal within 24 hours for dissemination of real time information on the coronavirus...

10-year-old boy among 6 more test positive, J&K Covid-19 tally at 55

The number of covid-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday rose to 55 as three more persons have been confirmed to have contracted...

Lockdown: Don’t use tobacco, alcohol to cope with boredom, these affect immunity: Health Ministry

Using tobacco and drinking alcohol to cope with boredom during the COVID-19 lockdown can affect immunity as well as mental health, the Union Health...

Doctors deprived of quality personal protective equipment

‘We too are humans; system should value our lives’ Long after covid-19 was declared a pandemic by World Health Organisation, doctors in Kashmir are still...