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J&K shuts schools as cases spike

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the administration has decided to shut schools in wake of the spike in Covid-19 cases in J&K.

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THE JAMMU and Kashmir administration on Sunday decided to shut schools in the Union Territory following a surge in Covid-19 infections. However, the decision has drawn flak as the administration has organised the Tulip Festival in Srinagar, allowing uncontrolled crowds inside the city’s Tulip Garden.

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday announced that the administration has decided to shut schools in wake of the spike in Covid-19 cases in J&K.

Sinha also said that “all gathering for social and customary functions will be restricted to 200 only”. However, the examinations for Classes X and XII will be held as per schedule. J&K on Sunday recorded 573 fresh Covid-19 cases.

First uploaded on: 05-04-2021 at 03:42 IST

One of the houses burnt by the mob at a village in Rajasthan's Dausa district

Men leave Rajasthan village after pregnant woman’s rape-murder, revenge burning of 3 homes

IndiaUpdated: May 7, 2024 08:10 IST

A mob burnt down three houses in a Rajasthan village after a man was accused of raping and murdering a pregnant woman. Many men fled the village, fearing arrest, but some have started to return after assurances from a local minister. The accused has been arrested and the village panchayat has been blamed for the arson. The sarpanch hopes for justice and the safe return of innocent villagers.

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