No state should deny Rs 50,000 ex-gratia to kin of those who lost lives to COVID-19: SC

On production of essential documents like RTPCR test, the concerned authorities can modify death certificates, the apex court said

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The court’s decision has come against the government’s position that it did have the money but its focus is on providing necessities

Jahangir died on Thursday during the cricket match between Baramulla and Budgam district teams in Anantnag.

Pledging support to the Centre on whatever action it intends to take to stamp out terrorism: Chandrababu Naidu.

The government has also announced jobs to family members of the slain jawans.

The Chief Minister also observed the losses faced by farmers, whose crops were damaged in the deluge.

The chief minister condemned the incident and appealed the nation to maintain peace. He said hunt for other accused is underway.

There a major controversy earlier, after the state authorities listed Muzaffar Wani as a potential beneficiary of the ex-gratia.

Modi has announced a ex-gratia of two lakh rupees while CM Nitish Kumar has announced four lakh rupees for kin of the victims.

Protesters say Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has shown her real face with the decision.