New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) These are the top stories from the northern region at 5.15 pm.

These are the top stories from the northern region at 5.15 pm. . DEL10 RJ-CORONAVIRUS-TESTS 3 people of 236 evacuated from Iran checked for coronovirus, all test negative Jaipur: Three people of the 236 who were evacuated from Iran on Sunday were checked for coronavirus and the tests were found to be negative, officials said. .

DES12 CORONAVIRUS-RJ-DRUGS Coronavirus: Combination of two anti-HIV drugs proved crucial in treatment, Rajasthan official Jaipur: A combination of two anti-HIV drugs has proved crucial in the treatment of coronavirus positive cases, a senior official of the Rajasthan government said. . DES8 RJ-RS-SCRUTINY  Rajasthan: Rajya Sabha candidates clear scrutiny Jaipur: Nomination papers filed by four candidates for the election to three seats of the Rajya Sabha in Rajasthan were found valid in the scrutiny held on Monday. .

DES13 PB-CORONAVIRUS-SITUATION 'Punjab shifts to higher gear to combat corona threat' Chandigarh: Barely weeks after slashing state employees' retirement age from 60 to 58, the Punjab government on Monday extended the services of retiring government doctors and paramedical staffers till September 30 this year amid the global outbreak of coronavirus. . DES17 PB-KARTARPUR-AMARINDER Closing of Kartarpur corridor due to Covid-19 temporary measure, says Punjab CM Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday described the suspension of the pilgrimage to the Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara in Pakistan as a "temporary measure" in the wake of the coronavirus scare. .

DES6 PB-CM-JOBS Punjab govt to provide 1 lakh jobs in next 2 yrs: CM Chandigarh: Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced his government will provide one lakh jobs to Punjab's youth in various state departments in the next two years. . DES7 UP-ALIGARH-SITUATION Aligarh: Businesses open as tensions over anti-CAA protester's death 'subside' Aligarh (UP): With tensions after the death of a youth injured in a protest over the amended citizenship law appear to be subsiding, shops and other business establishments opened in the old city areas here on Monday.. .