COVID-19: 8 new positive cases in Kashmir, 3 in Jammu
Total count in UT 49; 11644 persons under observation
Srinagar: Eleven new coronavirus cases were detected in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, taking the total number of COVID-19 patients in the Union Territory to 49. Eight new cases have been detected positive in Kashmir, while three new cases tested positive in the Jammu division,” official sources said. Sources said that among the eight fresh […]
First Covid-19 patient recovers; tests negative
Srinagar: Director Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS) on Sunday confirmed that the first Covid-19 confirmed case been tested negative and said the patient is still under observation. According to a statement issued by SKIMS, the woman patient from Khanyar who was first COVID-19 case from Kashmir Valley had travel history and had returned from […]
LG calls for prioritizing treatment of COVID-19 patients; distribution of masks & PPEs to staff
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today called for prioritizing the treatment of the patients tested positive for COVID-19 and passed directions for the distribution of masks, and PPEs, especially to the front-line workers who are associated with Corona prevention efforts. He said this at a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan which he presided […]
HC asks committee to present interim report by April 03
Release of prisoners amid Covid-19 spread…
Srinagar: Amid reports of pathetic condition of thousands of Kashmiri prisoners languishing in jails in times of coronavirus pandemic the High Court today directed that an interim report of the committee constituted for consideration of the release of the prisoners be placed before it by 3rd of April. “Let an interim report regarding the functioning […]
13 held for violating prohibitory orders in Bandipora
Srinagar: Thirteen people have been arrested in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district for violating prohibitory orders even as restrictions on the movement and assembly of people to contain the spread of coronavirus continued on the 12th consecutive day on Monday, officials said. They said the curbs across the Valley have been tightened to minimize the movement […]
Govt directs schools to extend date for depositing fee till April 30
Schools cannot charge fee for online lectures: Dr Samoon
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday directed the schools to extend last date for depositing school fees up to April 30 and said that no charge should be levied for the online lectures/assignments. The order issued by Principal Secretary, School Education Department, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon reads, “It has come to the notice of […]
People without ration cards asked to call helpline numbers to demand foodgrains
Srinagar: The Srinagar administration has opened helpline numbers for those without ration cards, and asked such people to call on these numbers to place their demands for foodgrains. The non-ration card holders of the district can call on 9018249426 or 8825010324 to raise their requests. Sajad Qadri, who has been posted as Officer on Special […]
Advisor Bhatnagar bereaved; LG expresses grief
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu has expressed grief over the sad demise of mother of Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Advisor to the Lt Governor. In a condolence message, the Lt Governor has prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and expressed his deepest sympathies with the bereaved family. Images News Netwokthekashmirimages.com
Cross LoC shelling reported from Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops engaged in firing and mortar shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in violation of the ceasefire, officials said. Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire along the LoC by firing from small arms and shelling with mortars in the Mankote sector, a defence spokesman […]
Sgr-Jmu highway closed due to landslide in Ramban
Banihal: The Srinagar-Jammu national highway remained closed for the fourth consecutive day on Monday after a fresh landslide in Ramban district, officials said. The Border Roads Organisation is making efforts to clear the highway, they said. The highway was blocked due to landslides on Friday, they said. Images News Netwokthekashmirimages.com