COVID-19:  J&K records biggest daily spike of 3,474 fresh cases, 26 deaths

Srinagar: A record 3,474 people have tested positive for COVID-19 while 26 patients succumbed to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said. As per official data, the fresh cases comprise 2,450 cases from Kashmir Valley and 1024 cases from Jammu division, taking the total case tally to 1,72,551. In the district-wise breakup, […]

No shortage of oxygen, remdesivir, COVID vaccine in J&K: LG’s advisor

‘J&K one of the best places in managing COVID situation right now’

Srinagar: Assuring that there was no dearth of oxygen, COVID vaccine, Remdesivir and other things in Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor’s Advisor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Thursday evening stated that this Union Territory is managing the COVID situation effectively. Addressing a presser here at DIPR auditorium late Thursday evening, Khan, who was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner […]

HC quashes J&K govt’s controversial circular on re-registration of vehicles

Srinagar: The circular issued by Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir asking people to re-register their vehicles bought and brought from outside Jammu and Kashmir, “is unnecessary and lacks authority”, the J&K High Court said Thursday as it quashed the said circular concluding that the life-time road tax paid at the time of purchase cannot be […]

No need to panic; J&K equipped to deal with the emerging situation: LG

Underlines importance of wearing double face masks, urges people to stay and pray at home

Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday said that there was no need for the people to panic over the emerging COVID situation as Jammu and Kashmir is well equipped to deal with it. He made these remarks while chairing a meeting with the office-bearers and volunteers of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K through virtual mode. […]

Kashmir IGP calls for hassle-free movement of healthcare workers, journalists during COVID lockdown

Srinagar: Kashmir Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar on Thursday directed all the units in the Valley to ensure hassle-free movement of doctors and other essential workers, including journalists, during the 84-hour COVID lockdown that will start from 7 pm. People have been asked to dial ‘112’ in case they require any assistance during the […]

Declared micro-containment zone, KU’s main campus to remain closed till May 2

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Thursday ordered closure of its main campus till May 02 after over 25 COVID-19 cases were reported amongst the staffers prompting district administration Srinagar to declare it as a micro-containment zone. The move coincides with the 84-hour COVID-19 lockdown announced in 11 J&K districts including Srinagar and effective from […]

After Remdesivir, Kashmir facing shortage of Covid vaccines too

Vaccines will be available in next two days: State Immunisation Officer

Srinagar: A day after leading hospitals of Kashmir were facing shortage of Remdesivir, several health centres in Kashmir division, mainly in Srinagar, have also run short of Covid-19 vaccines. A top health official from Srinagar who wished not to be named confirmed that several health centres in Srinagar district are facing shortage of Covid-19 vaccines. […]

3 men from Kupwara held on way to cross LoC in Uri: Police

Baramulla: Police on Thursday said that three persons were arrested as they were on way to cross Line of Control in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. SDPO Uri Junaid Wali in a statement said that three persons — Majid Rakeeb Konshi (26) of Nowgam Handwara; Waseem Ahmad Khan (28) of Deedikot Kupwara, and […]

Shab-e-Qadr holiday postponed by a day in J&K

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has postponed the holiday on account of upcoming Shab-e-Qadr, the night marking 27th of ongoing holy month of Ramazan, by a day. The holiday, which was earlier scheduled on Sunday May 09, shall now be observed on Monday, May 10, an order issued by Secretary General Administration Department, Manoj […]