Double mutant strain highly infectious; stay home: Dr M Saleem Khan
Patients who develop severity need to consult PHCs for further referral; checking oxygen saturation level pre-requisite to prevent Happy Hypoxia
SRINAGAR, MAY 06: One of the leading preventive medicine experts of J&K, Prof. Dr Mohammad Salim Khan, Head of Department, Community Medicine, Government Medical College Srinagar Thursday urged the people to adopt Covid-appropriate behaviour and stay inside their homes to prevent further spread of the virus. Dr Khan said that at present more than 4 […]
J&K records new high of 4926 fresh COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported a record single day spike of 4,926 new COVID-19 cases even as 52 more patients succumbed to the viral infection. As per the government data, the fresh cases comprise 3,241 in Kashmir division and 1,685 in Jammu reported in the last 24 hours. Of the 52 fresh fatalities, […]
J&K HC directs administration to consider allocating in welfare fund for lawyers
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed the administration to consider some additional budgetary allocation to its welfare fund to facilitate financial aid to the family of any lawyer needing assistance on medical expenditure or due to death amid the coronavirus pandemic. The directions were passed by the division bench of the high […]
3 militants killed in Shopian gunfight, one surrenders: Police
Srinagar: Police claimed to have killed three Al-Badr militants in a gunfight in Kanigam area of south Kashmir’s Shopian, while a fourth militant surrendered before the forces on Thursday morning. The firefight erupted shortly after a joint team of police, 44 RR and CRPF’s 178 Battalion cordoned the area following inputs about the presence of […]
Div Com okays committees for monitoring, auditing of oxygen delivery at Covid hospitals in Srinagar
Srinagar: Kashmir’s Divisional Commissioner P K Pole on Wednesday accorded sanction for the constitution of the committees for monitoring and auditing of oxygen delivery systems on a daily basis in Covid-19 hospitals of Srinagar. According to the order, the committee for each hospital shall have Head or OSD, member from administration, technical expert, mechanical operator […]
Govt releases Rs 250 cr as interest subvention under economic package for revival of business & industry in J&K
LG hands over cheque of Rs 250 crore to J&K Bank as 3rd installment of 5% interest subvention
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday approved the release of Rs 250 crore as interest subvention, part of economic package for revival of business and industry in J&K, and handed over a cheque of this amount to Jammu and Kashmir Bank as third installment of the 5 percent interest subvention. Arun Kumar Mehta, Financial […]
LG extends Jumat-ul-Vida greetings
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has extended his warm greetings to people on the eve of Jumat-ul-Vida. In a felicitation message, the Lt Governor observed that such auspicious occasions provide an opportunity to offer special prayers and seek the blessings of the almighty. The Lt Governor expressed hope that the occasion would further instill the […]
Vakil urges admin to ensure arrangement of essential supplies, ration in Valley
Srinagar: Senior Vice President People’s Conference (PC) and former minister, Abdul Gani Vakil, Thursday extended greetings of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat-ul-Vida and urged LG-led administration to ensure full-proof arrangements including essential supplies, ration, and other things so that people would not suffer. In a statement issued here, Vakil urged people to take care of the destitute, […]
Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey chairs Virtual meeting of J&K Juvenile Justice Board
SRINAGAR: Chairman Juvenile Justice Committee, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey today chaired a Virtual meeting with Principal Magistrates of Juvenile Justice Boards of UT of J&K and Ladakah, here. While chairing the meeting Chairman suggested creating helplines for care institutions and other institutions in need of help to aid children who have been orphaned due to […]
Sarmad Hafeez reviews vaccination drive for Tourism officials, stakeholders
Underscores need for capacity building for post COVID times
SRINAGAR: Secretary Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez, reviewed the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations being undertaken by various units of the Tourism Department and stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir in a high level meeting of officers here today. During the meeting, the Tourism Secretary asked for line listing of all the staff and stakeholders at various […]
