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 […]
Fruit, vegetable prices skyrocket in north Kashmir
Baramulla: Amid Covid-19 lockdown, the prices of vegetables and fruits have skyrocketed in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts. According to locals, the vendors are fleecing the customers by selling the vegetables and fruits at exorbitant prices. “The government seems to be in deep slumber over the rising prices of fruits and vegetables with […]
Tarigami urges J&K LG to include ASHAs in “COVID-19 warriors incentive scheme”
Srinagar: CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami has urged Jammu and Kashmir administration to provide adequate incentives/wages to ASHA workers, on the pattern of COVID-19 warriors of the Health and Medical Education Department, to boost their morale in these tough times. In a letter to the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, he highlighted the issues confronting […]
Div Com Kashmir takes stock of facilities at COVID-19 wellness centres in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, today conducted an extensive tour of hospital and Covid-19 wellness centres in Srinagar to take stock of oxygen facility, bed capacity and other Covid-19 related arrangements. During the tour, Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Ajaz Asad, Director SKIMS, Professor AG Ahangar, ADC Srinagar […]
Masoodi demands 1600 Bulk, Medium Oxygen Cylinder for south Kashmir
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament from Anantnag (Retd) Justice Hassnain Masoodi has asked the government to urgently provide a minimum of 1600 bulk and medium capacity Oxygen Cylinders to Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama and Shopian districts of south Kashmir. In a letter addressed to Lt Governor, Masoodi while appreciating the role […]
