Kulgam youth’s suicide is the physical manifestation of policy paralysis in J&K: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday expressed shock and grief over the suicide of 24-year-old youth of Avil, Noorabad Kulgam calling the incident a visible manifestation of the misplaced policies of the incumbent administration. Expressing shock, he said the incident has brought forth the mounting […]
‘Vaccination saves COVID-19 patients from complications, severity’
Srinagar: “We are fighting a war against Covid-19 but some people are spreading misinformation to create fear among people regarding vaccination,” said Raheela, Audio Visual Officer, Directorate of Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, J&K. She said that misinformation is usually the handiwork of persons with vested interest to meet their own ends. Raheela while dispelling […]
Unsung warriors: Ambulance drivers playing key role in fight against COVID-19
Rajouri: In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not only the health workers and doctors who are taking the lead, but the ambulance drivers, who are always on the move to attend medical emergencies, are also at the forefront of the battle. The ambulance drivers play a key role in shifting the Covid-19 […]
CPI(M) demands time-bound probe in Kulgam youth’s suicide
Srinagar: While expressing shock and grief over the reported incident of suicide by a 24-year-old youth from Damhal Hanjipora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district to invite government attention towards the miseries of his family, CPI (M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Sunday demanded a time-bound probe and fixing of responsibility into the incident. In a […]
Mother, her twins defeat COVID-19
Kishtwar: The daily COVID figures might be disheartening but if one looks closely, there is always a ray of hope somewhere. Here is a story of Poonam Sharma from Panditgam Kishtwar who along with her twins recently recovered from COVID and is already back home. While narrating her story Poonam said, on 8th of May […]
Srinagar administers highest number of COVID vaccine doses after Baramulla, Jammu districts: Officials
Srinagar: The Srinagar administration has administered the highest number of Covid-19 vaccine doses after Jammu and Baramulla districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here on Sunday. According to the official data, available with Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Jammu has administered 620446 vaccine doses, followed by Baramulla with 276959 vaccine doses […]
Tele-counselling service “Taskeen” to provide psychological support to Covid-19 affected children in J&K
Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, today launched Taskeen, a tele-counselling service for psychological support of Covid-19 affected children during the pandemic. The counselling has been started in wake of the growing concerns among parents. A team of Psychologists and resources persons on alternate days shall provide counselling to address fear, anxiety and […]
Covid Care Centres set up in all Panchayats in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, today said that the Srinagar district has shown a significant decline in Covid-19 positive cases and covid related hospital admissions in the past few days. The DC said this while giving a brief about the latest Covid-19 scenario in the district. Giving details, he informed that […]
Raj Bhavan accords warm farewell to OSD
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, and officers and the staff of the Raj Bhavan, today accorded a warm farewell to Major Vipin Yadav, who has served as OSD to Lieutenant Governor. Major Vipin Yadav had also served as ADC to Governor since 2018 here. On completion of his tenure as OSD, Major Yadav is proceeding […]
Peace in J&K will remain elusive until special status is restored: NC
Srinagar: The National Conference on Thursday said Articles 370 and 35-A “bore great psychological and symbolic significance” for the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the idea of ushering peace and prosperity in the union territory will remain elusive till its special status is restored. A resolution to the effect was moved after a marathon […]
