Bulletin on Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19)
09 new positive cases reported today, 61331 persons under observation JAMMU, APRIL 19: The Government Sunday informed that 09 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (08 from Kashmir division and 01 from Jammu division), have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 350. According to the […]
In Jammu, “Red Zones” Without A COVID-19 Case. Locals Ask Why
Jammu: Without a single case of coronavirus, two neighbourhoods in Jammu city have been declared as containment zones and kept under strict restrictions for over three weeks. The residents of Gujarnagar and Bathindi areas say they are facing hardships due to prolonged harsh restrictions since March 29 when containment order was issued by the district […]
COVID-19: JKRLM manufactures 2.82 lakh masks through SHGs in Kashmir division
SRINAGAR, APRIL 19: Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM), Kashmir has manufactured 2.82 lakh face masks by roping in Women Self Help Groups of Kashmir Division to help the administration in combating the spread of contagious coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. More than 2.82 lakh face masks have been produced by members of these Self Help […]
Shopian families who claimed bodies of 2 slain militants now asked to provide DNA samples
Srinagar: Tensions are simmering in parts of Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian region over the government’s decision to bury two Hizbul Mujahideen militants suspected to be locals instead of handing over their bodies to their kin. The union territory administration has now asked two families who had come forward to claim the bodies to provide DNA samples […]
Doctors perform 57th successful Thrombolysis in DH Handwara
Srinagar, Apr 19 (KNS): A 53-year old man’s Thrombolysis was successfully performed at district hospital Handwara by renowned experts Dr Ajaz Ahmad (Deputy MS) and Dr Nazir Ahmad Dar (MD) and other affiliated staff under the guidance of Dr Abdul Rouf, Medical Superintendent DH Handwar. According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), the patient was non-diabetic, […]
DYS&S Kulgam sanitize ITI College KB Pora
Srinagar, Apr 19 (KNS): Youth Service and sports Department Kulgam on Sunday launched sanitation drive at quarantine center established in ITI College Khuri Bata Pora Noorabad Kulgam to make the spot infection-free According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), at the occasion DYS&S Kulgam also advised people to cooperate with the authorities for enforcement of lockdown. […]
Assistant commissioner Revenue along with officers visit Quarantine centres
Srinagar, April 19 (KNS):In order check the facilities available at quarantine centres of Akura Mattan and Degree college Boys Anantnag , Assistant commissioner Revenue Anantnag Syed yasir Farooq Along with Tehsildar Mattan ,Mohd Maqbool and Deputy Chief Medical Officer Anantnag Dr Mohd Yousuf Zagoo visited Quarantine centres of Akura and Boys degree college Anantnag,today. Resolution […]
Universities In Kashmir Bolstering Fight Against COVID-19 With Machine And Manpower
As Coronavirus pandemic started slowly spreading in Kashmir, the government and health department approached universities for highly specialised equipment such as “PCR”- or polymerase chain reaction-machines to use them for COVID-19 tests. The administration also sought assistance from research scholars in the testing. The universities stepped in providing the machinery and the manpower. Doctors say […]
Congress concerned over deteriorating condition of stranded Kashmiris
Srinagar, Apr 18 (KNS): Jammu & Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Vice- President and former MLC Ghulam Nabi Monga Saturday expressed serious concern over the deteriorating condition of stranded Kashmiri’s outside in wake of Covid-19 lockdown and urged administration to take immediate steps for bringing them back to home. According to statement issued to Kashmir […]
EXTENDED LOCKDOWN
District Srinagar especially Lal Chowk and its adjacent areas will remain under severe restrictions till May 3, 2020 according to any order issued by District Administration. The order has mentioned lockdown period from March 25, while as the fact remains that Srinagar and various other parts of Kashmir valley have been under lockdown from […]