Night temperatures dip further as cold wave engulfs Kashmir
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Cold wave conditions have deepened in entire Kashmir especially the night temperatures have dipped further, making life difficult for the common people living here. In this intense cold period, night temperatures have shown further dip to minus because of the clear skies and dry weather. Sunshine during the day time is […]
Elderly patient commits suicide at DH Kulgam
An elderly patient allegedly committed suicide by jumping from 4th floor of the District Hospital Kulgam on Saturday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that an elderly patient ended his life by jumping from the fourth floor of the district hospital this morning. He identified him as Abdul Ahad Malla (70) a […]
Public health response
The government of Jammu and Kashmir has been constantly reviewing the public health response in Jammu and Kashmir especially in the wake of new Omicron variant of covid-19. In this direction recently the Chief Secretary reviewed public health response to COVID surge in J&K. He asked to keep sufficient stock of medicines, activate war rooms […]
Weekend lockdown returns; Night curfew to remain in force
Amid increase in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced that there will be complete restrictions on non—essential movements during weekends in the entire Union Territory. In an order, the state executive committee, has announced that there will be complete restrictions on non—essential movements during weekends in entire J&K. “Night curfew shall […]
DC Srinagar reviews status of National TB Elimination Programme
A record number of 2.13 lakh people screened during year 2021 SRINAGAR JANUARY 14:- In order to review status of National Tuberculosis(TB) Elimination Programme in the District, the Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday chaired an Officers meeting here at Meeting Hall of DC Office Complex. Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad Shah, SDM […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, JANUARY 14: Chief Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to BSF, Kalyanpur, Jaswan, Paryal, Kanachak, Manwal, Ujh, PHE, Gurah, Ludera, Garh, Lakhri and adjoining areas shall remain affected on January 15 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Ransoo, Dadua, Pouni and adjoining areas shall remain […]
Director RDD visits Kulgam, reviews progress, achievements of RDD in district
Stresses concerned to redouble efforts to achieve targets KULGAM, JANUARY 14: The Director, Rural Development Department (RDD) Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad Zargar today visited Kulgam and chaired a meeting of officers to review progress on different flagship schemes under implementation in the district. During the meeting, the Director reviewed progress and achievements made under PMAY-G, MGNREGA, […]
Covid-19 Upsurge Unabated As J&K Reports 2456 Cases, 5 Deaths
The upsurge in Covid-19 infection continued in Jammu and Kashmir as 2456 new cases have been reported while five person succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that 934 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 1522 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to […]
Dozen employee in Sopore test positive, amid alarm by the authorities
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar While the authorities have already cautioned the employees to adhere to the sops, on Friday reports from Sopore said that 12 of government employees in the Municipal Council Sopore tested positive forcing the government to lock the office. All of their primary and secondary contacts have been told to go […]
Forces recover ammunition during CASO in Ganderbal forest area
Government forces on Friday claimed to have recovered a cache of ammunition during a search operation in forest area of Watlar in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Special Operation Group (SOG) 24RR & Police and launched a search operation in watlar area and recovered cache of ammunition from […]