Breaking the chain of transmission is key to containing the surge of positive cases: Dr Khurshid Ahmad Bhat
People should not venture out unnecessarily Steroid use in severe covid cases can increase blood glucose levels SRINAGAR, MAY 10: “Wearing masks below the chin doesn’t serve its purpose, venturing out unnecessarily is affecting the management and containment of virus. The general public needs to understand that efforts are being made to break the chain […]
3614 fresh covid-19 cases reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3614 fresh covid-19 cases while 56 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said Jammu reported 1496, and Kashmir 2118 cases, taking the total count to 220546. Regarding the fatalities, they said, Jammu reported 39 and Kashmir 17, taking the total fatality count […]
After corona curfew train services suspended till May 16
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to contain the public mingling on eid and have also directed the railway authorities to suspend their services in Kashmir initially for one week. There has been a huge rush on railway platforms without adhering to sops people waiting for the trains […]
Problems of oxygen
It seems that people of Kashmir are gasping for breath as the oxygen supplies are drying up not only in the hospitals but also in the private outlets. While the spike of the second wave of covid-19 is at its peak in Kashmir valley, people are scrambling to get the oxygen cylinders refilled for their […]
Advisors greet people on eve of Shab-e-Qadr
JAMMU, MAY 09: Advisors to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, Farooq Khan and Baseer Khan have extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e-Qadr. In their messages of felicitation, the Advisors said that this blessed night is an occasion for us to introspect our lives and seek […]
5190 fresh covid-19 cases reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 5190 fresh covid-19 cases while 54 persons succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours in last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said, 1770 of these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 3420 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total tally to 216932. Providing district wise details, the officials […]
Corona Curfew’ Extended In All 20 Districts of Jammu and Kashmir Till May 17
Authorities have extended ‘corona curfew’ by seven days in all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. “Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 districts of J&K till 7 am on Monday, 10/5/21 is extended further by 7 days till 7 am on Monday, 17/5/21. The curfew will be strict except for a few essential services,” government […]
GMC Anantnag Refutes of ‘Reports of Oxygen Shortage’
All 3 Oxygen Plants With 2330 LPM Capacity Functional: Dr. Azim DC Anantnag Hails ‘Indomitable spirit’ of Mechanical Department staff Anantnag, May 9: Authorities at Government Medical College Anantnag Sunday refuted the reports of alleged shortage of oxygen supply saying that there was no dearth of medical oxygen at the health facility. The response has […]
Advisor Baseer Khan condoles sudden demise of KAS officer Shamim Ahmad Wani
JAMMU, MAY 08: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan expressed shock over the sad demise of senior KAS officer, Shamim Ahmad Wani, who passed away today morning at Government Medical College & Hospital, Jammu. He was being treated for COVID-19, here. While expressing grief and sorrow, Advisor (BK) said that he was a dedicated officer who […]
Smooth functioning of Triage centre vital for Covid mitigation: DC Anantnag
Directs for need based referrals, proper coordination among officers, rational utilization of oxygen ANANTNAG, MAY 08: To review the Covid scenario of the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Singla today held a meeting of concerned officers at Dak Bungalow Khanabal here. At the outset, the DC directed for creation of oxygen audit committees […]