COVID-19: Four more positive cases in Srinagar, total 18 in J-K
Four more new positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed from Srinagar. “Two have travel history abroad and two have travel history outside Jammu and Kashmir as part of religious congregation,” tweeted Rohit Kansal, the government spokesperson. Total 18 cases have so far confirmed from Jammu and Kashmir. One person, a 67-year-old man has died […]
J-K: Nearly 1,200 people with foreign travel history identified, sifted to quarantine centres
Nearly 1,200 people in Jammu and Kashmir, who hid their travel history to coronavirus-affected countries, have been identified and sent to quarantine facilities in the Union territory , a top official said on Friday. A batch of 300 police recruits has also been sent to a quarantine centre in Kathua after successfully completing the training […]
Two Sopore doctors who came in contact with Srinagar Covid-19 patient test negative
Two doctors in Sopore, who had treated the now deceased Covid-19 patient from Hyderpora, have tested negative for the novel virus, reports said. While the 67-year-old from Hyderpora died yesterday, the two doctors had been in isolation in Sopore hospital since Wednesday. Dr Rudyaan, Incharge officer at Sub District hospital Sopore, told news agency GNS […]
IGP Kashmir asks govt staff dealing essential services to get passes issued from DCs
Srinagar, March 26: Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar has urged “operational staff of essential services” to get passes issued from the office of concerned Deputy Commissioners in Kashmir Valley immediately. Talking to The Dispatch, IGP Vijay Kumar (IPS) said only departmental Identity Cards won’t be accepted at police and CAPFs Nakas. He also urged […]
COVID-19: One more tests positive in J-K
One more person has been tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir. “Another positive case reported just now; patient from Rajouri district of Jammu province,” the J-K administration spokesperson, Rohit Kansal tweeted. Mr. Kansal added that the person has history of close contact with the person, who died of COVID-19 earlier today in […]
People’s health is my prime concern: Advisor Baseer Khan
Directs to track absconding recent travelers on war footing basis; Appeals people to cooperate SRINAGAR, MARCH 26: In view of COVID-19 outbreak, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor and overall in-charge of Coronavirus Control Efforts (CCE) for Kashmir Division, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today said that the health of the people is his prime concern. To achieve cent […]
Internet access across Jammu and Kashmir to remain at 2G speed till April 3
Mobile Internet service across Jammu and Kashmir will continue to be restricted to 2G speed till April 3, said the Home Department of the Union Territory, in an order, on Thursday. “The Internet speed shall be restricted to 2G only till April 3 unless modified earlier,” read the order, issued by Principal Secretary to the […]
Coronavirus update: 5482 persons under surveillance in JK, 13 test positive
Govt appeals people to stay home; lockdown violators to face legal action JAMMU, MARCH 26: The Government today informed that 5482 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for surveillance and, so far, 13 cases have tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir (11 active positive, 01 recovered, 01 death). According to […]
Ration distribution at Ration Ghats, doorsteps of Shopian consumers
SRINAGAR, MARCH 26: Under the directions of the District Magistrate, Shopian, the Assistant Director Food, arranged for ration distribution at the doorstep of the Shopian consumers. The Food and Supplies department also directed the Ghat Munshi’s to distribute ration among the population while keeping in view that no law is violated and proper social distancing guidelines […]
DC inspected District Hospital and Quarantine Home wards at GHSS Shopian.
SHOPIAN, MARCH 26: To review the preparedness of District Administration for containing corona virus, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian, Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin visited District Hospital Shopian and took stock of of various facilities there, here today. He was accompanied by the Medical Superintendent DH Shopian, BMO and other concerned. The DC directed the officials to set […]