Over 2,000 health facilities shuttered in Afghanistan, says Red Cross
KABUL: Afghanistan’s health system is on the verge of collapse, a top Red Cross official warned on Thursday, saying more than 2,000 health facilities had been shuttered across the conflict-ravaged country. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned that a dire lack of funding was pushing Afghanistan’s health system to […]
Punjab CM Charanjit Channi to meet Prime Minister Modi today
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and is expected to urge him that the Centre withdraw its letter on postponing the paddy procurement in the state from October 1. This will be Channi’s first meeting with Modi after the senior Congress leader took oath as Punjab chief […]
COVID COMBAT
Government of Jammu and Kashmir is ready to combat the possible spread of third wave of covid-19 and is reviewing the situation periodically to act according to the ground reports. Recently the government has asked its Health Department to intensify COVID related training for health professionals and frontline workers so that they are available at […]
Shopian Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on
One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Rakhama area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and […]
GoI committed to promoting J&K Tourism worldwide: Union Minister of Tourism Reddy
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: Union Minister for Tourism and Culture and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), G Kishan Reddy today reaffirmed the commitment of the Government of India towards the promotion Jammu and Kashmir Tourism and rich cultural heritage worldwide. The Minister stated this while holding an interactive session with tour operators and various stakeholders […]
LAWDA starts cleanliness drive in offices, Dal Lake, its navigation channels
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 30: As part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the Jammu and Kashmir Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has started the cleanliness drive from 27th of September 2021 till 3rd of October 2021. Under this campaign, the cleanliness drives have been held in the offices of the LAWDA and also at various channels […]
PCI constitutes committee to investigate ‘intimidation’ of Kashmir based journalists
Srinagar: Taking sou-mottu cognizance of former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti’s concern about the intimidation and harassment of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir, the press council of India (PCI) has constituted a three member fact finding committee to look into the matter. According to an official handout from PCI, a copy […]
Doctor suspended after 32 students, who were reported Covid positive, test negative on RTPCR in Rajouri
Rajouri, Sep 30: The authorities on Thursday suspended a doctor of CHC Thanamandi after 32 students at a private school were reported Covid-19 positive under the doctor’s supervision and later they turned out to be negative for Covid-19 during RTPCR testing in Thanamandi area of Rajouri district. An order, a copy of which lie with […]
AIQ in Medical courses, after Bukhari now NC MPs caution JK administration
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar After Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari said that J&K administration should not opt for AIQ in medical courses, on Thursday National Conference MPs have told them not to go for it as it will jeopardize the prospects of the local students. The MPs have cautioned JK Government against participating in […]
Rusted Ammunition Recovered in Rajouri
Rajouri: A small cache of rusted ammunition was recovered by a police party in Budhal area in Rajouri district, officials said on Thursday morning. They said that on September 29, 2021 at about 7 in the evening, Targain Jalamang Police party recovered an envelope concealed under a boulder, which was kept by some unknown ANES […]