OIC envoys deplore Israeli actions against Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), at a meeting in New York, has unanimously endorsed Pakistan’s proposal for issuing a joint statement deploring the Israeli actions against Palestinians. The meeting also approved a proposal from the ambassadors of Turkey and Saudi Arabia for mobilising international support to convene a special session of the […]
Grenade attack in J-K’s Samba
Panic gripped Nud area of Jammu’s Samba district after a grenade was hurled at a police party on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, police said. A police official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that an explosion took place in the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday and later it […]
Covaxin recommended for trial on 2-18 age group
Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin was on Tuesday recommended by an expert panel for phase II/III clinical trial on those aged between two to 18 years, official sources said. The trial will take place in 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur. Also read: Covid […]
Alarming situation
Despite being under curfew and with a lot of restrictions, the situation is still alarming because of the growing number of covid cases in Jammu and Kashmir. Recently Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha told the media that his administration is working round the clock and doing their best to ensure all medical facilities to the people […]
Men who carry Hope and Life in Steel alloys & Aluminium
JAMMU, MAY 11: At a time, the dark clouds of Covid 19 are hovering over the country, there are many who are braving all odds to serve the society and stand firm for their duty. One such noble soul is Vijay Kumar, a small-time worker in an Oxygen Factory in Bari Brahmana working overtime to […]
Modalities finalised for active involvement of PRIs, Youth in Covid-19 containment efforts
Focus on Vaccination and timely testing; bed capacity and oxygen infra being augmented on large scale: Dr Shahid Choudhary JAMMU, MAY 11: Government has called for active participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Youth in Covid-19 mitigation efforts with special focus on vaccination of vulnerable population, information dissemination and promoting Covid appropriate behaviour apart from […]
23 inmates languishing in Jammu jails are COVID positive
DGP Prisons visits Central Jail Sgr to resolve last minute issues including parole case Srinagar, May 11: A day prior to relinquishing charge, V. K. Singh, DGP, Prisons, J&K visited Central Jail Srinagar to resolve last minute issues including a parole case. At present, 635 inmates are lodged in the Central Jail Srinagar which included […]
4352 Covid cases reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir recorded its highest daily coronavirus death toll since the pandemic began as 65 persons succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours till 1700 hours on Tuesday, officials said. Also, 4352 fresh covid-19 cases were reported during the time—1708 in Jammu division and 2644 in Kashmir Valley, taking the overall case tally […]
Testing labs overburdened, Div Com issued instructions
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar Divisional administration in Kashmir has issued fresh instructions to all chief medical officers in Kashmir valley about the testing of people for covid-19. According to these instructions, hospital authorities have been told not to undertake RAT or RT-PCR testing for any of the recovered persons for covid-19 when such a […]
Flipkart to add 8 lakh sq ft warehousing space to strengthen grocery infrastructure
Walmart-owned Flipkart on Tuesday said it plans to expand its fulfilment centre capacity for grocery by more than 8 lakh sq ft over the next three months across Delhi, Kolkata and other cities. The additional fulfilment centre capacity will help Flipkart cater to over 73,000 grocery orders per day, a statement said. “Flipkart plans to […]