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Word of caution

Word of caution

Many experts and doctors have appealed people to go for vaccination and have said that it is the only remedy available to combat this virus. Recently DAK in a statement has busted the myth that those people who have recovered from covid-19 need not go for vaccination. DAK said that those recovered patients from covid-19 […]

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COVID-19: SKIMS director stressed for testing and contact tracing

COVID-19: SKIMS director stressed for testing and contact tracing

Stressing the need for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, Director S K Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Dr A G Ahangar on Wednesday said that every individual has a role to contain the spread of the virus and encourage the society to go for vaccination, to minimize the transmission.   He was speaking at a […]

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DC Srinagar inspects City markets, takes stock of implementation of Covid-19 SoPs, Sec. 144

DC Srinagar inspects City markets, takes stock of implementation of Covid-19 SoPs, Sec. 144

Appeals people to cooperate in fight against Covid for larger public safety SRINAGAR APRIL 28: The Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited various markets of Srinagar City to inspect the implementation of Covid related SOPs and imposition of Sec. 144 to combat the fresh wave of Covid-19 in the district. During the […]

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Around 419 vacancies of SDD referred to recruitment agencies: Dr Samoon

Around 419 vacancies of SDD referred to recruitment agencies: Dr Samoon

Reviews finalization of draft regarding Skill Development Service Rules JAMMU, APRIL 28: Around 419 vacancies of different cadres both gazetted and non-gazetted of Skill Development Department (SDD) have been referred to recruiting agencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for further streamlining the working of the department. Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), […]

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Covid 2nd wave: 30 die in JK, 3023 test positive

Covid 2nd wave: 30 die in JK, 3023 test positive

Thirty people succumbed to COVID19 infection in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as over 3000 tested positive for the infection. According to the official data, 18 patients died in Kashmir division while 12 died in Jammu division. Among the 3023 people who tested positive for the COVID19, 2034 were from Kashmir division while 989 were […]

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COVID-19 Surge: Complete Curfew to be imposed in 11 districts in J&K from tomorrow 7pm till Monday 7am

COVID-19 Surge: Complete Curfew to be imposed in 11 districts in J&K from tomorrow 7pm till Monday 7am

Amid surge in Covid-19 Cases in Jammu and Kashmir,, the authorities on Wednesday decided to impose Corona curfew in eleven districts of Jammu and Kashmir to contain the further spread of Covid-19, sources said here. Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Corona curfew will be imposed in 11 districts from Thursday 7pm […]

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Authorities deploy police to implement section 144 in Srinagar

Authorities deploy police to implement section 144 in Srinagar

  By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar After the imposition of section 144 within the Municipal limits of Srinagar city, district authorities have directed police to implement this order on the roads of the city. While all these curbs are being imposed to break the cycle of covid-19 infection, the passenger transport is still going on […]

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Corona curfew

Corona curfew

The recent decision by the JK administration to go for a 34 hour long corona curfew has evoked mixed response from the people. Most of the people have criticized the move, pointing to the earlier decisions of the administration like opening gardens, allowing the tourists and travellers by road inside the Kashmir valley without any […]

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Day long assessment camp for persons with Disabilities held at Khoon

Day long assessment camp for persons with Disabilities held at Khoon

UDHAMPUR, APRIL 27: A day long assessment camp for persons with disabilities was conducted today by the Social Welfare Department Udhampur in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) here at Block Khoon.   Around 25 beneficiaries with different types of disabilities, identified with the help of PRIs on the occasion were cheeked […]

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DC Srinagar visits Covid Care Isolation Centers to oversee arrangements

DC Srinagar visits Covid Care Isolation Centers to oversee arrangements

1300 additional beds setup in Srinagar to cater need of Covid-19 patients DC appeals people to get vaccinated, strict adherence to Covid-19 appropriate behaviour SRINAGAR, APRIL 27:- Amid surge in Covid-19 cases and to tackle any exigency in Srinagar, the Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tuesday visited various Covid Care Isolation Centers established in Srinagar […]