R&B Department plans macadamisation of 900 KM road length
Srinagar: The Roads and Buildings Department (R&B) is all set to start the macadamisation process next week with officials stating that around 900 KM road length will be macadamized this summer. The complaints are pouring in from almost every corner of Kashmir with people especially commuters saying that they are facing immense hardships as most […]
Cop killed in road mishap
Qazigund: A traffic constable was killed on Tuesday after being hit by a truck in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A police official said that around 07:00 am a speeding truck (JK01W-2973) hit a traffic police constable identified as Abdul Majeed Tantary (SGCT) son of Ali Mohammad Tantary, a resident of Baramulla at […]
NC leader Masoodi visits health facilities in south Kashmir areas
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament from Anantnag (Retd) Justice Hasnain Masoodi on Tuesday asked the government to ensure supply of RT-PCR, RAT testing kits and COVID shield vaccines at health facilities across south Kashmir areas which he rued are running out of supply of these indispensable items. Masoodi who earlier today visited health […]
Power shutdown announced
JAMMU: In order to carry out various upgradation/repair works, the power supply to Dogri Dager, Bala, Nathal, Bus Gangyal, Chowki Choura and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 28 from 09 am to 03 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Pargwal, Channi Tanna, Rajpura, Bhalwal Bharat, Dhalwal Miulu, Hamipurkona, BSF, Dumu, Thathi, Dhummi, Sobka, […]
Prof Talat discharged from SKIMS
Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad, who was earlier admitted to Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Srinagar with Covid19 infection, was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. In a statement, a varsity spokesperson said: “The Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad has been discharged from SKIMS Srinagar today (27.4.2021). The Vice-Chancellor places […]
Plant to recycle 1-ltr milk cartons set up at army base
Jammu: To increase recycling of empty one-litre milk cartons, a specialised compacting plant has been set up for the army in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and according to officials, this will help tackle an annual waste of 12 lakh packs. The cartons cannot be recycled at normal paper waste plants and hence, specialised compacting […]
Covid-19 Surge: Assembly of five or more people banned in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 27: Amid spurt in number of covid-19 cases, district administration Srinagar on Tuesday ordered imposition of Section 144 CrPC, banning the assembly of five or more persons, in the summer capital with immediate effect. “In view of massive spurt in positive cases in District Srinagar & after due deliberations, Section 144 CrPc is […]
COVID-19: JK records highest daily spike of 3164cases, 25 deaths
Srinagar, Apr 27: A record 3164 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus and 25 persons succumbed to the virus in the Jammu and Kashmir as per the government’s latest daily figure for last 24 hours on Tuesday. Previously, the highest daily count was recorded on April 25 when 2381 people had tested positive for […]
Hospitalisation delay pushing up Covid deaths in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar, Apr 27: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said delay in reporting to hospitals is the main reason for increase in number of deaths due to Covid-19 in the valley. “Covid-19 patients arrive at hospitals only when their condition worsens,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. He said early medical […]
Delhi govt’s system failed; black marketing of oxygen cylinders, medicines going on: HC
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Delhi High Court Tuesday said the AAP government’s entire system has failed as black marketing of oxygen cylinders and crucial medicines for treating COVID-19 patients is going on. A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli observed it was not the time to become vultures. Are you aware […]
