No need to panic over NeoCov virus: DAK
Srinagar: With apprehensions among people about newly discovered coronavirus, called NeoCov, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said there is no need to panic as the virus is confined to animals and does not cause human infection. “NeoCov has been found in bats and in its current form there is no threat of the virus […]
Vaccination of 15-17 age group: Admin directed schools to complete vaccination process within one week
SRINAGAR: To safeguard teenagers in the age group of 15-17 years from Covid-19 infection and ensure enabling environment for schools to move towards reopening, the District Administration Srinagar Saturday held an interaction session under the Chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Khurshid Ahmad Shah with heads of various Schools and Senior Health functionaries at Banquet […]
Allow coaching centres, educational institutions to re-open: Basharat Bukhari
Srinagar: J&K Peoples Conference senior leader and former minister Saturday urged the government to allow re-opening of educational centers and coaching centers for in-person teaching while adhering to the COVID appropriate behavior protocol. Bukhari, in a statement, said that that online education cannot replace physical education that is attained in a classroom with a conducive […]
Two way traffic to run on Jmu-Sgr highway today
Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, shall remain open for two-way traffic on Sunday, officials said. “On 30-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs (passenger) /private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar […]
Dairy farmers allege ‘no demand’ for milk produce
Ganderbal: Dairy farmers from Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district have alleged incurring losses due to the influx of ‘Pasteurized Milk’ in the markets. On Saturday, dairy farmers were seen emptying their milk canes on the ground in Lar area of the district after they failed to sell it in the market. Some of the affected farmers […]
Smart traffic booths : JSCL signs agreements for development of 23 Junctions
JAMMU: Smooth flow of traffic and better pedestrian facilities are on the cards as Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has signed two separate agreements for the development of 23 junctions and for setting up smart traffic booths in different parts of the city. The agreement for the development of junctions was signed and exchanged between […]
Dir Tourism holds meeting with outstation officers: Asks them to be in regular touch with local travel fraternities
SRINAGAR: Director Tourism Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Saturday asked the officers of the Department posted across various cities of the country to be in regular touch with the local travel fraternities there and keep them updated about the tourism related activities in Jammu & Kashmir. Chairing a meeting with Tourist Officers of the Department […]
Police arrests four drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police has arrested four drug peddlers in Kulgam and Budgam and recovered contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that officers at a checkpoint established near Kund gate in Qazigund area of Kulgam intercepted a person roaming in a suspicious condition. He was identified as Aijaz Ahmad Bhat son […]
‘Ayushman Bharat-Sehat’: Scheme proving a game changer for poor: Officials
JAMMU: Health has eminence over every other necessity in life and providing free medical care to people is the greatest welfare measure of mankind. In order to provide this needful welfare measure to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the SEHAT scheme was launched in convergence with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). […]
