DHSK inaugurates dengue testing facility at JLNM Hospital

SRINAGAR: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather on Sunday inaugurated dengue testing facility for dengue patients at JLNM Hospital Srinagar. Epidemiologist Kashmir Dr Talat Jabeen, RMO JLNM Hospital Dr Bilqis Shah and other senior officers of Health Department were present on the occasion. On the occasion DHSK said now dengue test can […]

JK reports 151 fresh covid-19 cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 151 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Saturday. Among the fresh cases, 16 were reported from Jammu Division and 135 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 332911. There was no fresh fatality due to the virus […]

Violation of covid-19 SOPs a serious concern: DDC Srg

Srinagar: Terming increase in covid-19 cases as a matter of “serious concern”, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Saturday said that the next two weeks are “very critical”. Talking to reporters while overseeing various team out on streets of Srinagar to enforce covid-19 protocols, the Deputy Commissioner urged people not to “invite” third wave. […]

Srinagar airport declared as major airport

AERA to determine tariff for aeronautical services

Srinagar: In a significant development, the Government of India on Saturday declared Srinagar airport as a major airport. The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation today issued a notification to declare the airport of Srinagar as a major airport under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act-2008. “In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (i) of […]

State Health Agency approves 90 unspecified cases

Move viewed as major relief to patients

SRINAGAR: In a major relief to patients, State Health Agency (SHA) J&K Saturday approved 90 unspecified cases like Pacemaker implantation, Endovascular treatment, CRTD to the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, an official spokesman said. He said that the decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Executive Officer State Health […]

Snow clearance: Admin to hold Mock Drill, ensure things are in place

Community participation in Snow clearance is vital: DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Saturday chaired a meeting of Sectoral Officers of various Departments convened to review mechanism being put in place for snow clearance and overall winter preparedness in the district. The DDC took a review of overall winter preparedness in the district including power curtailment schedule and water supply […]

Murder of Sarpanch: Court sentences eight persons to imprisonment

BANDIPORA: A local Court on Saturday sentenced eight accused to imprisonment who were found guilty in killing of a Sarpanch in Hajin area of Bandipora district in 2014. Principal District and Sessions Judge Bandipora, Mohammad Ibrahim Wani sentenced the main accused to 10 years imprisonment with a fine of Rs 30 thousand while six accomplices […]