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Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiative provides 190 Oxygen Concentrators

Div Com lauds non- government organizations’ mitigation role during pandemic

SRINAGAR: In a brief interaction, 190 Oxygen Concentrators were officially handed over to Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K. Polehere at his office on Friday. Commissioner Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA), Zubair Ahmad also present on the occasion, stressed upon the coordination of relief efforts of the government and non-governmental organisations in J […]

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Srinagar witnessing significant decline in Covid-19 positive cases: DC

Covid Care Centres set up in all Panchayats

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday said that the Srinagar district has shown a significant decline in Covid-19 positive cases and covid related hospital admissions in past few days. The DC said this while giving a brief about the latest Covid-19 scenario in the district. Giving details, he informed that the positivity […]

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Sarmad Hafeez holds consultative meeting with Hoteliers Club members

Also inspects RSGC, stresses on regular, proper upkeep of golf Course

SRINAGAR: Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez held detailed deliberations with representatives of Hoteliers Club here Friday and discussed the overall obtaining situation in tourism sector. The Tourism Secretary apprised the delegation about the efforts being made by the Department to strengthen and stabilize infrastructure and facilities at tourist places like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonmarg and […]

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Darbar Move Employees Federation welcomes Mehta’s appointment

Srinagar: Darbar move Employees Federation (DMEF), J&K congratulated Arun Kumar Mehta on being appointed as New Chief Secretary of Jammu & Kashmir. “DMEF welcomes you as Chief Secretary and it is a great honour to work with you. We believe in your experience and skill and hope your abilities will lead this UT to next […]

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Farooq, Omar condole demise of NC leader

JAMMU: National Conference (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah and Vice President Omar Abdullah Friday expressed deep grief over the passing away of Provincial Vice President Jammu Gurdeep Singh Sasan, describing it as a big loss to the party. In his condolence message, Dr Farooq Abdullah described Sasan as a seasoned and sober grass-roots level party […]

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50 acre govt land freed from encroachers in Samba, illegal structures removed

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration Friday freed 50 acres of government land from encroachers in four hamlets of Samba district, removing illegal structures and barbed wire fencing, officials said. The administration launched a massive anti-encroachment drive in Manzano, Salma, Beide and Arazi areas and retrieved 400 kanals (50 acres) of land belonging to the […]

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Lt Governor reviews Covid situation in three districts

Says Doctors, Paramedical staff setting example for humanity

RAJOURI/ REASI: In order to take stock of prevailing on-ground Covid-19 situation and containment efforts in the Districts, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday reviewed health institutions in Rajouri, Poonch & Reasi districts. The Lt Governor sought a detailed status of Covid Containment efforts, vaccination, testing, distribution of covid kits, establishment of Panchayat Covid Care centres, […]

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NYT projects high death count in India during second wave

Govt dismisses report, terms it completely baseless

New Delhi: The government on Thursday dismissed as “completely baseless” a recent New York Times report on COVID-19 toll in India, saying it is not backed by any evidence. At a press conference, the Union health ministry said the report is absolutely false and based on “distorted estimates”. The report titled “Just how big could […]

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Pandemic: JK reports 37 deaths, 2769 fresh cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 37 deaths while 2796 fresh covid positive cases were reported taking the total active case tally up to 42272, officials said Thursday. They said that with 37 more deaths the death toll in the UT has reached to 3,739 and 2,769 fresh positive cases reported has pushed the tally of […]

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Collective fight against Covid-19 yielding encouraging results: Advisor Baseer Khan

Meets public delegations at Bijbihara, reviews Corona mitigation measures

ANANTNAG: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Thursday visited Bijbihara town of Anantnag district and held a meeting with public representatives, delegations, other stakeholders and officers of district administration to review Covid mitigation measures in place in the region. The meeting was attended by DDC Chairman, Anantnag, Mohammad Yousuf Gorsi, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Piyush […]