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Covid-19 positivity rate declined from 11.4 % to 8 % in Ganderbal: Official

GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna during a press briefing Monday revealed that the Covid-19 positivity rate has declined from 11.4 percent to 8 percent in the district. Giving details on the status of tests conducted across the district during this week, she said that over 9500 tests were conducted this week, and the […]

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LAWDA installs CCTV cameras to monitor de-weeding, ferrying of construction material

SRINAGAR: The Lakes and Waterways Authority (LAWDA) has installed CCTV cameras at various checkpoints to curb illegal ferrying of construction material, encroachment and to monitor de-weeding process in and around the iconic Dal Lake. Vice chairman LAWDA Dr. Bashir Ahmad Bhat said that they have completed the installation of 5- CCTV cameras at vital points […]

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JK reports 3308 new positive cases, 51 COVID-19 deaths

JK reports 3308 new positive cases, 51 COVID-19 deaths

JAMMU: The Government on Sunday informed that3308 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19),1121 from Jammu division and 2187 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 270621 .Also 51 COVID-19 deaths have been reported, 34 from Jammu Division and 17 from […]

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J&K to accelerate COVID vaccination in 18-45 age group

Focus on high priority, high risk groups

JAMMU: In a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam, it was informed that the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to accelerate the vaccination of people under the 18-45 age category in a focused and targeted manner. Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Health & Medical Education, and Housing […]

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Testing & vaccination, Mantra to fight Covid-19 pandemic: LG

Testing & vaccination, Mantra to fight Covid-19 pandemic: LG

J&K, among one of the best performing UTs/States in the Country in terms of vaccination, says the Lt Governor

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Sunday addressed the people of Jammu and Kashmir through a video message, in which he sought active participation from various stakeholders to complement Government’s efforts in the fight against Covid pandemic. In his message, the Lt Governor urged the elected PRI representatives, teachers, ASHAs, Anganwadi, ANM workers and voluntary organizations […]

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DC Srinagar reviews progress on Covid mitigation plan

Sets deadline to make Covid Care Centers operational in all 21 Panchayats

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today reviewed the progress on Covid-19 mitigation plan for timely setting up of the Covid Care Centers(CCCs) in all 21 Panchayats of district Srinagar. Among others, the meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, Gulzar Ahmad, Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Yaseen, Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, […]

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‘Corona curfew’ extended till May 31

‘Corona curfew’ extended till May 31

Restrictions continued on Saturday

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday extended till May 31 the curfew imposed across the union territory to curb the spread of coronavirus. The restrictions were scheduled to end on May 24. Corona Curfew imposed in all 20 distts (districts) of J&K till 7 am on Monday, 24/5/21 is extended further till 7 am […]

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JK reports 48 deaths, 3,408 positive cases

JK reports 48 deaths, 3,408 positive cases

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 48 deaths due to Covid-19 while 3,408 fresh positive cases were also reported on Saturday taking the number of total active cases to 49,136, officials said. They said that with 48 more deaths the death toll has reached 3,513 and 3,408 fresh positive cases reported has pushed the tally of […]

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Case fatality rate lower in JK, says WHO official

SRINAGAR: Amid surge in covid positive cases, Dr Ashiq Rashid Mir, Surveillance Medical Officer, World Health Organization, Kashmir Division, expressed optimism over the recovery rate of positive cases along with less case fatality rate in Jammu and Kashmir compared to rest of the states. “This is the main indicator which shows the disease is under […]

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Graft case: Former J&K Bank Chairman gets bail

Srinagar: Special Judge Anti-Corruption Srinagar on Saturday granted 10 days bail to former Jammu and Kashmir Bank chairman Parvez Ahmad Nengroo by taking in view the “extra ordinary situation prevailing because of COVID-19 pandemic.” “Having taken in regard all the facts and circumstances and all other facts/circumstances including duration of custody of the petitioner (Nengroo) […]