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Govt to constitute committee to curb possible ‘third wave’

Srinagar: The government has directed the department of health to constitute a committee to tackle the possible third wave of COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir. The directions to the Health Department to constitute a Committee to suggest measures to tackle possible third COVID wave was issued by State Executive Committee (SEC) Chairperson and Chief Secretary […]

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No Black Fungus case detected in Jammu: Expert

JAMMU: As if the Covid pandemic wasn’t enough, another scare has gripped the public. An infection by the name of Black Fungus is targeting people in some parts of the country after recovering from Covid-19, and if not treated in time, it is as deadly as its name. Thankfully, Head of Ophthalmology Department at Government […]

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Two Al Badr militants killed in encounter

Srinagar: Two Al Badr militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Khonmoh area of Srinagar district on Monday, police said. The security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in the area on the outskirts of the city, following information about the presence of militants there, they said. The operation […]

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Day 18: Corona Curfew continues across JK

Srinagar: The Corona Curfew continued for the 18th straight day in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in order to prevent the virus from spreading while police claimed to have arrested 169 persons in the last 24 hours for violating the norms. Notably, Corona Curfew is in place across Srinagar district and other districts from April […]

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Expedite vaccination of Jail Inmates, staff: Justice Magrey

Expedite vaccination of Jail Inmates, staff: Justice Magrey

Chairs meet for implementation of SC's directions over decongestion of jails

SRINAGAR: The 11th High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting Monday passed slew of directions for the release of jail inmates, except those involved in serious crimes, to decongest the prisons in the Union Territory of J&K. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, who is also Executive Chairman of J&K Legal […]

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DAK sounds alert over black fungus in Covid patients

Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said a rare but deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis is infecting Covid-19 patients. Sounding alert, DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan said if left untreated the disease can be fatal for covid patients. “Cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus are being reported […]

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JK gets seven new oxygen plants from Germany

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday received seven new imported oxygen plants from Germany with a cumulative generation capacity of 7,100 litres per minute (LPM). The oxygen plants were carried by an Indian Air Force aircraft from Munich in Germany and reached Srinagar Airport in the afternoon. “New Oxygen Plants including 5 of 1000 LPM, […]

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DC Srinagar briefs on Covid-19 mitigation measures in the district

Says Covid relief of Rs 19,593,000 released in favour of 19,593 BOCW

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad Monday said that district administration is working on war footing basis to break the chain of corrona virus infection in Srinagar. The DC said this while giving a brief regarding the Covid-19 mitigation measures undertaken by the district administration Srinagar. Divulging the details, the DC said that […]

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Anganwadi workers to be imparted Covid appropriate Training: DDC Sgr

SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad Monday convened a meeting with all Block/ Zonal Medical Officers to review the control measures put in place by the district administration in mitigating covid-19 pandemic in the district. During the meeting, the DC was given brief regarding Covid-19 mitigatation measures undertaken at block level including […]

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Technical team inspects Gulmarg Golf Course

SRINAGAR: On the instructions of Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez, a team of experts from Royal Springs Golf Course visited Gulmarg today to take stock of the condition and readiness of the Golf Course there. The team of experts held a comprehensive discussion with the Chief Executive Officer, Gulmarg Development Authority, Inam ul Haq […]