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Pandemic: Covid threat turns more deadly

Pandemic: Covid threat turns more deadly

52 dead, 4716 new positive cases reported in JK

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday witnessed 52 deaths, highest since the pandemic broke out while 4,716 fresh positive cases were also reported, taking the number of total active cases to 39,628 . With 52 more deaths the death toll in the UT has reached to 2,510 and the active cases continue to increase and […]

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Peak expected in next two to three weeks: Experts

Peak expected in next two to three weeks: Experts

Srinagar: Experts on Wednesday said that the peak of the second wave of Covid-19 is yet to come in Jammu and Kashmir and it is expected to hit the region in coming two to three weeks. Former director SKIMS, Chairman Covid Advisory Committee and renowned Gastroenterologist Dr Mohammed Sultan Khuroo said that peak of second […]

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Covid-19: 11 areas declared as ‘Containment Zones’ in Srinagar

Srinagar: At least 11 areas of Srinagar were on Wednesday declared as Containment Zones in view of the fresh detection of COVID-19 positive cases. According to the orders issued by the DDMA Srinagar, the areas which have been declared containment zones include Shivpora, Nigeen, Hazratbal, Tailbal, Barbarshah, Zadibal, Umerabad Zainakote, Saidakadal, Qamarwari, Bemina and Eidgah. […]

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Covid-19: LG directs to increase 1050 beds with oxygen support

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the Senior Doctors, Health Officials and CMOs to increase additional 1050 oxygen beds in Kashmir division to ensure immediate treatment for the people requiring hospitalization. The Lt Governor directed that increased bed capacity with oxygen should be ready within a week. It will substantially improve the health […]

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Covid Surge: Five officers deployed in different hospitals

Jammu: Five Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) officers have been deployed on special duty in different hospitals in Jammu and Srinagar for assisting in coronavirus mitigation efforts, an official order said on Wednesday. The order, issued by the General Administration Department (GAD), said the deployment has been made in the interest of the administration. The five […]

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Covid-19: All elective, routine surgeries in Govt, Private Hospitals deferred

Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday ordered deferment of all elective and routine surgeries in Government as well as Private Health Institutions in Jammu as well as in Kashmir division amid continuing upsurge in covid-19. “In view of prevailing situation of Covid-19 pandemic in Kashmir Division which demands optimal utilization of available resources so that the existing […]

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Rains lash Gulmarg, other parts in Kashmir

Rains lash Gulmarg, other parts in Kashmir

Srinagar: Amid forecast for erratic weather this week, parts of Kashmir Valley including Gulmarg received rainfall, officials said on Wednesday. A meteorological department official told that Srinagar recorded a low of 12.6°C against 13.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was 2.9°C above normal for this time of the season in the summer capital of […]

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Noted broadcaster PL Razdan dies

Jammu: Veteran media personality, theatre and drama artist, PL Razdan passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday after batteling Covid-19, family sources said. He is survived by wife and four daughters. A recipient of many awards and honours including national award for best Drama production during his career at Radio Kashmir Srinagar, PL Razdan continued […]

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Advisor Bhatnagar reviews COVID situation in Samba

Oversees functioning of Oxygen Plant at District Hospital

SAMBA: In order to have first hand appraisal of situation arising due to ongoing pandemic COVID-19, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar Wednesday held discussions with district officials here besides visited district hospital Samba and reviewed the functioning of oxygen plant which is under final testing and is being commissioned soon. The Advisor was […]

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Offer help to people during testing times, Justice Magrey to DLSA’s

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judge, Member National Legal Services Authority and Exec. Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey Wednesday emphasised upon District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) across the UT to come up to the expectations of the people in terms of constitutional obligation and rise to help them during […]