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25 Covid-19 deaths, 2135 fresh cases reported in JK

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 2135 fresh covid-19 cases while as 25 more people succumbed to the virus, the highest so far, during the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday. Among the fresh cases, 791 were from Jammu Division and 1344 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall toll 162890. Providing district wise details, the […]

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Covid-19 situation: Ramp up availability of Beds, Medicines, says Lt Guv

Chairs high level meeting in Jammu

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Monday chaired a review meeting with the senior Doctors of Jammu and Kashmir including Principals, Heads of Departments of Government Medical Colleges and District Hospitals, at Raj Bhavan here through virtual mode. During the meeting, the Lt Governor took a detailed assessment of the preparedness being put in place in […]

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Security forces recover arms and ammunition

Jammu/Kulgam: Security forces have recovered a cache of arms and ammunition, including two pistols, during a search operation in Kishtwar district, Army officials said on Monday. A joint team of the Army and police launched a search operation in Chhatru forest area on Sunday, they said. During the search, they recovered a cache of arms […]

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Weather conditions improve in Kashmir

Srinagar: While weather is expected to “mainly dry” till May 3, the minimum temperatures have started to increase gradually across Kashmir Valley, officials said on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 7.6°C against 4.8°C on the previous night. The temperature was 1.7°C below normal for this time of the […]

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HC orders continuation of virtual hearings till May 15

Says lawyers also not required in premises

Srinagar: Amid “alarming surge” in COVID-19 infection cases, Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal on Monday ordered that filing as well as hearing of cases in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir as well as in the District and Subordinate Courts and Tribunals shall be conducted through Virtual Mode till May 15. As per an order, […]

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Sgr Admin establishes seven COVID Care Centers

Additional 1300 beds to be ready within three days, says DC Sgr

Srinagar: The district administration Srinagar has geared up to tackle the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases and has established seven COVID Care Centers with 1300 bed capacity to accommodate the increasing patient footfall within the district. Officials said that the rush of patients who are tested positive for COVID-19 has increased at the Valley […]

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Two held carrying grenades in Uri Baramulla

Srinagar: Two persons were arrested along with two Chinese grenades in Boniyar area of Uri in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday, officials said. They said that the duo was arrested at a naka (checkpoint) by a joint team of police and security forces. The arrested persons have been identified as Liyaqat Ahmad Kakro son […]

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Police books 633 people for covid SOP’s violations , 17 arrested

Srinagar: Police has been organizing several public awareness drives, interaction programmes, distribution of masks, public announcements and distribution of pamphlets across Kashmir, a police spokesman said. He said that keeping in view the recent daily surge in the number of cases in Kashmir Valley, Police in its efforts to implement Covid-19 guidelines strictly have arrested […]

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Mufti Nazir advocates covid vaccinations

Bandipora: Renowned Islamic scholar and jurist Mufti Nazir Ahmad Qasmi on Monday said that the vaccination against Covid- 19 pandemic is compulsory for all the people of Kashmir and everyone must take a jab sooner the better. The Renowned Islamic scholar said that it is important during this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis that every Muslim […]

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Boost-up availability of Oxygen, COVID-19 critical care drugs: NC to Govt

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Monday asked the government to explore methods to boost up the availability of oxygen at all government designated COVID-19 hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir as the demand for medical oxygen from hospitals and nursing homes is increasing in wake of increasing rate of infections. Asking the government to ensure seamless […]