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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rates fixed for HRCT scan by private imaging centres in Jammu
Jammu: Authorities in Jammu on Monday fixed the rates for High-Resolution Computed Tomography scan amid a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases. The rates were fixed on the recommendation of a three-member committee which was constituted last week following complaints of exorbitant rates being charged from patients undergoing radiological imaging for detection of the novel coronavirus […]
Functioning of oxygen manufacturing plants reviewed
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday visited the oxygen manufacturing plants at Rangreth Industrial Estate and Sanatnagar Industrial Estate and directed the officers to ensure continuous supply of medical oxygen to various hospitals amid the COVID-19. During his visit to the oxygen manufacturing plants, the Advisor said that the plants should be […]
Avail vaccination of two doses at interval of twelve weeks: Expert
SRINAGAR: With prolific sampling of people for SAR COV2, the work pressure on GMC Microbiology Lab has also increased manifold but everything is being managed very diligently and smoothly by theconcerned GMC administration and Laboratory Staff while working without relenting, said Dr Lenah Bashir, Lecturer Microbiology, Government Medical College, Srinagar. She said the Microbiology Department […]
Free ration distribution drive continues at Shopian
SHOPIAN: Department of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) continues the distribution of free ration among the BPL and AAY Categories in the Shopian district as per the government directions and provisions of Disaster Management Act. As the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic has rendered thousands jobless, the UT Government has decided to distribute […]
Webinar organised on World Telecommunication Day
Srinagar: A Webinar on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was organised by The Institution of Engineers (India), J&K State Centre, Srinagar, in collaboration with National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and other departments. The theme for the webinar was Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times. The Chief Guest was Dr. Kailash Chandra Panday, Senior […]
KU teacher succumbs to Covid-19 infection
Srinagar: Assistant Professor of Zoology Department at University of Kashmir (KU) Dr. Mustahson Farooq on Monday died of Covid-19. Earlier on Sunday, Head of Department (HoD) of Department of Electronics at University of Kashmir, Professor Ghulam Mohiudin Bhat on Sunday died due to COVID-19, official sources said. KUs registrar, Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir confirmed that […]