Oxygen supplies going smoothly across Kashmir
Wastage, imprudent utilization a concern: Experts
SRINAGAR: An online training workshop was conducted under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole in order to ascertain the efficient and optimal usage of oxygen across all dedicated Covid-19 hospitals. During the meeting threadbare discussion was held on prevention of wastage of Oxygen at different levels including proper flow, checking […]
Body of 15-yr-old girl recovered
Srinagar: Body of a 15-year-old girl was recovered from Jehlum in Panzinara area of Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Official sources said that a minor girl (name withheld) ,a resident of SD Colony Batamaloo was found floating in Jehlum river by sand extractors in Panzinara area. The body was fished out and later handed to local […]
Youth found dead in orchard at Delina Baramulla
Baramulla: A youth was found dead mysteriously in an orchard in his native area in Sheepora Delina of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday morning. An official said that some locals spotted the body in the orchard in Delina and accordingly informed the police. He said that a team of police from the concerned police […]
KU organises webinar on drug abuse
Srinagar: The University of Kashmir on Wednesday hosted a webinar on drug abuse. The webinar was organised jointly by the varsity’s Centre for Women’s Studies and Research (CWSR) and District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Srinagar under the patronage of Secretary DLSA Srinagar and Sub-Judge, Mr Noor Mohammad. In her opening remarks, Coordinator CWSR Prof Tabasum […]
LAWDA conducts demolition drive
SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) has conducted a demolition drive in the area of Saidakadal Rangerstop. During the drive, one under construction structure near bridge, one single storey at Saidakadal and plinth for shops, raised in the green belt area were demolished on spot. Also, the illegal filling in […]
Following SOPs, vaccination only protection against Covid: Expert
JAMMU: Dr Rakesh Bahl, Senior Consultant, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College Jammu has batted for rigorous education about COVID19, strict implementation and adherence to Covid Appropriate Behaviour to save the people and stop the spread of deadly virus. When asked about the sudden surge in cases after a year since India came face […]
NC condemns ‘atrocities’ by Israeli forces in Palestine
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Wednesday condemned “atrocities” by Israeli forces in Palestine and asked Muslim countries to put up a strong and united face to mount pressure on the Jewish state to immediately stop the aggression. In a joint statement, NC leaders, including party president Farooq Abdullah and vice president Omar Abdullah, condemned in […]
Justice Hassnain Masoodi visits Shopian
SHOPIAN: Member of Parliament (MP) from Anantnag Parliamentary constituency (Retd.) Justice Hassnain Masoodi visited district Shopian of south Kashmir and held a review meeting with the district administration on the efforts underway to combat the spread of virus. The MP took stock of the efforts by District Administration towards curbing the spread of Covid and […]
Div Com reviews Covid containment measures in Kupwara
KUPWARA: Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Wednesday had a whirl wind tour of North Kashmir district of Kupwara to take stock of Covid containment measures and facilities available in health institutions there. The Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner(DC), Kupwara Imam Din, ADC, Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone, President Municipal Committee, Handwara […]
DC Bandipora interacts with Imams, Religious Heads
Seeks cooperation to ensure covid appropriate behaviour on Eid
BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmad Wednesday held an interactive meeting with prominent religious leaders, Imams and Khateebs of the district ahead of the Eid Festival. The interaction was held in view of the upcoming Eid Festival and the DC sought the cooperation of religious leaders in ensuring covid appropriate behavior during the […]