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COVID-19 lockdown hits normal life in Kashmir

COVID-19 lockdown hits normal life in Kashmir

JK records 3,832 fresh cases, 47 deaths

Srinagar: Normal life remained affected in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday with the imposition of the lockdown in the wake of an alarming surge in coronavirus cases, even as the ‘Corona Curfew’ was extended in four districts, officials said. Meanwhile, the UR reported the highest single day spike in cases and fatalities as 3,832 fresh […]

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Recovery rate in JK declines from 96% to 82%

Srinagar: The recovery rate of Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir which once was over 98 percent has now reduced to 82 percent amid a spike in the cases. As per the data available the recovery rate in J&K has declined from 96.54 percent to 82.59 percent in the month of April alone. The recovery […]

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Family blames Batra Hospital Jammu of negligence

Says four covid patients died due to lack of oxygen

Jammu: Notwithstanding the claims of administration regarding ample supply and availability of oxygen, four Covid patients admitted in Jammu’s Acharaya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences (Batra Hospital) died on Saturday allegedly due to non-availability of proper oxygen, a charge rejected by the hospital administration. Reports said that on Saturday the situation in Batra Hospital […]

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Three Govt employees sacked

Were involved in ‘anti- national activities’: Admin

Srinagar: In the first such action after re-organisation of Jammu & Kashmir, the administration of the Union Territory has terminated three government employees for their involvement in activities “prejudicial to security of the State”. Authoritative sources said that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated three government employees under the Article 311(2) (C) of the Constitution […]

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Five day course gets underway at NIT Srinagar

Srinagar: A five-day long short-term course (STC) on “Semiconductor Physics to Smart Devices to Intelligent Automation” began at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Saturday, in which more than 800 participants are expected to participate. The virtual event was organized by the Department of Physics NIT Srinagar in collaboration with Semiconductor Society of […]

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Advisor Baseer Khan holds interaction with traders, religious leaders

Seeks cooperation of all towards containing Covid-19

SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Saturday held interactive meetings with representatives of Trade Bodies, Tourism Industry, Industries, Religious leaders and other stakeholders at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center (SKICC) here to discuss issues arisen due to outbreak of second wave of Covid pandemic besides working out remedial measures. Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad […]

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Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur celebrated

SRINAGAR: While Complying the Covid protocol religiously, the 400th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was celebrated across Kashmir on Saturday. On the occasion, Directorate of School Education Kashmir held a series of online Essay Writing, Quiz Competition, Debate and Seminar on the topic ‘Teaching and Sacrifices of Guru TeghBahadur Ji’ in all […]

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Div Com Kashmir inaugurates Covid-19 War Room

SRINAGAR: In order to facilitate the general public regarding Covid-19 related queries and to ensure systematic Redressal of such issues, the District Disaster Management Authority(DDMA), Srinagar Saturday on 01.05.2021 has launched 24/7 dedicated Helpline at Covid-19 War Control Room. The facility was inaugurated by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole in presence of Chairman […]

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Burglars loot cash from shrine in south Kashmir

Pulwama: Burglars on Saturday stole a cash-filled iron chest from a shrine in Rahmoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district during the intervening night of Friday-Saturday, reports said. Locals said that burglars broke into the revered shrine of ‘Hazrat Sayed Muhammad Qasim’ (RA) and stole the cash filled chest. Inhabitants of the area while expressing […]

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Kashmir University condoles demise of Prof Irshad Hamal

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad, Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir, faculty and officers of the varsity Saturday condoled the demise of Prof Irshad Hamal, former Vice-Chancellor, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri. Describing Prof Hamal as an able teacher and administrator whose contributions to the growth and development of BGSBU will always […]