Covid Surge: NGOs turn out ‘saviors’ for people
Srinagar: Various Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) in Srinagar are out yet again to provide help to the people in need amid the spike in the COVID-19 cases and reports about the shortage of oxygen facilities. Athrout, Dar-ul-Ata and SRO are among the NGOs who have kept its men on toes to serve the people in the […]
Adherence to Covid-19 SOP’s
DC Srinagar inspects City markets, seeks people’s co-operation
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad Wednesday visited various markets of Srinagar City to inspect the implementation of Covid related SOPs and imposition of Sec. 144 to combat the fresh wave of Covid-19 in the district. During the visit, the DC inspected various markets of Srinagar City including Lal Chowk, Ganta Ghar, […]
Banks in J&K to curtail business hours
Srinagar: In view of the steep rise in COVID19 cases across the country, the banks operating in J&K shall conduct banking business for public from 10 am to 2 pm with reduced staff presence in branches as well as in controlling offices. The new standard operating procedures will be implemented with immediate effect till May […]
Two killed in blast at Kathua chemical factory
Jammu: In a tragic incident, two persons including a contractor died, while another one sustained critical injuries when a mysterious blast shook a chemical factory in Kathua area of Jammu region on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, SSP Kathua Romesh Kotwal said that a chemical factor where in and copper items are made witnessed a blast. […]
Section 144 in Sgr: Main aim to prevent virus spread, say SSP Sgr
Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday imposed section 144 within Municipal limits of Srinagar after the COVID cases spurt in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Sandeep Choudhary while talking to the media persons said that police and other security […]
Agricultural commodities to be traded through E-NAM platform: Govt
JAMMU: Director Horticulture Planning and Marketing Department, Vishesh Mahajan Wednesday said that the agriculture commodities will be shortly traded through National Agriculture Market (eNAM) in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing officers of the department, in virtual conference on National Agriculture Market (eNAM), he said that the department was focused upon making E-NAM a success in J&K […]
More than 400 vacancies of SDD referred to recruitment agencies: Officials
JAMMU: Around 419 vacancies of different cadres both gazetted and non-gazetted of Skill Development Department (SDD) have been referred to recruiting agencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir for further streamlining the working of the department. Principal Secretary, Skill Development Department (SDD), Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, informed here today while chairing a meeting […]
Dir Tourism reviews vaccination pace with CEOs
Impresses upon observance of strict COVID protocol
SRINAGAR: Director, Tourism, Kashmir, Dr. G N Itoo Wednesday convened a marathon meeting with the Chief Executive Officers of all the Tourism Development Authorities and Resort Officers here and reviewed the pace of vaccination among the tourism stakeholders and COVID mitigation efforts at various tourist destinations. During the meeting, the Director Tourism impressed upon all […]
DM orders night curfew in Municipal areas of Ganderbal
Directs closure of paid public parks
GANDERBAL: The District Magistrate Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna has ordered complete corona night curfew within the Municipal limits of the district between 08.00 PM to 6.00 AM instead of 10:00 PM to 6: 00 PM. Besides, the DM also directed for closure of all paid public parks falling within the territorial jurisdiction of the district for […]
Covid-19: DDC Anantnag seeks cooperation of Imams, religious leaders
Appeals them to ensure people follow SOPs, get vaccinated