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Soldier killed in accidental fire

Srinagar: An Army soldier was killed in an accidental fire after his service rifle went off accidentally inside an army camp at Hirri area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, police said. The soldier identified as Havaldar Rakesh Kumar of 8 JAT Regiment posted with army’s 160 TA headquarters at Hirri sustained bullet wound […]

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Ramadhan during COVID-19: Sgr police chief appeals people to avoid congregational gatherings

Ramadhan during COVID-19: Sgr police chief appeals people to avoid congregational gatherings

Srinagar: Srinagar Police Chief Dr Hasseeb Mughal while felicitating the people of Srinagar on the eve of fasting month of Ramadhan said people should understand that the men in uniform across the length and breadth of city too are humans and are deployed for prevention of Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Haseeb said that some people try […]

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Consume packed dates rather tan those sold in open: Div Com to people

Srinagar: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole Friday said that people should consume packed dates instead of those sold in open and should wash the packet properly before eating them. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir recommended consumption of packed dates and asked people to desist from consuming those sold in open. He said people should […]

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PDD lineman electrocuted in Srinagar

Srinagar: A 50-year-old man was electrocuted in Srinagar outskirts on Friday. Sources said that the deceased was repairing electric wire when he came in contact with a live wire. He was rushed to the SMHS hospital, where the doctors declared him brought dead. The deceased is identified as Bashir Ahmed Parry son of Ghulam Muhammad, […]

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Biker dies on Srinagar-Jammu Highway

Pulwama: A biker died on Friday on Srinagar-Jammu highway in a road accident. Police sources said that incident occurred at Chandhara Pampore crossing. The bike rider suffered serious injuries in the accident. He was shifted to SMHS hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. A police official identified the deceased as Suhail Abdullah Sheiikh s/o […]

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27 more test positive for COVID-19 in JK, tally reaches 434

27 more test positive for COVID-19 in JK, tally reaches 434

Srinagar: Kashmir continues to witness surge in the Covid-19 positive cases as 27 more tested positive for the pandemic on Thursday taking the total number of cases to 434 in the Union Territory. Officials said that 27 persons have tested positive in J&K of which 26 are from Kashmir division and one from Jammu division. […]

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Move out of red zones for medical emergencies only, residents told

SRINAGAR: Public Health Expert at Red Zone Surveillance Divisional Control Room, Kashmir, Dr Rouf Hussain Rather Thursday advised people in Covid-19 red zones to not to venture out of their homes except under medical emergencies. He said that red zones become vulnerable as far as further transmission of the coronavirus is concerned and it becomes […]

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Fighting COVID-19 is a long drawn battle: Lt Guv

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, GC Murmu Thursday reviewed preparedness and arrangements for dealing with coronavirus outbreak—directing divisional administration to reach out to masses, identify vulnerable age groups, besides augmenting robust healthcare facility on priority. Speaking during a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor said COVID-19 was a novel virus and it demanded […]

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LG chairs security review meet

Appreciates role of security forces in combating COVID-19

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, G C Murmu today lauded the role of Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies for being at the forefront in combating the spread of novel coronavirus. While chairing a high level security review meeting here at Raj Bhawan Srinagar, Lieutenant Governor discussed overall security scenario measures. He lauded the role […]

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Coronascare: DAK recommends use of ECMO life-saving machines

Srinagar: While most of the novel coronavirus patients who get placed on conventional ventilators die, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) machine is life-saving for critically ill COVID-19 patients. “ECMO is saving people from the brink of death,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “ECMO is an advanced type […]