Reports of 7 covid-19 positive patients test negative

Srinagar: Seven confirmed cases for Covid-19 have now been declared negative. This was disclosed by Head of Department Chest Disease hospital Srinagar, Dr Naveed Shah. He said that seven Covid-19 patients admitted in the hospital are now negative. “The patients are in quarantine and reported negative after a fresh round of blood samples were taken. […]

Mishandling of case of first deceased Covid-19 patient

‘Patient was offered ambulance but he preferred his own vehicle: Inquiry Officer

Srinagar: Additional Commissioner Tasaduq Hussain Mir who was appointed as inquiry officer to probe the alleged mishandling of the deceased Covid-19 patient from Hyderpora, originally an inhabitant of Sopore Saturday said that the patient had preferred to visit SKIMS Soura in his own vehicle, despite an ambulance being offered by doctors at JVC SKIMS Bemina. […]

Advisor Sharma reviews academic scenario, admission process of CU Jammu

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, K.K. Sharma Saturday held a meeting with Vice Chancellor Cluster University Jammu (CLUJ), Anju Bhasin via video conferencing to review academic scenario and admission process for session 2020-21 in the varsity. The meeting was held using ‘Zoom Cloud’ platform as part of social distancing measures announced to contain the spread […]

9 of 14 coronavirus patients cured in Ladakh

Leh: Nine of the 14 patients who had tested positive for coronavirus in Ladakh have been cured over the past 12 days, a senior government official said on Saturday. Commissioner Secretary (Health), Rigzin Samphel, in a tweet said, “2 (two) more positive cases turn negative, total cured 9” Ladakh had recorded a total of 14 […]

Burglars steal medical equipments

Srinagar: Coronavirus scare is turning out to be blessing in disguise for the burglars who strike at will these days not even sparing the health centres, shrines and the homes of Covid-19 patients. Well placed sources said that burglars barged into the Health Sub-Centre at Saloora area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and stole a […]

DDC’s orders immediate axing of female Russian Poplar trees

Shopian/Bandipora: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Shopian, has directed all Tehsildars to axe the female Russian Poplar trees, pollen of which has been a public concern in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. According to an order issued in this regard, the DC has impressed the Tehsildars of the district to identify the said trees within their […]

SIDCO donates Rs. 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation (SIDCO) Saturday donated Rs 18.10 lakh to J&K Relief Fund to strengthen the ongoing efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19). In this regard, Managing Director J&K SIDCO, Ravinder Kumar here presented a cheque of Rs 18, 09,640 to Commissioner Secretary Industries and Commerce Department, Manoj […]

First victory for youth of J&K: NPP on amendment in domicile rules

Jammu: Describing the amendment effected in the domicile order as the first victory for the youth of Jammu and Kashmir, the National Panthers Party (NPP) on Saturday said the move had come as a pleasant relief for millions of aspiring youth of the Union Territory. Though there were certain other aspects in domicile law which […]