Coronavirus killing more men than women: DAK
Srinagar: Following the death of an elderly male in Kashmir valley due to the novel (new) coronavirus, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said the novel virus is killing more men than women. “More men are dying than women due to the virus,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “This is what evidence shows […]
Conductor found dead inside his vehicle
Srinagar: A truck conductor died under mysterious circumstances at Nowgam area of Srinagar outskirts on Thursday, sources said. They said that the conductor identified as Madan Lal son of Mithoo Ram of Bethani, Punjam was found dead today in the morning inside the truck (vehicle bearing registration number RJ19GA-2389) which was parked near Railway Crossing […]
Ensure Coronavirus crisis doesn’t turn into water crisis: PHE urges public
Stresses on judicious use of water, establishes toll free number for public grievances
JAMMU: Public Health Engineering Department today issued an advisory and urged public to ensure judicious use of water following the Coronavirus scare in Jammu and Kashmir. Stressing on maintaining the hygiene by washing hands with soap for twenty seconds, the advisory said it is incumbent upon every individual to ensure that tap water remains closed […]
COVID-19: Div Com reviews stock, supply position of essential commodities
JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Sanjeev Verma Thursday convened a meeting of officers of various departments engaged under essential services and reviewed stock position of essentials and supply in districts of the division in view prevailing situation. The meeting was attended by IGP Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Commissioner JMC, Additional Commissioner, Director FCS&CA, besides senior functionaries […]
DM orders distribution of Dry Mid Day Meal, home delivery of ration
KULGAM: For containing and breaking the chain of transmission of COVID-19 the District Magistrate, Kulgam Showkat Aijaz Bhat has directed the concerned departments to ensure the availability of food grains, essential commodities and services notified vide government order No.60-FSC&CA of 2020 to population at large. The District Magistrate has ordered the AD- FSC&CA to ensure […]
DM appeals for complete shutdown
Orders strict restrictions in the district
PULWAMA: District Magistrate Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer Thursday ordered imposition of strict restrictions across the district to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the district. The order issued under Section 144 of CrPC and Section 34 of Disaster Management Act 2005 states that there shall be complete restrictions on public movement including assembly of more […]
FIR registered against people violating restriction orders
BANDIPORA: On the directions of District Magistrate Bandipora, the Bandipora Police registered an FIR against the people violating restriction orders issued by the District Magistrate Bandipora in the district, here Thursday. Deputy Commissioner, Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza, said that a large number of people had gathered outside an ATM at Pazalpora Chowk violating the restriction […]
Covid-19 victim’s family regrets ‘victimization’
Says deceased had no international travel history
Srinagar: The family of 67-year-old man, who became the first fatality of covid-19 in Kashmir Valley, on Thursday regretted “victimization” over “baseless” allegations of hiding the travel history. “It is quite unfortunate that we are being victimized for hiding the travel history which is absolutely baseless allegation,” the sexagenarian’s son said. “Let me be very […]
