Herd immunity is still far away in Kashmir: DAK

Says 98% population susceptible to Covid-19 infection

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 98 percent population in Kashmir valley is still susceptible to the novel coronavirus. “Only two percent of the valley’s population is immune to Covid-19 infection,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “A sero-surveillance study conducted in Pulwama district of Kashmir valley by ICMR in May revealed […]

World Blood Donor Day: Lt Guv for raising awareness about blood donation

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, in his message on World Blood Donor Day, has underlined the importance of raising awareness about regular blood donations and valuable contribution donors are making to the entire community as a critical factor in improving health and for achieving the goal of universal health coverage. This year’s theme “Safe […]

‘Spies case’: Parents plead innocence of their wards, seek their release

Bandipora: Family members of the two youth from Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, who were arrested in Pakistan on the charges of spying Saturday, appealed the Prime Minister’s of India and Pakistan to ensure release of their sons on humanitarian grounds. The parents of the two youth arrested in Gilgit area of Pakistan, […]

Two militants killed in Kulgam gunfight

Kulgam: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the wee hours on Saturday at Zadoora-Nipora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, security officials said. The security officials said that a joint team of police, army and the CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of […]

Market places come alive in Srinagar

Srinagar: After three-month-long lockdown imposed in wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the markets across Srinagar district witnessed hustle-bustle again as shops and other business establishments re-opened on Saturday. The district administration Srinagar on Friday ordered re-opening of markets in the district after three-month-long lock down, which was announced to prevent the deadly virus from spreading. Witnesses […]