NSUI writes to LG for raising stipend of medical interns
New Delhi: The Congress’ student wing has written to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor for increasing the stipend of medical interns to at least Rs 22,000 per month. In a letter to the Lt Governor, National Students Union of India (NSUI) chief Neeraj Kundan said the medical interns were left out from being given any […]
Dr. Samia Appointed as Principal GMC Srinagar
Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has Thursday sanctioned accord to the appointment of Dr. Samia Rashid as Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar. An Order Number 374-JK (HME) of 2021 Dated 06-05-2021 to this effect, of which a copy a lies with news agency Global News Service (GNS), states that “…Dr. Samia Rashid, Professor and […]
Rising numbers and concerns
On Friday India witnessed a record single-day rise of 2,17,353 new coronavirus infections as the active cases surpassed the 15-lakh mark. The death toll increased to 1,74,308 with 1,185 new fatalities, the highest since September 19, 2020. It is for the 37th day in a row that a steady increase in the number of positive […]
Around 40 sheep, goats crushed to death by speeding truck
Jammu: In a ghastly incident, three dozen sheep and goats, belonging to a nomadic community, were crushed to death by a speeding truck in Udhampur district, Police said on Thursday. A speeding truck drove through a flock of sheep and goats of a nomadic Gujjar near Darsu on Dhar road late Wednesday night, causing the […]
COVID: Schools Upto 9th Standard Being closed For 2 weeks in JK
JAMMU: In order to contain the recent spike in number of COVID-19 cases, the government has decided to close all schools upto 9th class for two weeks while as from10th to 12th classes, schools will be closed for a week starting Monday. An order issued in this regard today stated that an overall assessment of […]
Daily wagers in forest division Langate demand release of wages
Aatif Qayoom Handwara: The daily wagers of Forest Division Langate alleged that the authorities did not release their long pending dues despite funds being transferred for the purpose. They said their wages were released after eight months on March 25/26 but was not disbursed into their accounts. “We are getting only Rs 6,750 per month […]
