Divisional single window committee clears four projects
SRINAGAR: A divisional level single window clearance committee was held under the chairmanship of Director Industries and Commerce Kashmir wherein four projects worth Rs 67.26 crore under horticulture sector were cleared. The meeting was attended by General Manager DIC Pulwama, representatives of PDD and PCB. The projects include establishment of Controlled Atmosphere Stores and manufacture […]
Police organizes solidarity’ sammelan’ for policemen, other Covid-19 workers
Jammu: Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh on Tuesday led a Solidarity Sammelan at Police Headquarters Jammu in unity with fellow policemen, doctors, paramedic staff, municipal workers and other Covid-19 workers. The solidarity Sammelan was held while observing all the social distancing norms and other protocols, reports said. ADGsP, IGsP, SSsP and […]
Covid preparedness is ok, but what about other ailments: DAK
Srinagar: As Kashmir valley focuses excessively on COVID-19, medico body Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said it is harrowing time for people with other diseases and conditions. “Patients with non-covid health problems face immense hardships,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “People are not getting health care for other problems,” he said. Dr […]
369 stranded students reach JK from Kota, heading to their home districts
Kathua: A group of 369 students, hailing from different districts of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, reached here on Monday from Kota in Rajasthan onboard 15 SRTC buses, officials said. Soon after their arrival, they were screened for COVID-19 and later allowed to proceed to their home districts in the two Union Territories where they […]
Police destroys poppy cultivation in Reasi
Jammu: Police have destroyed large scale illegal cultivation of poppy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district and booked several people in the area, officials said on Monday. A reliable source informed the Arnas Police Station about the illegal cultivation of poppy in Dharan village of Thakerakote tehsil without any permission on Sunday, they said. A […]
Coronavirus effect: Artisans in JK hit hard by lockdown
Pulwama: The continuous lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus has severely affected livelihood of hundreds of weavers and artisans across Jammu and Kashmir. Unable to get the required raw material people associated with handicrafts are going through tough times. “We are not sure how long will this lockdown continue and after failing to earn […]
Two sisters drown in Chadoora flash floods, bodies recovered
Srinagar: Two minor sisters were killed due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains in the mountainous region of Chadoora area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. Reports said that the two sisters identified as Rumaisa (14) and Ruksana (6) daughters of Ghulam Rasool Hajam were washed away in the flash floods at Rangwar […]
Police launches highway patrol vehicles in Ramban
Ramban/Jammu: Police on Monday launched four highway patrol vehicles (HPVs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district as part of the government’s initiative to enhance 24/7 vigilance on the highway, officials said. SSP Haseeb-ur-Rehman flagged off four HPVs in Ramban. Two Vehicles moved towards Nashri and two towards the Jawahar Tunnel for patrolling to quickly respond […]
Ladakh gets its first COVID-19 testing lab
Leh/Jammu: A COVID-19 laboratory has been set up in the Union Territory of Ladakh to ensure timely and cost-effective sample testing, officials said on Monday. Earlier, the samples had to be sent to Delhi by flights leading to delays and heavy expenditure, they said. The COVID-19 testing laboratory, first such facility in the union territory, […]
Atal Dullo reviews facilities at Covid hospitals of Army, CRPF
JAMMU: Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo, Monday inspected and reviewed facilities at the COVID-19 hospitals established by Army and Central Reserve Police Force in Jammu. Pertinently, Army authorities have developed 100 bedded hospital at the Army Public School Domana with the support of Directorate of Health Services Jammu while the CRPF has […]
