COVID-19: DC Kupwara reviews preventive measures in Red zone areas
KUPWARA: Deputy Commissioner (DC), Kupwara, Anshul Garg, Monday convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the status of preventive measures in place in the Red zone areas of the district. The meeting was informed that strict restrictions have been imposed on vehicular and people’s movement in Drugmulla, Manigah and Trehgam, which have been declared […]
Avoid public gatherings on Baisakhi: Murmu appeals to people of J&K
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Girish Chandra Murmu greeted people on the eve of Baisakhi on Sunday and appealed to them to avoid any public gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. He said the festival of Baisakhi holds special significance for the people of north India. “Baisakhi also marks the commencement of […]
Mother-daughter duo drown in Doda
Bhadarwah/Jammu: A mother-daughter duo drowned in a fast flowing stream in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, police said on Sunday. Zarina (17) accidentally fell into the stream while crossing it at Chilli-Pingal village. Her mother Sameena Begum (43) jumped into it to rescue her but both of them were swept away […]
Two Facebook users booked for ‘sensitive remarks’ in Kishtwar
Jammu: Two Facebook users were booked for posting “sensitive remarks” on the social media site having potential to disturb peace and order in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The separate cases were registered against Kehem Raj of Atholi-Padder and Wasil Doolwal of Kishtwar town for uploading objectionable posts on their […]
Asymptomatic coronavirus cases can infect others: DAK
Srinagar: With more than 70 percent COVID-19 cases in Kashmir valley showing no symptoms, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said asymptomatic cases of the novel (new) coronavirus can infect other people and spread the disease. “Asymptomatic cases are silent spreaders of the disease,” said DAK President, Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued […]
COVID-19 containment: Govt releases Rs 27 cr under SDRF
JAMMU: The Government on Saturday released Rs 27 crore under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for sustenance of effective relief and response operation for COVID-19. According to order issued by Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (DMRRR) said, “The funds to the extent of Rs 27 crore have been released for all the […]
Immunity boosting: ISM distributing medicine on large scale amid COVID-19 pandemic
SRINAGAR: Director, Indian System of Medicine (Ayush), Dr Mohan Singh Saturday said that in order to fight coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate has procured all immunity-boosting medicine—besides ensuring their free availability at all district hospitals. Divulging details, the Director said that the Directorate with the help of its dedicated staff was ensuring the distribution of AYSUH […]
Admin regulates operations of NGO’s as containment zones increase in Srinagar
SRINAGAR: In continuation to instructions issued earlier this month the District Magistrate Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who is also the Chairman District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued instructions for further regulation of operations of NGOs involved in relief efforts in Srinagar. Further regulation of operations of NGOs comes in the wake of declaration of […]
16 more persons discharged after completing two-week quarantine
SRINAGAR: Sixteen (16) more persons who were shifted into administrative quarantine in Srinagar two weeks ago were discharged Saturday after successfully completing their 14-day quarantine period. ADC Srinagar M Hanief Balkhi and other concerned supervising officers oversaw their discharge. The group like all others before them was under thorough medical supervision throughout their quarantine period […]
Enforce round the clock strict lock down: Advisor Baseer Khan to DCs
SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor and overall Incharge of Coronavirus Control Efforts (CCE) in Kashmir division, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed Deputy Commissioners to enforce 24×7 (round the clock) strict lock-down in their respective districts. Advisor Khan issued these directions while chairing a high level meeting to review the arrangements and preparedness to combat Coronavirus […]
