Covid-19: JK records 113 new cases, one death

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday recorded 113 new positive cases, while one death took place in the last 24 hours, taking the infection tally to 1,22,651 and the death toll to 1,911, officials said. Of the fresh cases, 46 were from Jammu division and 67 from Kashmir division of the union territory, they said. […]

Alleged Medical negligence case: Admin appoints committee for probe

Srinagar: The district administration has constituted a committee to investigate the alleged medical negligence in the case of 14-month-old Zikra. Additional District Magistrate Srinagar as per an order has constituted a three-member committee headed by Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Srinagar, who has been appointed as Chairman of the group. “Sanction is hereby accorded to constitution […]

Rice mill owner dies after crushed by machine

Bandipora: Owner of a rice mill was killed after he got trapped in the machine at Shahgund area of north Kashmir Bandipora district on Monday. Official sources said that the mill owner identified as Abdul Majeed Dar son of Abdul Kareem Dar of Shahgund was trapped in the machine while he was repairing it. He […]

URTC discusses release of eligible prisoners with jail authorities

JAMMU: In compliance to the directions of the Supreme Court of India and as per the protocol (SoP) prepared by the National Legal Services Authority, the Under Trial Review Committee (URTC)Jammu, comprising Sanjeev Gupta, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority (Pr. District and Sessions Judge) Jammu, Naushad Ahmed Khan, Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Jammu, Ghan […]

30-year-old man dies of cardiac arrest

Bandipora: A 30-year-old man died of cardiac arrest at his native village in Quil Muqam area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday afternoon. An official said that Irfan Mohammad Mir(30), a resident of Quil Muqam suffered a cardiac arrest today at his home. He was immediately taken to District hospital Bandipora, where doctors declared […]

Man found dead inside Srinagar Masjid

Srinagar: A middle-aged man was found dead inside a mosque bathroom in Srinagar district on Saturday morning. Reports said that the man identified as Abdul Qayoom Khan son of late Abdul Rehman of Gilli Kadal Zoonimar was found dead by locals inside the bathroom of a Masjid (mosque) at Sharibhat area of Zadibal. Officials said […]

DC Srinagar visits several areas to monitor restoration, clearance work

Rs 30 Lakh compensation, medical aid sanctioned

SRINAGAR: District administration Srinagar pressed on essential services manpower and machinery for ensuring restoration of services in view of fresh snowfall. DC Srinagar monitored the restoration work and visited several areas. Mechanical Engineering Department deputed 14 machines for snow clearance in main roads and link roads in designated Zones including airport roads , Rambagh, Baghe […]

Arrangements for testing of foreign travellers put in place: DDMA

SRINAGAR: District Disaster Management Authority, Srinagar has put in place arrangements as per ICMR guidelines pursuant to foreign travellers testing positive for Covid-19 on arrival at Srinagar which includes institutional quarantine and other logistics arrangements. Guidelines have been notified for Covid-19 containment in view of new cases. Chairman District Health Society and DDMA chaired meeting […]

Four members of Shopian family found unconscious, shifted to hospital

Pulwama: Four members of a family were found unconscious on early Saturday morning after which they were shifted to hospital by police. An official said that Javaid Ahmed Thoker son of Mohammad Iqbal Thoker, his wife and two minor children were found unconscious at their residence in Nussipora Audoora in Keegam area of Shopian district. […]