Intensify testing for coronavirus, address livelihood issues on priority: Tarigami
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir CPI(M) leader Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami urged the government on Monday to intensify coronavirus testing and address livelihood issues on priority as he called for extending the lockdown. The government must increase testing, equip our health workers and address livelihood issues seriously, he said. “The spread has to be contained through identifying, […]
20 persons quarantined in Ganderbal after 3 fresh positive cases
Ganderbal : The District Administration Ganderbal today quarantined 20 more persons who are primary and secondary contacts of 3 new positive cases from Village Guzhama, Ganderbal. Notably, Guzhama village is already a declared Red Zone after two positive cases were detected in the village earlier. Briefing the media, District Magistrate, Shafqat Iqbal said that 3 […]
Lockdown: Kashmiri businessmen, labourers stranded in Goa
Srinagar: Amid the Coronavirus pandemic and the three-week lockdown in India, hundreds of Kashmiri labourers struck in many parts of Goa city in India have demanded immediate evacuation, or they need some financial help, saying they are gripped in fear and panic. Meanwhile, a group of Kashmiris stuck in Himachal Pradesh were beaten merciless forcing […]
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 […]