Keep 10-15 beds available, DHSK tells CMOs, BMOs, MSs
Srinagar: Amid spurt in Covid-19 positive cases in Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir has directed all Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents and Block Medical officers to keep 10-15 beds available for Covid-19 patients in all district or sub district hospitals. According to an order issued here, DHSK directed officials that at least 4-5 beds must […]
India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination nears 200 crore
New Delhi: The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country neared the 200-crore mark on Saturday, the Union health ministry said. More than 10 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 7 pm on Saturday. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late […]
First batch of Hajj pilgrims returns
Srinagar: The first batch of 145 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir returned from the Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, officials said. The batch was received at the Srinagar international airport by Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole and other senior officials from police and civil administration, they said. The 145 pilgrims — 80 […]
Kashmiri Pandits welcome Hajis returning from Saudi Arabia
Recite praises for Prophet, seek blessings from pilgrims
Srinagar: In a heart-warming gesture, a group of Kashmiri Pandits on Saturday welcomed the first batch of Haj pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia and recited praises for Prophet Mohammed at the airport here. The group of Kashmiri Pandits stood outside the terminal building of the Srinagar international airport and welcomed the first batch of 145 […]
Kashmir-based leaders ‘ inciting communal passions, encouraging militancy: BJP
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday accused Valley-based political leaders of indirectly inciting communal passions, provoking violence and encouraging militancy. It alleged that both the National Conference and the PDP feel that everything is alright when they are in power but become ardent supporters of Pakistan and ask the central government to talk […]
MeT forecasts scattered light rain in J&K
Srinagar: The weatherman on Saturday forecast scattered light rains and thunderstorm in next 24 hours even as minimum temperature continued to hover in and around below normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here said that during last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, 3.8 mm of rainfall was recorded […]
WB Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar is NDA’s VP candidate
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday named West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar, a Jat leader from Rajasthan with socialist background, as the ruling National Democratic Alliance’s vice presidential candidate. Making the announcement, BJP president J P Nadda lauded Dhankhar as a “kisan-putra” (son of farmer) who, he said, established himself as a “people’s governor”. Dhankhar’s […]
ITBP jawan shoots three colleagues before killing self
Jammu: An Indo-Tibetan Border Police jawan Saturday fired at his three colleagues before shooting himself dead at a camp in Udhampur district, officials said. The incident took place around 3:30 pm at the Devika Ghat community centre in the district. Constable Bhupendra Singh shot at his colleagues, leading to bullet injuries to a head constable […]
Pampore youth to showcase martial art talent in Philippines
Pulwama: A youth from Saffron town Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is all set to showcase his martial arts talent in the Philippines. Maroof Hilal Sofi (19) son of Hilal Ahmad Sofi resident of Frestabal area of Pampore town has been selected for International Martial art championship scheduled to be held in Philippines from […]
Withdraw GST on healthcare, IMA urges Finance Minister
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Saturday requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to withdraw the imposition of Goods and Services Tax on healthcare services, saying the step will raise the cost of running hospitals and clinics in the country. Referring to a recommendation by the 47th GST council which stated that “like CTEPs, […]
