JK reports 2827 fresh covid-19 cases, five deaths
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 2827 new covid-19 cases while five persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Monday. They said that 1093 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 1734 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 362200. There were also five deaths in the last […]
Covid treatment: Govt issues revised guidelines on use of drugs, therapies
New Delhi: There is no evidence of injectable steroids benefitting Covid patients not requiring oxygen supplementation or in continuation after discharge, according to the revised ‘Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult COVID-19 Patients’. The revised guidelines issued by AIIMS, ICMR-COVID-19 National Task Force and Joint Monitoring Group (DGHS) under the Union health ministry also stated […]
Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March: Expert
New Delhi: India may begin inoculating children in the 12-14 age group against COVID-19 in March as the 15-18 population is likely to get fully vaccinated by then, Dr N K Arora, chairman of the COVID-19 working group of NTAGI, said Monday. Of the estimated 7.4 crore (7,40,57,000) population in the 15-18 age bracket, over […]
Admin restores premises of Kashmir Press Club to estates dept
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday took back the premises allotted to the Kashmir Press Club here, an official spokesman said. “In view of the unpleasant developments and dissensions between various groups of journalists, it has been decided that the allotment of the premises at Polo View to the now-deregistered Kashmir Press Club […]
Mercury dips in parts of Kashmir after fresh snowfall
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall in some parts of Kashmir led to a dip in the maximum temperatures but overnight cloud cover has resulted in higher than expected minimum temperatures across the valley, officials said on Monday. Light to moderate snowfall was reported from many places in north Kashmir, including Lolab, Kupwara, Sopore and Baramulla, they said. […]
MeT predicts light snowfall in plains
Srinagar: As Kashmir parts received fresh snowfall on Monday, the local Meteorological department (MeT) here predicted light snowfall in Kashmir tonight and another two-day wet spell from January 21. Officials said that a feeble Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir at present and subsequently, there is a possibility of light snowfall in plains of […]
‘Mera Haspatal initiative’: Rollout patient feedback mechanism by Feb: CS to Health Dept
JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Monday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of the Health & Medical Education Department and progress achieved under the CAPEX Budget during this financial year. The Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Director, SKIMS, concerned HoDs, Principals of all Medical Colleges, and other senior officers […]
Admin will fulfil people’s aspirations, developmental needs: Lt Guv
Jammu: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said his administration is committed to fulfilling the aspirations and developmental needs of the people. Sinha made the observation while interacting with a delegation of Panchayati Raj Institutions led by the Ganderbal District Development Council (DDC) chairperson Nuzhat Ishaq at Raj Bhavan here, an official spokesman said. The […]
Soldier dies after falling ill
Srinagar: A 26-year-old soldier posted in Yamrad Rajwar in Handwara died after he was hospitalised for vomiting on Monday afternoon, officials said. Lance Naik Sachin, the officials said was found unconscious at unit location of 21 RR, following vomiting. He was moved to Military Hospital and he was subsequently declared dead, they said. The deceased, […]
Govt terminates services of four teachers
Srinagar: The government has ordered termination of services of four more teachers for unauthorised absence, an official order issued here said. According to an order issued by the Directorate of School Education Kashmir, services of Ashaq Parvez Mir of Kupwara, Mohammad Saleem Dar of district Budgam, Shazia Shafeeq, Teacher, HS Gundishath, Kupwara and Fatima Jameel, […]
