TRCF appeals to Gujjars, Bakerwals to suspend seasonal migration till lockdown ends
Jammu: An organization working for the upliftment of the tribal population in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday appealed to the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities to suspend their bi-annual, seasonal migration till the end of ongoing lockdown aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus. As per the centuries-old tradition, the nomadic tribal population start the seasonal […]
Steep rise: 19 more test positive for COVID-19 in JK, cases rise to 94
Srinagar: With 17 more people testing positive for COVID-19, the number of cases in Jammu and Kashmir rose to 94 on Saturday, officials here said. Of these, 16 fresh cases were reported from Kashmir, they said. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Union territory includes four patients who have recovered and two deaths, […]
Situation under control: Div Com
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole, said that the COVID-19 suspects who have foreign travel history and are currently in administrative will be released, in case they test negative, within three days and will be put in home quarantine for 14 days. The Div Com stated this during a meeting with the KCCI representatives […]
COVID-19 death toll rises to 75 in India, highest jump in cases
New Delhi: The total cases of the novel coronavirus pandemic crossed the 3,000-mark in the country on Saturday after a record jump in infections in the past 24 hours, while 13 new fatalities took the death toll to 75, the Union Health Ministry said. The active COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) cases stand at 2,784, while 212 […]
Recovery rate of coronavirus infection is more than 90%: Medico Body
Srinagar: Sounding a note of reassurance, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said most people who catch the novel (new) coronavirus recover completely. “More than 90 percent patients who are diagnosed with the viral infection return to a normal state of health,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Based on the data from China […]
Four militants killed in Kulgam encounter: Police
Slain militants were involved in civilian killings: DGP
Srinagar: Four militants were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The security forces on Saturday morning launched a cordon and search operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in Hardmand Guri village in Kulgam, a police spokesperson said. “This […]
Domicile rules: Amendments cosmetic, mere token concessions, say Pol Parties
Srinagar/Jammu: Several political parties in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reacted sharply to the amendments in the domicile law for the Union Territory, saying they were cosmetic and token concessions which fell short of the expectations. National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah said the people of Jammu and Kashmir should get to decide the […]
Decongesting jails during COVID-19
DG Prisons vets 12 cases, detainees likely to be released
Srinagar: Two days after a high-powered committee was set up by the Jammu and Kashmir government on the directions of Supreme Court on the release of prisoners to decongest jails in wake of Covid-19 outbreak, Director General of Police, Prisons Jammu and Kashmir has recommended the release of at least 12 prisoners on parole. Director […]
HC seeks report on availability of safety equipment, needs of healthcare professionals
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Saturday sought a report on availability of safety equipment and needs of healthcare professionals. Hearing a plea via video conference, the Coram comprising Chief Justice Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rajnesh Oswal sought report from the government on availability of safety equipment to healthcare […]
COVID-19 patients responding well to treatment, say doctors
Srinagar: All the COVID-19 patients admitted to the Chest Diseases hospital here were responding well to the treatment, the hospital said on Saturday. The total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir has gone up to 75, as per the UT authorities. While two patients have died, three patients have recovered from the disease, […]
