Div Com visits Pulwama, takes stock of COVID-19 control measures
Inspects quarantine center, 24×7 Control room Pulwama: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole today visited Pulwama district to review the measures being taken by the district administration for prevention and control of COVID-19. He was accompanied by Director Health Services Kashmir Dr. Sameer Matoo, Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama Dr Raghav Langer , Superintendent of Police, Ashish […]
Drug Controller reviews stock position of medicines in JK
Jammu: Drug Controller J&K, Lotika Khajuria on Wednesday convened a meeting of all Depot holders / C&F agents / Super stockists of leading multinational / micro pharma houses based at Jammu to facilitate and ensure the uninterrupted and hassle free supply of life saving / essential medicines in the whole distribution chain to the end […]
NPPA sanctions establishment of price monitoring unit in J&K
JAMMU: In order to monitor the availability of essential medicines in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir at affordable prices, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has accorded sanction to the establishment of Price Monitoring and Resource Unit (PMRU) in J&K. The Authority has identified Jammu & Kashmir as a Pilot location for implementation […]
236 more persons discharged after completing quarantine period in Srinagar
Srinagar: 236 more persons have been discharged after completing their two-week quarantine period in Srinagar. Together with 78 Tuesday, 314 persons have completed their quarantine and been sent home so far in Srinagar, officials said.
Women Jan Dhan account holders to get Rs 500 per month for next 3 months
Cabinet Secretary holds Video conference with CS to review disbursement of relief Jammu: Cabinet Secretary, Rajiv Guaba on Wednesday held video conference meeting with Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to review disbursement of financial assistance and other benefits as part of relief package announced by the Government under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan […]
Excise department donates Rs 2 cr towards J&K Relief Fund
Jammu: Financial Commissioner, Finance, A. K. Mehta today presented a cheque of Rs 2 crores to the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu as a contribution to J&K Relief Fund towards the efforts being undertaken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The amount has been contributed out of the CSR Corpus fund generated by the department, […]
3 persons die under snow enroute home in Banihal
Srinagar: With restrictions in place to limit the movement of people to prevent spread of novel coronavirus, three of the seven persons who had taken up the dangerous route to reach home died under snow in Banihal area in Ramban district on Tuesday, officials said. Reports and sources said that many people try to skirt […]
Domicile order ‘ill timed’, put it in abeyance: JKAP
Srinagar: Taking a strong exception to the central government order defining domicile law for J&K, Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday demanded that the order be put in abeyance till the COVID-19 pandemic is over.“It is most unfortunate that such an important order has been issued at a time […]
Social Distancing a potent weapon to fight COVID-19: Director SKIMS
Srinagar: The world is facing a severe and acute health emergency due to ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic and rigorous measures are being taken to mitigate and contain the transmission of this infection and the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Srinagar, is trying hard to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the […]
Coordination Teams constituted to ensure movement of essential goods, services
Jammu: Ramping up J&K’s response in view of the emerging situation due to the outbreak of Corona Virus (COVID-19), Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today chaired maiden meeting of the Coordination teams constituted by the Government, here at civil secretariat. The Coordination teams have been constituted to ensure movement of essential goods […]
CS reviews status of Highway, Asks NHAI to expedite restoration works
JAMMU, MARCH 31: Chief Secretary, B. V. R. Subrahmanyam, today chaired a meeting to review status of restoration and repair works on National Highway at Dalvas near Nashri Tunnel which was damaged due to massive landslide resulting suspension of all vehicular traffic. Principal Secretary, Civil Aviation, Rohit Kansal, IGP Traffic T Namgyal, Commissioner Secretary, Industries […]
Covid-19: 15001 persons under radar, 1371 complete surveillance period in J&K
Srinagar: The J&K Government on Tuesday informed that 15001 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance so far. As per the daily Media Bulletin on novel coronavirus, 9895 persons have been kept under home quarantine (including facilities operated by Govt.) while as 350 are in hospital quarantine. Persons who […]
Sterilization drives held at Ramnagri, Sedow
Shopian: An intensive sterilization drive has been launched in the Ramnag and Sedow villages, which have been declared red zones following the detection of Covid-19 positive cases to contain the further spread of the pandemic. The sterilization and fumigation drive is being carried out under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner, (DC) Shopian, Choudhary Mohammad […]
Shopian K-Oil dealers donate Rs 50,000
SHOPIA: Extending a helping hand to tackle the deadly pandemic caused by Coronavirus, the kerosene oil dealers of district Shopian contributed Rs.50,000 to Covid-19 relief fund. District president of the K.oil dealers, Javeed Ahmad donated a cheque to District Magistrate(DM), Shopian, Choudhary Muhammad Yasin in his office chamber in presence of Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shopian, […]
Curbs Continue: In Pictures
Srinagar: Restrictions continue in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. The authorities have tightened restrictions in a bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus in KAshmir VAlley. Pictures by Zargar Zahoor
Covid-19: 20 villages, 7 areas in Kashmir declared red zones
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday declared Mehjoor Nagar, Natipora, Lal Bazar, Eidgah and Shalteng in Srinagar besides Chadoora in Budgam district as Red Zones. A government official said 20 villages including Parray Mohala Hajin, Chandergeer Hajin, Batagund Hajin in Bandipora district, Gudoora, Chandgam, Pinglena, Parigam, Abhama,Sangerwani and Khaigam in Pulwama district and Waskura […]
A G Mir Given Additional Charge of MD Police Housing Corporation
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on ordered that Abdul Ghani Mir (IPS), ADGP (Headquarters), shall hold the charge of the post of MD Police Housing Corporation (PHC) in addition to his own duties, till further orders. The order has been issued by the Home department consequent upon the retirement on superannuation of Mohammad Suliman […]
6 more test positive, covid-19 tally in J&K rises to 55
Srinagar: Six more persons including a 10-year-old boy have tested positive for coronavirus, taking the number of covid-19 patients in Kashmir to 43 and 55 across the J&K. “6 new positive cases confirmed in Kashmir Division. All contacts of previous positive cases. Meanwhile contact tracing continues in both Jammu and Kashmir Divisions. Please cooperate. Let’s […]
