SRINAGAR — In view of the fire incident at Bone and Joint hospital in Srinagar, the government has decided to start orthopedic clinics at five district and sub district hospitals so that the patient won’t face any problems. Officials said that orthopaedic clinics will start functioning from Monday, which will run 24×7 and 14 orthopedic […]
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India logs 5,476 new COVID-19 cases, 158 fatalities
NEW DELHI — With 5,476 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,29,62,953, while the active cases dipped to 59,442, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 5,15,036 with 158 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 […]
Additional Chief Secretary Health assures early resumption of services at B&J Hospital, Barzulla
SRINAGAR — Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Vivek Bharadwaj, visited the Bone and Joint Hospital, Barzulla today morning to review the situation in aftermath of a fire incident occurred at the hospital on Friday evening. Bharadwaj, who rushed in from Jammu immediately after hearing about the incident, visited all sections of the hospital […]
J&K reports 47 fresh Covid-19 cases
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 47 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. They said 30 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 17 Kashmir Division, taking the overall tally to 453214. Giving district wise details, […]
DAK seeks fire safety audit of Kashmir hospitals
SRINAGAR — A day after a massive fire destroyed Kashmir’s premier Bone and Joint hospital, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday has sought fire safety audit of all the hospitals in the valley. “The fire safety audit of hospitals should be done immediately to ensure safety and security of patients and staff,” said DAK President […]
India logs 5,921 new Covid cases, 289 deaths
NEW DELHI — With 5,921 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of Covid cases now stands at 4,29,57,477 and that of active cases is at 63,878, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,14,878 with 289 fresh […]
J&K reports 33 fresh Covid-19 cases
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 33 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was one death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said 15 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 18 Kashmir Division, taking the overall tally to 453167. Giving district wise details, […]
India reports 6,396 new coronavirus cases, 201 fresh fatalities
NEW DELHI — With 6,396 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India’s total tally of Covid cases rose to 4,29,51,556, while the active cases dipped to 69,897, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The death toll climbed to 5,14,589 with 201 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 […]
J&K reports 46 fresh Covid-19 cases
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir reported 46 fresh Covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. They said 29 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 17 Kashmir Division, taking the overall tally to 453134. Giving district wise details, […]
India reports 6,561 Covid infections, 142 deaths in last 24 hours
NEW DELHI — India’s Covid-19 case tally rose to 4,29,45,160 with 6,561 people testing positive for the infection in a day while active cases declined to 77,152, according to Union Health Ministry data on Thursday. The death toll has climbed to 5,14,388 with 142 more people succumbing to the disease, the data updated at 8 […]