SRINAGAR – Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Sunday said that every masjid committee must keep oxygen cylinders ready to help the serious Covid patients while as every masjid should be fumigated in a phased manner. “Oxygen cylinders should be kept in ready mode in every locality to meet any exigency or the patient who needs it,” […]
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Seven Covid-19 patients died in Srinagar, toll 2,133
SRINAGAR – Seven more COVID-19 patients died on Sunday morning in Srinagar, taking the total number of Coronavirus deaths in Jammu and Kashmir to 2,133. Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that seven persons who died today include 86-year-old female from Alamgari Bazar, 80-year-old male from Mehjoor Nagar, 70-year-old man from Harwan, […]
Covid-19 vaccination to be free of cost for age group 18-45: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory has decided to make Covid-19 vaccination free of cost for the people in the age group of 18 to 45 years. The cost of vaccine will be fully borne by the government of J&K. The health department will constitute a panel to work out the logistics. […]
J&K to observe corona curfew from tonight till Monday morning: LG Manoj Sinha
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Administration on Saturday announced complete corona curfew across Union Territory from tonight (24th April) 08:00 pm till Monday 06:00 am. However essential and emergency services shall be allowed. Further all market, commercial institutions will remain closed. The decision has been taken in view of sharp rise in Covid-19 […]
N440K mutant could reinfect recovered Covid-19 persons: DAK
Srinagar: With the detection of N440K mutant in Kashmir, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said people who have recovered from Covid-19 could be reinfected with the mutated strain of the novel coronavirus. “Those who have got Covid-19 infection could get sick again with the new variant,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar […]
23 hospitals designated as dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in J&K
Srinagar: As Covid-19 see as steep rise on a daily basis, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday designated 23 hospitals as dedicated hospitals for treatment including 15 in Kashmir division and 8 in Jammu division respectively. In a notification, deputy director (Planning) Health and Medical Education Department said that the health institutions along with […]
50-year-old man found hanging in Kakapora Pulwama
Pulwama: A 50-year-old man identified as Abdul Gani Dar was found hanging from a tree near his residence in Laribal village in Kakapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The deceased man is father of four children (three sons and one daughter). Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that “It seems that […]
Two arrested with illicit timber in Budgam
Srinagar: Two timber smugglers were arrested from Sugen Bathipora forest area of Khag in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The duo were arrested by police party from police station Khag along with four horses laden with illicit timber. Quoting police official, news agency Kashmir News Trust reported that the duo who were carrying illicit timber on […]
J&K Bank Qamarwari closed for 5 days after nine employees test positive for Covid-19
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar on Saturday ordered closure of J&K Bank branch Qamarwari, for at least five days after nine of its staff members tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday Quoting an official news agency Kashmir News Observer reported that on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairman Srinagar, the branch has been […]
Youth arrested for keeping unauthorized rifle in Srinagar
Srinagar: Police registered a case against a youth for possessing an unauthorized 12 Bore rifle in Srinagar. Kashmir News Trust reported that Wildlife Department after receiving information, apprehended one Sahil Ahmed Dar, a resident of Hokarsar area of Srinagar with an unauthorized 12 Bore rifle. The youth in possession of the rife failed to produce […]