DC Ganderbal Takes stock of preparedness and measures to contain the spread of COVID-19
Ganderbal April 02: To take stock of preparedness and measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the district, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat Iqbal today chaired a meeting with the concerned officers at Mini Secretariat Ganderbal. ADC Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, ASP Ganderbal, CPO Ganderbal, SDM Kangan, CMO Ganderbal, all Tehsildars and other officers and […]
Another batch of 324 people released from quarantine facilities in Srinagar
Srinagar, Apr 02: Authorities here on Thursday released another batch of 324 people from various quarantine facilities in the city, taking the total number of those who successfully completed the isolation period to 638, officials said. “About 324 more persons who had returned from overseas countries being discharged after completing their two-week quarantine in Srinagar. […]
COVID-19: After 4 positive cases, Chattabal area of Sgr declared ‘Red Zone’
Srinagar, Apr 02: Following the detection of four positive cases from the area, the administration has declared Chattabal area of Srinagar as ‘Red Zone’. According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), in a tweet, the district administration Srinagar informed that Chattabal area of Srinagar has been declared ‘Red Zone’. “Chattabal has been declared Containment (Red) […]
MHA orders adaptation of state laws of J&K, jobs to be reserved for “domicile”
Srinagar, Apr 01: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday ordered adaptation of Jammu and Kashmir state laws to be called as Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020. It shall come into force with immediate effect. Out of 138 state laws, 25 have been repealed as whole while other laws have […]
Most in JK who attended Tablighi event traced, being sent to quarantine: DGP
Jammu, Apr 1 : Most people in Jammu and Kashmir who attended the Tablighi Jamaat religious congregation held at Nizamuddin in Delhi have been traced and will be sent to quarantine, Director General of Police, J&K, Dilbag Singh said Wednesday. “We have traced almost all those who attended the Tablighi Jamaat event held in Delhi. […]
Seven More Test Positive, Total Cases 62
Srinagar, Apr 01: Seven more patients have tested positive for the Coronavirus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 62, the official spokesman said. “#COVID19 cases have risen to 62 in Jammu & Kashmir out which 58 are active cases. While 58 of the active cases have been reported in […]
Restrictions further tightened as COVID-19 positive cases swell in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: Restrictions were on Tuesday further tightened even as locals are voluntarily staying indoors in view of the scare following upward spiral in positive Coronavirus cases during the last few days in Kashmir valley, where life remained crippled for the 13th successive day due to lockdown. Six more persons, including a 10-year-old boy, […]
COVID-19: Newspapers not to hit stands from Wed in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 31: People in Kashmir valley will have to suffice with online editions of media houses as newspapers will not hit the stands from Wednesday following distributors deciding to stop distribution and delivery to subscribers in view of upward spiral of Coronavirus cases. Meanwhile, a gag on high speed internet continued in Kashmir since […]
COVID-19 situation 200 additional isolation beds readied at Gandhi Nagar Hospital: Atal Dulloo
JAMMU, MARCH 27: Financial Commissioner (FC), Health and Medical Education Department, Atal Dulloo today said that preparations are under way to open up additional isolation rooms and wards, as well as intensive care unit beds to effectively cater to COVID-19 cases, should their number increase. He said this during his visit to the Government Hospital […]
COVID-19: Six booked in Bandipora for violating restrictions
BANDIPORA, MARCH 27: On the directions of District Magistrate (DM) Bandipora, the Police today booked six person for violating restriction orders issued by the District Magistrate, Bandipora. An FIR No 10/2020 under Section 188 IPC have been registered at Police Station Hajin against six persons for violating restriction orders. All the accused were arrested by […]