Covid situation
Covid-19 second wave has engulfed most of the districts in Jammu and Kashmir and the positive cases on daily basis are only increasing despite restrictions and curfew. Recently the government said that the mortality rate is likely to remain the same or increase in the next few days. The fatalities in this pandemic wave […]
IOC reassures Japan that Olympics will be safe
TOKYO: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reassured an anxious Japan on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics would be safe for athletes as well as the host community, amid mounting opposition to the Games and fears it will fuel a spike in Covid-19 cases. Speaking in Tokyo alongside senior Japanese officials, IOC chief Thomas Bach said […]
Israel vows to continue strikes despite Biden’s call for truce
GAZA CITY: While US President Joe Biden told Israel that he expects a “significant” reduction in the military confrontation with Palestinians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday he was determined to continue this operation until its aim is met. “The president conveyed to the prime minister that he expected a significant de-escalation today on […]
Cyclone Tauktae: 38 From Barge Still Missing, Navy’s Search Continues For 4th Day
Indian Navy ships on Thursday searched through the night using searchlights to trace any movement in the pitch dark waters for the 38 people on board a barge that sank in the Arabian Sea four days ago still missing. In a fresh attempt, The Navy on Thursday morning launched an aerial search and rescue mission, […]
Hirdesh Kumar reviews COVID-19 pandemic management, containment in Rajouri, Poonch
Poonch admin registers 162 FIRs against violators of COVID SOPs, imposes Rs 10 lakh fine, challans 4000 defaulters RAJOURI, MAY 19: Commissioner Secretary, Transport and Election Department, Hirdesh Kumar, today reviewed the measures being initiated towards management and containment of Corona virus in twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch. At Rajouri, Commissioner Secretary chaired a […]
Adequate arrangements in place to deal with Covid-19 situation: Div Com Kashmir
Inspects Covid hospitals, triage centre at Bandipora; Urges people to adhere to Covid-19 SOPs, guidelines BANDIPORA, MAY 19: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today said that adequate arrangements have been put in place to deal with any kind of situation that may arise due to the 2nd wave of Covid-19 in […]
Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Director Agriculture Kashmir visit IIKSTC Pampore
PULWAMA, MAY 19: The Vice Chancellor SKUAST-K, Prof. J P Sharma and Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal today visited India International Kashmir Saffron Trade Centre Dussu, Pampore to take stock of its functioning. During the visit, the Director Agriculture Kashmir gave a detailed presentation of the functioning and services provided by the Centre to […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, MAY, 19: Superintending Engineer (Distribution), JPDCL, O&M Circle, Kathua has informed that for reconductoring and DTR charging works, the power supply to BB Town, Teli Basti, Dyansar, Katholi, Birpur Complex and adjoining areas shall remain affected on May 20, 22 and 24 from 9 am to 2 pm. Meanwhile, for laying of HT Cable […]
ISM distributes AYUSH immunity booster medicines in SDH Banihal
RAMBAN, MAY 19: Department of Indian System of Medicine (ISM), AYUSH today distributed immunity booster medicines among frontline workers, employees, patients and their attendants, here at Sub District Hospital Banihal As per District Nodal Officer, ISM, Ramban, Dr. Sanjay Chadha kits of AYUSH medicines include 6 types of Ayurvedic and Unani medicines. Medical Officer, Dr […]
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3969 fresh covid-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3969 fresh covid-19 cases while 62 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday, officials said. They said 1375 fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu division and 2594 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 255888. Death toll due the virus reached 3355 […]
