Free ration distribution among poor families, migrant labourers begins in Ganderbal
GANDERBAL, MARCH 28: In view of lockdown to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 outbreak, the process of free ration distribution among poor families of the district Ganderbal and the seasonal labourers, who have come from different parts of country started here today. The Deputy Commissioner, Shafqat Iqbal distributed free ration kits to various poor, needy, […]
1200 quarantine bed capacity set up in Budgam
DM Budgam Chairs meeting with nodal officers, stresses on effective contact tracing, travel history to combat virus BUDGAM, MARCH 28: District Magistrate Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganai today said that around 1200 quarantine bed capacity has been set up at various places in the district besides putting in place other arrangements. The DM said this while […]
JK Resident Commission Establishes 27×7 Helpline for stranded residents
NEW DELHI, MARCH 28: To address issues faced by stranded residents from Jammu and Kashmir during lockdown period in New Delhi and other parts of country, a dedicated Helpline Centre operational 24×7 has been established in the Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commission, here. Additional Secretary, Rimpy Ohri is supervising the overall functioning of the Centre. […]
Coronavirus: One more test positive, total cases 28
Srinagar One more person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir Valley on Saturday. This takes the total number of coronavirus disease (COVID1-9) cases in Kashmir to 22 and in the entire J&K to 28. Official sources told newsagency GNS that one more person has tested positive for the coronavirus in SKIMS Soura. Confirming it, a senior […]
COVID-19: Order Eatables Online, Admin Will Deliver At Doorstep
Srinagar Amid lockdown to fight coronavirus infections and COVID-19 if you are in need food items and other essentials, you can order online or call the district administration; same will be delivered at your doorstep within shortest possible time. The district administration Bandipora started this innovative initiative aiming at providing essential supplies to the people […]
Decrying facilities, 26 people who fled from quarantine at JLNM brought back
Srinagar, Mar 28: At least 26 people from Chattabal and Batamaloo area of Srinagar who were put under quarantine at Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital in Rainawari, here fled after breaking doors and windowpanes of the hospital early Saturday. Officials at the hospital said that at least 14 women and 12 males from Chattabal and Batamaloo […]
Coronavirus: 7 More Test Positive, Total Cases 27
Srinagar In a sudden spurt in coronavirus cases in Kashmir, seven more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the Valley on Saturday. This takes the total number of coronavirus disease (COVID1-9) cases in Kashmir to 21 and in the entire J&K to 27. Official sources told news agency GNS that the seven persons include a 56-years-old man […]
‘Just Want To Go Home’: Stuck in Bangladesh, Kashmiri Students Seek Evacuation Amid Covid-19 Fears
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic and the three-week lockdown in India, hundreds of Kashmiri students studying Bangladesh have demanded immediate evacuation, saying they are gripped in fear and panic. “All I want is to be at home. Even if I have to die, I want to die in Kashmir, in my home. I don’t want to […]
COVID-19: Two more test positive in J-K, total 20
Srinagar: Two more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. “One is a family member of yesterday’s confirmed case, the other has a contact history with a confirmed (now deceased) case,” tweeted Rohit Kansal, the government spokesperson. Total 20 cases have been so far confirmed from Jammu and Kashmir […]
Civilian succumbs to gunshot wounds in south Kashmir
A youth who was shot at by unknown gunmen on Friday evening at Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district succumbed at GMC Anantnag hospital. Officials told that the gunmen fired upon a youth identified as Mehraj Ahmad Bhat, son of Mohammad Akbar Bhat at Redwani Ghat this evening. “He was shifted to PHC Qaimoh […]
