CEO, NHA reviews progress on AB PM JAY, ABDM in J&K
Asks other UTs to replicate J&K model of universalization; Announces waiving off registration charges at CSC JAMMU, APRIL 19: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), National Health Authority (NHA), Dr R S Sharma, today reviewed progress on implementation of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM JAY) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in Jammu […]
J&K Reports 9 Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Jammu and Kashmir registered nine new covid-19 cases while there was no death due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that five of the cases were reported from Jammu—all from the winter capital and four from Kashmir region—two each from Srinagar and Baramulla. The fresh cases take the […]
Frequent power cuts make people of Srinagar angry
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar Frequent power cuts during the holy month of Ramzan have irked common people in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir. In most of the localities of Srinagar city, despite metered electric supply, there are frequent disruptions especially during the Sehri and Iftar time. Many residents of Srinagar told this newspaper on […]
10 pistols, 5 grenades smuggled along LoC recovered in Kupwara: Police
Police and army recovered 10 pistols along with magazines and bullets as well as five grenades in Karnah area of Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. “Acting on a specific information that a huge cache of arms and ammunition has been smuggled in from across LoC, a police team led by SHO […]
New initiatives
The J & K administration has launched a number of new initiatives for the healthcare system. In this regard Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Dr KD’s Multi-Speciality Hospital at Marble Market area of Jammu. He said that the new Centre will boost the healthcare facilities for Jammu and nearby districts. Highlighting the key role of […]
Militants Attack in Shopian, no injury: Police
Srinagar, April 19:Militants fired upon minority guard at Herpora Batagund area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. A top police officer told GNS that militants fired upon minority guard from a distance, which was retaliated by gaurds. In this incident no loss of life or injury was reported. Meanwhile whole area has been […]
Kashmir’s unsung Heroes: 113 PDD employees die, 63 injured due to electrocution since 2010
Over 110 regularized as well as temporary employees of Power Development Department (PDD) have lost their lives due to electrocution in the past more than one decade in Kashmir, figures reveal. According to the figures available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a total of 113 regularized as well as casual laborers, daily wagers […]
D&FCO seals 4 Bakery Shops
Taking strong note of the video that went viral on social media showing a worker of bakery unit kneading dough with his feet, the Drugs and Food Control Organisation (D&FCO) today launched a drive here to check the sanitary and hygienic requirements of Food Safety and Standards in district Srinagar. During the drive four bakery […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU, APRIL 18: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Raghunath Bazar, Residency Road, Wazarat Road, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazar and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 19 from 7 am to 11 am. Similarly, the power supply to Gajansoo and adjoining areas shall remain affected on April 19 from 8 am to […]
Commissioner Secretary Floriculture chairs meeting on restoration of Shalimar Bagh
SRINAGAR, APRIL 18: Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture, Gardens and Parks, Sheikh Fayaz, today visited Mughul Garden, Shalimar Bagh, to review proposed plan regarding conservation and restoration of the historic spot. In this regard, he, later, convened a meeting with Director and other senior officers of Department of Floriculture Kashmir, Deputy Director Archives, Archaeology and Museum, Executive […]
