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Muntazir Mohi-ud-Din aghast over transferring of proposed Covid specific hospital from Budgam
Apni Party State Secretary and district President Budgam Muntazir Mohi-ud-Din on Monday took a strong exception to the government decision in which a proposed Covid Specific Hospital that was to be built over 80 Kanals of land in Reshipora-Budgam is now been relocated to Khonmoh-Srinagar. While issuing a statement here,…
Read More »DAK sounds alert over black fungus in Covid patients
The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said a rare but deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis is infecting Covid-19 patients. Sounding alert, DAK President and influenza expert Dr. Nisar ul Hassan said if left untreated the disease can be fatal for covid patients. “Cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus are…
Read More »Arising State Impact : 6 kanals of State Land retrieved at Pahalgam
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag,17 May : Taking cognizance of a story by Arising State on “State land illegally encroached by local hoteliers, authorities unmoved” in Mavoora, Pahalgam, the officials here retrieved 6 Kanals of land from the erring hoteliers besides warned them not to indulge in such illegal activities…
Read More »Top Indian Virologist Dr Shahid Jameel Quits After Differences With Modi Govt
NEW DELHI: A top Indian virologist has resigned from a forum of scientific advisers set up by the government to detect variants of the coronavirus, he told Reuters on Sunday, weeks after questioning the authorities’ handling of the pandemic. Shahid Jameel, chair of the scientific advisory group of the…
Read More »Two Al-Badr militants killed in Khonmoh, Srinagar gunfight
Srinagar, May 17 : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Monday said that two Al-Badr militants have been killed in Khonmoh, Srinagar encounter and the slain duo are locals. Talking to the local news agency at Pantha Chowk here, the IGP said that Srinagar police received a…
Read More »Gunfight breaks out in Khanmoh area on Srinagar outskirts
Srinagar (Panthachowk): A Gunfight has erupted between militants and government forces on Monday morning in Khanmoh area of Panthachowk in the outskirts of Srinagar. Sources said that the gunfight started after a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Khanmoh area. They said that “as…
Read More »Lt Governor visits GMC Jammu:Directs for hiring additional Paramedical staff, ensuring proper availability of all medicines, nutritious meals, round-the-clock care of patients, food and water for attendants
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today visited Government Medical College, Jammu to review Covid clinical management measures being undertaken by the Hospital administration. Emphasizing on strengthening the healthcare workforce, the Lt Governor directed for hiring additional Paramedical staff, besides rational utilization of existing resources to ensure effective patient care management.…
Read More »Standalone shops dealing with essentials to open from 6 to 10 am in Srinagar: DM
Srinagar, May 16 : District administration in Srinagar on Sunday ordered that standalone shops dealing with fruits and vegetables, dairy products, grocery items, meat and chicken, etc shall be allowed to open between 6 am to 10 am only till May 24. The Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aijaz (IAS) in…
Read More »Despite LG’s directions, people complain of not receiving Covid kits in Kashmir
The health department has failed to distribute Covid kits announced by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for Covid positive patients and are forced to buy from the open market. The Covid kits consist of medicines necessary to combat Covid-19 infection, a pulse oximeter and comprehensive information, guidelines, directions and do’s and…
Read More »Float global tenders to end vaccine paucity in J&K: PC urges LG administration
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference has termed the paucity of COVID-19 vaccines in the Kashmir valley extremely worrying, stating that if immediate remedial measures aren’t taken, the scarcity of vaccines can put the lives of millions of people from J&K at risk. Former legislator and PC General Secretary, Imran Reza…
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