After reporting scores of Covid-19 positive cases, 5 Srinagar localities designated as ‘Containment Zones’

After reporting scores of Covid-19 positive cases, 5 Srinagar localities designated as ‘Containment Zones’

Srinagar, Apr 30: After reporting scores of Covid-19 positive cases from past 3 days, authorities have declared 5 localities of Srinagar city as ‘Containment Zone’. Authorities have said that besides, Mehjoor Nagar, Jawahar Nagar, Pirbagh Hyderpora, Boatman Colony Bemina and Parimpora have also reported dozens of Covid-19 cases thus developing into clusters. “Whereas we apprehend […]

‘Do not scare people; Covid related drugs, oxygen available in sufficient quantity’: Baseer Khan tells media

‘Do not scare people; Covid related drugs, oxygen available in sufficient quantity’: Baseer Khan tells media

Srinagar, Apr 29: Jammu Kashmir Government Thursday asked some sections of media to act sensibly and stop scaring people.  In a hurriedly called press conference at the office of Directorate of Information and Public Relations on Thursday late evening, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Baseer Khan said that some quarters in media are trying to give […]

People Of J&K Need Not Panic, We’re Better Equipped: LG

People Of J&K Need Not Panic, We’re Better Equipped: LG

Jammu, April 29: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today chaired a meeting with the office-bearers and volunteers of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K through virtual mode. The Lt Governor acknowledged the significant role played by Indian Red Cross Society, and lauded the Volunteers for their selflessness and dedicated service towards public. He called upon them to […]

Police arrest 202 persons, lodge 281 cases in last 10 days for violating Covid SOP’s

Police arrest 202 persons, lodge 281 cases in last 10 days for violating Covid SOP’s

Srinagar: During the last 10 days, Police have arrested 202 persons, lodged 281 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ₹1,245,790 from 9247 people for violating the guidelines/rules throughout Kashmir valley. Besides, 18 vehicles were also seized for violating Covid-19 SOPs. The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all […]

Anti-virals best treatment for Covid, reduces severity: Dr Naved Nazir

Anti-virals best treatment for Covid, reduces severity: Dr Naved Nazir

Srinagar, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir’s renowned influenza expert and Head of the Department at Covid designated chest diseases Hospital, Srinagar, Dr Naveed Nazir Shah Wednesday said that “anti-virals” are the best treatment to the Covid while as there is no alternative to vaccines as it reduces severity among affected patients. Dr Naveed said the […]

Septuagenarian woman found dead in Kulgam

Septuagenarian woman found dead in Kulgam

Kulgam, Apr 29: A septuagenarian woman was found dead in Devsar village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said here. An official said that the woman identified Azizi Begum wife of Abdul Ganie Lone, a resident of Kilam Devsar, was found dead inside a sewage trench at 2 pm today. He said that […]

18 animals, 30 poultry birds charred to death in Poonch blaze

18 animals, 30 poultry birds charred to death in Poonch blaze

Poonch, Apr 29: At least 18 animals and thirty poultry birds were charred to death in a massive blaze that broke out in a cattle shed in Dabbi village of Balakote falling under Mendhar sub division of Poonch district. Officials said that a cattle shed of Mohammad Anwar, son of Munshi Khan of Dabbi Balakote Poonch […]