COVID-19: Despite surge in cases, hospitalisation rate low in J&K, says officials

COVID-19: Despite surge in cases, hospitalisation rate low in J&K, says officials

95% can be treated at home; deaths of unvaccinated, co-morbidities mostly reported Srinagar, Jan 15 : Amid the steep surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, doctors working at different hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir said that though cases have increased in the last 10 days, cases haven’t increased proportionally. Professor and HoD […]

High Density Plantation gaining momentum at Kulgam

High Density Plantation gaining momentum at Kulgam

Horticulture Deptt. promoting, propagating new interventions for quality production KULGAM, JANUARY 15: One of the main industries supporting the economy of Kashmir is horticulture bearing variety of fruits and providing sustenance to a major chunk rural population particularly those living on  keravas and high terrains . Due to the temperate climate, Kashmir grows numerous varieties […]

COVID-19: Cluster University Srinagar defers all exams scheduled after Jan-17

COVID-19: Cluster University Srinagar defers all exams scheduled after Jan-17

Srinagar: In view of surge in Covid-19 cases, authorities at Cluster University of Srinagar (CUS) has deferred all the scheduled that he scheduled to be held after January-17.   The controller of examination of the varsity has said, “All the examinations of Cluster University Srinagar scheduled from 17th of January 2022 have been deferred till […]

650 apple boxes stolen from truck in Shopian

650 apple boxes stolen from truck in Shopian

Unknown persons stole 650 apple boxes from a truck in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Reports said that Aqib Ahmed, a truck driver from Vehil Shopian reported at a police station claiming that during the intervening night, unknown persons stole 650 apple boxes from his truck. The truck bearing registration number JK22B-3177 had been parked in […]

IED found in north Kashmir’s Bandipora

IED found in north Kashmir’s Bandipora

Srinagar: An improvised explosive device (IED) was found in orchards in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday. A senior police officer told GNS that the IED was detected by the police and armies of 14 RR in an Orchard in Bagh area. They said bomb disposal squad teams of the Army and police reached at […]

COVID helplines

COVID helplines

Government of Jammu and Kashmir established COVID helplines for the benefit of common people so that in case of any emergency arising out of the illness they can have the contacts with the health department without any delay. Recently J&K Chief Secretary reviewed the preparedness of different wings of the health department to combat the […]

Weekend lockdown returns; Night curfew to remain in force

Weekend lockdown returns; Night curfew to remain in force

Amid increase in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced that there will be complete restrictions on non—essential movements during weekends in the entire Union Territory. In an order, the state executive committee, has announced that there will be complete restrictions on non—essential movements during weekends in entire J&K. “Night curfew shall […]

CS reviews COVID surge in Jammu and Kashmir

CS reviews COVID surge in Jammu and Kashmir

Directs districts to retard the pace of transmission through enhanced testing, isolation and micro-containment JAMMU, JANUARY 14: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta chaired a meeting today to review the rising COVID cases in Jammu and Kashmir and directed observance of strict containment protocols to effectively reduce the rate of transmission. Administrative Secretaries of […]