Nomadic population

Nomadic population

Nomads with the start of summers have come in focus of the media as there have been some eviction incidents in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir by the forest officials. Gujjars and Bakerwalas along with their local leaders have accused the government of violating the forest rights act of 2006 by evicting them from […]

Lt Governor reviews Summer preparedness of Power Department

Lt Governor reviews Summer preparedness of Power Department

Sets 8 hour deadline for replacement of damaged transformers in Urban areas; Rural areas to get transformers replaced within 48 hours Adopt futuristic approach; make procurements in advance, fix responsibilities for delays: LG to officials Instructs for rationalizing buffer stock of inventory in all districts to reduce the replacement time Prioritize areas with more power […]

CCCs being established at Panchayat level, multiple welfare measures taken for vulnerable sections: DC Anantnag

CCCs being established at Panchayat level, multiple welfare measures taken for vulnerable sections: DC Anantnag

Appeals eligible persons to get vaccinated in 18-45 targeted drive, hails efforts of PRIs/ULBs for Covid Mitigation ANANTNAG, May 26: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr.PiyushSingla today briefed about the Covid Mitigation Measures taken and achievements made so far to combat the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the district. While giving a brief regarding the […]

Pandemic affects mental health of children, old aged people: Psychiatrist, Dr Junaid Nabi

Pandemic affects mental health of children, old aged people: Psychiatrist, Dr Junaid Nabi

Says adopt positive approach, pandemic is temporary, it too shall pass SRINAGAR, MAY 26: “Corona pandemic has affected mental health of the people due to isolation, restriction on movement, social gathering and idleness which has barred people to have normal social interaction and outdoor activities,” said Dr   Junaid Nabi, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Srinagar. […]

J&K targets 4,200 km PMGSY roads in 2021-22

J&K targets 4,200 km PMGSY roads in 2021-22

Builds a record 3,300 km in 2020-21 Chief Secretary compliments PWD for its work JAMMU, MAY 26: The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today held a meeting with the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department (R&B), to review the progress made under the flagship programme, ‘Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojana’ (PMGSY) in the previous financial year […]

3037 fresh covid-19 cases, 40 fresh deaths in J&K

3037 fresh covid-19 cases, 40 fresh deaths in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir reported 3037 fresh covid-19 cases while 40 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. They said 1089 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 1948 from Kashmir Valley, taking the total number of cases to 278859. Also 40 COVID-19 deaths have […]

Black fungus

Black fungus

Post covid complications at various places have finally culminated in a new black fungus disease which is life threatening for the people of all age groups.  In this connection Jammu and Kashmir government had recently declared it as epidemic and has said in its order said “In exercise of the powers conferred by sector 2 […]

DC Srinagar inspects Covid-19 vaccination sites at various Medical Blocks

DC Srinagar inspects Covid-19 vaccination sites at various Medical Blocks

Identified target persons under 18-45 age group got jab across the district SRINAGAR, MAY 25: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad on Tuesday visited  various Covid-19 Vaccination Centers established in Srinagar to inspect the  pace of ongoing Covid-19 Vaccination process. On the occasion, the DC visited District Court Complex Mominabad Batamaloo, Regional Transport […]