BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Tariq Hussain Ganai today visited various quarantine centers established across Tehsil Khansahab, in order to take on spot review of facilities, availability of essential supplies at these centers.
The DM during the visit was accompanied by SDM Khansahab, Shabir Ahmad Khataria, BMO, DIO and other concerned officers.
DC also visited notified red zone areas of Kaitch Razgeer, Frastewar and Gurweeth Khurd where some Covid-19 positive cases have been reported.
Speaking on the occasion the DC said the visit was undertaken to ascertain about facilities and availability of essentials at all established quarantine centers besides ensuring that people residing in red zone areas shall not face any scarcity of any essential items.
He said as there are 8 positive cases in these three villages, the administration is pro actively geared up to tackle any impending urgency. During the visit he appreciated the role of health workers and other volunteers who are delivering their responsibilities with commitment.
Masoodi seeks evacuation of stranded Kashmiris stuck in Central Asian countries, Pakistan
Srinagar: JKNC MP Justice (Retd) Hasnain Masoodi on Monday reiterated his demand of early evacuation of Kashmiris stranded in Kazakhstan, Krgystan, Uzbeistan, Pakistan and other countries.
He called on External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar early this morning and sought early evacuation of the stranded Kashmiris including students, visitors and tourists. The minister concerned gave a patient hearing to Masoodi and assured him that the government will take all possible steps to ensure safe return of all stranded compatriots from the countries mentioned.
Masoodi who has been receiving distress calls from the parents and relatives of the stranded drew the attention of Jaishankar towards their predicament. While highlighting the tribulation of the stranded Masoodi said, “I sought a quick response of the concerned minister to the demand of safe return of Indians from J&K on compassionate and humanitarian grounds. I urged him to pursue the humanitarian approach adopted by him in various previous cases. I also brought to his notice the innumerable sufferings the stranded are going through due to the prevailing Covid crises,” adding, “I expressed my dissatisfaction over the tempo of efforts under way in bringing all the stranded back home. I urged him to give a flip to the evacuation efforts.”
Masoodi acquainted the concerned minister that the stranded besides suffering due to shortfall of edibles, medicines and other necessary items are going through distress and mental agony.

KR Desk