KU holds online meeting of academic counselors

Srinagar: The University of Kashmir Saturday held an online meeting of its academic counselors in the wake of the varsity’s decision to hold all its pending examinations in online mode in view of the ongoing pandemic situation. Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Shabir A Bhat chaired the meeting, which was attended by more than 50 […]

LAWDA conducts demolition drive in Lashkari Mohalla, Laam Brein

SRINAGAR: The Enforcement Wing of Lakes And Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) today launched a special demolition drive under the supervision of Enforcement Officer Abdul Aziz Qadri, in the area of Lashkari Mohalla NFR & Laam Brein. During the drive, one double storey, two single storeys, three tin sheds, one room and bathroom raised in the […]

HCBA condoles demise of Dr Bashir Ahmad Dar

Srinagar: J&K High Court Bar Association on Saturday expressed its deepest and heartfelt condolences on the death of renowned Professor in chemistry, Dr. Bashir Ahmad Dar passed away at his residence at Kralpora Srinagar. In a statement issued by GN Shaheen spokesman JKHCBA srinagar, said that the deceased was a born geneious and fine intellect […]

Sitting idle during lockdown may impact mental health: Dr M Maqbool

Sitting idle during lockdown may impact mental health: Dr M Maqbool

People especially in home quarantine must keep themselves busy in various activities SRINAGAR: At a time when people are confined within the four walls of their houses due to the prevailing Covid-19 lockdown, Psychiatric experts have severe apprehensions of people developing mental health issues. Psychiatrists believe that people staying at home for days together with […]

KU’s IICP organises online seminar on Allama Iqbal (RA)

Srinagar: Kashmir University’s Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy (IICP) on Friday organised an online seminar on ‘Holy Quran and Allama Iqbal’s Thought’. Dean, School of Arts Languages and Literature Prof Adil Amin Kak presided over the inaugural session of the seminar, where Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir was a guest of honour. In his […]

Covid positive lactating mothers can breastfeed their babies: DAK

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said lactating mothers who are positive for Covid-19 infection can breastfeed their babies. “Breastfeeding in newborns of mothers with Covid is totally safe,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “There is no evidence that the virus can spread through mother’s milk,” he said. Quoting […]

ESM volunteers deployed for Covid duty

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Pandurang K Pole, has deployed as many as 100 ESM volunteers for covid duty across Kashmir. The volunteers have been divided into a team of ten each for each district in the Valley and have also reported to respective District Collectors and employed to augment the District Hospital Manpower and […]

Conduct fire safety audits of all dedicated Covid-19 hospitals: Div Com to DCs

Conduct fire safety audits of all dedicated Covid-19 hospitals: Div Com to DCs

SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today called for conducting fire safety audits and mechanical system audit of all dedicated covid-19 hospitals in Kashmir. The audit has been ordered in the backdrop of the increasing rush of covid patients resulting in manifold increase in the supply of electricity due to round the clock […]

Orders deferring of elective, routine surgeries in Govt & Private Health institutions till further orders

DM, DDMAs, CMOs to ensure compliance of the order SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, P K Pole issued order for deffering of elective, routine surgeries in Govt & Private Health institutions till further orders in view of Covid Pandemic in Kashmir Division. It stated that the prevailing situation demands optimal utilization of available resources so […]

Police establishes ‘digital library’ at specially abled school Rambagh

Srinagar: Srinagar Police under the aegis of Civic Action Programme established a “Digital Library” at School for specially-abled children at Rambagh Srinagar. The event was organized while following SOPs and other protocols. Srinagar police handed over the electronic gadgets including laptops etc, required for establishment of Digital Library to Principal specially-abled school Rambagh, Srinagar. The […]