Srinagar: An alumnus of DPS Srinagar, Taha Kaleem has been selected as the Berkley Center-Pulitzer Center International Reporting Fellow for summer 2021. He had secured admission to the Georgetown Washington University on a full scholarship in 2018. The fellowship, made possible through a partnership between the Berkley Center and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, […]
JAMMU: ‘Fever, sore throat, loss of appetite and tiredness are some of the prominent symptoms of Covid-19 infection. If any of these persists, it is time to isolate oneself and get tested for Covid-19’, said Dr Fayaz Ahmad Wani, Professor Department of Medicine, Government Medical College Jammu. Dr Wani added that timely management of Covid-19 […]
Vaccinated and healthy persons should attend to these patients SRINAGAR: As higher number of covid positive persons are in home isolation and care, their health condition should be monitored regularly and only vaccinated and healthy persons should attend to them following proper covid protocol like wearing of masks preferably N95 and using hand sanitizers etc […]
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party President and Member of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday recommended release of Rs 1.40 Cr from his MPLAD to various Medical institutions falling under the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Constituency of Srinagar in support to fight against COVID-19. In this connection the Party President wrote to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]