SRINAGAR: Almost ten days ago, Kashmiris were double minded about getting their first vaccine shot. For nearly three months since the COVID-19 vaccination was started, not even quarter of the population was vaccinated. But the story has changed altogether with a sudden surge in Covid cases in the Valley as people line up in queues […]
New Delhi: Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced a cut in price of its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covaxin’ it plans to sell to the states to Rs 400 per dose from the earlier Rs 600. This follows a widespread criticism of its pricing policy as it sold Covaxin to the central government at Rs 150 per dose. […]
Lauds volunteers for selfless service during Covid pandemic Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting on Thursday with office-bearers and volunteers of Indian Red Cross Society, J&K, through virtual mode. The Lt Governor acknowledged the significant role played by Indian Red Cross Society, and lauded the volunteers for their selfless and dedicated service to […]
District admin yet to devise plan Anantnag: Anantnag district administration’s decision to not provide food to Covid positive patients admitted at Trauma Hospital in Bijbehara is causing a flurry of problems for patients, their attendants and above all the hospital administration. The Trauma hospital is a new facility in Bijbehara area, which was among 23 […]
NEW DELHI: The Health Ministry on Thursday issued the “Revised guidelines for home isolation of mild/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases”, in which it advised against attempting to procure or administer Remdesivir injections at home, underlining that it should be administered only in a hospital setting. The guidelines stated that systemic oral steroids are not indicated in mild […]
Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Thursday quashed the circular of Regional Transport Office Kashmir asking for re-registration of vehicles purchased outside Jammu and Kashmir region for ‘being without any authority’ and ‘not in tune with Rule 54 of Central Motor Vehicles Act, 1989.’ After going through the law and judgements, the court of Justice […]
WASHINGTON: After 20 years of American valour and sacrifice in Afghanistan, it’s time to bring troops home, US President Joe Biden has said, assuring fellow citizens that his administration will maintain capabilities to suppress future threats to the homeland. Biden made this assurance to war-weary Americans in his maiden address to a joint session of […]
JAMMU: The government postponed observance of holiday on account of ‘Shab-e-Qadr” from May 9 (Sunday) to May 10 (Monday). The government order in this regard has been issued by the GAD. KR Desk
GM DIC asked to explore feasibility of making Two dysfunctional Oxygen plants operational SRINAGAR : Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited Industrial Estates at Khonmoh and Rangreth and inspected various Medical Oxygen Generation Plants including Stealth Oxygen Company, Mian Gas and JK Gas Company. The Director Health Services, Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq ahmad Rather […]
Asks them to sensitize people about Coronavirus, safety measures ULWAMA: Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Baseer-Ul-Haq Choudhary on Thursday visited Saffron town Pampore and held an interactive meeting with prominent religious leaders, Imams, Khateebs, Auqaf members, and civil society members regarding Covid safety measures to be followed to stay Corona free. The meeting which was held in […]