JJKYF distributes household items among fire victims in Baramulla

Srinagar:As part of its core policy of extending succour to the needy people, J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) distributed household item kits worth over Rs two lakh among fire victims of Noorbagh area in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The solemn distribution function was attended by Chairman Mother NGO, Human Aid Society Bashir Ahmad Mir, Chairman BAJWA […]

CUK’s Botany deptt holds lecture on ‘role of ethnobotany in sustainable uses of plant resources’

Ganderbal: Department of Botany, Central University of Kashmir (CUK) organized an online lecture on “Role of ethnobotany in sustainable uses of plant resources” by Prof. A K Jain, School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Prof Mehraj ud Din Mir said that Jammu and Kashmir is famous for […]

IUST holds Webinar on ‘Stress Management among Youth in view of Covid-19’

Awantipora: Alamdar Memorial College of Nursing and Medical Technology (AMCNMT), a constituent college of Islamic University of Science and Technology conducted one day webinar on “Stress Management among Youth in view of Covid-19” on Monday. Principal AMCNMT, Prof. Dr. Mehmooda Regu who was the organizing chairperson of the event, impressed upon family and teachers to […]

OPD services commence SMGS Hospital Jammu

JAMMU: The OPD Services, on prior appointment basis, will resume in SMGS Hospital from June 14, 2021 on all working days. The appointment for Monday shall be given on Saturday. The patients can take appointment for Paediatrics on mobile phone number 9541925359; for ENT on 9541925360; For Obst & Gynae 9541925361 and for Dermatology (Skin) […]

Doctor Speaks HoD Medicine shares expert advice

‘Follow all precautions, take Six Minute Walk Test’ JAMMU: A large number of Covid patients remain asymptomatic and recover without observing any significant ailment or symptoms of the infection. All individuals are therefore expected to be skeptic about every other individual, including oneself, as carrier of Covid-19 virus, just as a precautionary measure. Still, if […]

Poonch district braces up for vaccination of 18-44 Age-Group

DC reviews preparedness of departments; seeks action against elements spreading rumours POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Inder Jeet today reviewed the preparedness for the launch of vaccination drive for 18-44 age group here at a meeting. He also directed health authorities to achieve 100% vaccination of 45+ category in one week. The DC asked the enforcement […]

Panchayat level Covid Care Centres a novel concept to mitigate Covid in rural areas : DC Anantnag

Being utilised for testing, vaccination & mass awareness drives in the district ANANTNAG: In compliance to instructions from the Govt, District Administration Anantnag led by Deputy Commissioner, Dr. Piyush Singla, has established 05 (five) bedded Covid Care Centres in different Panchayat Halqas of the district. Speaking on the purpose of these centres, the DC said […]

Man attacked by bear while grazing cattle in Budgam, dies

Man attacked by bear while grazing cattle in Budgam, dies

SRINAGAR: A 40-year-old man was mauled to death by a wild bear while grazing his domestic animals at Ladermad forests in the central Kashmiri Budgam district. Bashir Ahmad Bhat, Block officer from the Wildlife Control Chadoora confirmed death of Muhammad Ramzan Chopan son of Abdul Aziz Chopan, age 40 of Boniyar Surasyar area of the […]

Locals blame civic body for failing to keep Hajin town clean

Locals blame civic body for failing to keep Hajin town clean

Hajin: The residents of Hajin town in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district have accused the Municipal authorities for failing to keep the town neat and clean. The residents, while blaming the municipal authorities and local administration, said that a walk along the river banks,main roads once would revitalise a person and locals prefered to spend their […]

Vaccinate labourers engaged at brick kilns within 4 days: DC Budgam

SRINAGAR: The authorities in Budgam have directed the brick kilns owners to carry Covid -19 vaccination of the labourers who are working in the brick kilns across the district within four days. As per official order issued by the Deputy commissioner Budgam said that it has been reported that owners of the brick kilns are […]