Mother, twin kids survive COVID-19 attack

Was toughest time for me; Doctors, nurses made all the difference, am highly grateful-Poonam Sharma KISHTWAR: The daily COVID figures might be disheartening but if one looks closely, there is always a ray of hope somewhere. Here is a story of Poonam Sharma from Panditgam Kishtwar who along with her twin kids recently recovered from […]

J&K Yateem Foundation assures maximum help, support & succour for COVID patients, their families in Bhaderwah

Srinagar: As part of providing succour to COVID patients, J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) Bhaderwah Unit delegation held meeting with Block Medical Officer Dr Shakeel Ahmad at Sub District Hospital, Bhaderwah to discuss complementary help and support to the medical fraternity to cope up with the gigantic challenge of ongoing COVID pandemic. The meeting discussed working […]

Jammu pediatricians suggest steps to safeguard children

JAMMU: A sense of apprehension is prevailing around the impending “third wave” of Covid-19 among the masses. It is said that it is going to target children, a section of society which might never be able to defend the infection as the other age groups. In this regard, several pediatricians of Jammu shared their advice. […]

Dir Health visits south Kashmir hospitals, takes stock of Covid management

Srinagar: Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather on Saturday visited various hospitals of south Kashmir in order to get first hand appraisal of Covid management and patient care. According to the Statement issued Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, said the director visited Trauma Hospital Bijbehara, sub district hospital Bijbehara and PHC Verinag. Later […]

MERC hosts DataLEADS ‘VaxCheck-Kashmir’ webinar

MERC hosts DataLEADS ‘VaxCheck-Kashmir’ webinar

Experts discuss problem of vaccine ‘infodemic’, strategies to fight it Srinagar: Media Education Research Center (MERC), University of Kashmir on Saturday hosted a webinar titled “VaxCheck Kashmir” during which experts helped the participants to learn how to combat the vaccine-related misinformation and false claims. The training is a Google News Initiative, in partnership with DataLEADS, […]

DC Kupwara for completion vaccine targets within stipulated time

KUPWARA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din today convened a meeting of concerned officers to review the progress of Covid vaccination process in the district. It was informed in the meeting that the district has a target population of 205129 persons from 45 years above age group in 10 medical blocks of the district […]

Police solves hit and run case in Kulgam, accused arrested

Police solves hit and run case in Kulgam, accused arrested

Srinagar: Police Post Mirbazar received information that a motorcycle bearing registration No. JK03J-2738 was hit by an unknown vehicle resulting in grievous injuries to the biker & pillion rider and both are lying on road in unconscious state at Ganjipora on NHW area of Mirbazar. The driver of the vehicle fled away from the spot […]

Director RDD visits B’la, reviews pace of ongoing developmental works

BARAMULLA: Amid the growing concern emerged due to 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Director Rural Development Department (RDD) Kashmir, Tariq Ahmad Zargar today issued strict directions to concerned officers for ensuring timely payment of wages of all the MGNREGA workers, adding that this will help them to avoid any distress that may emerge in the […]

DC G’bl inspects work progress on Zojila, Z-Morh tunnel

Work on Z-morh escape tunnel nearing completion GANDERBAL, MAY 29: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna today visited the construction site of Z-Morh and Zojila tunnel at Sonamarg to have first-hand appraisal of the work progress made on the tunnel. The DC during the visit was accompanied by Gurjeet Singh Kambo, Executive Director, NHIDCL, […]

ADDC Rajouri takes stock of developmental scenario

RAJOURI: To take stock of the developmental activities being carried out in the district, Additional District Development Commissioner Rajouri, Pawan Kumar today convened a meeting with the concerned officers here in the Conference Hall of the PWD Dak Bungalow. Among the others, Chief Planning Officer, Mohammad Khurshid; Superintendent Engineer, Jal Shakti Department, JP Singh; Chief […]