Teacher in Kupwara dismissed ‘in the interest of state’s security’

Teacher in Kupwara dismissed ‘in the interest of state’s security’

Srinagar: Government has dismissed from service a teacher from Kupwara “in the interest of the security of the state.” An order in this regard by Commissioner/Secretary of the Government General Administration Department said that the Lieutenant Governor after considering the facts and circumstances of the case and on the basis of the information available that […]

1000 LPM oxygen generation plant made functional at Kulgam

KULGAM: In a move to augment health services in the district, a 1000 LPM Oxygen generation plant was today made functional at District Hospital here. In this regard a simple inauguration function was organised and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat inaugurated the Oxygen generation plant and dedicated it for patient care. On […]

Timber smugglers booked for attacking forest officials in Pulwama

PULWAMA: A case has been registered against the timber smugglers for attacking a team of forest officials at Mitrigam village of Romeshi Forest Range in Pulwama on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Talking to Kashmir Reader Chief Conservator Forests south Kashmir, Tawheed Ahmad Deva, said that they have identified the attackers and have […]

Jal Shakti employee held with Charas in Baramulla

Three along with forest staffer held with illicit timber Baramulla: An employee of Jal Shakti or PHE department was held by the police with drugs in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday evening with 30 drug peddlers apprehended during April month. A senior police officer said that Showkat Ahmad Khan son of Gulam Mohammad Khan […]

Advisor Farooq Khan says TeleMedicine being extended to Samba, Kthua districts for ensuring medical advice to healthcare staff in remote locations

SAMBA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today visited District Hospital Samba and reviewed the status of Covid control measures being put in place to tackle effectively Covid-19 pandemic. Advisor Farooq Khan, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner, Samba, Anuradha Gupta, took stock of entire medical infrastructure availability in the hospital which serves as a prime health […]

DC Shopian reviews Covid-19 control measures in the district

SHOPIAN: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today convened a meeting to review the control measures in view of rise in Corona Virus cases in the district. The DC on the occasion directed the HODs and other concerned officers to remain alert and ensure strict implementation of existing control measures and SOPs to […]

Asks beneficiaries to come forward, get vaccinated

SHOPIAN: In view of surge in Covid-19 cases in the district, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya Saturday said that as per the drafted plan the Vaccines were administered category wise and each of the beneficiary should come forward for Vaccination as these Vaccines are fully safe. The DC said that anyone can […]

GMC Jammu suspends OPD services amid Covid surge

JAMMU: Administration of Government Medical College Hospital Jammu has decided to suspend OPD services, including in its Associated Hospitals in view of increased Covid Patient load. A handout issued here stated that ‘In view of recent surge of Covid 19 pandemic and increase in patient load, the routine OPDs in GMC & its Associated Hospitals […]

Div Com for comprehensive flood management plan, preparedness

Div Com for comprehensive flood management plan, preparedness

Emphasises on strengthening of vulnerable spots on River Jhelum, tributaries SRINAGAR: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today called for a comprehensive Flood Management Plan and preparedness to mitigate loss of life and property in case of any flood related exigency or situation. He said this while chairing a meeting to review […]

Baseer Khan reviews Covid preparedness in Bandipora; meets people, religious heads

Baseer Khan reviews Covid preparedness in Bandipora; meets people, religious heads

BANDIPORA: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, on Friday visited Bandipora district to take stock of Covid mitigation measures being put in place to tackle the global pandemic. Advisor Khan also had an interactive session with the religious leaders, traders and transporters besides other delegations of the district seeking their complete cooperation in dealing […]