J&K Govt Kick-Start Children's Vaccination Drive
The first vaccination drive for children between the age group of 15-18 years, was kick-started by government of Jammu & Kashmir on January 3. Officials said that 822 vaccination sites have been set up across twenty districts of the union territory. Additional Chief Secretary of Health & Medical Education Department Vivek Bharadvaj said that it is a special day for Kashmir, as "8.33 lakh children will be vaccinated" in J&K.
Tags: J&K, Covid-19, Covid-19 Vaccination, Srinagar, children
Courtesy: Kashmir News Observer
Night Temperature Rises In Ladakh And J&K Following Rain & Snowfall
The night temperature in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh region increased, with fresh rain and snowfall. An official in the Indian meterological department, on January 2, has said that Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K recorded a low temperature of 0.3°C, while the city also recorded rainfall of 1.2mm last night. The mercury at Gulmarg settled at -6.2°C, with snowfall of 4.2 cms.
Tags: J&K, kashmir, Temperature, Srinagar, WEATHER
Courtesy: GNS
Srinagar Administration Retrieves State Land Worth Rs 25 Crore: Jammu & Kashmir
Administration in Srinagar, Kashmir retrieved over 46 Kanal and 17 Marla State Land, worth Rs 25 crore, during a massive anti-encroachment drive. Launched on the directions of Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz, the land encroachment drive would be conducted sternly as per law & order. The DC sought cooperation of people in its action against encroachments.
Tags: Srinagar, kashmir, J&K, Drives, Administration
Courtesy: Greater Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir Reports 123 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir reported 123 fresh COVID-19 cases on December 31, officials said. They said that 65 of the fresh cases were reported from Kashmir Division, while 58 were reported from Jammu, taking the overall tally to 341290. Moreover, 78 COVID-19 patients recovered during the time. Out of 78 recovered patients, 61 are from Kashmir Division, and 17 from Jammu.
Tags: J&K, Covid-19, Covid-19 Test, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Courtesy: Brifly News
Srinagar Kashmir's Coaching Centres To Go For Mass Vaccination Of Students
To prevent COVID-19 third-wave from spreading, and to stop the Omicron to enter valley, coaching centers in Kashmir have decided to go for vaccination of students. The decision was taken in a joint meeting of Coaching centers & Private schools association J&K, under the chairmanship of Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, Dr.Jameel. In the meeting, it was decided that mass vaccination will cover the age group from 15 to 18 years.
Tags: Covid-19 Test, Coronavirus Vaccines, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, Covid-19 Technical Lead
Courtesy: GNS Kashmir
NIA Raids In Srinagar, Arrests LeT Affiliate TRF Operative
In Jammu & Kashmir, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested one LeT affiliated The Resistance Front (TRF), on December 31. The arrest of TRF operative, identified as Arsalan Feroz a resident of Srinagar, was reportedly involved in hatching the conspiracy for radicalising, motivating, and recruiting youths of J&K to effect violent activities in the state. In addition, the agency also recovered digital devices and incriminating… read-more
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, National Investigation Agency, Srinagar, Lashkar-e-Taiba, The Resistance Front
Courtesy: ANI
Authorities In Srinagar Fails To Implement COVID-19 SOPs
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the authorities Srinagar, failed to implement SOPs, to prevent further spread of the virus. Most of the people don't adhere to COVID SOPs, like wearing masks, social distancing, and others. Besides, regulation by concerned department is also not strict, as people are seen neglecting norms. "It's an invitation to the third wave, Omicron will spread like a fire, if we will not follow SOPs," said experts.
Tags: Covid-19, Corona Third Wave, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, SOPs
Courtesy: Greater Kashmir
Unidentified Militant Killed By Security Forces In Srinagar: J&K
In the Darbagh Dhara area of Srinagar's Harwan, an unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in the early hours of December 19. The police also confirmed that an encounter broke out and an unidentified militant was killed. Furthermore, searches in the area have also been launched. "#SrinagarEncounterUpdate: 01 unidentified #terrorist killed. Search going on. Further detail shall follow," tweeted Police.
Tags: Security Forces, Jammu and Kashmir, Harwan, Srinagar, Militants
Courtesy: United News of India
2 Terrorists Killed In Kulgam Encounter: Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, two terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter, said police on December 16. The encounter between security forces and the terrorist happened at Redwani Bala late on December 15… read-more
Tags: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Terrorists, kulgam, CASO
Courtesy: United News of India
Kashmir Witnesses Extreme Cold Wave; Srinagar Records -2.4 Degrees Celsius
Kashmir witnessed an extreme cold wave as the minimum temperature hit below the freezing point. Srinagar recorded minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded minus 4.1 degrees Celsius on December 3. Furthermore, Gulmarg's temperature was minus 1 degrees Celsius, where as the mercury in Kupwara recorded minus 2.8 degrees Celsius. The officials stated that a weak Western Disturbance is likely to hit Kashmir towards the weekend.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Winter Cold Wave, cold
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India