A Sarpanch has been shot dead by terrorists in Vessu Qazigund in Anantnag district
Sarpanch has been identified as Sajad Ahmed Khandey.
He was shifted to Anantnag hospital in critical condition but he succumbed to ha injuries.
Sarpanch shot dead in south Kashmir
Manoj Sinha to be the new lieutenant Governor of J&K
The President has accepted the resignation of Shri Girish Chandra Murmu as Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The President has been pleased to appoint Shri Manoj Sinha, to be the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office vice Shri Girish Chandra Murmu.
Govt evacuates 2,86,301 stranded residents; 1,98,661 via Lakhanpur, 87,640 through trains
JAMMU, AUGUST 05: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 2,86,301 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures.
As per the official data received in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 105 special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different states and UTs, so far, with about 87,640 passengers while about 1,98,661 persons from other states and UTs including 904 from abroad have been evacuated by the government through Lakhanpur till date.
As per the detailed breakup of the figures, about 1600 stranded passengers have entered through Lakhanpur from August 04 to August 05 mornings while 868 passengers have reached today in the 84th Delhi COVID special train at Jammu. So far, 84 trains have reached Jammu with a total of 71,944 stranded passengers belonging to different districts while 15,696 passengers have reached Udhampur in 21 special trains, so far.
Asgar Samoon reviews functioning of Education Department in Bandipora
BANDIPORA, AUGUST 05: Principal Secretary School Education, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today visited Bandipora to review the functioning of Education Department in the district.
Deputy Commissioner, Dr Owais Ahmad, ADC Zahoor Ahmad Mir, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Reyaz Ahmad Beigh, Chief Education Officer, Javaid Iqbal Wani besides Principals and ZEOs, officers of R&B and PHE, Principal Polytechnic College and Superintendent ITI Bandipora attended the meeting.
Principal Secretary reviewed the academic activities being carried out in educational institutions of the district amid COVID-19 pandemic to compensate the academic loss owing to lockdown.
It was informed in the meeting that the department is using all possible means to reach out to the students and continue teaching learning process through digital medium and community classes. Besides, out of a total of 46,337 students enrolled in the district 29,196 students are being covered through Community Classes under an Initiative ‘Hifazat’, initiated by DDC Bandipora while 14,398 students are being covered under Virtual Classes through online plateforms while 1064 students are being benefitted through Learning Management System (LMS) initiated by DSEK, the meeting was further informed.
The meeting was also apprised about the initiatives being taken up by the Chief Education Office like launching of tele-classes for which a studio has been established in the office. “Out of 30,000 students of both government and private schools belonging to Bandipora zone, Quil and Hajin, 8000 students are being benefitted through these tele-classes.”
Furthermore, a competent resource group comprising Lecturers, Masters and Teachers has been constituted to deliver tele-classes pre-recorded as well as live. “About 600 Video Lectures have been recorded so far in 06 ICT centres of Zone Bandipora, which are being telecasted 24×7 in a systematic manner”.
While taking review of various construction works being executed in the district under the Education sector, Principal Secretary asked the concerned for ensuring timely completion. He said that additional funds required for completion of auditorium at BHSS Bandipora will be released soon while the liabilities created in different construction works due to rate escalation will be addressed in a phased manner so that these works are completed.
Dr Samoon directed the officers of Jal Shakti to ensure availability of potable water supply in 14 schools which are still lacking this basic facility.
Meanwhile, Dr. Sammon visited the newly constructed studio room for tele-classes and viewed the pre-recorded lectures there. He directed the DDC and CEO to upgrade the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Labs for further improving the quality of Video Lectures.
Principal Secretary appreciated the steps being taken up by the Education Department in collaboration with the District Administration to reach out to the students during the prevailing lockdown.
Earlier, Principal Secretary inaugurated a camp organised by the Chief Education Office under Inclusive Education (IED) for Child With Special Needs (CWSN) wherein he distributed various Aids and Appliances among 15 CWSN students of the district.
Dr Samoon interacted with the children with special needs and their parents as well and assured them of every help from the Department of Education. He said every child has right to education and the government is committed towards facilitating all CWSN students so that they do not feel alienated.
JKSSB’s Portal records 4,26,320 registrations; 2,18,850 candidates submit online application
JAMMU, AUGUST 5: Till today morning 4,26,320 Registrations have been done by the candidates on JKSSB’s Online Portal, since the commencement of online application submission from 10th July, 2020 and 2,18,850 candidates completed their online application submission process for Class IV posts. Also 53,320 applications have been submitted online for the post of Accounts Assistant. It has been noted that about 86,000 unique visitors visited the online application portal of JKSSB yesterday.
Pertinently, the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has advertised 8575 Class IV posts for District/Divisional/Union Territory
Army’s Northern Command Chief meets Lt Governor
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt Gen Y K Joshi today met Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu here at the Raj Bhavan.
The Lt Governor and Lt Gen Joshi discussed about various important issues pertaining to the prevailing security scenario and the overall security management in Jammu and Kashmir.
Lt Gen Y K Joshi briefed the Lt Governor about the security situation in the forward areas and hinterland of J&K and the successful anti-terrorist operations being conducted by the Army.
The Lt Governor stressed on the high importance for maintaining close and effective synergy between the Army and other Security Forces in combating anti-terrorist activities, besides dealing with any emergent situations in an effective manner for maintaining peace and harmony in J&K.
He commended the role being played by the Army for ensuring a secure environment for the people of J&K and the comprehensive measures being taken by the Security Forces in containing the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the UT.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lieutenant General, B.S Raju was also present on the occasion.
National flag hoisted in Pulwama
BJP workers hoisted national flag in Pulwama today to celebrate one year of abrogation of article 370. However restrictions were imposed by the administration in the entire district.
Tricolor hosted in lal Chowk Anantnag
BJP Leaders in different parts of Kashmir hoisted tricolor today on the anniversary of abrogation of article 370. BJP Mahila Morcha Vice President of J&K UT Rumisa Rafiq hoisted National Flag at Lal Chowk in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
JK reports 91 new positive cases, 833 recovered so far
Wear mask, limit trips, maintain social distancing & hand hygeine, avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth to prevent the Virus
JAMMU, MAY 26: The Government Monday informed that 91 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 54 from Jammu division and 37 from Kashmir division, have been reported today thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 1759. Also 01 COVID-19 death has been reported from Kashmir Division.
Moreover 24 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 15 from Jammu Division and 09 from Kashmir Division
According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), out of 1759 positive cases, 902 are Active Positive, 833 have recovered and 24 have died; 03 in Jammu division and 21 in Kashmir division.
The Bulletin further said that out of 140962 test results available, 139203 samples have been tested as negative till May 26, 2020.
Additionally, till date 142901 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for surveillance which included 32714 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 62 in Hospital Quarantine, 902 in hospital isolation and 33573 under home surveillance. Besides, 75626 persons have completed their surveillance period.
Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said that Bandipora has 143 positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) with 11 Active Positive, 131 recovered (including 02 cases recovered today), 01 death; Srinagar has 189 positive cases (including 07 cases reported today) with 57 Active Positive, 126 recovered (including 01 case recovered today), 06 deaths; Anantnag district has 278 positive cases, with 161 Active Positive, 113 recovered (including 04 cases recovered today), 04 deaths; Baramulla has 143 positive cases (including 06 cases reported today) with 41 Active Positive, 98 recovered, 04 deaths; Shopian has 129 positive cases with 22 Active Positive, 107 recovered; Kupwara has 166 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) with 96 Active Positive, 70 recovered; Budgam has 76 positive cases (including 12 cases reported today), with 27 Active Positive and 47 recovered cases and 02 deaths; Ganderbal has 31 positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) with 07 Active cases and 24 recoveries; Kulgam has 228 positive cases (including 01 reported today), with 207 Active Positive and 17 recoveries (including 02 cases recovered today) and 04 deaths and Pulwama reported 28 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 18 active positive, 10 recovered.
Similarly, Jammu has 109 positive cases (including 10 cases reported today) with 73 active positive cases and 34 recoveries and 02 deaths; Udhampur has 39 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 17 active positive cases, 21 recovered and 01 death; Samba has 29 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 19 Active Positive and 10 recoveries (including 03 cases recovered today); Rajouri has 13 positive cases with 09 active positive cases and 04 recovered; Kathua has 53 positive cases (including 04 cases reported today) with 38 Active positive and 15 recovered (including 09 cases recovered today); Kishtwar has 08 positive case with 07 active positive cases and 01 recovered; Ramban has 74 positive cases (including 29 cased reported today) with 72 active positive and 02 recoveries (including 01 recovery today) ; Reasi has 09 positive cases (including 03 cases reported today) with 06 active positive and 03 recovered (including 02 cases recovered today), Poonch has 12 active positive cases (including 04 case reported today) while Doda has 02 active positive cases.
The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.
The bulletin has advised the public to stay safe, if any one need to leave home for essential purposes like grocery shopping or to visit the pharmacy; always wear a face mask, if possible limit the trips or try other options like home delivery, visit as few different places as possible, keep at least 2 meter distance from others, avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth and wash hands with soap and water before and after.
”People are strongly advised to avoid going to crowded places, as they are more likely to come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance with others at these places”, as per the bulletin. As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.
The bulletin again explained that early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice”.
Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap and water.”
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialling toll-free number 102.
People can also call on toll-free national helpline number 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and response to health-related queries on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).
Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely only on the information released by the government through the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media.
People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time.
DC inspects ongoing Developmental Projects at Baramulla
District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo accompanied by various officers today inspected several ongoing developmental projects of the district where he took stock of the pace of the work.
He inspected Polytechnic College, coming up at Kanispora. The college is in its final phase of completion and shall be well equipped with modern and advanced facilities .DDC directed the concerned authorities to speed up the pace of work so that the is completed as early
Dr. Itoo also paid visit to Government Medical College Baramulla where Medical Superintendent Dr Syed Masood briefed him about the status of the ongoing work. DDC stressed upon mobilizing additional men and machinery so that remaining work is completed within stipulated time frame.
DDC also directed the executive agencies to accelerate the pace of work and keep in consideration the related health advisories especially maintaining social distancing and using safety gears.
Later, the DDC inspected several locations of main market Baramulla in order to take review of the implementation of various COVID-19 related advisories especially observing lockdown and other related guidelines.
On the occasion, DDC ordered sealing of about 30 shops for violating the prohibitory orders and warned of strict legal action against those indulging in lockdown violations.
The DDC expressed gratitude of the people for cooperating with the administration in observing lockdown and appealed them to follow all the requisite norms and guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic so that the risk is avoided.
Beauty of Jammu & Kashmir
