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  • No fresh case reported in Kashmir, first Covid case in Sgr was properly screened at airport: Govt

    She showed no symptoms but was still home quarantined, trying to get in touch with all who contacted her, says Dir NHM

    Srinagar, March 19: Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the first Covid-19 case from Srinagar was properly screened at the airport but she showed no symptoms but was still home quarantined. The government said since she had a travel history, her samples were taken the report of which was positive.
    Talking exclusively to Kashmir Indepth, Director of National Health Mission J&K Bhupinder Kumar said that there is no truth in reports that the first Coronavirus case wasn’t screened at the airport after she returned from Umrah. “She was screened but she showed no symptoms at that point in time. She was still advised to remain in-home quarantine. Her samples were taken since she had a travel history of Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, here report was found positive. Her samples were tested in Pune and J&K laboratories at the same time,” he said.
    Kumar said that the government is getting in touch with all those who contacted the lady that includes some of her relatives. Asked whether there was any more positive case of Covid-19 in Kashmir, he said: “As of now, there is no fresh positive case in Kashmir,” he said.(KINS)

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  • Militant hideout busted by security forces in Handwara, Kashmir

    BREAKING: Militant hideout busted by security forces in Handwara, Kashmir

    Incriminating materials including UBGL, rocket-propelled grenade & rocket launcher recovered

  • Covid-19: Curbs imposed in Srinagar parts, other areas in Valley

    DC Srinagar Urges People To Cooperate: Restrictions Imposed To Stem Virus Spread

    Srinagar, March 19: Authorities on Thursday imposed strict restrictions on the movement of people in several areas of Srinagar and Budgam districts in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The imposition of the curbs by the authorities follows a day after a 67-year-old woman from Khaniyar Srinagar, who had returned on March 16 from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah, tested positive for covid-19.

    Sources said barricades and concertina wires have been erected at many places in downtown Srinagar and on the roads that lead towards the old city.

    Reports said that restrictions have been also imposed in several areas of central Kashmir’s Budgam district in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

    In a series of tweets, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Shahid Iqbal Choudhary urged people to cooperate, underlining that the restrictions on public gatherings, assembly and movement in many areas are aimed at avoiding the spread of any likely cases of covid-19. “Pl (please) cooperate,” he said.

    He also urged all residents who might have come in contact with the COVID-19 positive case in Srinagar to report to their nearest health facilities or contact control room at 2457552 or 2457543 or 9419028251 or 9419028242 or 9419014723.”This is urgent and cannot be ignored,” he said.

    “It’s important that people who come in contact with #Coronavirus positive case(s) should immediately report to the nearest health facility or our 24×7 control room.” (GNS)

  • Train services suspended

    COVID19 – Train Service suspended in Kashmir Valley with immediate effect till 31st March 2020.

    Train services in Kashmir would be suspended this afternoon. Railway authorities admit being served an order by govt.

    Sources say train would be shut within few hours.

  • Youth arrested during CASO in Pulwama

    Pulwama, Mar 19 (KNO): A youth was arrested during Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in South Kashmir’s Pulwama village on Thursday.

    An official told wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that Cordon and Search Operation was launched in Hakripora village of Pulwama district by joint team of forces on Thursday morning after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area.

    Cordon ended peacefully after search for few hours, he said, adding that youth was arrested during the operation. A police official while conforming his arrest said that he has been arrested for questioning—(KNO)

  • Coronavirus: Total lockdown in Srinagar, Kashmir

    Total lockdown in Srinagar, Kashmir after 1st positive case of COVID19 was confirmed yesterday.

    Markets & shops completely shut. No mass gatherings or crowds allowed in public spaces.

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  • Strict action will be taken against those found disclosing identification

    Coronovirus: DM Srinagar warns against disclosing identification of quarantine facilities and those kept therein

    Quarantine facilities and quarantined persons are confidential; strict action will be taken against those found disclosing identification

    SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal
    Choudhary Wednesday warned against identification of quarantine and isolation facilities established for suspected cases of coronavirus in
    Srinagar.

    He said that these facilities and the persons kept therein are confidential and that those found disclosing identification or location thereof will be taken strict action against under the law.

  • Suspicious object found on B’pora-Sgr highway

    Bandipora, Mar 19: Vehicular movement on Bandipora-Srinagar highway has been halted after a suspicious object was found on the road on Thursday morning, prompting authorities to call a bomb disposal squad.

    Army officer told wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the Bomb Disposal Squad has been called after a suspicious object was found along the highway.
    “The suspicious thing was found near Nadihal higher secondary on Highway,” he said, adding that the traffic has been stopped on the stretch as a security measure—(KNO)

  • Urge for all residents who might have come in contact with the COVID-19

    We urge all residents who might have come in contact with the COVID-19 positive case in Srinagar to report to their nearest health facilities or contact our control room at:

    0194 – 2457552

    0194 – 2457543

    9419028251

    9419028242

    9419014723

    This is urgent and cannot be ignored

    J&K Administration