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Rumours suggesting otherwise aimed at creating artificial scarcity which hoarders use to their advantage: Government

SRINAGAR, APRIL 07: The government has said that Kashmir is receiving regular supplies of medicines and that there is no shortage in the region.

It said that this clarification is due after a news report has suggested otherwise and reports of hoarding of medicines and panic among the general public as a result of it are being received from different areas.

It said that there are sufficient stocks of all kinds of medicines available for at least one month with stockists in Kashmir — adding that regular supplies are being received from Jammu from where bulk – around three-fourths – of Kashmir’s retail market requirement is catered.

These drugs include both life-saving medicines and those categorised as general drugs. The former include all major kinds ranging from anti-cancer to insulin preparations to respiratory to nephrology to critical care.

It said the remaining requirement of 25-30 percent is being received from Delhi in special Indian airforce flights as and when required.

The government has urged the general public not to heed unofficial sources. It said that such tactics are used to create artificial scarcity which hoarders use to their advantage.

Meanwhile the government has issued strict warnings against hoarders of medicines and those indulging in rumours suggesting shortage. It warned that strict action under law will be initiated against offenders.

Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid in a statement said that the congregational prayers held at Jama masjid on the occasion of Shab-e-Baraat (Night of Absolution) will not be observed tomorrow. On this night Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Mohammad Umar Farooq addresses the faithful and special congregational prayers are held at the Jamia masjid.

But because of the spread of the Corona virus pandemic at this time, no congregational gathering will be held at the historic Jamia Masjid, neither will Mirwaiz be able to deliver the sermon as he also continues to be under house arrest.

Anjuman on behalf of Mirwaiz asked people to hold special prayers and supplications at home during the night and seek refuge of almighty Allah in this night of mercy and pardon from this pandemic, that is causing havoc across the globe, and pray that all humanity be delivered and saved from its spread.

COVID-19: Eidgah, Lal Bazar declared as containment zones sealed after several positive cases reported from the areas 3 containment zones including Chattabal sealed in Srinagar. Sealing aimed at preventing spread of disease out of these areas and to enable smooth conduct of survey to determine extent of spread: DM

SRINAGAR, APRIL 07: All entries and exits leading into and out of Eidgah and Lal Bazar areas of Srinagar were Tuesday sealed.

The sealing of the areas comes in the wake of their declaration as containment zones after several cases of COVID-19 affected persons were reported therefrom.

District Magistrate Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary who issued an order in this regard Tuesday said the sealing of the areas is aimed at preventing spread of the coronavirus infection out of these areas having reported several positive cases.

He said it is also aimed at enabling smooth conduct of the survey in the areas being declared containment zones as ordered by the government.
It is notable that the proposed survey is aimed at determining whether the infection has spread in the area and whether there is a need for isolating any of their residents.

Dr Shahid said a plan has been formulated for ensuring smooth supplies of essential commodities and services in all areas which have been sealed or might be in future. He said the same will be done under supervision to ensure strict adherence to the sealing order adding that medical teams will also move in these areas under strict supervision.

Meanwhile soon after the order was issued the district police made announcements about it and instructions given thereunder in the areas in order to make the residents aware about it to ensure strict adherence.

It is notable that three areas declared as containment zones in Srinagar have been sealed so far. These include Chattabal which was sealed Monday.

Srinagar, Apr 07: The Jammu and Kashmir continued to witness surge in the number of positive cases with government stating that more 15 cases have been detected on Tuesday, taking the toll of overall cases to 125 across the Union Territory.

According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Government spokesman, Rohit Kansal in his tweet informed that more 15 patients have been tested positive today, saying that nine among them have been detected in Valley while the rest of six were detected in Jammu region.

He informed that the tall of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir has mounted to 125, saying that the number of active cases across the Union Territory has gone up to 118.

Kansal further informed that 24 cases out of 125 are in Jammu region while as 94 cases are in Kashmir Valley.

“#COVID19 #JammuAndKashmir Status Update 125 cases in all now; 118 active cases; 24 in Jammu Division, 94 in Kashmir. 6 new cases in Jammu division today , 9 in Kashmir. Aggressive contact tracing; red zones to continue,” Kansal tweeted—(KNO)

Srinagar, April 07: A paramilitary CRPF trooper was killed in a militant attack in Bijbehara area of South Kashmiri’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

Srinagar, April 07: Suspected Militants on Monday fired upon a CRPF Party in Bijbehara area of South Kashmiri’s Anantnag district.

Reports reaching GNS said that the suspected militants fired upon CRPF party. In this incident one CRPF man recieved injuries. The injured was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

A senior Police officer also confirmed the incident.

Meanwhile, government forces launched searches in the area to the nab the attackers.(GNS)

Three kids from Srinagar tested positive

Srinagar: Kashmir has witnessed 3rd death from Covid-19 infection. A Covid-19 infected man from Gund Jahangir area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district died at SMHS Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

Though, Medical Superintendent SMHS, Dr Nazir Chowdary told KNT that the man was suffering from Pneumonia and he has been waiting for the report to ascertain whether the person was a Covid-19 patient or not, but, Nodal Officer for Coronavirus Sumbal, Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari confirmed to KNT that the deceased was infected with Covid-19 and was shifted to hospital for treatment. “Yes, the man was tested positive for Covid-19 infection and unfortunately he died in Srinagar hospital today,” Bukhari said.

Bukhari added that district administration has been asked to do the burial of the deceased as per the Covid-19 protocol.

Pertinently, a man from Hyderpora, originally an inhabitant from Sopore town and a man from Tangmarg have died of Covid-19 infection in Kashmir Valley. Out of total 114, there are 107 active cases of Coronaviurs in Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, three kids of family were tested positive for Covid-19 here in Srinagar on Tuesday.

The family from Alamdar Colony Lal Bazar had already a member tested positive and today two little daughters and nephew of that man were tested positive.

The elderly man from the Lal Bazar had arrived in Srinagar on March 17 from Kolkatta and after testing positive, his family members were quarantined at Hazratbal. “We had collected the samples of the family members some three days ago and today the tests of two little sisters, 11 and 9 years of age and a kid, the cousin of these sisters, 13 years of age were found positive,” a health official told KNT.

He said all these kid are however, asymptomatic.

Meanwhile, medicos at JLNM Hospital Rainawari took samples of Goripora Noorbagh family who had come into contact with a religious preacher. “The samples of the Noorbagh family were collected and reports are awaited,” he said adding that 32 samples of Covid-19 suspects were collected today at the hospital. (KNT)

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Srinagar, April 07: The number of coronavirus cases climbed to 114 in Jammu and Kashmir as five more persons under quarantine tested positive for the dreaded diseases on Tuesday.

Among them, sources said three are from Lalbazar locality and include two sisters aged 20 and 23 years-old and their 19-year-old cousin brother. The trio was placed in a quarantine center in Hazratbal and was shifted to Chest Disease hospital today after they tested positive for the coronavirus.

While two others include one from Hajin area of Bandipora and other are from Srinagar district. Both are admitted to SKIMS Soura.

With these 5 fresh cases, 114 people have tested positive for the coronavirus disease and of them, 107 are active case—89 in Kashmir and 18 in Jammu division. Among all 114 cases, four have recovered and were discharged while two others have died. (GNS)