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Srinagar: Another militant has been killed taking toll to 03 in an ongoing operation in Reban area of north Kashmir’s Sopore on Sunday.

Official sources told GNS, that one more militant body was recovered amid searches taking toll to 03. However, the identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.

As the house was razed to ground by using IED by forces earlier. JCB was brought in to remove debris. During removing of debris third militant body was recovered, they said.

Pertinently, 128 militants have been killed so far in the Valley this year.

Earlier, according to the reports reaching GNS, a joint team of Police, Army’s 22 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Reban.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter.(GNS)

Srinagar: 11-days-old baby is among 9 deaths that were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total number of deaths related to Covid-19 in J&K to 180.

Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that five patients who died at SKIMS include an 11-days-old baby from Yaripora, Kulgam, an 80-year-old woman from Budoo, Kulgam, a 47-year-old woman from Kulgam, a 55-year-old woman from Kangan, Ganderbal and a 60-year-old man from Gulab Bagh, Srinagar while four patients who died at SMHS include a 55-year-old man from Chadoora, Budgam, a 65-year-old man from Tangmarg, Baramulla, a 40-year-old man from Habba Kadal, Srinagar and an 80-year-old man from Handwara Kupwara.

Dr G H Yatoo, Nodal officer for Covid-19 at SKIMS said that the baby girl from Kulgam who was admitted on 09th July died at SKIMS today at around 4 pm. He said that the patient was a case of Aortic Stenosis with Carcinogenic shock and respiratory failure.

Dr Farooq Jan, Medical Superintendent at SKIMS said that the 80-year-old lady from Budoo, Kulgam who was admitted on 26th June expired at 01:50 am due to Cardiopulmonary arrest.

He said the patient was suffering from Community acquired pneumonia, ADHf and other ailments. Professor Jan added that the 47-year-old female from Kulgam who was admitted on 10th July died at 02:20 am due to Cardiopulmonary arrest.

“The patient was suffering from hypertension, diabetes, pneumonia and other ailments,” he said.

Dr Jan further added that the 60-year-old man from Gulab Bagh Srinagar who was admitted on 09th July and tested positive on Saturday died at 03:25 am due to Cardiopulmonary arrest.

He said patient was suffering from community acquired pneumonia and other ailments. He said that the 55-year-old woman from Kangan, Ganderbal died at SKIMS at 9:15 am due to Cardiopulmonary arrest.

He said that the deceased was case of “Intra-cranial space occupying lesion” (ICSOL).

Meanwhile, Dr. Nazir Choudhary, Medical Superintendent at SMHS told KNO that the 55-year-old man from Chadoora, Budgam who was admitted on 07 July and tested positive for Covod-19 died today.

He said that patient was suffering from  hypertension, pneumonia, intracranial hemorrhage and other ailments.

He further added that the 65-year-old man from Tangmarg who was tested positive for Covid-19 also died at SMHS. Patient was suffering from bilateral pneumonia and other ailments, he said.

He further said that the 40-year-patient from Habba Kadal, Srinagar who was admitted on July 08 and tested positive for Covid-19 also died at SMHS today.

Patient was suffering from hypothyroidism and other ailments, he said.

He further added that a patient from Handwara Kupwara who died and was tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday evening.

Patient was suffering from bilateral pneumonia and other ailments, he said.

With nine more deaths, the death toll related to Covid-19 has reached to 180 including 163 from Kashmir division and 17 from Jammu division—(KNO)

No lockdown against COVID-19 will be imposed in Jammu: Div Com Jammu

From Monday, Lockdown to be re-imposed in Srinagar areas

All departments put on high alert, all leaves cancelled, no entry, exit without movement pass from red zones, massive fine, legal action to be initiated against violators, CMO asked to direct all BMOs, ZMOs to depute medical staff by order for respective red zones

“No entry and exit will be allowed without a movement pass from the red zone in case of essential services,” the top official said, adding that no civilian or employee shall be allowed to come out or go inside a red zone without a valid movement-proof.

Further details awaited

No lockdown in Jammu from Monday: Div Com Jammu

Srinagar: ALL Undergraduate/Professional OFFLINE examinations scheduled in the month of July 2020 are hereby postponed due to the imposition of lockdown in Srinagar district, until further notification, Controller of Examinations, University of Kashmir, Prof Farooq A Mir said.

Fresh dates for the deferred OFFLINE examinations shall be notified separately, later, he said.(GNS)

Srinagar: Paying glowing tributes to the July 13, 1931 martyrs, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Sunday said the day shall always be remembered as a turning point in the history of J&K that marked the beginning of a struggle for democracy and social justice in the region.

In a statement issued, Bukhari said the heroes who laid down their lives on July 13 are etched in the memory of our people for their bravery and huge sacrifices given for upholding the human values which forms the core of any civilized society.

“JKAP pays humble tributes to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to pave the way for a struggle against autocracy and oppression. The contribution of the martyrs of July 13 will continue to be a beacon of people’s fight for dignity and social justice,” Bukhari observed.

He said that the historic event in J&K and its significance laid the edifice for restructuring of the whole society on the principles of democracy. “Their contribution will remain for future generations as the day laid down the basis for a new society governed by rule of law.”

Bukhari said the struggle invigorated by the sacrifices of July 13 martyrs was principally not a movement against any particular clan or dynasty but against the autocracy which had become a huge hurdle in building a new society, free from exploitation and repression.

“The great sacrifices of our martyrs should not be allowed to be exploited by vested interests who want to create a wedge between the people on the lines of region, caste and creed,” Bukhari averred.

He said that J&K is passing through a critical stage of history and the only course left for peoples’ advancement remains in a resolve to uphold the banner of democracy and unity in diversity. “On this historic day, JKAP resolves to fight the nefarious designs used under different pretexts to undermine the unity and pluralistic ethos of our State,” the JKAP president pledged.

Srinagar: Another militant has been killed taking toll to 02 in an ongoing operation in Reban area of north Kashmir’s Sopore on Sunday.

Official sources told GNS, that one more militant body has been recovered amid searches taking toll to 02. However, the identity of both the slain militants is yet to be ascertained.

Meanwhile the house was razed to ground by using IED earlier.

Pertinently, 127 militants have been killed so far in the Valley this year.

Earlier, according to the reports reaching GNS, a joint team of Police, Army’s 22 RR and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search-operation in Reban.

As the joint team encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them. The fire was retaliated by the joint team, triggering off an encounter. (GNS)

Srinagar: Bhartiya Janata Party National General Secretary Ram Madhav Sunday visited slain BJP leader from north Kashmir’s Bandipora district Waseem Bari’s home and offered condolences with the bereaved family.

“We have come here to offer condolences with the bereaved family and provided them some help. All BJP leaders, workers stand with the party workers of Kashmir. Those who did this act (killed Bari and his father and brother) will be tracked soon and neutralized,” Madhav told reporters as per news agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS). “We all demand party workers should be given proper security,” he added.

He was accompanied by Union Minister Jitendra Singh and J&K BJP President Ravindar Raina and few other leaders.

Wasim Bari, his father and brother were killed on Wednesday evening outside their home when they were at their shop. Following the incident, 10 of their PSOs were also suspended. (KINS)

“Our beds are full, oxygen points are occupied and we don’t have space in ICU’s,”

Srinagar: With alarming rise in number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday has urged government to reimpose lockdown to prevent further spread and death in the valley due to the novel virus.

“Lockdown is the only tool to tackle the worrying situation we are in,” said DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan.

“Returning to a situation where we will have no control is far worse than a week or two of social measures,” he said.

Dr Nisar said we are witnessing a horrific situation in hospitals which we have never seen before.

“For the last few days people in large numbers are coming to hospitals with severe bilateral pneumonia requiring oxygen and many needing intensive-care setting.

“Our beds are full, oxygen points are occupied and we don’t have space in ICU’s,” he added.

Dr Nisar said patients are coming with bad lungs when it is difficult to salvage them.“Not only the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions, but young people are now coming with severe disease and some of them are dying. Even pregnant women are not spared,” he said.

Dr Nisar said the virus has become dangerous and is now behaving aggressively which gives us to understand whether the virus has changed (mutated) which can happen.

“Earlier, most of the Covid cases in the valley were either asymptomatic or with mild disease,” he said.

Dr Nisar said the virus has taken an ugly turn and the situation has deteriorated.

“If we will not act now, we will be in a situation which will be difficult to control,” he said.

Dr Nisar cautioned that there are still a massive number of people in the population who are susceptible to virus and warned if restrictions are not reimposed, we will end up in a worst outbreak.

“It is important for policy makers and public to know that decisions need to be based on what is happening with the disease in our community rather than what other places are doing,” he said. “The decisions need to be driven by data rather than public or economic pressure,” said Dr Nisar.

Kher shared the news of his mother being admitted to Kokilaben Hospital after testing positive for COVID-19. His brother, sister-in-law and niece also tested positive. Kher also got tested but the results returned negative

This is to inform all that my mother Dulari is found Covid + (Mildly). We have admitted her into Kokilaben Hospital. My brother, bhabhi & niece inspite of being careful have also tested mildly positive.I got myself tested as well & I have tested negative. @mybmc is informed.!🙏 pic.twitter.com/EpjDIALft2

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) July 12, 2020