By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 199 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

90 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 109 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 342001.

There was no death reported due to the virus during the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4530 persons—2199 in Jammu and 2331 in Kashmir—have died due to the virus, they said.

Giving district wise details of the fresh cases, the officials said that Srinagar reported 62 cases, Baramulla 3, Budgam 14, Pulwama 4, Kupwara 8, Anantnag 5, Bandipora 5, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 3, Shopian 0, Jammu 58, Udhampur 3, Rajouri 3, Doda 3, Kathua 7, Samba 2, Kishtwar 1, Poonch 9, Ramban 4 and Reasi 0.

Moreover, 156 Covid-19 patients recovered during the time, 38 from Jammu Division and 118 from Kashmir, they said.

So far 335930 patients have recovered, leaving active case tally at 1541—611 in Jammu and 930 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said.

They also informed that 83308 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Srinagar: Amid snowfall prediction in Kashmir, Director Health Services Kashmir has directed all Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents and Block Medical officers not to leave their station without prior permission in order to meet any emergency situation that may arise due to snowfall.

“In order to meet out any emergency situation that may arise due to heavy snow fall in Kashmir Division, all the Chief Medical Officers / Medical Superintendents / Block Medical Officers are hereby directed not to leave their station without seeking prior permission from this office, so as to make sure that health care facilities don’t get hampered due to snowfall,” reads the circular issued by DHSK.

“In addition, it is also enjoined upon all the hospital administrators to put in place adequate heating arrangements in their respective hospitals and to make sure that snow on the roads leading to the hospitals is cleared and ambulances are fitted with snow chains,” it adds.

Jammu: Former MLC, Zaffar Manhas Tuesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and put forth the general issues of District Shopian, at Raj Bhavan here.

Manhas apprised the Lt Governor of various public demands pertaining to augmentation of the road network, power and water supply in Kandi belt of Shopian, besides better facilities and staff strength at DH Shopian and Keller Hospital.

The Lt Governor while listening to the issues presented by the former MLC assured him that the UT government is continuously working for the holistic and equitable development of all areas of the UT.

The Lt Governor said that the issues and demands brought by the former MLC would be looked into meticulously for their early redressal on merit. He urged him to continue his efforts of welfare of the people.

By: Nasir Azam

Srinagar: As many as 107 non- governmental organizations and associations are eligible to receive foreign funding under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

The details reveal that as on January 4, 2022, 107 NGOs were eligible to receive foreign funding under the FCRA in the erstwhile state of J&K.

According to Union Home Ministry’s dashboard, 107 organisations in the erstwhile state of J&K (J&K and Ladakh UTs) are “alive or active” i.e. they are eligible to receive foreign funding.

In 2015, the number of NGOs which were eligible to received foreign contributions in J&K was 164.

The data also shows that FCRA registration of 50 organisations has expired in J&K while the registration of 64 organizations has been cancelled.

The data also shows that two NGOs- one from Srinagar and another from Baramulla- were registered under FCRA in 2021.

While FCRA clearance is mandatory for all NGOs that accept foreign contributions, the government makes public the names of organizations which receive over Rs one crore in overseas contributions in a financial year.

In 2009, the Centre had blacklisted four groups from Jammu and Kashmir from receiving foreign contributions.

They were barred under Section 10(a) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976. (KNO)

‘140 animals captured, rehabilitated’

By: Raja Syed Rather

Ganderbal: Two persons were killed and 19 injured in a human-wildlife conflict in Ganderbal during the year 2021

The Wildlife department captured 140 wild animals in human habitat.

According to the wildlife department report, two persons were killed during Human-wildlife conflict in Ganderbal district.

In the report wildlife department also mentioned that they did around 186 activities to capture wild animals which were roaming in human habitat and were able to capture 140 which were later rehabilitated at their natural habitat.

The report also mentioned that 19 civilians among some paramilitary forces were injured by wild bear during this year.

The kin of one of the deceased who died in the bear attack was given relief of Rs 3 lakh while the kin of second victim who was also killed in bear attack haven’t received any relief by the department so far, the report said.

Among the captured wild animals include  Black bear, Bear cub, Leopard, Monkey, Snake, Rabbit, Wolf, Porcupine, Wiper Wild Cat and other wild animals.

Ranger Wildlife department Ferooz Nazir said that they have been proven actively vigilant of any presence of wild animals in human habitat.

“We took swift actions to rescue wild animals and keep the human population out of danger,” Nazir said. (KNO)

Srinagar: Police in Pulwama solved a theft case by arresting an accused lady involved in the commission of crime and have recovered stolen property worth lakhs of rupees from her possession.

On 03/01/2022, Police Station Rajpora received a written complaint from one person namely Manzoor Ahmad Dar son of Gh Qadir resident of Bellow Dargund stating there in that some unknown person/persons have stolen golden ornaments from his residential house.

Accordingly, a case under FIR number 02/2022 under relevant sections of law was registered in Police Station Rajpora and investigation was initiated.

During the course of investigation, officers taking assistance of modern techniques arrested the accused who was working at the tailoring shop of the complainant located near his residential house. Subsequently, she has been shifted to Women Police Station where she remains in custody.

On her disclosure, the investigating team were able to recover stolen gold items which includes one chain with pendulum, one bangles, one ear rings, two Jhumkas, two rings, one badge.  Further investigation is in progress.

Our efforts should assure community members that Police is resolved to act tough against the individuals involved in criminal activities.