Srinagar:  Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Thursday visited Khonmoh to inspect the ongoing works for setting up of 500 bedded Covid hospital.

The work on the hospital is being carried out by the DRDO which would have 125 ICU and 375 Oxygen supported beds.

While inspecting the pace of work at the site, the DC was informed that the work on said Covid health facility is being carried out at a fast pace  and would be made operational soon.

The Deputy Commissioner exhorted upon the Project Manager DRDO to speed up the pace of work by mobilizing additional men and machinery on job. He directed them to work in double shifts and set May 30 deadline for making the hospital fully operational.

On the occasion, it was informed that supply of power has been provided to the hospital while rest of power setup in the hospital would be completed within two days.

The DC also directed the PHE authorities to ensure supply of water to the hospital by May 26.

The Project Manager DRDO thanked the Deputy Commissioner for his intervention in smooth movement of trucks carrying pre fab material.

The DC said as soon as this 500 bedded hospital is made functional it will further augment the bed capacity to facilitate Covid-19 patients besides it will further strengthen the measures undertaken by the Administration to fight Covid-19 in the district.

By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Thursday ordered transfers and postings on ad-hoc basis to oversee functioning of DRDO-established 500-bedded Covid hospitals – one each in Srinagar and Jammu.

A Government Order No: 400-3K (HME) of 2021 Dated: 20-05-2021, states that “Consequent upon the establishment of two 500-bedded temporary COVID Hospitals, one each at Jammu and Srinagar vide Government Order No, 398-JK(HME) of 2021 dated 18-05-2021 and in order to make these Health Institutions functional, the transfers/postings of the doctors are hereby ordered with immediate effect in the first instance.”

Dr. Narinder Bhutyal, Programme Manager, State Health Society, J&K on deputation basis is transferred and posted as In-charge Medical Superintendent in the 500 bedded temporary COVID Hospital, Jammu, besides Dr. Parveen Yograj, Incharge DIO, Rajouri is transferred and posted as Programme Manager, State Health Society, J&K on deputation basis, it says.

Dr. Abdul Rashid Parra, Consultant Anesthesia, National Health Mission on deputation basis is transferred and posted as Incharge Medical Superintendent in the 500 bedded temporary COVID Hospital, Srinagar, it says.

The arrangement is made purely on temporary basis and subject to the outcome of writ petition(s), if any, pending before the court(s) of Law and shall not confer any right upon the officers to claim preferential treatment at the time of regularization/promotion which shall be made strictly in accordance with rules, the order concludes. (GNS)

Daily positive cases cross 4k-mark again, 4169 test infected

By: Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar: The death toll due to the COVID-19 continued to mount in Jammu and Kashmir as 67 people who were tested positive have died across the Union Territory in the last 24 hours while 4,169 people were confirmed to have contracted the infection, officials said on Thursday.

They said that 41 among the fatalities were reported from Jammu division and 26 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall fatality count to 3422.

Regarding the fresh cases, they said, Jammu reported 1518 cases and 2651 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 260057.

Providing district wise details of the cases, the officials said, Srinagar reported 674, Baramulla 333, Budgam 393, Pulwama 187, Kupwara 206, Anantnag 255, Bandipora 215, Ganderbal 117, Kulgam 206, Shopian 65, Jammu 499, Udhampur 180, Rajouri 158, Doda 79, Kathua 174, Samba 117, Kishtwar 55, Poonch 56,  Ramban 124 and Reasi 76.

Out of 67 deaths,  they said,17 died in GMC Jammu, seven in GMC Rajouri, one in GMC Kathua, one in GH Gandhi Nagar Jammu, two in GMC Doda, two in DH Udhampur, two in SMVDNH Katra, one in CHC Mendhar, one in CHC Bhaderwah, seven in Home/ Brought Dead, two in SKIMS Soura, three at SKIMS Bemina, four in SMHS Srinagar, three in DH Pulwama, three in DH Kulgam, two in SDH Kupwara, two in GMC Anantnag, one in LD Hospital, two in GMC Baramulla, two in CD Hosp Srinagar, one in CHC Pethkoot and one in JLNM Srinagar.

A number of fresh cases were confirmed at the diagnostic laboratory of SKIMS Soura and GMC Anantnag.

SKIMS cases include male (50) from Ch BSF Humhama Sgr, male (45) from Hayhama Kupwara, male (30) from Lolab Kupwara, male (30) from Arampora Kupwara, female (25) from Kupwara, male (57) from Halmatpora Kupwara, male (27) from Kawari Kupwara, male (19) from Trehgam Kupwara, male (19) from Zirhama Kupwara, male (65) from Hirri Kupwara, female (28) from Lalpora Kupwara, male (27) from Warsun Kupwara, female (37) from Trathpora Kupwara, male (40) from Vilgam Kupwara, male (25) from Manzgam Kupwara, female (40) from Warsun Kupwara, male (65) from Reshigund Kupwara, female (60) from Reshigund Kupwara, female (18) from Hanzishart Kupwara, female (75) from Kulangam Handwara, male (32) from Dpl Handwara, female (36) from IG office Nishat Sgr, male (32) from 18Madras Kalaroos Kupwara, male (32) from 45RR Kalaroos Kupwara, male (46) from Pachpan Bandipora, female (36) from Nadihal, female (06) from Nadihal, male (65) from Binlipora Bandipora, male (25) from Brar Bandipora, male (54) from Fatehkadal Sgr, female (39) from Natipora Sgr, female (55) from Nowhatta, male (38) from Rawalpora, female (18) from Bemina, female (24) from Bemina, female (57) from Tangpora and female (43) from Gulshan Nagar Sgr.

The GMC Anantnag include male (30) and female (17) from Panjpora, four males (40, 40, 35, 40) from Bihar/ Panjpora, male (25) from Mirmidan, male (38) from Gutligund, male (65) from Nowgam, male (37) and female (32) from Prinagam, male (55) and two females (25, 24) from Doru, female (50) from Kreeri, male (26) from Badasgam, male (38) from D M Pora, two males (18, 34) from Hakura, female (74) from Khanabal, female (26) from Fatehpora, male (27) from Omoh, two females (25, 50) from Dooru, female (25) from Sadoora, male (45) from Shangran, male (29) from Shankerpora, female (27) from Pul, male (70) and two females (55, 55) from Bijbhera, female (65) from Gulshannagar Srg, male (46) from Mattan, male (27) from Schichan, male (25) from Vessu, female (27) from Dodoa, female (37) from Wanpoh, female (28) from Shirpora, male (45) from Batengoo, male (40) from Chanapora, female (27) from Batengoo, female (34) from Achabal, male (33) from Waterhal, female (55) from Anchidora, male (52) from Lamad, male (32) from Sangran, female (30) from Bijbhera, male (24) from Ruhu Ang, male (34) from Ashajipora, male (30) from Mehmaan Mohalla, male (62) from Anchidora, female (54) from Harnag, male (28) from Hakura Badasgam, male (40) from Sarnal, male (31) from Hazratbal Ang, male (20) from Vessu Qazigund, male (43) from Khundroo, female (17) from Dangerpora, female (35) and male (30) from Shirpora, female (30) from Heavan Colony, male (64) from Malaknag, female (25) from Gopalpora, female (50) from Chee, male (45) from Dabruna, female (35) from Hazratbal Ang, male (23) from Sadoora, male (60) and female (55) from Dailgam, female (55) from Bijbhera, male (37) from Hardpora Achabal, female (21) from Hazratbal Ang, male (39) from Tankipora Kulgam, male (25) from Kanganhall, male (26) from Chee, female (45) from Janglat Mandi, male (40) from Khanabal, male (56) from Kp Road, female (40) and two males (20, 45) from Moominabad, male (47) from Brakpora, female (22) from Bona Dailgam, male (31) from Achabal, male (40) from Bona Dialgam, female (14) from Lazibal Kadipora, male (20) from Anantnag, male (45) from Poru, female (20) from Kokernag, female (30) and male (40) from Adigam, male (25) from Nagam, male (55) from Checki Narupora, male (25) from Bindoo, female (60) from Veeri, male (28) from Eidgah Bij, male (32) from Khiram Bij, male (26) from Saraf Mohalla Bij, female (40) from Tak Mohalla Bij, female (32) from Check Panjpora, male (60) male Deeni Masjid Bij, female (70) from Gund Nasir Wargund, male (30) from Veeri Bij, male (40) from Halkah Shangus, male (39) from Kuchmulla Shangus, male (68) from Brimmer Shangus, male (29) from Sardpora Shangus, male (40) from Chaklipora Shangus, male (57) from Nowgam Shangus, male (20) from Bihar, two males (30, 38) from Sallar, male (24) from Bernard, female (32) from JK Bank Wangam, female (25) from Puroo, male (75) from Sunbardi, female (25) from Buchoo, female (58) from Lohersenzi, male (60) from Zalangam, female (45) from Kawarigam, female (22) from C/O Phc Brakpora, male (26) from Lal Chowk, male (23) from Chontipora, male (28) from Ganiegund Verinag, female (35) from Hiller, male (52) from Naidpora, female (35) from Halsidar, female (40) from Qammer Drabihal, three males (56, 34, 28) and two females (45, 23) from Khudhamam, two males (27, 28) from HG Ang, male (18) from Check, male (50) from HS Bugh, female (29) from Hangalbush, male (50) from Reshipora, male (33) from Noonmai. (GNS)

New Delhi: India reported 2,76,110 new cases of the Novel Coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the country to 2,57,72,400, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

Besides, the country also saw 3,874 more fatalities due to the virus, pushing the toll to 2,87,122. On Wednesday, the country recorded 4,529 deaths, the highest since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.

The active caseload in the country is 31,29,878 comprising 12.14 per cent of the total infections while 2,23,55,440 people have recovered from disease so far amounting to 86.74 per cent of the recovery rate. Meanwhile, the case fatality rate is 1.11 per cent.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 32,23,56,187 samples have been tested so far for coronavirus, of which record 20,55,010 tests were conducted in the past one day.

On the vaccination front, a total 18,70,09,792 people have been vaccinated across the country till now, of which 11,66,090 doses administered in the past 24 hours.

Maharashtra, which has been the most-affected state in the country, saw highest 594 deaths in the past 24 hours, followed by Karnataka (468), Tamil Nadu (365), UP (280), Delhi (235), Punjab (208), Uttarakhand (193), West Bengal (157), Haryana (153) and Chhattisgarh (146), Rajasthan (136), Kerala (112), Andhra Pradesh (106) and Bihar (104).

On Wednesday, India had registered 2,67,334 new Covid-19 cases and recorded 4,529 deaths. (UNI)

Srinagar: In order to prevent the Coronavirus from spreading, the Corona Curfew imposed by the government continued to remain in place for the 21st straight day across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday while police claimed to have arrested 216 persons and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 1,98,190 for norm violation in the Valley.

Notably, the government has imposed Corona Curfew in Srinagar and other districts on April 29 evening, which was extended for the four straight times so far. The government has announced the Corona Curfew across 20 districts of J&K till May 24, 2021.

Eye-witnesses informed that police and paramilitary troops were deployed although in large numbers to enforce the lockdown restrictions. The barricades and concertina wires were erected at many places and bridges to thwart the public movement, they said.

Meanwhile, all the shops and business establishments barring emergency services remained closed throughout the day in Srinagar and other districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Moreover, as per a statement, during the last 24 hours, Police has arrested 216 persons, lodged 107 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of Rs 1,98,190 from 1469 people for violating the guidelines and rules throughout Kashmir.

“Besides, eight vehicles were also seized in Kulgam for violating guidelines and restrictions,” police said.

A police spokesman said that the special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines and rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs and guidelines envisaged by the government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, police have urged people to cooperate in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs, guidelines and protocols for the safety of the people. “The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures,” police said. (KNO)

By: Jahangeer Ganaie

Srinagar: To deal with the possible third wave of Covid-19, the Jammu and Kashmir government has pulled up the socks by designating two pediatric wards as Covid wards for children.

Official sources said that as the third wave of Covid-19 in the next six months is likely to affect children, the administration has started to gear up so that it won’t have to face a crisis.

It is pertinent to mention here that as per experts, third wave is likely to affect children more as there are no vaccines recommended for children as of now.

Dr Dara Singh, Medical Superintendent at Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospital Shalmaar, Jammu said that as per the literature available, third wave of Covid-19 may come and can affect children and in order to deal with the situation, “we have started preparedness in advance.”

He said that they have prepared a DPR and submitted requisition before concerned higher ups to get high flow oxygen supply to all 400 beds at the hospital.

Dr Singh said that as of now two wards have been designated as Covid wards for children in which there are over 100 beds and among them 20 will be ICU beds.

He said that as of now the hospital has one small 500 lpm oxygen plant and work on another oxygen plant with capacity of 3000 LPM is going on war footing basis and in next two weeks it will complete.

Dr Singh said that “our motive is to use the time for full preparation till the possible third wave will come so that there won’t be any problem at that time.” He requested people to follow Covid appropriate behavior in letter and spirit. (KNO)