Nadeem Nadu/Precious Kashmir News
Srinagar, Sep 2: Jammu and Kashmir reported 14 more COVID-19 deaths in last 24 hours, taking the fatality count due to the pestilence to 733 in J&K, officials said on Wednesday.
Among the deaths, nine were reported from Kashmir and five from Jammu division including three from winter capital of the J&K and one each from Kathua and Udhampur.
Regarding the victims from Valley, officials said, three were residents of Srinagar, two from Kulgam while one each were from Pulwama, Anantnag, Kupwara and Ganderbal.
They said a 65-year-old woman from Lalbazar Srinagar who was admitted on August 30 died this evening at SKIMS Soura.
They said a 65-year-old from Wandhama Ganderbal died a week after he was admitted to SKIMS Soura. His age mate from Mitergam Pulwama, who was admitted on August 27 died last night at the tertiary care hospital.
Also, a 65-year-old from Budgam who was admitted to SMHS hospital on August 28 with hypertension and type 2 diabetes among other ailments succumbed this morning, they said.
A 70-year-old man from Mughalpora,Kupwara, admitted on August 27 as a case of bilateral Community Acquire Pneumonia died at SMHS. Among other victims include a 65-year-old woman from Buchpora Srinagar, an 85-year-old woman from Kanimazar Srinagar, a 45-year-old man from Check Ashmuji Kulgam, a 40-year-old man from Nawbal Batpora Kulgam and a 65-year-old woman from Ahoom Shangus.
Regarding Jammu fatalities, they said, a 65-year-old man from Chenani Udhampur, who was admitted to GMC hospital Jammu on August 21 and diagnosed “Old CVA, Hypertension and Bilateral CAP”. “He died at around
07.19 a.m. today,” a senior doctor at GMC Jammu told GNS.
Sources said a 45-year-old from Simbal Camp R S.PURA was brought dead to GMC last night and tested positive later.
A 55-year-old man from Billawer Kathua who was admitted on August 31 and diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension, COPD and CKD died last night at GMC, they said.
A 55-year-old woman from Bage -Bahu Jammu, admitted on August 31 and diagnosed with hypertension, pyrexia and acute respiratory distress besides
Bilateral community acquired pneumonia died last night, they added.
With these deaths, officials said, 734 people have succumbed to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir so far. Among them, they said, 659 were from the Valley while 75 others from Jammu division.
Srinagar district with 226 deaths tops the list followed by Baramulla (100), Budgam (63), Anantnag (51), Pulwama (55), Kupwara (49), Jammu (50), Kulgam (37), Shopian (28), Bandipora (26), Ganderbal (24), Rajouri (5), Doda (4), Poonch (4), Kathua (4), Udhampur (3), Samba (2) and Ramban (1). (GNS)

Srinagar, Sep 2: As many as 641 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday thus taking the tally of infected persons in the Union Territory to 38864, officials said.
They said of the fresh cases 367 were reported in Kashmir and 264 in Jammu. Moreover, 595 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals, 92 from Jammu Division and 503 from Kashmir Division.
According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 38864 positive cases, 8053 are Active Positive, 30079 have recovered and 732 have died; 75 in Jammu division and 657 in Kashmir division.
The Bulletin further said that out of 996481 test results available, 957617 samples have been tested as negative till September 02, 2020.
Till date 467207 travelers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been enlisted for observation which included 46228 persons in home quarantine including facilities operated by government, 8053 in isolation and 45978 under home surveillance. Besides, 366216 persons have completed their surveillance period.
Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said that Srinagar has 9499 positive cases (including 131 cases reported today) with 1463 Active Positive, 7811 recovered (including 177 cases recovered today), 225 deaths; Baramulla has 2862 positive cases (including 22 cases reported today) with 474 Active Positive, 2288 recovered (including 39 cases recovered today), 100 deaths; Pulwama reported 2700 positive cases (including 16 cases reported today) with 478 active positive cases, 2167 recovered (including 33 cases recovered today), 55 deaths; Kulgam has 1944 positive cases (including 11 cases reported today) with 152 Active Positive, 1755 recoveries (including 35 cases recovered today), 37 deaths; Shopian has 1703 positive cases (including 02 cases reported today) with 78 Active Positive, 1597 recovered (including 11 cases recovered today), 28 deaths; Anantnag district has 2389 positive cases (including 30 cases reported today) with 528 Active Positive, 1810 recovered (including 27 cases recovered today), 51 deaths; Budgam has 2580 positive cases (including 56 cases reported today) with 681 Active Positive and 1837 recovered (including 35 cases recovered today), 62 deaths; Kupwara has 2135 positive cases (including 18 cases reported today) with 575 Active Positive, 1511 recovered (including 37 cases recovered today), 49 deaths; Bandipora has 2235 positive cases (including 27 cases reported today) with 702 Active Positive, 1507 recovered (including 33 cases recovered today), 26 deaths and Ganderbal has 1521 positive cases (including 54 cases reported today) with 427 active positive cases, 1070 recoveries (including 76 cases recovered today) and 24 deaths.

Similarly, Jammu has 3576 positive cases (including 167 cases reported today) with 1402 active positive cases, 2124 recoveries (including 40 cases recovered today), 50 deaths; Rajouri has 934 positive cases (including 14 cases reported today) with 144 active positive cases, 785 recovered (including 16 cases recovered today), 05 deaths; Ramban has 661 positive cases (including 07 cases reported today) with 20 active positive, 640 recoveries (including 05 cases recovered today), 01 death; Kathua has 951 positive cases (including 19 cases reported today) with 231 Active positive, 716 recovered (including 09 cases recovered today), 04 deaths; Udhampur has 849 positive cases (including 08 cases reported today) with 163 active positive cases, 683 recovered (including 01 case recovered today), 03 deaths; Samba has 738 positive cases (including 14 cases reported today) with 178 Active Positive, 557 recoveries, 03 deaths; Doda has 445 positive cases (including 08 cases reported today) with 85 active positive cases, 356 recoveries (including 01 case recovered today), 04 deaths; Poonch has 450 positive cases (including 14 cases reported today) with 110 active positive, 336 recoveries (including 11 cases reported today), 04 deaths; Reasi has 423 positive cases (including 16 cases reported today) with 88 active positive, 335 recoveries while Kishtwar has 269 positive cases (including 07 cases reported today) with 74 active positive cases and 194 recoveries (including 09 cases recovered today) and 01 death .
According to the bulletin, of the total 38864 positive cases in J&K 6668 have been reported as travelers while 32196 as others.
The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.
The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, frequently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene.
As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory.
The bulletin again explained that early detection of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical advice”.
Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and water.”
In case of any emergency people can avail free ambulance services 24×7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll-free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick infants can avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free number 102.
People can also call on toll-free national helpline number 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guidance, and response to health-related queries on Novel Corona virus Disease (COVID-19).
The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Indian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modulator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussive, bronchodilator, etc properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The department so far has provided medicine to 8.84 lakh people that include various frontline workers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals and general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to take care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental health is ensured during this pandemic.
Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued by the government from time to time and rely only on the information released by the government through the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media.
People are also advised to refrain from spreading rumours and pay no heed to them at the same time

Says Government committed to adding value to the lives of people of J&K
E-inaugurates, lays foundation stones of 27 development projects worth Rs 54.34 crores

Precious Kashmir News
Pulwama, Sep 2: The UT Government is committed to adding value to the lives of people in J&K. The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha made these remarks during his visit to Pulwama District as a part of the continuous developmental review and public outreach programme for taking the first-hand appraisal of the issues of the people and making an overall assessment of the development needs of the District.

The Lt Governor was accompanied by Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar and Baseer Ahmad Khan, Advisors to the Lt Governor; BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department and Information Department; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K. Pole; Commissioner Secretary to Government, Department of Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez; IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar; Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, Dr. Raghav Langer; heads of various departments, besides District and sectoral officers.
During his visit, the Lt Governor met scores of public delegations and e-inaugurated 20 developmental projects worth Rs 40.86 crore and laid e-foundation stone for seven projects of public importance worth Rs 13.47 crore. Maximum projects inaugurated today were aimed at accentuating the overall road connectivity in the District.
The Lt Governor chaired a meeting to review the developmental scenario in the District. He also sought vital statistics pertaining to various government schemes and initiatives.
District Development Commissioner, Dr Raghav Langer briefed the Lt Governor about the governance and public delivery system, besides the status of ongoing development projects, implementation of welfare schemes, scenario of Health, Education, Agriculture, Horticulture, R&B, PMGSY, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, Rural Development Department, Social Welfare and other sectors.

The Lt Governor enquired about the achievements in MSME Sector, Dairy, Poultry, Horticulture, Agriculture and Saffron; targets being achieved in the social sector like Health, Social welfare, Education, besides significant achievements in flagship programmes like MGNREGA, Ayushman Bharat, NSAP, ISSS, PM-KISAN and other schemes; completion of projects among the Languishing Project Scheme.

The DDC apprised the Lt Governor regarding the exponential increase in revenue generation through the e-auctioning of minor mineral beds. He also underscored the replication of Organic farming clusters throughout the District and briefed about the judicious utilization of Kacharie land compensation funds for creating public amenities like installation of CT Scan machine at District Hospital Pulwama, Bulk Chilling Milk Plant at Awantipora and Trauma centre at PHC Awantipora.

The Lt Governor impressed upon the officers to remain connected with people and inculcate team spirit and cohesiveness in the public delivery system and remain sensitive to the issues of the people.

He also directed the concerned officers to stick to the timelines for completion of incomplete and languishing projects. Local issues like macadamization of roads, provision of drinking water, Back to Village works should be prioritized, he added.

Taking note of the high damage rate of the Power Transformers, the Lt Governor called for immediate measures to minimize the same.

While reviewing the progress on the projects under Jal Shakti, the Lt Governor directed the concerned officers to speed up the process of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and other Water Supply Schemes to cover targeted households of the District.

On Back to Village works, the Lt Governor exhorted upon the officers to ensure that minimum two works in each Panchayat should be executed across the District.

While continuing with the UT Government’s extensive public outreach programme, the Lt Governor met delegations of BDC & ULB representatives, Panches and Sarpanches, representatives of political parties, Fruit Growers, Saffron growers, Vegetable growers, NRLM beneficiaries, Horticulturists, Industrialists, Handloom and Handicraft weavers, Gujjar & Bakerwal Association, Cold Store Association and members of Civil Society Tral, who projected their concerning issues and demands.

Delegations of BDC & ULB representatives, Panches and Sarpanches, members of MC Pampore and representatives of political parties apprised the Lt Governor about various issues including accommodation, security, enhancement of Honorarium, enhancement of Block Development Funds for development of playfields in their respective areas, blood storage facility in SDH Tral, Polytechnic College at Tral, special package for unemployed youth, augmentation of power supply, strengthening of road connectivity, upgradation of the education sector and various issues of public importance.

Delegations of Saffron growers, Fruit growers and vegetable growers projected demand for the introduction of market intervention schemes. They also put forth their demands regarding e-marketing of saffron for increased market access, establishment of Saffron viewpoints along National Highway, transportation, waiving off of KCC loan, exposure tours, separate organic Mandis etc.

Dr Ravi Singh, President Gurudwara Parabandak Committee, Pulwama also met the Lt Governor and submitted a memorandum highlighting the concerning issues of Sikh Community.

A delegation of members of Civil Society, Tral demanded the up-gradation of Sub-District Hospital, improvement of road connectivity, construction of Pastona Wahab Sahib Road and a Shopping complex.

Representatives from Gujjar and Bakerwal community demanded construction of Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel and Schools for Tribal students, strengthening of road network, establishment of fruit mandi at Pampore etc.

Addressing the issue of road connectivity, the Lt Governor directed for taking comprehensive steps to connect all unconnected nomadic habitations.

Delegations of National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) beneficiaries and Handloom & Handicraft weavers apprised the Lt Government about the success stories and benefits they reap through NRLM UMEED scheme and other welfare schemes under Handloom and Handicraft. They also raised issues related to Block level UMEED Mahila Bank, value addition in dairy farming, establishment of Yarn Bank and Artisan credit card scheme.

While expressing their gratitude for the constitution of a committee to work out modalities for economic revival & extending support to the business community and extension of last date for availing of benefits under Power Amnesty Scheme, a delegation of local industrialists also met the Lt Governor and raised issues like grid station in IGC Lassipora, dumping site at IGC Lassipora, fencing of IGC Lassipora and other related issues.

The Lt Governor gave a patient hearing to the deputations and assured that all their genuine demands will be examined on priority and addressed on merit. He also passed on-the-spot directions to the District Administration for redressal of various grievances and directed them to make concerted efforts for the providing the best possible marketing facilities and necessary handholding to Saffron growers, Horticulturists and Vegetable growers of the region.

The developmental projects worth Rs 40.86 crores e-inaugurated today include- Lelhar Gulbugh Road under PMGSY Phase II( Rs 2.98 cr), New Type Primary Health Centre Satoora Tral (Rs 2.50 cr), New Type Primary Health Centre Hari Pulwama(1.79 cr), Installation of Oxygen Plant(Rs 1.46 cr), Sub Centre Lassipora (Rs 47 lakhs), Double Storey Building at Higher Secondary School Kalampora (Rs 1.42 cr), Double Storey Building at Higher Secondary School Nowpora (Rs 1.02 cr), KGBV Building at Sangerwani (Rs 93.86 lakhs), Tourist Cafeteria at Pampore (Rs 95.27 lakhs), Tourist Facilitation Centre at Syed Hassan Mantaqi Awantipora(Rs 62.70 lakhs), Way Side Amenity at Awantipora(Rs 38.42 lakhs) , Bellow Drabgam Shadimarg Road(Rs 9.27 cr), Payer Banderpora, Koil, and Payer Chandgam Road(Rs 85.42 lakhs), 1×28 Meter Span Bridge at Saimoh(Rs 1.75 cr), Plate Girder Bridge at Hari Parigam Tral(Rs 87.41 lakhs), Steel Girder Bridge Wandakpora at Hanjipora(Rs 33.00 lakhs), Drug de-addiction Centre Tral(Rs 1.65 cr), 05 no. of Playfield at various places(Rs 75.55 lakhs), Water Supply Scheme Aglar Main(Rs 5.83 cr), and Water supply Scheme Firdous Colony Drabgam(Rs 4.98 cr).

Meanwhile, developmental projects worth Rs 13.47 crores for which the e-foundation was laid include- Synthetic Hockey field at Boys HSS Pulwama(Rs 4.90 cr), Span Girder Bridge between Mirbagh and Dogam(Rs 3.86 cr), Trauma Centre in the premises of PHC Awantipora(Rs 1.67 cr), Interior roads of Awantipora(Rs 1.50 cr), Milk chilling plant Awantipora(Rs 70.00 lakhs), Slaughter House at Awantipora(Rs 50.00 lakhs) and Vocational Training centre at Chandhara(Rs 33.00 lakhs).