SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan has taken a strong note of the negligence committed by the counter in charge and doctor as they didn’t screen a Coronavirus traveller at Srinagar Airport.
In a letter vide number PS-Misc/20/3534 dated 13 March 2020, to Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, the Divisional Commissioner has written that: it has been brought to my notice by Director SKIMS, Srinagar that one Dar Ishfaq Maqbool of Hafro, Batapora of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district who is working in Dubai reached Srinagar Airport on 12 March at 9:30 AM and left the Airport premises without being screened as laid mandatory, although he had clear symptoms of Coronavirus and was running fever.”
“Fortunately, he reported to SKIMS, Srinagar, where tests were conducted and again fortunately the tests are negative. However this particular case having symptoms of virus speaks volumes about the careless and inefficient approach of persons along with the doctor of the counter at the Airport who have turned a nelsons eye to this person.”
The letter, a copy of which lies with Kashmir News Trust reads furthrt that in this connection you are directed to immediately place the concerned counter in charge doctor under suspension for dereliction of official orders and carelessness in discharge of duties. Besides, initiating termination proceedings as he has ignored the SOP clearly defining the role of Health workers and the in charge Health Officer at the counter.
The Div Com has asked the Directorate of Health Services to follow up action on his directions and reply to his office as immediately as possible. (KNT)
Div Com orders suspension of Airport Counter incharge and doctor
MS Suspended For Disclosing Identity Of Suspected Patient
JAMMU: A medical superintendent of a hospital was placed under suspension for disclosing the identity of a suspected coronavirus patient in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday.
District Development Commissioner (DDC), Rajouri, Mohammad Nazir Sheikh ordered the suspension of Medical Superintendent of the Associated Hospital, Government Medical College (GMC), Rajouri, Raghuvir Singh on Saturday, the officials said.
The action against the doctor followed violation of guidelines by revealing the identity of a suspected case.
One person with travel history to Saudi Arabia and suffering from fever and cold and being symptomatic was brought to Associated Hospital, Rajouri on Saturday and doctors decided to keep him in isolation ward, as a suspect case of novel coronavirus, the officials said .
“Due to the disclosure of privacy of the suspect case, panic spread among his relatives, who met him after his arrival, residing in the area where the suspect belongs to,” the officials said quoting the order of the DDC, Rajouri.
Pending enquiry, the officials said the medical superintendent was placed under suspension for sharing details of the patient and not maintaining privacy, which is sheer violation of charter of patients rights, issued by the Union ministry of health and family welfare and professional conduct rules of Medical Council of India and dereliction of duties.
“He shall remain attached with the office of the Chief Medical Officer, Rajouri, during the period of suspension and principal GMC Rajouri shall make alternate arrangement, so that work may not suffer at the Associated hospital, GMC Rajouri,” Sheikh said in his order.
Security Forces Open Fire As Vehicle Jumps Checkpost In Pulwama
SRINAGAR: Security forces on Sunday resorted to aerial firing when a vehicle jumped two checkposts in south Kashmir district of Pulwama.
Official sources told UNI that a vehicle was signed to stop at a checkpoint established by security forces at Charsu, Awantipora in Pulwama on Sunday.
However, they said the vehicle jumped the signal and fled from there. “Inform about the vehicle was passed to another checkpoint at Barsu,” they said.
They said when the vehicle didn’t stop at Barsu checkpoint, security forces fired warning shots in the air. But, the vehicle fled from the area. “A search operation has been launched to locate the vehicle,” he added.
Militant arrested in Baramulla
SRINAGAR: A militant was arrested during a cordon and search operation in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday.
The militant was identified as Danish Kakroo, resident of Chesti Colony in Baramulla, a police official said.
The operation is still in progress, the official said, adding, further details are awaited.
In a separate incident, police apprehended two persons from Alstop Mirbazar in district Kulgam of South Kashmir.
One of them has been identified as Parveez Ahmad Mantoo, resident of Khudwani Kulgam, while the identity of the other is being ascertained, the official said.
He said police recovered a pistol, three grenades and some cash from them.
Cousin Bothers Slip To Death In River Chenab
RAMBAN: Two boys slipped to death on Sunday morning in a river in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
A police said News Trust that two boys were crossing Chenab river, when they slipped and drowned in the river near Magarkote area of Ramsu, Ramban.
Locals and police launched a rescue operation, but managed to retrieve only one body while the search for the another boy is underway.
The police official identified the two boys as Abid Ahmed Manhas (15) and Touqeer Ahmed Manhas. “The body of Abid has been handed over to the family while efforts are on to retrieve the body of Touqeer,” Station House Officer Ramban Police Station Javaid Iqbal said.
He added that the boys were related to each other and were cousins. (KNT)
2 Injured As HT Power Line Falls In Noor-bagh
SRINAGAR: Two girls including a minor received burn injurieson Sunday after a High Tension line fell on them in Baghwan-pora area of Noor-bagh in Srinagar, officials said.
Officials said that two identified as Sumaira (22), daughter of Lateef Ahmad Allie and Zainab (4), daughter of Naseer Ahmad Allie, both residents of Baghwan-pora Noor-bagh received burn injures on their body outside their home.
They said HT power line fell down outside their home, causing burn injuries to them. “Both the injured girls were referred to nearby Public Health Center (PHC) Noor-bagh,” officials said, adding that duo after receiving treatment were discharged from PHC—(KNO)
Body of 20-year old found in Qazigund
ANANTNAG: A body of 20- year -old youth was found in Sadoora area of Qazigund in Anantnag district on Sunday afternoon.
An official while confirming to Srinagar based news agency, that a body has been found in Sadoora identified the youth as Raja Irfan Chachi son of M yaqoob resident of Hiller Shahabad in Dooru village in Anantnag district.
He added that case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is going on—(KNO)
PCI SUB-COMMITTEE VISITS BARAMULLA, CONVENES INTERACTION MEET WITH MEDIA PERSONS
Baramulla: In a significant bid to take the appraisal of current media scenario in district Baramulla, a Sub-committee of Press Council of India (PCI) consisting of three members today visited Baramulla where they convened an interactive session with the media persons and took feedback in the wake of prevailing circumstances.
The three-member Team, headed by its Conveyer Balwinder Singh Jammu and other two members viz Kamal Nain Narang and Syed Raza Hussain Rizvi, visited Dak Bunglow Baramulla where they were given a detailed account regarding the day today functioning of media fraternity.
On the occasion, the representative of the press forum briefed the team about the difficulties they are facing while covering events at ground level. They also put forth their demands which includes establishment of press club at district headquarter, restoration of high speed internet connectivity, accreditation of local journalists etc. They also drew attention of the visiting team towards the frequent disruption of internet services during any law and order situation and demanded the necessary alternative during such occasions.
Moreover, the media persons demanded the up gradation of basic infrastructure in Information department and demanded the fulfilment of vacant positions at Tehsil levels.
While addressing the media persons, Balwinder Singh Jammu assured that all their genuine demands shall be taken with the concerned authorities and said that they are here to access the difficulties which the press persons are facing at ground level. He further deliberated on extending benefit of insurance scheme to the journalists who are working in this border district of Baramulla and urged administration to establish press club in heart of the town. He further added that maintaining the freedom of press is essentially important and strived for maintaining and improving the standard of journalism by reporting objectively.
Syed Raza Hussain Rizvi, in his address said that media is a significant pillar in democracy for deliverance of transparent and accountable governance to the people adding that various initiatives are afoot which includes extension of various welfare schemes to the media persons for their overall well being. He also exhorted to highlight the positive aspects of the region at different levels so that a good and conducive perception is established.
Earlier, District Development commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo briefed about various facilities being provided to the media persons and said that special internet facility was provided to them post August 5. He said that the issue of press club has been taken with the concerned agencies and hoped that the same shall established shortly. Moreover, Dr Itoo underlined the need to highlight various success stories of the District at the national level.
Joint Director Information Kashmir Division Haris Handoo said that a team has been constituted who are mandated to review the accreditation policy. He also informed that all the vacant posts in the department shall be fulfilled shortly so that work of the department is streamlined.
District information officer Baramulla Mudasir Choudhary later presented vote of thanks at the end. (KNS)
Conduct our 6th semester or we would lose academic year’: Students to Cluster University
Srinagar: Scores of students from Cluster University Srinagar on Sunday expressed resentment against the authorities for failing to conduct their UG 6th semester examinations; otherwise they would lose their academic year.
They said they are from they were enrolled in varsity in 2017 and yet their degree has not been completed as entrance exams for Post Graduation is approaching nearer.
Ateef Bhat a student local told that university should conduct 6th semester examinations, so that they would not miss the entrance exams for Post graduation in J&K and other state universities.
He said at least university should release or issue tentative datesheet, so that they can also apply for the PG courses entrance exams.
Another student, Adil Hussain said if varsity fails in conducting exams, they would lose their academic year due to negligence of the authorities.
“Usually the entrance test is being held in the month of May and June, but if university would fail in conducting exams they would lose this opportunity,” he said.
The students appealed Vice Chancellor Cluster University Srinagar to conduct their 6th semester exams, so that they would not lose their academic year.
However, VC Cluster University was not available for his official comments on the issue. (JKNS)
Older people more vulnerable to coronavirus: DAK
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said older people are more vulnerable to develop severe illness and death from the novel (new) coronavirus that has so far killed at least 5,839 people and infected 156,885worldwide.
“If you are old, you are at a higher risk of having a severe disease and evendeath from the novel virus,” said DAK PresidentDr Nisar ul Hassan.
Based on data from confirmed cases of the novel virus, Dr Nisar said about 80% of people who died from the virus were above 60 years of age.
“The highest death rate was in people over the age of 80,” he said adding “around 15% of people in this age group died from the disease.”
Dr Nisar said people with underlying chronic medical conditions also increase the risk of dying from the new virus.
