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Soaring prices of essential items take a toll on people across Kashmir Valley

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Editor

At a time when the pandemic is giving a hard time to the people, soaring prices of essential items in the summer capital have multiplied their woes by burning a hole in their pockets. Even though the authorities claim that they are keeping a strict vigil to prevent profiteering by the traders, the people allege little is being done on the ground as they are forced to purchase commodities at exorbitant prices. “It seems there is no administration in Srinagar. We are being forced to purchase commodities at whatever prices…

For third successive year, Apple produce in Kashmir takes a hit

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Editor

Growers say that due to rapid weather changes and the continuing cold weather and hailstorm, there is extensive damage to apple orchards To allow farmers tend to their crops on time, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has exempted wholesale and retail shops dealing in fertiliser and pesticides from the COVID19 lockdown. Farmers say this will enable them to carry out timely spraying this time, unlike last year when retail shops remained closed during lockdown. “At times, the law enforcing agencies are stopping farmers (on the streets) but once they are…

Black Fungus Vs White Fungus: Cause, Symptoms & Cure

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Editor

While black fungus infection is caused by fungi Mucor, white fungus infection is caused by candida group of organisms and Covid patients with low immunity are prone to both diseases. Even as cases of mucormycosis or black fungus infections rise across the country, reports of another fungal infection called white fungus have left many worried.A 55-year-old man in Madhya Pradesh was one of the first Covid-recovered patients to be treated for white fungus. This incident was soon followed by four people in Bihar getting diagnosed with the same. But what…

Despite fewer COVID19 cases, why Jammu has a higher mortality rate than Kashmir?

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 Editor

Safwat Zargar On May 17, the government medical college of Jammu, the main tertiary care hospital in the district, received a terse letter from the health department underlining the need for “corrective measures” to reduce deaths among Covid-19 patients. “It is desirable that the senior faculty members of the concerned departments of your institution be directed to increase their presence by making frequent rounds of wards, where the COVID positive patients are admitted, so that such patients are properly looked after and treated, which will help us in reducing the…

Shiv Sena’s Kashmir president Abdul Khaliq Bhat scrambles to COVID-19

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Editor

Shiv Sena party’s Kashmir president and councilor municipality Budgam, Abdul Khaliq Bhat has died of Covid-19 at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital in Srinagar on Friday morning.An official told a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that Abdul Khaliq Bhat son of Habibullah Bhat was hospitalized this week after he tested positive for COVID-19. He said that Bhat was the Shiv Sena party’s Kashmir president and a councilor from Ward No. 6 (Alipora) area of Chadoora. He said that Bhat was a resident of Doyan Chadoora and residing…

During last 36 months, Kashmir faced 22 months of lockdown

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Editor

In last three years, Kashmir’s economy has faced 22 months of lockdown leading to huge business losses as a result of which Kashmir’s economy is in dire-strait following an unprecedented situation arising out of Covid induced lockdown, the Kashmir business community said. Over 30 business organisations, federations including premier business bodies of Kashmir today held a meeting to chalk out the future strategy for seeking revival package from the government. Addressing a press conference which was attended by almost all the heads of trade and commerce bodies, President, Kashmir Chamber…

Fee Controversy: Parents urge LG to direct schools to curtail monthly fee

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Editor

While the government has imposed a strict lockdown for more than three weeks in view of surge in Covid-19 cases, the parents of those wards studying in private schools on Tuesday appealed the LG administration to issue directions to private schools to curtail the tuition and transportation fee. The parents told the news agency, that they have not earned a single penny during the ongoing and previous Covid-19 lockdown and can’t afford to pay the tuition fee and other charges. One of the parents Manzoor Ahmad, who have been working…

COVID19: 62 Deaths & 3969 Fresh cases reported in J&K; Detailed report

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir reported 3969 fresh covid-19 cases while 62 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday, officials said. They said 1375 fresh cases were confirmed from Jammu division and 2594 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 255888. Death toll due the virus reached 3355 as 39 fatalities were confirmed officially from Jammu and 23 from Kashmir Valley.Providing district-wise details, the officials told that Srinagar reported 675 cases, Baramulla 371, Budgam 411, Pulwama 171, Kupwara 190, Anantnag 311, Bandipora 113,…

Strict restrictions continue on 20th day in Kashmir, 157 Arrested, 869 fined for lockdown violations

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Editor

The authorities continue strict Corona restrictions in Kashmir to curtail the spread of COVID-19. Police have registered several FIRs for violation and seized vehicles. “The restrictions were tightened on Tuesday in view of yesterday’s increased traffic as traffic jams were witnessed at several places in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir,” a senior police officer told Kashmir Post. “We are making fervent appeal to people to stay indoors and cooperate.” On Tuesday, streets wore a deserted look as shops and business establishments were closed and traffic was off the roads…

Veteran BJP Leader, Chaman Lal Gupta scrambled to COVID19

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Editor

Veteran BJP Leader, Chaman Lal Gupta dies of COVID19

Chaman Lal Gupta, veteran BJP leader and former union minister. died at his residence in Jammu’s Gandhi Nagar on Tuesday. According to the family, Chaman Lal Gupta had tested positive for COVID-19 and was successfully treated at a hospital. “He had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 5 and returned from Narayana hospital on Sunday after successful treatment. His condition suddenly deteriorated in the wee hours and he breathed his last around 5.10 am,” his elder son Anil Gupta told news agency Press Trust of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…