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No Black Fungus case detected in Jammu in recent months: HoD Opthalmology

JAMMU, MAY 17: As if the Covid pandemic wasn’t enough, another scare has gripped the public. An infection by the name of Black Fungus is targeting people in some parts of the country after recovering from Covid-19, and if not treated in time, it ...

Jammu admin ensured enhancement of Oxygenated beds both in rural & Urban areas: DC

Recommended guidelines, protocol i being followed to deal with challenges posed by surge in cases

JAMMU, MAY 17: Deputy Commissioner Anshul Garg, Jammu today said that the District Administration has laid key emphasis on enhancement of Oxygenated bed...

DM Jammu fixes rate ceiling for HRCT Scan

JAMMU, MAY 17: District Magistrate Jammu vide powers vested under section 34 (m) of Disaster Management Act, 2005, today fixed the Ceiling for HRCT Scan of the Chest by Private Establishments in District Jammu.

The upper ceiling for Chest C.T. Scan (Plain) has been fixed at Rs1500/ the char...

Horticulture Deptt conducts auction of fruit

JAMMU, MAY 17: Department of Horticulture Jammu today conducted auction of Fruit/Dry wood/green grass produced in Departmental Nurseries and Revenue orchards of Jammu Division.

The auction was held under the chairmanship of Director Horticulture Jammu, Ram Savak in the Horticulture Complex...

Jammu Admin launches massive drive to implement Covid containment SOPs, guidelines

JAMMU, MAY 16: District Administration Jammu has launched a massive drive for effective implementation of Covid containment SoPs and guidelines across the District.

The latest Guidelines and SOPs issued by the State Disaster Management Committee and ...

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Covid fatalities can be reduced by timely testing, hospitalisation: WHO surveillance officer

Advises to avoid Crowded Places, Closed spaces and Close contact

JAMMU, MAY 16: Covid fatalities can be reduced as appropriate action including timely testing and hospitalisation can save precious lives, said Surveillance...

GMC Jammu provided 29 ventilators to tied over rush of critical covid patients

JAMMU, MAY 16: Directorate of Health Services (DHS) Jammu has provided 29 ventilators received by it under PM Cares scheme to Government Medical College Jammu.

The ventilators are urgently required in GMC Jammu for catering to the heavy rush of critical co...

DC Jammu reviews implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission plan

JAMMU, MAY 15: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Anshul Garg today reviewed the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission plan here at a meeting of the District level Committee.

The meeting was attended by ADDC Ramesh Kumar; CPO Yoginder Katoch; Superintendent Engineer Hydraulic Sumit P...

B.1.617 variant responsible for recent COVID-19 surge in J&K: GMC Jammu

JAMMU, MAY 15: As per the recent sequencing data analysis of positive COVID-19 patients received from NCDC, New Delhi, B.1.617 variant is responsible for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Jammu Division of JK UT.

Principal & Dean Government Medical College, J...

GMC augments several facilities in one year

Adds dialysis centre, LMO reservoir, oxygen generation plant, others

JAMMU, MAY 15: ‘Government Medical College Jammu has made far-reaching improvement in Covid mitigation measures over the past year.

“We have increased the number of Covid-care beds, installed a dialysis facility and...

Committee constituted to regulate HRCT charges by private imaging centres

JAMMU, MAY 15: The Government has constituted a committee to regulate the HRCT scan charges being charged by the private imaging centres from the Covid-19 patients.

“In view of several references being received from the general public regarding exorbitant rates...

Jammu admin holding special vaccination drive on May 16 to inoculate left-out persons of 45 plus category

DC appeals targeted lot to avail opportunity

JAMMU, MAY, 15: District Administration Jammu is going to conduct a Special Covid Vaccination drive on Sunday (16th May 2021) to administer 1st dose of vaccine to all the left-out pers...

GDC Marh organises awareness on covid protocols

JAMMU, AMY 15: To spread awareness regarding Covid protocols, NSS unit of Government Degree College Marh organized one day Poster Making Competition under the banner of Azadi ka Maha Amrit Mahostava. The students expressed their views through innovative and colourful posters.

Pri...

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Consultant Microbiology GMC stresses on extra caution, 2nd wave Virus highly transmissive & fatal

JAMMU, MAY 14: ‘The Covid virus variant from the second wave is more transmissive and more fatal than the previous one. If we do not stop its chain of transmission, nothing can stop the virus from mutating further and pro...

JDA team warns defaulter of illegal construction

JAMMU, MAY 13: In compliance to directions of Vice Chairman, Jammu Development Authority, a team of officers and officials headed by Chief Enforcement Officer along with police officials and other supporting staff took cognizance of illegal construction carried out by Manohar Singh, Resident ...

DDC Chairman Jammu discusses formulation of District Development Component Plan
JAMMU, MAY 12: To discuss the modalities for formulation of District Development Component Plan 2021-22 and approval of BDC and PRIs plan, District Administration Jammu today organised a meeting under the chairmanship of Chairman District Development Counc...

JDA team seals illegal Godown
JAMMU, MAY 12: A Jammu Development Authority (JDA) team today sealed a godown constructed in violation of the provisions as laid down under BOCA act and JMP-2032
As per JDA handout, on the directions of vice chairman, a team of officers/officials headed by chief enforcement officer along with concerned Naib Tehs...

DC Jammu reviews Eid-ul-Fitr arrangements

Appeals Muslims to offer Namaz in their homes to stay safe

JAMMU, MAY 12: To finalize the arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr and implementation of restrictions related to Covid-19, the Deputy Commissioner Jammu Anshul Garg today convened a meeting of representatives of religious organisations and d...

Market inspection teams book erring traders in Jammu

JAMMU, MAY 12: The Market Checking Teams constituted by the District Administrations Jammu conducted Checking & inspection in different areas of Jammu and booked seven Shopkeepers for indulging into overcharging and unfair trade practices.

To check the instance of overcharging, Bl...

DC Jammu conducts extensive tour of R.S Pura, Arnia, Bishnah

Reviews management of Covid-19 patients at quarantine centers, containment zones

JAMMU, MAY 11: To review the measures taken to control the upward trend of Covid-19 cases in the district, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Anshul Garg today conducted an extensive tour of Arnia and B...

DC Jammu inspects Oxygen Generation Plant at Gandhi Nagar Hospital
JAMMU, MAY 06: Deputy Commissioner Anshul Garg today inspected the functioning of the newly installed 1200 LPM Oxygen Generation Plant at the old block of Gandhi Nagar hospital, which has been notified as designated Covid hospital.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by A...

Full Court Reference held to condole demise of senior members of JK HC Bar Association Jammu

JAMMU, APRIL 03: An online Full Court Reference was held here today to condole the demise of two senior members of J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu, namely Rashpal Singh Jamwal and Narinder Prakash Kotwal, Advocates, who left for heavenly abode...

1200 LPM Oxygen Generation Plant commissioned at Gandhi Nagar Hospital

JAMMU, MAY 02: In pursuance of Lieutenant Governor's directions regarding augmentation of Oxygen facilities in the hospitals, 1200 LPM Oxygen Generation Plant has been commissioned at the old block of Gandhi Nagar hospital which has been notified as designated Covid hos...

GDC Marh organizes online awareness on registration, Covid Vaccination

JAMMU, MAY 02: Government Degree College Marh today organized an online Awareness programme on Registration and Vaccination of COVID-19 under the Guidance and Supervision of Prof Aekta Gupta, Principal of the College.

The Programme started with the formal welcome ...

DLSA Jammu establishes Help Desk to facilitate needy people amid Covid Pandemic

JAMMU, APRIL 30: Under the directions of the Patron-in-chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Legal Services Authority, Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal (The Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir) and Executive Chairman of the J&K Legal Services Authority, Mr. J...

DM orders corona curfew from 7 PM April 29 to 7:00 AM May 3, 2021 in Jammu district

JAMMU, APRIL 29: District Magistrate Jammu, Anshul Garg, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Jammu has ordered a complete 'Corona' curfew across the entire jurisdiction of Jammu District with effect from 7:00 ...

Covid Vaccination camp organised for media persons

JAMMU, APRIL 29: A Covid vaccination camp for Media persons above 45 years age was held today in Psychiatric Hospital (Associated Hospital GMC Jammu) Resham Garh Colony.

The camp was held under the supervision of Chief Medical Officer Jammu J. P. Singh and Medical Superintendent Psyc...

VC SKUAST-Jammu launches Organic Turmeric Project

JAMMU, APRIL 24: Vice Chancellor SKUAST-Jammu, Prof. J.P. Sharma today virtually launched Dakshyani turmeric project in the presence of Dr. Jag Paul Sharma, Director Research; Dr. S.K. Gupta, Director Extension; Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Chairman Kisan Gurukul and Sanjeev Kumar, President Sah...

Jammu admin transfers 8.17 Kanal land to YSS for building Scouts & Guides training centre

JAMMU, APRIL 23: District Administration Jammu has transferred 8.17 Kanal land to Department of Youth Servicers and Sports department for establishment Scouts & Guides training centre at Village Bhalwal.

Acting swiftly on the instructions of Lie...

DC Jammu discusses formulation of Capex Budget

Calls for framing plans in consultation with BDCs, PRIs

JAMMU APRIL 23: To discuss the formulation of plan under District Capex Budget 2021-2022, Deputy Commissioner, Anshul Garg today convened a meeting of Block Development Officers, here at DC Office Complex.

Chief Planning Offi...