January 2022

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 1148 fresh coronavirus positive cases, 442 more than the previous day’s tally, while two persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.

They said that 640 of the cases were reported from Jammu Division and 508 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 346506. Among others, the fresh cases include 13 doctors, 12 CRPF troopers and as many as J&K Police personnel.

Giving district-wise details, officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 256 cases, Baramulla 94, Budgam 59, Pulwama 12, Kupwara 30, Anantnag 18, Bandipora 19, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 13, Shopian 2, Jammu 301, Udhampur 77, Rajouri 29, Doda 10, Kathua 64, Samba 26, Kishtwar 4, Poonch 45, Ramban 12 and Reasi 71.

A number of these case were confirmed at CD hospital’s diagnostic centre and include male (40) (NA) from Sgr, male (60) (NA) from Tangmarg, female (35) (NA) from Sgr, male (40) (NA) from Sgr, female (65) (NA) from Sgr, female (18) (NA) from Sgr, female (60) (NA) from Sgr, male (27) (NA) from Baramulla, male (32) (NA) from Pandrathan Sgr, male (21) (NA) from Sgr, male (49) (NA) from Sgr, female (64) (NA) from Sgr, male (74) (NA) from Sgr, male (29) (NA) from Maldives, male (32) (NA) from Sgr, female (67) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (43) (NA) from Hyderpora, female (15) (NA) from Bemina Sgr, male (62) (NA) from Hyderpora, male (19) (NA) from Nowhatta, male (45) (NA) from Brain nishat, male (33) (NA) from Kulgam, male (10) (NA) from Sanatnagar, male (06) (NA) from Sanatnagar, male (35) (NA) from Rajourikadal, male (41) (NA) from Botakadal, male (30) (NA) from Budgam, male (50) from Pulwama, female (40) from Pulwama, female (35) from Pulwama, male (50) (NA) from Sopore, female (25) from Sopore, male (50) (NA) from Bemina, male (12) (NA) from Bemina, male (35) (NA) from Nowgam, female (57) (NA) from Sgr, female (26) (NA) from Girls Hostel, male (35) (NA) from Buchpora, male (21) (NA) from GDC Sgr, female (31) (NA) from Peerbagh, male (50) (NA) from Sgr, female (62) (NA) from Sgr, male (65) (NA) from Sgr, male (33) (NA) from Sgr, female (20) (NA) from Cheepora, male (25) (NA) from Kupwara, male (31) (NA) from Kupwara, male (42) (NA) from Cheerkot Kupwara, male (41) (NA) from BSF Kupwara, male (27) (NA) from Tangdhar Kupwara, male (36) (NA) from Gushipora Kupwara, male (16) (NA) from Handwara, male (56) (NA) from DPL Handwara, male (49) (NA) from Chogal, male (56) (NA) from BSF Handwara, male (32) (NA) from Kulangam, male (38) (NA) from Kralgund, male (35) (NA) from Kralgund, male (25) (NA) from Ganapora langate, male (55) (NA) from Batagund mawar, male (45) (NA) from Tangdhar, male (35) (NA) from Panzgam, female (36) (NA) from Panzgam, female (22) (NA) from Wudipora, male (21) (NA) from Mawar, female (56) (NA) from Soimoh, male (32) (NA) from Tral, male (40) (NA) from Buchoo, male (32) (NA) from Sangrama, male (32) (NA) from Tral, male (20) (NA) from Ghat, male (23) (NA) from Awantipora, female (60) (NA) from Rajpora Pulwama, male (45) (NA) from Rajbagh, male (07) (NA) from Batwara, male (41) (NA) from Dalgate, male (37) (NA) from Rambagh Sgr, male (29) (NA) from Rajbagh, male (27) (NA) from Nishat, male (25) (NA) from GMC Boys Hostel, male (43) (NA) from CD hospital.

There were two deaths, both from Jammu division, due to the virus during the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4546 persons—2211 in Jammu and 2335 in Kashmir—have died due to the virus, they said.

In last 24 hours, they said, 360 patients—245 from Jammu and 115 from Kashmir recovered. So far 337150 have recovered, leaving active case tally at 4810—2676 in Jammu and 2134 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said.

They also informed that 90634 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday expressed deep shock and grief over the demise of mother of former DIG and CEO JKCA Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari who today passed away at her residence in Shivpora-Srinagar.

In a condolence message issued here, Bukhari termed the demise as a personal and family loss while describing the departed soul a pious and compassionate human being whose absence will be felt dearly by the entire family.

“On behalf of my family and Apni Party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, relatives and acquaintances especially Ashiq Sahib at this time of grief. No words of sympathy can ever compensate for this colossal loss,” he said.

Bukhari prayed that Almighty Allah bestows peace and forgiveness to the departed soul and endurance to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.

Besides Bukhari, Apni Party leadership also conveyed its profound condolences with the bereaved family and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul.

Editor JK Revolution Expresses Shock and Sorrow Shows Solidarity with Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari (Former DIG of Police) on the death of his Mother Jawahira Begum of Shivpora in Summer Capital Srinagar on Sunday.

The funeral prayers to the departed soul are yet to be announced with the family having decided to perform the last rites at her native village in Shah Mohalla in Drugmulla Kupwara.

A statement of JK Revolution issued here quoted Editor, JK Revolution in a condolence message as saying that the deceased was a noble Soul known for her pious and hospitable nature.

Editor JK Revolution prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and forbearance to the bereaved family.

“We pray that Almighty Allah grants peace to the deceased and courage to the bereaved family to bear this huge loss,” the Editor JK Revolution said.

Bereaved:- Syed Ashiq Hussain Bukhari (Former DIG J&K Police) and Bukhari Family.

• In telltale signs of a third wave of covid infections, rises in virus cases continued in Jammu and Kashmir as 687 of them were confirmed in last 24 hours while three persons succumbed to the pathogen during the time, officials said on Sunday.

437 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu division and 250 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 344652.

There were three deaths, all from Jammu division, due to the virus during the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4540 persons—2206 in Jammu and 2334 in Kashmir—have died due to the virus, they said.

Giving district-wise details, officials told GNS that Srinagar reported 131 cases, Baramulla 42, Budgam 50, Pulwama 10, Kupwara 2, Anantnag 3, Bandipora 4, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 3, Shopian 0, Jammu 292, Udhampur 7, Rajouri 12, Doda 12, Kathua 39, Samba 16, Kishtwar 1, Poonch 8, Ramban 25and Reasi 26.

In last 24 hours, they said, 135 patients—52 from Jammu and 83 from Kashmir. So far 336581 patients have recovered, leaving active case tally at 3531—2032 in Jammu and 1499 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said.

They also informed that 52543 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

General officer Commanding (GoC) of army’s Srinagar—based 15 Corps Lieutenant General D P Pandey visited Gurduwara Chattipadhshai in Rainawari area of old Srinagar on the occasion of Guru Gobind Singhji  Jayanti.

“I have visited every religious place in Kashmir, but wanted to visit this Gurduwara too,” said GoC Panday, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

He said his message to youth of Kashmir especially Srinagar need to change the narrative that existed for years and they should follow narrative of peace and development so that every face smiles.

At Gurduwara, GoC said he prayed for peace and development of Kashmir. He said that the army was not doing any favour to people by conducting rescue operations in snow—bound areas. “It is in our blood to serve people,” he said—(KNO)

After days of snowfall and rains, weather improved in J&K and Ladakh even as night temperature recorded a drop with mercury settling at minus 10.0°C at the world famous skiing resort of Gulmarg on Sunday.

A meteorological department official here told GNS that as expected, weather improved significantly in J&K and Ladakh. “Currently weather is partly cloudy in J&K and generally cloudy in Ladakh,” he said, adding, “Except isolated incidences of accidents, there was no report of any major weather related events during this spell of western disturbance.”

He said Srinagar, with snowfall of 4.2cms in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, recorded a low of 0.3°C against previous night’s 0.2°C. It was 2.1°C above normal for this time of the year in the summer capital of J&K, he said.

Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’.

Gulmarg, having 15cms of fresh snowfall during the time, recorded plunge in temperature as mercury settled at minus 10.0°C against minus 4.6°C on the previous night at the world famous resort, he said.

Qazigund with 14cms of snow in the last 24 hours recorded a low of minus 0.4°C against 0.0°C on the previous night in the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.

Pahalgam, the famous resort in south Kashmir had 16.8cms of snowfall during the time and recorded a low of minus 1.8°C against minus 0.2°C on previous night, he said.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, had 12cms of snow during the time and recorded a low of minus 2.3°C against minus 0.9°C on previous night, the official said.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir, had 4.1cms of fresh snowfall during the time and recorded a minimum of minus 0.6°C against 0.0°C as on the previous night, the official said.

Jammu had 28.4mm rain and recorded a low of 6.8°C against previous night’s 10.6°C and normal of 7.3°C for the J&K’s winter capital during this time of the year, he said.

Banihal had 19.8cms of snowfall and recorded a low of minus 4.4°C while Batote and Bhaderwah with 24.5cms and 20.3cms of snowfall, recorded minimum of minus 1.8°C and minus 0.2°C respectively, the official said.

Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of minus 8.2°C against last night’s 9.7°C while mercury at automatic station in Kargil settled at minus 7.0°C and minus7.3°C at Drass, the official said. (GNS)