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| After watching ‘death dance’ in GMC BJP awakes from deep slumber | | Senior leaders still hesitating to come out of their ‘safe houses’ | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 6: After watching the ongoing ‘death dance’ in Government Medical College Hospital (GMC) Jammu for last 15 days, BJP leaders awoke from the deep slumber and raised alarm about worsening COVID situation in this part of the Union Territory (UT).
Shockingly, instead of coming forward to restore the completely shattered confidence of the people of Jammu region senior leaders of party including former ministers and top-brass preferred to remain in their ‘safe houses’ due to the fear of being getting infected.
Party deputed its vice president and the so-called in charge of COVID management Yudhvir Sethi to address the press conference only to slam the administration for not doing enough to contain the alarming surge in Coronavirus cases.
As GMC Jammu is virtually turned into a ‘slaughter house’, BJP has ultimately admitted that the Health Department has done nothing in equipping itself to cater to the needs of the people despite the COVID wreaked havoc in the entire region for more than one year. This really is criminal on the part of the government... | |
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| Second Covid wave spells doom, 19 die at GMC Jammu | | Amid crisis, Medical Superintendent, head of CD&TB strive hard to hold the fort | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 6: The second wave of the COVID-19 has spelled doom as the people continue to die at the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu despite doctors trying their best to save the human lives.
On Thursday of 52 deaths reported in Jammu and Kashmir, 19 COVID-19 positive patients lost their lives at GMC Jammu only. Similarly, seven more patients were declared ‘brought dead’ in the same hospital which is the backbone of the health infrastructure in Jammu province.
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| | | | It’s official: Jammu faces shortage of medical resources to fight Covid-19 | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 6: Even as Jammu has been a victim of underdevelopment in the last 70 years of “dynastic rules”, the government has seemingly admitted the paucity of resources even in the health sector to fight Covid-19 in the winter capital region.
Official documents, a copy of which lies with the Early Times reveal that in a formal order from the office of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, the government has spoken about “limited” resources and “increase in the bed occupancy in Government Level-I COVID Care facilities in Jammu Division.” “Whereas apart from the referrals from other Districts. COVID positive patients on walk- in basis are also reporting directly to Govern... | |
| | | | Vaccine Drive: SMC deputes mobile vans in 36 wards; JMC yet to start campaign | | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 6: Taking a lead in accelerating vaccination drive, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has pressed into service mobile vans in 36 municipal wards for inoculation.
Not only mobile vans have been operating in 36 wards of SMC but authorities have also set up vaccination centres in different areas so as to achieve the target. During a review meeting with Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Wednesday Commissioner of the SMC, Athar Amir Khan informed the meeting that mobile vans are operating in 36 municipal wards, which will be increased in coming days.
In order to reach out to the people with vaccination, the Lt Governor has instructed for starting vaccina... | |
| | | | COVID-19 vaccination drive in Srinagar hits roadblock due to shortage of vaccines | | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 6: The administration has blamed the residents of Srinagar of poor response vis-à-vis COVID-19 vaccination, but the truth of the matter that on ground there is shortage of vaccines with the appointments in this regard getting cancelled and that too not once, but more than one time.
A family from Rawalpora had fixed the appointment of vaccination on May 3, but the same could not materialize up to this date. The family went to the Maternity Hospital at Sanat Nagar but could not get vaccinated due to varying reasons. At the end of the day the family especially the elderly ones are worried given the scare due to COVID-19.
“The authorities... | |
| | | | Spinal Injury Centres at Jammu continue to remain a distant dream | | Owing to non-performance, GOI blocks funds worth Rs 3.04 crore, poor patients suffer | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 6: Government of India’s proposal to set up Spinal Injury Centres at GMC Jammu at the amount of Rs 3.04 crore has failed to see day’s light- thanks to the administration’s lethargic approach. The poor patients from Jammu region were hence deprived of the benefits of such an important scheme.
Documents reveal that the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India (GoI) in the financial year of 2014-15 launched a scheme ‘Setting up of State Spinal Injury Centres’, where under Central Government was to provide non-recurring expenditure up to Rs 2.89 crore for setting up of spinal injury ... | |
| | | | LG takes note of media reports, directs authorities to ensure proper medicare | | |  Early Times Report
Jammu, May 6: Taking cognizance of reports Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday directed the concerned functionaries to ensure that every individual seeking medicare is attended with full dedication.
Lt Governor directed for increasing the additional 1325 bed capacity with oxygen support in Jammu division within five days which will complement the Government’s efforts for strengthening and improving the health infrastructure, especially the COVID-19 treatment facil... | |
| | | | PM Narendra Modi reviews COVID-19 situation, calls for scaling up vaccine production, expanding vaccination drive | | | | Agencies
New Delhi, May 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a comprehensive review of the public health response to the COVID-19 crisis during which he said that states should be given help and guidance for ramping up healthcare infrastructure.
The PM also called for holistic containment measures in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. During the review, the Prime Minister also stressed the need to sensitise states so that the speed of vaccination against COVID-19 doesn't come down and was briefed that around 31 per cent of the eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. He wa... | |
| | | | Kavinder Gupta supports Vikram Randhawa’s claims | | Suborn bureaucracy is not listening masses, alleges ex-Dy CM | | | AVINASH AZAD
EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 6: Supporting the serious allegations of corruption against bureaucracy and some politicians by the ex-MLC Vikram Singh Randhawa, former Dy Chief Minister, Kavinder Gupta today said that it is high time for the government to take decisive action against corrupt officers.
Gupta during an interview with a local news channel said that Randhawa had used bad language while expressing his views, but what he said cannot be ignored. “The allegations leveled by Randhawa, are not baseless.
The government should view the matter seriously. Price of mining material is touching the sky. A five time hike in price of the material has been reported”, he sai... | |
| | | | Principal GMC Anantnag appoints junior doctor as Medical Superintendent | | "I have withdrawn my order," says Principal GMC Anantnag | | | Saahil Suhail
Early Times Report
Anantnag, May 5: Throwing norms to winds, Principal Government Medical College Anantnag has appointed junior most doctor as Medical Superintendent of MMABM AH Hospital.
Dr Azia Manzoor, Assistant Professor Forensic Medicine GMC Anantnag, is working on contractual agreement and has now been handed over the charge of Medical Superintendent in violation SRO 364 under which he has been hired.
Principal GMC Anantnag, Dr Showket Geelani took this step after MS of MMABM AH Hospital Dr Iqbal tested positive for coronavirus. However this move has brought the Principal GMC Anantnag under scanner as he ignored around two dozen doctors deserving this post.
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| | | | JK reports record 4926 fresh COVID-19 cases; 52 more people die, positive cases are 201511 | | Active positive 41666, recovered 157283, casualties 2562 | | | Jehangir Rashid
Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, May 6: The union territory of Jammu & Kashmir reported record 4,926 new cases of Corona Virus following which the total number of positive cases reached 2, 01,511. The union territory reported 52 deaths following which the total number of casualties reached 2,562.
Srinagar district reported 1070 fresh cases followed by Jammu district 617 cases, Budgam district 605 cases, Baramulla district 353 cases, Anantnag district 314 cases, Rajouri district 232 cases, Kulgam district 218 cases, Kathua district 200 cases, Pulwama district 171 cases, Shopian district 170 cases, Samba district 131 cases, Ganderbal district 126 cases, Poonch and Kupwara di... | |
| | | | Terror hideout busted in Doda; pressure cooker bombs, RDX among recoveries | | |  Asif Iqbal Naik
Early Times Report
Kishtwar, May 6: The security forces in Doda District thwart a major terror bid by busting a terror hideout in remote Jodhpur area of the District and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition from the said terror hideout.
As per the details available with Early Times, continuing with their persistent operations to keep Doda district safe and sanitised from terrorists as well as their support infrastructure, Jammu kashmir Police and Territorial Army bu... | |
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