JAMMU, Aug 24: In the aftermath of a lumpy disease threat looming large in cattle in several parts of Jammu region the Additional Chief Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Atal Dulloo said the virus has no effect on cow milk and it is safe to consume.
Lumpy disease has no effect on cow milk and it is completely safe to consume, Dulloo told UNI.
The ACS said, the disease doesn’t transmit to humans.
We are focusing on testing, vaccination and treatment of the animals and the recovery rate is good, said Dulloo, stating that the department is also conducting door-to-door sampling and treatment of animals.
We will also be making people aware of myths about lumpy disease so that people can safely consume the milk, he added and said that the Government has aggressively launched an awareness campaign.
Charing a meeting here on August 10, Dulloo said the public must be assured that there is no need to panic and that the Government is taking every step to mitigate the disease.
He directed to advertise ‘1962’ helpline number of the Animal Husbandry besides strategizing ‘ring vaccination’ procedures for areas infested with the LSD.
However, speaking to UNI, a dairy product dealer said, the sale of cow milk has come down by 20 to 25 percent and people prefer buffalo milk or tetra packs.
The Government should spread a message among the general public on milk consumption, he said.
The office of the District Magistrate Jammu on Wednesday also issued guidelines on Prevention and Control of Lumpy Skin Disease stating that it is highly contagious in nature and is spreading in bovine animals.
People are advised to immediately separate infected animal from healthy animals, control of vector population using insect repellents, cleaning and disinfection of infected premises/sheds using phenol 2 percent for 15 minutes/sodium hypochlorite 2-3 percent /formalin 1 percent, strictly restrict the movement of animal and seek immediate help from nearest Veterinary centre for treatment.
The administration has also issued an 18001807205 helpline number for the public.
Deputy Commissioner Jammu Avny Lavasa taking stock of the measures taken to control Lumpy Skin disease emphasized upon the officers to generate mass awareness regarding precautions and treatment of the infectious disease which was spreading in cows and buffaloes.
The officials were asked to identify a place to quarantine the infected animals and ensure disposal of dead animals in two days. (Agencies)
Lumpy Disease has no effect on cow milk, safe to consume: J&K ACS
More bank branches to open in rural Himachal assured
Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad has said that more bank branches will be opened in rural areas of Himachal Pradesh and for this, a survey will be conducted. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, he said various meetings have been held with banks and PSUs in the state to serve Himachal in a better manner.
“Four rural areas are not connected with the banking system. I have requested the bank correspondents to stay for four hours a day in these villages so as to connect them to the banking system,” the minister said.
As many as 3,500 street vendors are registered with the government to avail of various schemes under which they get Rs 10,000 to 50,000 to start their business. Efforts will be made to increase the registration soon, he informed.
“Himachal has 4,50,000 Kisan credit card holders, we will start training camps for the societies in the villages so as to increase the numbers of the account holders,” he said.
Karad said: “We are also focusing on financial literacy of our people and through NABARD, we will go from village to village to increase the literacy level. We will provide 12 mobile vans for 12 districts so as to help in increasing financial literacy at all block levels.”
The per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is very good and it can be enhanced further by working in Animal husbandry and fisheries sectors, he said, adding that the double engine government in the state and Centre is working for all round prosperity of the people of Himachal Pradesh and in times to come the state will see golden days.
He said that we have started Jan Samarth App by which people can get loans online under which banks will approach you. The public do not have to go to the banks for the same. Replying to a question, he said that no banks will be privatised and there is no such agenda for the same.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 2,600-bed hospital in Haryana’s Faridabad
HARYANA, Aug 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 24 inaugurated a 2,600-bed private hospital in Faridabad that is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including a centralised fully-automated laboratory, in what will be a major boost to healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Haryna Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar were also present on the occasion.
The state-of-the-art Amrita Hospital, built on a sprawling 130-acre campus with sustainability in mind, has a dedicated seven-storey research block and has been constructed over a period of six years under the Mata Amritanandmayi Math.
The new super-speciality hospital has opened initially with 500 beds and is expected to be fully operational in a phased manner over the next five years. Once fully operational, the hospital with 81 specialities is billed to be the largest private hospital in Delhi-NCR and the country, its officials had earlier said.
The hospital buildings will span 36 lakh sq. ft in built-up area, with a 14-floor tower housing key medical facilities. There is also a helipad on the rooftop.
The new mega hospital in Faridabad’s Sector 88, near the Delhi-Mathura road, has a built-up area of one crore sq. ft and the campus will also have a medical college. A dedicated seven-storey research block and eight centres of excellence, including on gastro-sciences, renal sciences, bone diseases and trauma, transplants, and mother and child care, are located on the campus.
The hospital has patient-centric wards and OPDs and a hi-tech, fully-automated centralised laboratory. (Agencies)
Indian Army foils infiltration bid along LOC
An infiltration attempt by 2 terrorists from Pakistan-based terror organisation was foiled at approx 150m on the Indian side of LOC. Later, a blast was observed & it was assessed that terrorists had stepped over a minefield. Their bodies were recovered today: Indian Army Sources
Major Bovine smuggling foiled by Police in Jammu
Jammu, 24 August: Jammu police on Wednesday foiled a bovine smuggling in Rajbagh , Kathua on Jammu-Pathankot national highway.
The local police in a vehicle check rescued eleven bovines from a truck bearing registration number JK02BS6977,
Further details in this matter is underway.
Lumpy virus: Yogi bans cattle fairs in UP
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered suspension of all cattle fairs in view of the increasing number of cases of lumpy skin disease (LSD) till the situation returns to normal.
A special vaccination drive will also be carried out to vaccinate cattle against the LSD.
Sources in the state government said that the chief minister would be closely monitoring such cases from now onwards and was likely to take a review of such cases in the near future.
Chief Minister Adityanath on Tuesday said since several cattle had died due to the virus in other states, Uttar Pradesh would have to work in mission mode to prevent the spread of the virus.
“Interstate transport of cattle should be stopped immediately till further notice. Those who rear cattle should be informed about the symptoms and treatment for this virus. Unnecessary entry of people in cow shelters should also be stopped immediately,” he said.
To ensure availability of the vaccine, the department of animal husbandry has been asked to coordinate with the Centre.
Since the virus is spread through flies and mosquitoes, the departments of rural and urban development, and animal husbandry should work together to ensure proper sanitation in urban and rural areas. If any infected cattle die, it should be cremated as per the medical protocol.
Additional chief secretary, animal husbandry and dairy development, Rajneesh Dubey said orders have been issued to set up dedicated vet centres in affected districts. A 24 X 7 control room has been set up at animal husbandry directorate which can be reached by dairy and livestock owners through dedicated phone lines.
“Around 15 districts have reported instances of the LSD,” he said, adding that instances are higher in western Uttar Pradesh region.
The Uttar Pradesh government is making efforts to restrict movement of cattle and cows from Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh into the state.
Absconding SPO who murdered his wife in Kathua arrested
Jammu, Aug 23: Police today claimed to have arrested an absconding Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police who allegedly murdered his pregnant wife in Billawar in Kathua district.
Police sources said that Mohan Lal, SPO posted in DPL Kathua, son of Puran Chand, resident of Dharalta in Billawar was evading his arrest after he allegedly brutally killed his pregnant wife Asha Sharma, 27, with a sharp edged weapon on Tuesday.
Following the murder, the protests broke in the area and the protesters set the house of the accused on fire.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra
JAMMU, Aug 24: Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Anurag Thakur paid obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra on Wednesday.
Anguished by the loss of lives at Vaishno Devi Bhawan. I express my sincere condolences to the affected families on this tragic incident. Rescue efforts are underway. Prayers for all those who are injured for a speedy recovery, tweets Anurag Thakur
Light to moderate rain likely in J&K: MeT
Jammu, Aug 24: Light to moderate rain is likely in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours, the Meteorological (MeT) department said on Wednesday.
The weather was partly cloudy in the union territory on Tuesday.
“Light to moderate rain with chances of thunderstorm is likely to occur in J&K during the next 24 hours”, a MeT official said.
Meanwhile, Srinagar registered 17.4 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 12.4 degrees and Gulmarg 10.5 degrees as the minimum temperature this morning.
Drass in Ladakh region recorded 8.3 degrees and Kargil 15.4 degrees.
Jammu had 24.4 degrees, Katra 21.4, Batote 17.1, Banihal 18.2 and Bhaderwah 18.1 as the minimum temperature.
Land-for-job scam: CBI raids 16 places, including RJD MLC’s house
“The Centre Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting raids at 16 places in Delhi, Patna and district Gopalganj of Bihar in connection with the alleged land-for-job scam involving former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad, RJD leader.
The raids are also being held at the residence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Sunil Singh, who is considered to be close to Lalu. The CBI team is currently scanning various documents at his house.
The CBI had learnt during the probe that Lalu’s wife Rabri Devi and daughter Hema Yadav were gifted lands in connection with the scam by job seekers who were later appointed in the railways.
Haridayanand Chaudhary, a railway employee and Bhola Yadav, the then OSD to former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad were earlier arrested by the CBI. Bhola was Lalu’s OSD between 2004 to 2009.
The CBI registered a case against Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi, two daughters and 15 others, including unknown public servants and private persons.
“During the period 2004-2009 Yadav had obtained pecuniary advantages in the form of transfer of landed property in the name of his family members in lieu of appointment of Substitutes in Group ‘D’ Post in different zones of Railways,” the official said.
A number of residents of Patna or through their family members sold and gifted their lands in the state capital in favour of the family members of Lalu Prasad and a private company controlled by the former chief minister and his family and they were also involved in transfer of such immovable properties.
“No advertisement or any public notice was issued for such appointment of substitutes in Zonal Railways, yet the appointees who were residents of Patna were appointed as Substitutes in different Zonal Railways located at Mumbai, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Jaipur and Hajipur.
“In continuation of this modus operandi, about 1,05,292 Sq. feet land, immovable properties situated at Patna were acquired by Yadav and his family members through five sales deeds and two gift deeds, showing the payment made to the seller in cash in most of the land transfers,” the CBI official said.