Govt fixes Rs 400 for RT-PCR at Private labs
The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday fixed the price of RT-PCR tests.
Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar : Financial commissioner Health and Medical Education Atal Dalloo in an order has fixed Rs 400 for RT-PCR at Private labs.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 (3 of 1897) and in partial modification of notification S.O 337 dated 29th October, 2020,
Also Read :Jitendra Singh calls for making vaccination drive in Kashmir valley
the Lieutenant Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir hereby directs that no private laboratory shall charge any amount more than Rs. 400/-(Rupees Four Hundred Only) for RT-PCR Test for COVID-19 inclusive of GST/Taxes if any,
Also read : Demands strict action against the accused dealers, shopkeepers : Monga
cost involved in pickup, packing and transportation of samples, documentation and reporting in the Jammu and Kashmir,” reads an order, a copy of which lies with. (PTK)
Also Read : J&K IMPA&RD condoles demise of former DG
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | JAMMU : J&K IMPA&RD today held a condolence meeting to condole the demise of Former Director General, Dr. R. K. Jerath (Retd.), of the Institute.
The condolence meetings were held in both offices of the Institute.
The condolence meetings were attended by Director General, Saurabh Bhagat, Director Trainings, Joint Director, Faculty Members, Officers and employees of the Institute.
Also Read :Paid tributes to Shri Raja Ram Mohan Roy on his birthday anniversary
The participants said that Dr. Jerath was a literary, visionary, kind hearted and pious human being whose contribution towards the development of the Institute will always be remembered.
A two minute silence was also observed as a mark of respect and homage to the departed noble soul. The meeting prayed to the Almighty God to bestow peace and heaven to the departed noble soul and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss.(PTK).
You can connect with Press Trust of Kashmir on Facebook, Whatsapp, and mail us at ptkeditor@gmail.com to send us your suggestions and writeups
