The Government today said that the restrictions are being eased out in a phased manner in the Valley and the situation in the Jammu division has been restored.

The information was given by the Government Spokesperson Rohit Kansal during a presser held here today.Commissioner Secretary Information M K Dwedi and Director Information and Public Relations SyedSehrish Asgar were present.The Spokesperson informed that the restrictions arebeing eased out after a local assessment by relevant local authorities ofdifferent areas and localities of the Kashmir division in a phased manner.

While referring to the initiatives taken by the Governmentwith reference to the various essential services, the Spokesperson informedthat medical services are being provided to the people without any hindrance.He further informed that 13,500 OPDs have been given requisite medicaltreatment and 1400 new admissions have also been done, besides performing 600medical procedures.

The Spokesperson said that availability of all drugsincluding the life saving have been ensured in every hospital across theValley.The spokesperson further said that national highway continues tofunction normally and the 100 heavy vehicles carrying LPG, and other essentialsare plying on daily basis. He further said that flights from Valley areoperating normally and 1400-1500 light motor and other vehicles are plying ondaily basis.

While referring to the full dress rehearsal of theIndependence day, the Spokesperson said that it has been done in every districtof the Valley and the necessary arrangements have been put in place for thesmooth  conduct of Independence Daycelebrations.