Kashmir
Pattan man’s sample returns positive posthumously, toll 34 in J&K
Five days after his death and subsequent burial, swab samples of an 86-year-old man from Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district returned positive for the pathogen on Wednesday, taking the death toll due to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 34.
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Kashmir
Youth joins militant ranks, says DSP’s ‘atrocities’ forced him
In an audio clip, which has gone viral, a youth from Shopian has claimed that he has been “forced” to join militant ranks by a deputy Superintendent of Police in south Kashmir's Shopian district whom he accused of torturing and committing incessant atrocities.
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Kashmir
Gunfight breaks out in Kangan village of Pulwama
A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Astan Mohalla Kangan area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Wednesday.
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J&K
Coronavirus: 117 fresh cases reported in J&K, tally now 2718
Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 117 cases of COVID-19, taking the total number of patients to 2718 in J&K.
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Ladakh
Ladakh reports first COVID-19 death as former Minister’s sample comes positive
The swab samples of a former Union Minister P Namgyal returned positive for the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, making it the first case of COVID-19 fatality in Ladakh.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Kashmir’s leading pulmonologist tests positive
COVID-19 has cast a shadow on the top leadership of the Kashmir’s healthcare set-up as a leading pulmonologist and Head of Department, Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar, one of the exclusive facilities for the management of the novel coronavirus in the Valley, has tested positive for the pathogen.
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J&K
J&K reports 155 COVID-19 cases, tally crosses 2600 mark
Jammu and Kashmir reported 155 cases of novel coronavirus on Monday, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in J&K to 2601.
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Jammu
Ten more militants killed along LoC, toll 13: Army
Ten more militants were killed along LoC in Jammu division, taking the death toll to 13.
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Latest news
High salt intake, uncontrolled BP raise stroke risk in Kashmir
Excessive salt consumption, uncontrolled high blood pressure, obesity, unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the major factors increasing the risk of stroke.
Railways to offer concessional freight rates to transport Kashmir fruit
Kashmir's Horticulture Department and Northern Railway are exploring concessional freight rates to move fruit consignments by train using available return cargo capacity.
J&K’s new media policy nears finalisation; may cover Facebook, Instagram: Official
J&K Director Information Mamta Yadav says the new media policy is under examination and may include provisions covering platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
J&K Secretariat Move: NH-44 up-lane shut for goods carriers on Oct 31, Nov 1
J&K has restricted goods carrier movement on NH-44 on October 31 and November 1 for the Secretariat move from Srinagar to Jammu. Down traffic will be regulated.
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