Health
656 fresh COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 656 new COVID-19 cases while nine people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.
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Health
J&K reports 635 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest in 71 days
Jammu and Kashmir reported 635 new novel Coronavirus cases during the last 24 hours, the lowest single-day count in 71 days.
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J&K
Virtual hearing in all Courts in J&K, Ladakh until June 30
The High Court on Tuesday extended by June 30 the virtual hearing of the cases in both Srinagar and Jammu wings.
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Kashmir
Militant killed as gunfight rages in Srinagar
One militant has been killed in an ongoing overnight encounter at Wagoora area of Nowgam in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Wednesday.
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Health
715 fresh COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 715 fresh COVID-19 cases while 10 people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.
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Views
Tarigami terms case against Safapora resident as ‘brazen violation of law’
CPI (M) leader, Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami termed the incident in which a resident from Kashmir’s Ganderbal district was jailed as unwarranted.
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Religion
Hajj Committee cancels application for Hajj this year
In view of the decision by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hajj Committee of India on Tuesday cancelled all applications for the Hajj this year.
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Kashmir
Rape accused from Sopore lodged in Kupwara jail dies
A 37-year-old rape accused from Brath Kalan Sopore, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at Kupwara jail, officials said on Sunday.
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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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