Health
DAK sounds alert over black fungus in Covid patients
The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said a rare but deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis is infecting COVID-19 patients.
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Education
Students urge KU to postpone exam as internet snapped in Pulwama
Students from Pulwama district have urged Kashmir University authorities to postpone online examinations scheduled for today due to snapping of the internet services in the southern Kashmir district following a gunfight in Khanmoh area.
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Kashmir
After brief pause, gunfight resumes in Khanmoh Srinagar
After a brief lull, fresh exchange of firing has started between militants and government forces in Khanmoh area of Srinagar district here.
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Kashmir
Gunfight breaks out in outskirts of Srinagar
A gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Khanmoh area in the outskirts of central Kashmir's Srinagar district.
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J&K
Eligible families to receive free 5 kg ration per person in J&K
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs has started distributing additional free 5 kilogram of food grains per person in J&K.
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Health
J&K reports 4141 fresh COVID-19 cases, 59 deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 4141 fresh COVID-19 cases while 59 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday.
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Travel
In Kashmir, Railway extends suspension of services till May 24
Railway authorities on Sunday extended till May 24 the suspension of train services from Banihal to Baramulla and vice-versa.
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Travel
Mughal road to open for fruit trucks, Gujjar-Bakerwals
Mughal Road, connecting Poonch and Shopian districts of south Kashmir, shall open for fruit trucks and for the movement of Gujjar-Bakerwals.
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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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