Kashmir
Sombre Eid in Kashmir with no hugs, no handshakes
Amid raging n-COV scenario, special Eid prayers in Kashmir concluded on a somber note as only limited people made it to the selected venues.
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Religion
Shawwal moon sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow: Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam
Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam said that Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow – Thursday.
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Kashmir
Cop suspended for beating doctor, paramedic in Shopian
Police suspended a J&K Police Constable allegedly involved in beating of a doctor and a paramedic in Shopian district of south Kashmir.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Netizens aghast as ADC Baramulla beats lockdown ‘violators’
Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla has came under fire on surfacing of a video, wherein he can be seen whacking people.
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Health
J&K reports 65 more COVID-19 deaths, 4509 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 65 more COVID-19 related deaths for the second consecutive day, officials said on Wednesday.
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Health
J&K logs record 65 single-day COVID-19 deaths, toll 2847
Jammu and Kashmir recorded its highest single-day Coronavirus death toll since the pandemic began as 65 persons succumbed to the virus.
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J&K
JKSSB postpones written examinations
The J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has postponed written examinations for various posts in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
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Health
3614 fresh COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3614 fresh COVID-19 cases while 56 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.
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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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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.
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