Health
COVID-19: Of 348 COVID ICU beds, 165 already occupied in Valley
In Kashmir, of 348 beds designated as COVID ICU beds, around 165 beds have been already occupied, while the wave of COVID-19 surges.
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Jammu
J&K authorities identify 100 kanals of land for small arms firing range
The administration of J&K has identified 100 kanals of land for use as a small arms firing range by Army in Samba district of Jammu province.
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Education
COVID-19: KU likely to conduct semester, college exams online
In view of overwhelming rise in COVID-19 cases, the University of Kashmir (KU) is likely to conduct pending semester and college exams online.
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Jammu
BJP Ex-MLC levels corruption charges against MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
Former MLC and BJP leader Vikram Singh Randhawa levelled serious corruption allegations against MoS in the PM’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh.
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Kashmir
Minor girl killed in Ganderbal mishap
A minor girl was killed in a road accident that took place at Mamer area of Kangan area in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday.
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Jammu
Parents abandon two-month old Covid-positive dead baby at Jammu hospital
In a shocking incident, a two-month-old baby, who tested positive for COVID-19 and died in Jammu hospital yesterday, was abandoned.
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Education
Govt extends closure of educational institutes till May 31
Amid spike in COVID-19 cases, the government on Sunday extended the closure of all educational institutes till May 31.
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Kashmir
Man allegedly commits suicide in Shopian village
A 40-year-old man on Sunday allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Pinjura village of south Kashmir's Shopian district.
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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
Fake income tax notice demanding ₹6,000 flagged as fraudulent by government
A fake Income Tax Department notice seeking ₹6,000 from taxpayers is circulating online; the government has warned it is a fraudulent phishing attempt.
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