J&K
COVID-19: Lockdown extended in Srinagar, three other districts
The government on Saturday evening extended the Corona curfew in four districts of Jammu and Kashmir including the twin capitals of the UT.
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Kashmir
Weatherman predicts erratic weather conditions till next Friday
As the Valley received light rains on Friday afternoon, the weatherman here has predicted intermittent light rains till next Friday.
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Education
KU to go ahead with online teaching for PG End Semesters
The University of Kashmir (KU) has decided to start online teaching for all its Postgraduate End Semesters.
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J&K
Police to facilitate hassle-free movement of medicos, journos: IGP Kashmir
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that all the police units will facilitate hassle-free movement of doctors, health care workers and journalists.
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J&K
COVID-19: Curfew to be imposed in 11 J&K districts
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases in J&K, the authorities on Wednesday decided to impose Coronavirus-induced curfew in 11 districts.
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Health
DRDO to build two 500-bedded COVID hospitals at Jammu, Srinagar
The Union Home Secretary, Ajay Bhalla, while chairing a high-level meeting reviewed the establishment of two 500-bedded COVID hospitals.
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Religion
All mosques, shrines to remain open for prayers: Wakf Board
The Wakf Board on Wednesday said that the Masjids and shrines have not been closed for prayers in the Valley,
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Kashmir
Section 144 imposed to prevent spread of virus: SSP Srinagar
Authorities imposed Section 144 in Srinagar after COVID-19 cases surged, stating that the main aim is to prevent virus spread.
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