News Topic:COVID-19
Health
J&K has nine active COVID-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir has reported nine new COVID-19 cases since November 2024, marking the first such cases in several months.
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Kashmir
From City Lights to Family Nights: Remote work trend in Kashmir
Kashmir's youth, facing unemployment, are turning to remote work. This shift, accelerated by the pandemic, offers flexibility, reshaping the traditional work paradigm.
Breaking News
Gunfight breaks out in Arihal Pulwama: J-K Police
An encounter has started between militants and security forces in Arihal area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday.
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Health
Pirola Variant Raises Global Concerns: Is it the next pandemic wave?
Coronavirus has once again seized the world's attention with the emergence of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant, known as 'Pirola'.
Opinion
India’s G20 Presidency: An icing on the cake
In the present so-called multilateralism when new blocks emerge every day, India has a golden opportunity to exploit the opportunities created due to the G20 presidency.
Opinion
India’s G20 Presidency: Hope against hope
When the world seems to go into a downward spiral, the presidency of the G20 in the hands of India can heal the green wounds that are bleeding profusely.
Health
Maiden genome sequencing lab now functional at SKIMS Soura
J&K's first genome sequencing lab has been made functional at SKIMS Soura.
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World
Saudi Arabia lifts restriction on Haj pilgrim numbers
Saudi Arabia will remove COVID-19 restrictions for the 2023 Haj season and host pre-pandemic numbers of pilgrims, the kingdom’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah said.
Latest news
Ruhullah vows to ‘break chains’ on Nov 3, slams NC leadership choice
Srinagar MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi says he will "break chains" on November 3 and criticizes the NC's choice of Chief Minister, while backing veterinary students' stipend demand.
AR Rahman urges Bollywood to showcase Kashmir’s beauty, not violence
A R Rahman has urged Bollywood filmmakers and musicians to showcase Kashmir's natural beauty and hopes to return to perform and collaborate with local artists.
Jammu Court issues fresh warrant against Hafiz Saeed as NIA conducts searches
A Jammu court has issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, as the NIA conducted searches at 10 locations in a related terror conspiracy case.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.