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
Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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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.