News Topic:COVID-19

Finally! Home quarantine for asymptomatic COVID patients in J&K

JAMMU — In a significant decision with regard to management of COVID-19 patients and in line with the earlier decision of reserving four tertiary...

Administration won’t allow congregational prayers on Eid

SRINAGAR — The Divisional administration in Kashmir won't allow Eid-ul-Adha congregational prayers in view of COVID-19.The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by...

J&K reports 470 new COVID-19 cases

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 470 new COVID-19 cases including 79 travelers, taking the overall tally to 18390. Among the fresh...

COVID-19: 10 more lives lost to deadly virus, J&K toll 318

SRINAGAR — Ten more people lost their battle with COVID-19 on Sunday in J&K, taking the total number of people who died of the...

COVID-19: End lockdown, plan a long-term strategy, people say

PULWAMA — People in the Valley of Kashmir have expressed resentment against the 'lockdown strategy' of the government to combat the spread of Coronavirus.People...

145 travelers among 615 new COVID-19 cases in J&K

SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday reported 615 new COVID-19 infections including 145 travellers, taking the number of cases in J&K to 17,920.Official...

No objection in restoring 4G Internet: Lt Governor

SRINAGAR — After nearly a year of restricted mobile internet in Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has told the Centre that high-speed Internet will...

Police officer from Kupwara dies of COVID-19 infection

KUPWARA — A police Sub Inspector died of COVID-19 infection this morning at Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar.The police officer was posted at Police Station...

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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.