News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
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...
Kashmir
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...
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J&K
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...
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J&K
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...
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News & Interviews
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...
J&K
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...
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J&K
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...
Kashmir
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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Benefit-Based vs Indemnity-Based Health Insurance: Which One Should Buyers Understand?
Health insurance products do not all respond to a medical event in the same way. Some settle eligible treatment expenses, while others release a fixed amount.
J&K LG mandates insurance, registration for non-local workers following Kulgam attack
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mother-son arrested for murdering man and dumping body in Srinagar canal
Srinagar Police claimed to have solved a blind murder case within six hours of the recovery of an unidentified body, arresting a mother-son duo allegedly involved in the crime.
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