News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
453 new COVID-19 cases in J&K, tally rises to 15,711
Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 453 COVID-19 infections, taking the overall count to 15,711.
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J&K
5-year-old among 12 more die of COVID-19, J&K toll 278
Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday reported 12 more deaths attributed to COVID-19 including a 5-year-old child from Bandipora and a 28-year-old young woman from Kulgam district.
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Kashmir
Div Com reviews Eid-ul-Adha arrangements
In view of the ensuing Eid-ul-Adha festival, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today said that the markets shall remain open for three days from July 28 to July 30 to facilitate hassle-free purchase of sacrificial animals and other necessary items.
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Breaking News
Remdesivir unaffordable for COVID-19 patients: DAK
While antiviral drug remdesivir reduces the risk of death among COVID-19 patients, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said the drug is unaffordable for poor patients.
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Kashmir
Authorities in Pulwama take formal action against attacks on health workers
The district authorities in Pulwama have decided to take action against assailants who attacked medical staff in two separate incidents in Pulwama this week.
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Kashmir
Government announces strict 4-day lockdown in Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday announced the re-imposition of week-long lockdown across Kashmir valley, except Bandipora district, commencing from July 22 evening.
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Religion
Amarnath Yatra cancelled after spike in COVID-19 cases
Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu, Chairman of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), presided over 39th Board meeting of the Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board today in which the Board members participated virtually through video conference to discuss the conduct of the Yatra 2020.
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J&K
COVID-19 claims 11 more lives, J&K toll 266
Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 11 more deaths attributed to COVID-19, taking the fatality count due to the virus to 266.
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Latest news
Govt will resolve Ayushman payment row soon: Health Minister
Amid concerns over Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT services in J&K, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the government is actively examining issues raised by private hospitals.
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Navjot Singh Sidhu meets Farooq Abdullah in Srinagar, calls him a ‘Colossus of Indian Politics’
Former cricketer, television personality and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday met Dr Farooq Abdullah at his Srinagar residence.
Congress kicks off Padyatra in Jammu demanding restoration of J&K Statehood
The Congress launched a five-day padyatra in Jammu under its "Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq" campaign, demanding restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
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