News Topic:COVID-19

Srinagar girl comes up with research paper on Coronavirus

A Srinagar based girl student Sunday said that she has tirelessly worked on COVID-19 since May 2020 and has come up with a research paper.

Gulmarg visitors to undergo thermal scanning: DC Baramulla

With the authorities in Baramulla having enforced lockdown, SOPs in the district for containment of COVID-19, the Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo Sunday said that they have not closed Gulmarg tourist place for the visitors.

Lockdown to be re-imposed in Srinagar from Monday

After spike in the COVID cases coupled with rise in the death rate too, the district administration Srinagar on Sunday decided to re-impose lockdown in the district from Monday, top officials said.

268 new cases reported as COVID-19 tally crosses 10k mark in J&K

The number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir crossed 10,000 mark as 268 new infections were reported on Saturday.

COVID-19: Panic grips J&K after highest single-day deaths

A fresh wave of fear gripped Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday after the deadly virus claimed nine lives in a single day including five women, taking the total number of people, who died due to COVID-19 to 169 in the UT.

Don’t re-impose lockdown, say Traders

Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) has come down heavily on those who are advocating lockdown in Kashmir valley in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Final call about re-imposing lockdown soon, says Div Com Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole on Saturday said that requests from various quarters including doctors and other sections of the society...

COVID-19: Ready to support re-imposing lockdown, says KTMF chief

Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) President Muhammad Yaseen Khan on Saturday said that if government takes any decision to re-impose the lockdown in the wake of rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths due to the pandemic, traders will support the move.

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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo

J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.

J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers

J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.

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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.