News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
J&K reports 387 new COVID-19 infections, tally 9888
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 387 COVID-19 cases including around 50 CRPF, SSB, BSF and Army personnel.
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Breaking News
Pandemic has entered dangerous phase in J&K: Experts
The doctors and experts on Friday said that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has entered into the third and dangerous phase.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: J&K records five more deaths; toll 160
Five more COVID-19 patients died on Friday in Kashmir, thus taking the overall death toll due to the virus in Jammu and Kashmir to 160
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Breaking News
COVID-19: Director SKIMS asks recovered patients to donate plasma
Director Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Dr A.G. Ahangar has appealed recovered COVID-19 patients to come forward to donate their plasma and serve humanity at large.
J&K
Fluff of poplar trees unlikely to carry COVID-19 virus: J&K Govt’s Expert Panel
Amid soaring COVID-19 cases in Jammu & Kashmir, a committee of experts has opined that fluff of poplar trees is unlikely to carry the virus, which has wreaked havoc across the globe.
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Media Watch
Three journalists test positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir
At least three journalists have been tested positive for coronavirus in Kashmir from the last one week.
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J&K
240 new COVID-19 infections take J&K tally to 9501
Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported 240 new COVID-19 infections, including 20 Army, SSB and police personnel. With these cases, the number of patients has risen to 9501.
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Jammu
Young NC leader dies of COVID-19 in Jammu
A young National Conference leader has died due to COVID-19 in a hospital in Jammu, officials said on Thursday.
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Why Mental Health Apps Encourage Those Who Feel ‘I Have No One to Talk To’ to Reach Out
In a world where many feel isolated, mental health apps are emerging as a beacon of hope for those who think "I Have No One To Talk To."
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.