News Topic:COVID-19
Jammu
Major institutions, roads to be named after slain cops, forces’ personnel: LG Sinha
The J-K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that major institutions and roads will be named after police and forces personnel.
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Education
No decision for opening of schools upto Class 8th: DESK
Director School Education Kashmir Tassaduq Hussain Mir said authorities have not taken any decisions for opening of schools upto Class 8th.
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Education
Govt orders reopening of schools for 10th, 12th classes
The Government on Sunday ordered reopening of 10th and 12th classes for vaccinated students, with 50% capacity on a given day, in J-K.
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Digpu News
WHO monitoring a new Coronavirus variant named ‘Mu’
WHO has said it is monitoring a novel Coronavirus variant identified as ‘Mu’, first recognised in Colombia in South America.
Kashmir
Several gardens, parks to be thrown open for visitors in J-K
Several gardens and parks taken over from J&K Bank by Department of Floriculture shall be thrown open for public in September.
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Digpu News
Study reveals risks of not getting a second COVID-19 vaccination jab
In individuals with past instances of COVID-19, antibody response drops 20% two months following the second Pfizer/Moderna vaccine.
Education
Schools to re-open from September 1 in Kargil
Kargil District Magistrate has ordered the re-opening of schools for classes 6th to 8th from September 1 as Covid situation improves.
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Education
Higher educational institutes can open for vaccinated staff, students in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir Government said that higher educational institutions can be permitted to commence with limited in-person teaching.
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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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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.