News Topic:COVID-19
Pakistan
Pakistan to reopen Kartarpur Corridor on Monday
Pakistan on Saturday decided to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor for Sikh pilgrims on Monday on the occasion of the death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the 19th century leader of the Sikh empire.
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Travel
Burn our vehicles or allow us to resume work: Transporters
The transporters operating in Jammu and Ladakh services on Saturday demanded authorities to allow them to resume their services and said that they will follow the guidelines in letter and spirit.
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Business & Economy
Allow us to resume our business, brick kiln owners plead
At a time when authorities are easing restrictions on business, brick kiln business is still shut, much to the distress of kiln owners.
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India
India adds 18,522 new COVID-19 cases, crosses 5-lakh
India took just six days to jump from 4 lakh to 5 lakh cases as it recorded yet another worst spike of 18,522 cases on Saturday.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: 70-year-old lady tests positive posthumously, J-K toll 92
A day after her death, an elderly woman from Sopore area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district was tested positive for novel Coronavirus on Saturday, thus taking the overall death toll due to virus to 92.
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Education
CBSE to evaluate Class 10th, 12th students on previous performance
After cancelling the 10th and 12th standard examinations in wake ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Central Board of School Education (CBSE) on Friday said the students of twin classes will be evaluated on their performance of previous papers for which the examination has been already held.
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J&K
COVID-19: 34 travelers among 213 new positive cases in J&K; tally 6762
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday reported 213 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the number of COVID-19 patients in J&K to 6762.
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Kashmir
Sand Extraction Contracts: APHC asks Govt to stop ‘exploitation’
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Friday said that during the COVID pandemic while initiating the implementation of a demographic change in J&K, the government is simultaneously now also exploiting its natural wealth and resources and rendering local people jobless.
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Latest news
Kashmir’s chief cleric condemns threats against Kashmiri Pandits
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called Kashmiri Pandits "our own people" and an integral part of Kashmir's culture and history, condemning threats against the community.
District Hospital Shopian’s oxygen plant non-functional for over two months
District Hospital Shopian's central oxygen system has been non-functional for over two months, forcing reliance on cylinders; officials say repairs are underway.
Mirwaiz urges all J&K parties to press for Article 370 restoration
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir to press for Article 370's restoration, saying the responsibility extends beyond MP Ruhullah alone.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.

