News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
J&K reports 108 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 5406
Three paramilitary CRPF, two police and an Army personnel, besides three pregnant women and six minors including a 15-day-old baby were among 108 fresh cases of novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
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Travel
Locals demand restoration of SRTC bus service in Pulwama
Residents of Pulwama are demanding restoration of SRTC bus service between Srinagar and Pulwama via New Khanda, saying that they are facing difficulties, due to the continued suspension of service between the two important destinations of Kashmir valley.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Man from Shopian dies at SKIMS, toll rises to 64
A 65-year-old man, infected with COVID- 19, from Shopian district died at SKIMS Soura on Wednesday, taking overall number of such deaths to 64 in J&K.
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News & Interviews
Family members quarantined as lady tests positive in Tujan Pulwama
A 70-year-old lady has been tested positive in Tujan village of Pulwama district on Tuesday, which marked the first such case in the same village.
Business & Economy
Sumo drivers ‘dying of starvation’ in Shopian
Kashmir has been witnessing lockdown virtually since August 05 last year. Our reporter visited the houses of some drivers who are finding it really hard to meet their both ends.
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J&K
Dr Khuroo to head panel to outline COVID-19 control measures in J&K
The J&K Government has constituted an Apex Level Advisory Committee to outline measures to be taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
COVID-19: 23 travelers among 78 more test positive in J&K
The number of COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir have reached to 5298 as 78 fresh cases including 23 travelers tested positive for the deadly pandemic on Tuesday.
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Breaking News
First life-saving drug for treating Coronavirus found!
A drug called dexamethasone can help save the lives of patients who are seriously ill with coronavirus, BBC reported.
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Why Mental Health Apps Encourage Those Who Feel ‘I Have No One to Talk To’ to Reach Out
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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.