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COVID-19: Kashmir’s 98% population susceptible, warns DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said 98 percent population in Kashmir Valley is still susceptible to the novel coronavirus.
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Kashmir
Another death due to COVID-19 in Kashmir, J&K toll now 55
Kashmir on Saturday recorded second death due to COVID-19 as Shopian man became the fresh victim of this deadly virus.
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Sports
Shahid Afridi tests postive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has been tested positive for the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kashmir
COVID-19: Retired medico from Srinagar dies at JVC, toll 54
A retired doctor from Parray Pora area of Srinagar who was tested positive for COVID-19 died at JVC Bemina during the intervening night on Friday and Saturday, official said.
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J&K
COVID-19: J&K reports 156 new positive cases
The Government on Friday informed that 156 new positive cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), 88 from Jammu division and 68 from Kashmir division, have been reported today.
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Business & Economy
Markets to re-open in Srinagar from Saturday
The district administration Srinagar on Friday announced the re-opening of markets and shops across the district first time after the pandemic amid strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) from June 13 (Saturday) onwards.
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Travel
JKSRTC resumes intra-district bus services in Kashmir
The Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) on Friday said that it will resume the intra-district bus services in Kashmir.
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Ladakh
105 test positive as COVID-19 cases go up in Ladakh
The COVID cases continued to witness surge in Ladakh as 105 more cases were detected on Friday in the Union Territory.
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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
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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.