News Topic:COVID-19
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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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Latest news
Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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