News Topic:COVID-19

COVID-19: Man from Rahmoo village becomes fresh victim in Pulwama

Kashmir on late this evening reported another death due to COVID-19 as an elderly man from Pulwama lost his life due to this virus.

ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests

The ICC on Tuesday approved substitution in case a player shows symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match besides ratifying the interim ban on using saliva to shine the ball.

Lockdown: Traders agree to follow SoP if markets open in Srinagar

The final meeting to open shops in the city centre—Lal Chowk and other areas of Srinagar will be taken after a crucial meeting between traders and the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar tomorrow afternoon, official sources said.

COVID-19: J&K reports 61 fresh cases, tally rises to 4346

Days after a steady spike in number of coronavirus cases, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 61 COVID-19 cases, taking the overall tally in J&K to 4346.

Coronavirus: 1 in 3 patients with infection tests negative, says DAK

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday said that one in three patients infected with the novel coronavirus receive false negative test results.

COVID-19: Srinagar man, who died of Pneumonia, tests positive

A male patient who died in a Srinagar hospital was tested positive for COVID-19 infection on Tuesday.

COVID-19 infected patient dies in Anantnag

A 75-year-old man died in a south Kashmir hospital this afternoon. The man had been tested positive for COVID-19 a couple of days ago and was admitted at Government Medical College Anantnag.

Coronavirus is worsening globally, says WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the coronavirus pandemic is worsening globally, even as the situation in Europe is improving.

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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.

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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.