News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
J&K reports 91 fresh Coronavirus cases
Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday reported 91 cases of COVID-19 infection, taking the overall number of cases to 1759.
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Kashmir
IGP Kashmir orders smooth passage of COVID-19 warriors
In the backdrop of incidents involving alleging beating and detaining of a cardiologist and stopping of a medical officer in the last 24 hours, Inspector General of Police (Kashmir) Vijay Kumar has ordered police officers to “facilitate the COVID warriors, especially doctors and paramedics, smoothly” in the Valley.
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Kashmir
CMO Bandipora loses cool, rebukes cops on duty
Chief Medical Officer Bandipora, Dr Tajamul Hussain lost his cool when he was stopped by police near Nusoo village while on way to visit quarantine centres in the district.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Man from Kulgam dies, toll 24 in J&K
A 90-year-old man from Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Tuesday became another victim of novel coronavirus, taking the overall death toll due to the disease to 24 in Jammu and Kashmir.
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J&K
COVID-19: J&K reports 47 new cases, tally rises to 1668
Jammu and Kashmir today reported 47 cases of novel coronavirus infections, taking the number of COVID-19 patients to 1668 in J&K.
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Breaking News
Baseer Khan inaugurates first Infectious Disease Block at SKIMS Soura
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan today inaugurated a first of its kind Infectious Disease Block facility at SKIMS Soura for treatment of COVID-19 and other pathologies infected patients exclusively.
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Jammu
COVID-19: Son, wife of Lt Guv Murmu’s Advisor test positive
The son and wife of an Advisor to the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, officials said on Monday.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: IT lawyer among two patients die in J&K, toll 23
Two more deaths due to COVID-19 were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, thus taking the overall death toll in Union Territory to 23 on Monday.
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Latest news
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.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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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.