News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
Cardiologist allegedly thrashed by Police at Hawal
A senior cardiologist posted at SMHS Hospital Srinagar was allegedly thrashed and lodged in Police Station Zadibal for the whole day and was also threatened not reveal he was in the police station.
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Education
This Eid, private school teachers get reduced salaries in Kashmir
Eid-ul-Fitr though is believed as the day of contentment but in 2020, the world-wide lockdown seems a bit harsh to keep few sectors deprived of such happiness in Kashmir this Eid.
J&K
Coronavirus: 52 test positive in J&K, tally rises to 1621
At least 52 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, taking the total number of positive cases in the Union Territory to 1621.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Quarantined people in Valley allege favouritism in testing
People who returned from Goa some two weeks ago today alleged that dilly dally tactics are being adopted in declaring their test results.
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J&K
Deputy CMO among 80 persons test positive in J&K
A medical officer posted in Bandipora and a pregnant woman were among 80 cases of COVID-19 infection in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, taking the overall tally to 1,569.
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Kashmir
No Mask No Fuel rule implemented in Pulwama
In view of spike in COVID-19 cases and to intensify the efforts in the fight against the pandemic, District Administration in the interest and safety of both customers and staffers/salesmen at the retail outlet points has issued orders for implementing the ‘No Mask No Fuel’ rule.
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Kashmir
55-year-old woman dies at SKIMS, J&K’s COVID-19 toll 21
A 55-year-old woman from Urnhal area of south Kashmir, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died at the SKIMS Soura on Saturday, taking the overall death toll due to the infection in Jammu and Kashmir to 21.
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Kashmir
With 40 fresh cases, J&K’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1487
Two bakers from Pulwama district were among 40 fresh cases of the COVID-19 infection in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, taking the overall tally closer to 1500.
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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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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.