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
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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