News Topic:COVID-19

COVID-19: Two bakers test positive in Pulwama village

Consequent upon random aggressive sampling taking place in red zone villages of Pulwama district, two bakers belonging to common family in Pinglena village have tested positive for COVID-19.

Vitamin D reduces risk of dying from COVID-19: DAK

If you have healthy levels of Vitamin D, you are less likely to get severe disease from the novel coronavirus, said Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday in a communiqué.

In pandemic times, seasonal workers stage protest in Bandipora

Seasonal employees working with Department of Mechanical Irrigation on Friday staged a protest amid Coronavirus pandemic demanding the release of their wages before Eid.

Come out from home and pay bills, BSNL asks subscribers

State owned telecommunication company BSNL shocked its consumers when it disconnected phones and internet connections due to non-payment of bills amid current Coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: 21 cops among 59 test positive in J&K

21 policemen among 59 more persons on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Private school teachers in J&K to receive financial assistance

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to provide one-time financial assistance to private school teachers out of State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF), who got impacted due to COVID-19 lockdown.

Stuck in Pondicherry, Kashmiris appeal for evacuation

Hundreds of people from Jammu and Kashmir stuck in Union Territory of Pondicherry (official called Puducherry) have appealed for their evacuation.

Coronavirus: 21 cops test positive in Kulgam

At least 21 cops who are posted in Kulgam district have tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, officials said here.

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Corporate records show continued Russian expansion by business linked to FIDE candidate Rosenstein

Rosenstein is currently competing for the presidency of FIDE. His Russian company, VR Rus LLC, is controlled through Germany-based WR Group Holding GmbH.

Dal Lake records just eight fish species in six-month survey, study flags decline

A 2026 study found only eight fish species in Dal Lake, down from more than 14 reported earlier, and called for urgent conservation measures.

AIMSA flags disparity in postgraduate stipends across J&K medical institutions

AIMSA has urged J&K to review disparities in postgraduate stipends between SKIMS and government medical colleges and ensure equitable compensation.

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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.