News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
Declared COVID free, Budgam boy infects four family members
Well placed sources said that a 21-year-old student from Jawalapora village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district returned from Rajasthan and was quarantined in a building at Narbal like other travelers.
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Kashmir
Doesn’t take religious belief to feel agony of Kashmiris: Afridi
Once again, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has raised the Kashmir issue, saying it “does not take a religious belief to feel the agony of Kashmiris…just a right heart at the right place.
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Explained! How COVID-19 recovered patients test positive again
A patient who was admitted to SMHS hospital has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, few days after his two back-to-back tests returned negative for the disease at CD Hospital where he was being treated.
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India
India surpasses China in COVID tally, total nears 86K
With India's total tally rising to 85,940, the world's largest democracy has now surpassed China with a total of 53,035 active cases and 2,752 deaths while 30,152 people have recovered so far, the union health ministry said on Saturday.
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Kashmir
Major works allotted to non-locals when Kashmir was incommunicado
The spread of the novel Coronavirus has in fact started impacting ongoing construction projects in Kashmir Valley, but the basic reason why work on developmental projects has stopped is the non-availability of construction material.
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J&K
COVID-19: J&K sees highest single day spike with 65 cases
Two patients admitted to SMHS hospital were among sixty five people who tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday.
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J&K
30 more test positive as J&K’s COVID-19 tally crosses 1000-mark
Thirty persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, official sources said on Friday. With these cases, the Jammu and Kashmir’s overall tally has surpassed 1000-mark.
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Kashmir
Lockdown: Smugglers loot Shopian forest compartments at will
The lockdown is proving a boon for the jungle smugglers as they are looting the green gold at will in length and breadth of Kashmir Valley.
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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.