News Topic:COVID-19
World
Slovenia proclaims end to virus epidemic at home
Slovenia has become the first European country to proclaim an end to the coronavirus epidemic at home.
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Kashmir
‘Action will be taken against those impersonating fake ID’s on social media’
Cyber Police Kashmir said that stringent action under law will be taken against those impersonating fake names or pictures on social media.
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Kashmir
Quarantine Mess: Girl injured as locals clash with police in Chadoora
Clashes erupt in the premises of a quarantine centre here in Nagam Chadoora after people quarantined in the building and their relatives accused the administration of delay in declaring the tests of quarantined people.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Pulwama admin declares result of painting contest
District administration Pulwama today declared the result of online painting competition, organised in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
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J&K
12 more test positive for COVID-19 in J&K
Twelve persons on Thursday tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
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Religion
Eid prayers can’t be offered at home, Grand Mufti says
As the holy month of Ramadan is in progress, Grand Mufti Thursday appealed people to offer Shab-e-Qadr prayers at home and avoid any kind of social gatherings amid the Coronavirus outbreak in Kashmir Valley.
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Education
Amid COVID-19, private schools start demanding fee
Getting emboldened by a recent tweet by incumbent Principal Secretary Education, Dr Asgar Samoon, private schools have started demanding school fee from parents in Kashmir Valley.
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Business & Economy
Srinagar Airport ready to resume 40% flight operations
The airport authorities in Srinagar on Thursday said that they are ready to resume the flight operations with only 30 to 40 per cent air traffic if the Centre gives its nod while as Standard Operating Procedure (SoP) and the COVID-19 protocol will be followed in spirit.
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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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