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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Why Indian Distribution Centres Are Switching From Manual Material Handling to Automated Conveyor Solutions
Across India, distribution centres are embracing automated conveyor-based automation for improved material flow, reduced delays, and to develop scalable infrastructure.
Earthquake measuring 3.6 with epicentre in Baramulla jolts Kashmir
A mild earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale struck Kashmir in the early hours of Monday, with its epicentre located in Baramulla district, officials said.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.
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India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.
When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.

