News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
18 new coronavirus positive cases detected in J&K
18 new cases tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, raising the toll of cases testing positive in the Union Territory to 793.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Lady CMO tests positive in Srinagar
A Chief Medical Officer (CMO) here in Srinagar has been tested positive for COVID-19 infection.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Ninth death in J&K as man dies in Srinagar
A 32-year-old man from Srinagar succumbed to COVID-19 at SMHS Hospital on Wednesday late evening, marking the youngest death due to coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: In J&K, tally 780 with 39 new positive cases
39 new cases tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, raising the toll of cases testing positive in the Union Territory to 780.
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Kashmir
Plans final for return of students from Dhaka: Rohit Kansal
Government spokesperson, Rohit Kansal on Tuesday evening said that government have finalised plans for the return of students from Bangladesh.
J&K
COVID-19: Tally 741 as 15 more test positive in J&K
15 new cases tested positive for novel coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, raising the toll of cases testing positive in the Union Territory to 741.
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Kashmir
Authorities launch helpline for expecting mothers in Pulwama
District Administration Pulwama, in view of COVID-19 lockdown, has started a helpline service to facilitate the expecting mothers by supporting, guiding and responding to their health related queries to the pregnant ladies.
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India
COVID Rescue: India to operate 64 flights, bring home 14K Indians
India will operate 64 flights to bring back 14,000 stranded Indians from abroad. Majority of these flights are expected to be operated by Air India, while some might also be flown by private airlines and the IAF.
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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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