News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
COVID-19: Infected man’s brother participates in sanitation drives in Srinagar
A Corporator whose brother concealed travel history and was declared positive for COVID-19 has put people including top guns of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) in danger.
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World
China’s coronavirus cases drop to one
China, where the deadly coronavirus first emerged in December last, reported just one COVID-19 case, the National Health Commission (NHC) said on Saturday. The death toll remained at 4,633 with no new fatality.
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Kashmir
Suspected COVID-19 patient dies in J&K’s Kupwara
An 18-year-old girl suspected of suffering from COVID-19 died on Friday in a hospital in J&K's Baramulla district after which the authorities ordered her burial as per the COVID protocol.
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Education
Class 11th students mass promoted in Ladakh: JKBOSE
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education Friday announced mass promotion for the students of Higher Secondary Part-1 (Class 11th) 2019-2020 Annual; Bi-Annual (Private) of Union Territory of Ladakh.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: 25 fresh cases in J&K surges tally to 639
25 fresh cases, all from Kashmir valley, tested positive on Thursday in the two COVID designated GMC laboratories at CD Hospital Srinagar and SKIMS lab at Soura, taking the number of cases testing positive in Jammu and Kashmir to 639.
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Music & Culture
Amidst COVID-19, HDFC Bank releases song to keep hopes alive
HDFC Bank today released "Hum Haar Nahi Maanenge (We Will Not Give Up)," a collaborative song of hope. The song is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of India and millions of Indians who are standing together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News & Interviews
Gujarbasti Karewa Drabgam: Combating COVID-19 Without Clean Water?
The residents of Gujarbasti Karewa Drabgam area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district do not have access to clean water, posing a risk to their health amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kashmir
Entire population of J&K’s worst-affected COVID cluster tested
For the first time in J&K, the entire population of UT's worst affected COVID-19 cluster has been tested for the virus.
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Latest news
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.