News Topic:COVID-19

Coronavirus global death toll passes 200,000

PARIS — The new coronavirus has claimed at least 200,736 lives since its outbreak in China in December, according to a tally from official...

Lockdown: Shops to open in both urban, rural areas with restrictions

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Government today in an order said shops will be allowed to open in the Union Territory with the...

Two new COVID-19 cases surface in Ladakh

LEH — Two persons tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Ladakh on Saturday, taking the number of confirmed cases in the Union territory...

Pulwama: Being without face mask & spitting at public places to invite fine

PULWAMA — As a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection, district authorities in Pulwama while invoking Section 34 of the Disaster Management...

Social media users, masquerading as journalists, under scanner

SRINAGAR — J&K Government is tightening the noose around the social media users who are masquerading as journalists without any media accreditation and uploading...

COVID-19: DAK appeals recovered patients to donate plasma

SRINAGAR — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday appealed recovered coronavirus patients to donate plasma that can be used to treat serious cases of...

COVID-19: Mosque in hotspot area of Bandipora sealed

BANDIPORA — Authorities Saturday sealed Central Mosque in a Bandipora area that is being declared as a hotspot for COVID-19 infection.Sources said that on...

Kashmir reports 40 fresh cases, J&K’s COVID-19 tally rises to 494

SRINAGAR — In biggest single day spike, Kashmir Valley recorded 40 fresh cases in last 24 hours, officials said.A senior government officer said that...

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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.