News Topic:COVID-19

Coronavirus killing more men than women, says DAK

SRINAGAR — Following the death of an elderly male in Kashmir valley due to the novel (new) coronavirus, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said...

COVID-19: Without food & money, Kashmir’s young workers stuck in Haryana

SRINAGAR — At least a dozen workers from northern belt of Kashmir are stuck in Haryana without food and money after authorities announced lockdown...

COVID-19 lockdown: 17 held for violation in Pulwama, Ganderbal

SRINAGAR — Seventeen persons were arrested by Police in Pulwama and Ganderbal districts on Friday for violating government’s prohibitory orders to contain the spread...

J&K HC orders closure of all courts during lockdown

SRINAGAR — The Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday ordered closure all the Court complexes of J&K and Ladakh including...

Govt staff dealing essential services to get passes issued from DCs

SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police, Vijay Kumar has urged “operational staff of essential services” to get passes issued from the office of concerned...

COVID-19: First death in Kashmir as 65-year-old patient dies

SRINAGAR — A 65-year-old man infected with coronavirus died at Chest Disease (CD) Hospital Dalgate, Srinagar in the early hours of Thursday, Kashmir’s first...

MHA orders restoration of 4G internet in J&K

SRINAGAR — Amid growing clamour for restoring high speed Internet, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has ordered restoration of 3G and 4G...

11 positive cases with 01 recovery in J&K

JAMMU — The Government today informed that 5124 travellers and persons in contact with suspected cases have been put under surveillance and, so far,...

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.

Kashmir Valley faces serious earthquake risk, two 2026 studies warn

Two 2026 peer-reviewed studies highlight Kashmir’s earthquake risk from active faults, tectonic strain, liquefaction-prone soils and vulnerable buildings.

MMU resolves coordinated Friday sermons, district meetings on social issues

MMU J&K plans coordinated Friday sermons and regular district meetings to address drug abuse, suicides, youth distress and environmental concerns.

Must read

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.