News Topic:COVID-19

PM Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown

SRINAGAR — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 21-day lockdown beginning midnight amid the swelling number of coronavirus cases in India.“The entire country...

COVID-19: Civil Society Pulwama appeals people to follow guidelines

PULWAMA — Civil Society Pulwama has appealed the people in the district to follow strictly the guidelines issued by the government and health experts...

COVID-19: As 3 more test positive, total 7 in J&K

SRINAGAR — Three more persons from Valley were tested positive on Tuesday and with this, the number of COVID-19 patients in Jammu and Kashmir...

Tally four as one more tests positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — One more person, a 22-year-old, has tested positive in Kashmir for coronavirus, taking the number of COVID-19 patients to seven in Jammu...

Srinagar’s first COVID-19 patient successfully treated: DC Srinagar

SRINAGAR — District Development Commissioner Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary said that the first COVID-19 positive patient has been treated 'successfully'.He tweeted, on his personal...

Chorus for 4G Internet restoration grows in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — The chorus for the restoration of high-speed 4G Internet services on mobile phones in Jammu and Kashmir has grown in the wake...

No fresh positive case of COVID-19 at SKIMS

SRINAGAR — Medical Superintendent, SKIMS Soura, Dr Farooq Jan said only one patient of coronavirus is admitted at the hospital so far."We have only...

COVID-19: Offer prayers at home, AeA Jamia Masjid Srinagar appeals

SRINAGAR — In the light of Islamic teachings and as is a precedent in Islamic history during such times, Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid appeals...

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J&K Police arrest six, including four women, in alleged Bandipora separatist module case

J&K Police have arrested six people, including four women, in an alleged Bandipora module case linked to Ittihad-ul-Muslimeen. An investigation is underway.

Kashmir sees shift to high-density apple cultivation as growers seek higher returns

Kashmir growers are shifting to high-density apple farming for better yields and returns, with a 50% subsidy available to eligible farmers under a government scheme.

J&K Govt employees to get zero-balance accounts, concessional loans & insurance benefits

J&K government employees can access listed J&K Bank benefits, including loan concessions, waived processing fees, accident insurance and banking facilities.

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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.