News Topic:COVID-19
J&K
COVID-19: Govt announces to release Rs 40 Cr to DCs
In wake of deadly Coronavirus epidemic, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday announced to release Rs 40 Crore to DCs.
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India
MEA suspends Passport and Consular services across India
In order to discourage social gatherings, Government of India has decided to close all the passport offices across India.
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Health
Coronavirus: AIIMS hospital also closes OPD
Authorities closed the OPD section at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi amid growing threat of Coronavirus.
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Kashmir
We’re treated like ‘animals’ in quarantine facility in Baramulla, students say
A group of students from north Kashmir who are under quarantine at GMC Baramulla on Monday alleged that “they are being treated like animals.”
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Health
COVID-19: Avoid taking non-steroidal drugs like Ibuprofen, says Dr Samia Rashid
Principal GMC Srinagar, Dr Samia Rashid said trials have shown a couple of medicines are proving useful for the patients with Coronavirus.
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Kashmir
Concern: Hundreds of non-locals skip screening on Sgr-Jammu highway
Hundreds of non-locals are skipping the process in broad day light while travelling through Srinagar-Jammu highway.
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Kashmir
Coronavirus: Families appeal GoI to release prisoners from UP jails
Families of Kashmir prisoners lodged in outside Kashmir jails are demanding their release amid Coronavirus outbreak.
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Health
COVID-19: Call doctors at DH Pulwama for minor ailments
The doctors at District Hospital Pulwama are available through phone calls for treatment of minor ailments amid COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.