News Topic:COVID-19
India
COVID-19: Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till Mar 31
The Indian Railways said all passenger trains across the country will not run till March 31 as the number of COVID-19 patients rose to 341.
Kashmir
Don’t and won’t agree with quarantine protocol: SMC Mayor
At a time when DC Srinagar is appealing all to follow quarantine protocol, Srinagar Mayor says he doesn’t agree with quarantine protocol.
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J&K
COVID-19: Govt declares holiday in all offices from March 22
Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday declared holiday in all offices for three days from March 23 till March 25.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Man who ran away from Srinagar hospital traced, quarantined
A person who ran away from CD Hospital Srinagar as medicos were preparing to take his sample for Coronavirus test has been traced.
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Business & Economy
Shut factories, offices, other units till March 31: KCC&I
KCC&I appealed owners of factories, offices, hotels and shops without essential commodities to remain shut till March 31, 2020.
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Religion
No closure of Masjids, Friday sermons for five minutes only: Kashmir’s Grand Mufti
SRINAGAR — Kashmir’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Saturday said Valley's clergy in a unanimous decision has decided not to close masjids for Friday congregational...
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Man with travel history to Saudi runs away from Srinagar hospital
SRINAGAR — A person, with travel history to Saudi Arabia, ran away from Chest Disease (CD) Hospital Srinagar as medicos were preparing to take...
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Kashmir
Restrictions in Kashmir to continue till March 31: Div Com
SRINAGAR — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole on Saturday said that restrictions imposed in Kashmir as precautionary measures will continue till March 31st,...
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Omar Abdullah dismisses poaching fears, says UCC decision rests with Parliament
Omar Abdullah dismissed fears of MLA poaching in J&K and said the Uniform Civil Code must ultimately be decided by Parliament, not individual states.
Mirwaiz calls for end to Iran conflict, says lasting peace needs justice
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for an end to the Iran conflict, urging justice, dialogue and diplomacy and peace in Palestine and Lebanon.
Grand Mufti calls for micro-loans, collective action on social concerns
Grand Mufti Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam urged collective action on drug abuse and social concerns in Kashmir and suggested micro-loans for needy families.
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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.