News Topic:COVID-19

Coronavirus: Gazetted holidays cancelled in Srinagar

In view of the emerging situation because of Coronavirus epidemic, cancellation of all gazetted holidays in Srinagar has been ordered.

Coronavirus scare turns Ladakh into a ghost region

Kargil and Leh towns are presenting a ghost-look since the outbreak of Coronavirus. 13 have been tested positive in the twin towns.

Centaur employees protest against lodging travellers in hotel

Centaur hotel employees, guests who are staying in the hotel that include three DIGs of Police on Saturday staged a massive protest.

Wakf Board suspends religious activities on ensuing Mehraj-ul-Alam

As a preventive measure to contain Coronavirus, J-K Muslim Wakaf Board announced the suspension of regular prayers in shrines and mosques.

Coronavirus: J&K administration to procure 100 more ventilators

Amid Coronavirus scare, Jammu and Kashmir administration has placed orders for 100 more ventilators to deal with any eventuality.

Coronavirus: Two female docs put under observation in Kashmir

Two female doctors have been put under observation at hospitals in Kashmir after they showed symptoms of Coronavirus.

COVID-19: WhatsApp groups peddling fake news under scanner

Jammu and Kashmir Police's Cyber Cell issued a strict warning to the rumour mongers who are adding to the panic on social media.

COVID-19: Shops, hotel sealed in Bandipora

Authorities on Saturday sealed 10 shops and a hotel in main market Bandipora for violating the government orders.

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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.