News Topic:COVID-19
Health
COVID-19: 16 people put under observation in Handwara
16 people have been kept under observation in Handwara following a woman from the town with acute infection was admitted at SKIMS.
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Ladakh
3 new COVID-19 cases in Ladakh, tally 13
The number of positive cases of novel Coronavirus in Ladakh rose to 13 on Saturday, from 10 a day earlier.
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Kashmir
Coronavirus: GM DIC suspended for violating govt order in Pulwama
District Magistrate Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer today ordered the suspension of Functional General Manager, DIC Pulwama.
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Kashmir
Missing PhD scholars traced, quarantined in Kashmir
The authorities in Union Territory of J-K have traced all the three PhD scholars who had earlier fled from AMU amid quarantine period.
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Kashmir
#TalsaGharreyBehew: Hashtag trends as Kashmiris ask each other to stay home
SRINAGAR — As COVID19 force-closes the entire world, the valley Twitterati is asking each other to stay at home with a hashtag in Kashmiri...
J&K
Coronavirus: Govt employees asked to attend offices on alternate weeks
In a significant development, govt employees will attend their offices on alternate weeks barring those associated with essential services.
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Kashmir
Police arrests Tangmarg shopkeeper who claimed cure for COVID-19
SRINAGAR — Police on Friday arrested a 21-year-old shopkeeper in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir who had claimed to have found cure to Coronavirus.“On...
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Kashmir
Students, business fraternity waiting for high-speed Internet
SRINAGAR — Amid Coronavirus threat & imposition of strict restrictions in Kashmir, people are eagerly waiting for the restoration of high-speed Internet in Kashmir...
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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.