News Topic:COVID-19
Health
Coronavirus: Three more test positive in Ladakh, toll six
Three more persons have been tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus in Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said on Tuesday.
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Health
COVID-19: One more tests positive in J&K, toll three
One more patient from Jammu and Kashmir whose sample was sent to Delhi has been tested positive for Coronavirus.
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Education
COVID-19: Attendance now optional at Kashmir University
SRINAGAR — In wake of Coronavirus threat, Kashmir University (KU) on Monday made the attendance of employees optional and has informed them that their...
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Parks & Gardens closed in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — The district administration on Monday announced closure of all parks and gardens in Srinagar as a precautionary measure in view of Coronavirus...
World
COVID-19: Italy reports 368 new deaths in 24 hours
Italy on Sunday reported 368 new deaths due to the novel Coronavirus as the country's death toll mounted to 1,809.
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Kashmir
Coronavirus: Srinagar turns ghost city on Sunday
Amid growing scare of Coronavirus, Srinagar city on Sunday turned into a ghost city with empty walkways, streets, and very little transport.
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Health
Older people more vulnerable to Coronavirus: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said older people are more vulnerable to develop severe illness and death from Coronavirus.
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Kashmir
COVID-19: Time for repentance prayers, says Grand Mufti
Kashmir’s Grand Mufti, Nasir-ul-Islam on Sunday said the Islamic law, Shariah, doesn’t permit avoiding religious congregations.
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FIR sought against Pulwama school over bus accident
J&K Transport Department seeks an FIR against Future Pack School management after 11 students were injured in a Pulwama bus accident.
Weather Advisory: DC Pulwama conducts night inspection of control rooms, emergency preparedness
Deputy Commissioner Pulwama, Kuldeep Krishan Sidha conducted a night inspection of the Snow Control Rooms and Emergency Control Rooms established across Pulwama.
Bandipora-Gurez road closed after continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass
Vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Gurez road has been suspended following continuous snowfall at Razdan Pass amid deteriorating weather conditions.
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.
NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.