News Topic:COVID-19
Education
COVID-19: SKIMS postpones Biostatistics Exam
As a precaution in view of Coronavirus, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences has postponed the Biostatistics Examination of MD/MS.
World
Might get tested for Coronavirus: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Friday said he may get tested for Coronavirus but clarified that he is not taking the test out of fear.
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Kashmir
Authorities deny reports on 4G mobile data restoration in Kashmir
There were some media reports saying high-speed 4G internet services would be restored in Kashmir to keep people occupied at home.
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Health
COVID-19: Sanitisers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities
The Government on Friday declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities for the next 100 days.
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Health
COVID-19: Officer suspended for ‘refusing’ to do surveillance duty
J&K administration suspended Medical Officer Dr Saleem Bhatti for “refusing” to do surveillance duty in connection to contain Coronavirus.
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Health
Two test positive, 77 negative for Coronavirus in J-K
One more person tested positive for Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir where more than 1700 people have been put under surveillance.
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Health
Coronavirus suspect quarantined in GMC Anantnag
A woman who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia, suspected of Coronavirus infection, has been kept in an isolation at GMC Anantnag.
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Health
COVID-19: SKIMS cancels employee leaves for uninterrupted services
As WHO declared Coronavirus as a pandemic, SKIMS Soura on Friday cancelled leaves of its employees to ensure 'uninterrupted medical services'
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Ruhullah vows to ‘break chains’ on Nov 3, slams NC leadership choice
Srinagar MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi says he will "break chains" on November 3 and criticizes the NC's choice of Chief Minister, while backing veterinary students' stipend demand.
AR Rahman urges Bollywood to showcase Kashmir’s beauty, not violence
A R Rahman has urged Bollywood filmmakers and musicians to showcase Kashmir's natural beauty and hopes to return to perform and collaborate with local artists.
Jammu Court issues fresh warrant against Hafiz Saeed as NIA conducts searches
A Jammu court has issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, as the NIA conducted searches at 10 locations in a related terror conspiracy case.
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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.