News Topic:COVID-19
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Amid Coronavirus scare, demand for masks, sanitizers shoots up in Kashmir
Demand for face masks and sanitizers has suddenly gone up in Kashmir including Srinagar amid Coronavirus scare with people buying these items in bulk.
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Don’t panic, we are ready to combat Coronavirus: DAK
In view of the Coronavirus fear, Doctors Association Kashmir appealed the government to arrange separate OPDs, outpatient entry and waiting area and wards for people.
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Coronavirus: Five patients quarantined at SKIMS Soura
At least five persons with Coronavirus-like symptoms were under quarantine in Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura on Thursday.
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As Coronavirus reaches Delhi, DAK sounds alert in Valley
With 28 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in India and positive cases reported in New Delhi, DAK asked health authorities in Kashmir to prepare for contingencies.
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Two suspected cases of Coronavirus found in J&K
The Department of Information & Public Relations informed that they have identified two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea with Coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Fool-proof mechanism in place to screen suspects, says Dir Airport
Authorities at the Srinagar International Airport on Monday claimed that they have a “fool-proof mechanism” in place to screen the suspects for deadly Coronavirus.
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COVID-19: Kashmiri students stuck in Iran in touch with authorities
The government has received reports of Indians including fishermen stuck in Iran due to the Coronavirus outbreak and the embassy in Tehran is in touch with local authorities.
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Coronavirus: 300 Kashmiri students await evacuation in Iran
More than 300 Kashmiri students studying in Iran have been left stranded as New Delhi has cancelled all flights to and from Tehran following the outbreak of Coronavirus.
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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.