News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
Two jailed sons of Ashraf Sehrai test positive for COVID-19
The two sons of late Ashraf Sehrai who were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Media Watch
COVID-19: Journalists under ‘High Risk Group’ category in J&K
Amid spike in COVID-19 cases, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has categorized the media persons under ‘High Risk Group’.
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Health
With Govt’s focus on COVID-19, non-Covid patients suffer in J&K
Designating all main hospitals as Covid-only hospitals amid the steep surge in COVID-19 cases, non-Covid patients across J-K are suffering.
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Health
3037 fresh COVID-19 cases, 40 fresh deaths in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3037 fresh COVID-19 cases while 40 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.
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Kashmir
Perpetual lockdown leaves transgenders to fend for themselves
The COVID-19 pandemic and months of lockdown in the valley have snatched the livelihood of transgenders in Kashmir.
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Business & Economy
Traders coordination committee demands unlock in Kashmir
The Joint Coordination Committee of City Center (JCCCC) Traders on Wednesday appealed the Lieutenant Governor to opt for unlock.
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Health
Two deaths, eight suspected Black Fungus cases in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir has so far reported eight suspected mucormycosis—black fungus—cases while one more suspected person has died so far.
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Health
J&K reports 2964 fresh COVID-19 cases, 53 deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 2964 fresh COVID-19 cases while 53 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.
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Latest news
J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail
J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.
Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks
The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.
223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate
The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.
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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.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.