News Topic:COVID-19

J&K declares black fungus as an epidemic disease

The administration of Jammu & Kashmir declared black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.

J&K reports 51 more COVID-19 deaths, 3308 new cases

Jammu and Kashmir reported 51 more COVID-19 deaths while 3308 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus in the last 24 hours.

This year’s first suspected case of Black Fungus surfaces in Srinagar

A suspected Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) patient is admitted at Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar.

COVID patients can contract black fungus 2-3 weeks post recovery: Experts

Health experts on Saturday said that Covid patients can contract black fungus disease two to three weeks after their recovery from the Covid.

48 more COVID-19 deaths, 3404 fresh cases in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir reported 3408 new COVID-19 cases while 48 more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.

J&K Government extends ‘Corona curfew’ till May 31

Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday extended “Corona curfew” across 20 districts of the UT till May 31.

Two persons ‘abscond’ after testing COVID-19 positive in Poonch

Authorities on Saturday sought FIR against two persons who allegedly “absconded” after testing positive for COVID-19 in Poonch.

Attendants fight over Oxygen cylinder at SMHS Hospital

Scuffle broke out between the attendants at Shri Maharaja Hari Singh hospital on Saturday when they were distributing the Oxygen cylinders.

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Malangpora residents raise concerns over drinking water quality after cable work

Malangpora villagers in Pulwama allege unfilled cable-work pits are affecting borewell water quality and urge authorities to restore the dug-up road stretches.

J&K Police attach JeI-linked properties in Sopore under UAPA

J&K Police attached two buildings, six shops and two kanals of land linked to proscribed Jamaat-e-Islami in Sopore under the UA(P) Act.

Ladakh establishes 7 Autonomous Hill Development Councils

Ladakh has constituted seven Autonomous Hill Development Councils for its seven districts, with elections to be held in due course under the 1997 Act.

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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.