News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
ID cards of media men to be treated as passes; Helpline in place for docs, paramedics, says IGP Kashmir
IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar advised doctors and paramedics to inform them on helpline in case they are stopped unnecessarily.
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No repeat of COVID-19 test if already positive: Govt
The Government said that RTPCR or Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) tests must not be repeated for individuals who already have been tested positive.
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COVID-19: UK variant most prevalent in J&K
Among all the variants which are said to be behind the steep surge in COVID-19 cases in J&K, the UK variant is the most prevalent.
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Second vaccine dose must after first jab: DAK
If you have received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, you should go for the second shot soon, DAK President Nisar ul Hassan said.
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J&K
23 jail inmates COVID-19 positive in J&K
As many as 23 prisoners are COVID-19 positive in Jammu & Kashmir and 219 inmates are under quarantine across prisons of the UT.
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J&K logs record 65 single-day COVID-19 deaths, toll 2847
Jammu and Kashmir recorded its highest single-day Coronavirus death toll since the pandemic began as 65 persons succumbed to the virus.
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COVID-19: Pulwama nurse Tabasum Ara vaccinates 6000 people amid pandemic
A nurse in Pulwama working at District Hospital Pulwama has vaccinated over 6000 people against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
J&K
Senior citizens who lost only earning member in family to get special pension
LG Manoj Sinha said that senior citizens who lost only earning member of their family due to COVID-19 will be provided special pension.
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J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh
J&K has revised its cancer patient financial assistance scheme, raising the income eligibility limit to ₹4 lakh and allowing recurring support up to three times.
Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty
Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.
Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
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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.