News Topic:COVID-19
Kashmir
Civil Secretariat to formally reopen in summer capital tomorrow
The Civil Secretariat will reopen after a gap of six months, even as it will also function from Jammu due to upsurge in COVID-19 cases.
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J&K
JKSSB postpones written examinations
The J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has postponed written examinations for various posts in view of the prevailing COVID-19 situation.
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Health
3614 fresh COVID-19 cases, 56 deaths reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3614 fresh COVID-19 cases while 56 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Monday.
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J&K
COVID-19: Virtual hearing in courts of J&K, Ladakh extended
Amid unrelenting COVID-19 cases, Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal extended by May 31 order regarding the virtual hearing of the cases in courts.
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Health
DAK seeks compulsory licensing for COVID-19 vaccine, drugs
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday urged the Union government to grant compulsory license for COVID-19 vaccines and drugs.
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Travel
COVID-19: Train services to remain suspended in Kashmir
The authorities in Kashmir announced the suspension of train services from tomorrow (May 10) due to rise in COVID-19 cases in the valley.
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J&K
COVID-19: Govt extends Corona curfew till May 17 in J&K
The government on Sunday extended Corona curfew across Jammu and Kashmir till May 17 in all 20 districts of the UT.
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Health
5190 fresh COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 5190 fresh COVID-19 cases while 54 persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday.
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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
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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.