News Topic:COVID-19
Health
Record 60 new COVID-19 deaths, 4788 cases in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 4788 fresh COVID-19 cases while 60 more people succumbed to the virus in last 24 hours.
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India
COVID-19: SC directs for release of prisoners to decongest jails
Supreme Court on Saturday directed decongestion of jails and release of all those prisoners granted bail or parole in view of the pandemic.
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Kashmir
COVID-19 rules blatantly flouted in Pulwama villages
In Kashmir's Pulwama district, the appeals of local authorities to the people to follow the COVID-19 guidelines have fallen on deaf ears.
Jammu
Senior KAS officer dies of COVID-19
Special Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Dr Shamim Ahmad Wani died due to COVID-19 at GMC Jammu, officials said.
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Health
COVID-19: Highest single-day new 5443 cases in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir recorded its highest single-day spike ever, with 5443 new Coronavirus cases reported in the last 24 hours.
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Health
Covid positive lactating mothers can breastfeed their babies: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said lactating mothers who are positive for COVID-19 infection can breastfeed their babies.
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Health
COVID-19 patients face difficulties at District Hospital Pulwama
Coronavirus patients at District Hospital Pulwama are facing the most severe problems, who are denied second COVID-19 test for past two weeks.
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Health
COVID-19: Vaccination equally important for young population, says Dr Gowhar Nabi
In view of the surging spread of COVID-19, the role vaccination is equally important for young population, according to Dr Gowhar Nabi.
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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.