News Topic:COVID-19
Health
J&K reports new highest single-day COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths
J&K reported 4926 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest so far since the pandemic started, even as 52 more persons succumbed to the virus.
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Health
Govt establishes NIT Srinagar, SKIMS JVC Bemina as Triage Centers
The Divisional Administration Kashmir ordered establishment of Triage Centres at NIT Campus Hazratbal Srinagar and SKIMS-JVC, Bemina Srinagar.
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Health
‘No COVID-19 tests needed after 10 days of home isolation’
The Union Health Ministry has issued revised guidelines for home isolation for patients with mild or asymptomatic symptoms.
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Education
KU decides to conduct all remaining PG, UG exams via online mode
The University of Kashmir (KU) has decided to conduct all its remaining PG and UG examinations in the online mode in view of pandemic.
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J&K
COVID-19: Govt steps welcome but more needs to be done, says HC
Welcoming the efforts of the government on COVID-19 situation, the J&K High Court said that much more was required to be done in J&K.
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Health
COVID-19: People receiving certificates without getting vaccinated in Srinagar
Several persons in Kashmir capital Srinagar are receiving COVID-19 vaccination certificates without getting even a single dose of the vaccine.
Health
COVID-19 peak expected in coming two to three weeks: Experts
Experts on Wednesday said that the peak of the second wave of COVID-19 is yet to come in Jammu and Kashmir and it is expected to hit the region in coming two to three weeks.
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Health
COVID-19: All elective, routine surgeries in hospitals put off in Kashmir
Authorities ordered deferment of all elective and routine surgeries in Government as well as Private Health Institutions in Kashmir.
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Latest news
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.