News Topic:COVID-19
India
Govt to provide free food grains in May, June
The government decided to resume providing free food grains to the poor in May and June to help them tide over the economic hardship.
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Health
23 hospitals designated as dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday designated 23 hospitals as dedicated hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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J&K
Govt announces Corona Curfew across J&K
In wake of the spike in the COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday ordered imposition of Corona curfew.
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Health
COVID-19: 19 deaths, 1937 cases reported in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1937 fresh COVID-19 cases while 19 people succumbed to the virus, the highest so far this year, officials said.
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India
Pakistan’s Edhi Foundation offers assistance to India amid COVID-19 surge
Pakistan’s charity foundation, Edhi Foundation, has offered help to India on Friday following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
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Health
J&K reports 1965 new COVID-19 cases
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1965 fresh COVID-19 cases while eight more people succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said.
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Education
KU’s main campus to remain closed for two days
Kashmir University’s main campus will remain closed for two days (April 23 and April 24, 2021) in view of some COVID-19 positive cases.
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India
Man asks Mumbai Police how can he meet his girlfriend amid COVID restrictions
A man asked Mumbai Police which sticker should he use on his vehicle to go out and meet his girlfriend, after which the police responded.
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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.