News Topic:COVID-19
Jammu
After returning from Kumbh Mela, J&K BJP dies in Rajouri
Days after returning from Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand, senior BJP leader Thakur Puran Singh died in Rajouri on Thursday.
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Religion
COVID-19: Amarnath Yatra 2021 registration suspended
In view of evolving COVID-19 situation in the country, registration for Shri Amarnath ji Yatra is being temporarily suspended.
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Health
J&K reports biggest daily COVID-19 spike of 2204 cases
A record 2204 people have tested positive for novel Coronavirus in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir as per the government's latest daily figure.
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Religion
J&K’s Grand Mufti fixes Rs 62 as Sadaqat al-Fitr
J&K’s Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam on Wednesday fixed Rs 62 as Sadaqat al-Fitr (mandatory charity) per person in the month of Ramadhan.
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Health
COVID-19: SKIMS Hospital Bemina to provide online OPD services
The hospital authorities at SKIMS Medical College & Hospital Bemina shall be operational in online mode for all OPD services.
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Kashmir
Not wearing face masks will invite ₹500 fine in Pulwama
As a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection, district authorities in Pulwama have made wearing face masks mandatory.
Health
No change in COVID-19 strain that existed in Kashmir last year: Director SKIMS
Director SKIMS Soura, Dr A G Ahanger said there has been “no change” in the COVID strain that existed in the Valley last year.
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J&K
Adequate oxygen available to combat any emergency in J&K: Rajan Thakur
The entire government machinery is all set to combat the serious challenge caused by second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Latest news
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.
Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag
Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.
Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir
Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.
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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.