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COVID-19 surge unabated as J-K logs 5818 new cases

COVID-19 cases continue to mount as Jammu and Kashmir reported 5818 fresh cases while four persons died due to it in the last 24 hours, officials said.

Covid positive applicants will have separate CBTs: JKSSB

In light of a sharp increase in viral infections, the JKSSB said it will organise a one-time separate Computer Based Test (CBT) for COVID positive candidates.

COVID-19: Every third person in J-K positive, health officials say

Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in J&K, the positivity rate is high, however, the hospitality rate is less, officials said on Tuesday.

COVID-19: J&K’s new cases surge to 4651

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday saw a significant rise in new cases with 4651 confirmed in the last 24 hours while three persons succumbed to the virus.

Weekend Lockdown: JKSSB exam rescheduled for January 24

JKSSB on Tuesday rescheduled Computer Based Written Test (CBT) examination for various UT, Divisional and District Cadre posts.

Covid spurt in J-K with 1695 infections

On the third straight day, Jammu and Kashmir continued to witness steep growth in Covid infections with 1695 fresh cases recorded.

Million-dollar coaching sector at jeopardy in Kashmir

Parents are staring at a bleak future of their wards after the government put brakes on the functioning of coaching centres across Kashmir.

Omicron makes its way into J-K with 10 new cases

Ten cases of Omicron were detected in J&K which includes three non-local travellers, taking the tally of total detected cases to 13 in J&K.

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