News Topic:COVID-19
Health
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.
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J&K
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.
Health
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.
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Health
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.
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J&K
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.
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Health
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.
Education
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.
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Health
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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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, of the Crime Branch, Jammu and Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet in connection with an alleged overseas job fraud.
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