News Topic:Face Masks

Homemade masks harmful for use, warn medical experts

SRINAGAR — Medical experts on Wednesday termed the use of homemade masks being prepared by tailors amid the coronavirus scare in Jammu and Kashmir...

DAK advises for rational use of face masks

With the rising demand for masks since the outbreak of Coronavirus, Doctors Association Kashmir advised for using face masks rationally.

Hoarding of face masks, sanitizers irks people in Pulwama

Days after the government invoked Epidemic Act and Disaster Management Act, things like face masks and hand sanitizers are being hoarded.

NGOs asked not to distribute masks in hospital premises

SRINAGAR — Authorities in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district have asked NGO’s to stop distributing masks and other stuff in the premises of Government Medical...

Busted! 10 Myths about Coronavirus

A lot of myths about COVID-19 are being shared on social media platforms which have a potential to cause anxiety among people in general...

COVID-19: Sanitisers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities

The Government on Friday declared face masks and hand sanitizers as essential commodities for the next 100 days.

Amid Coronavirus scare, demand for masks, sanitizers shoots up in Kashmir

Demand for face masks and sanitizers has suddenly gone up in Kashmir including Srinagar amid Coronavirus scare with people buying these items in bulk.

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ACB probes J&K Sports Council over sports quota merit list allegations

J&K's Anti-Corruption Bureau has sought a factual report from the Sports Council over allegations involving sports quota merit lists, certificates and Dragon Boat classification.

J&K’s Higher Secondary enrollment ratio falls to 44.8%, NITI Aayog data shows

NITI Aayog data shows J&K's Gross Enrolment Ratio falls from 113.7% at primary level to 44.8% at higher-secondary level, with a dropout rate above the national average.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

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