News Topic:Omicron variant

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.

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.

Omicron: Healthcare workers asked to get ‘precautionary’ dose

Director SKIMS, Prof. Parvaiz Ahmed Koul, has emphasized upon all healthcare/frontline workers to get the ‘precautionary dose’.

Omicron: Students outraged by the closing of coaching centres

After the government issued a directive to close down coaching centres, students alleged that axe first falls on the education sector.

Three Omicron cases confirmed in Jammu: Officials

Three cases of COVID-19's new variant Omicron have been reported in Jammu division of J&K Union Territory, officials said on Tuesday.

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Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

At least eight to nine prominent Apni Party leaders are reportedly considering resignation ahead of a crucial meeting with Altaf Bukhari in Srinagar on Thursday.

J&K Govt degree colleges told to enforce strict attendance, working hours

J&K Higher Education Department directs government colleges to enforce biometric attendance, punctuality and working hours, warning of disciplinary action.

Police file chargesheet in alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case in Pulwama

EOW Kashmir has filed a chargesheet against a Pulwama resident in an alleged Rs 35 lakh cheque fraud case involving a cheque issued in his deceased father's name.

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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi announced his decision to quit the National Conference and resign as Srinagar MP, citing the party's failure to honour election promises.

NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.