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SMHS Hospital Srinagar closes OPD again as COVID-19 cases surge
In wake of the rise in the COVID-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, administration at Srinagar's Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) hospital has decided to stop the Out-Patient Department…
Record high of 2,34,692 new COVID-19 cases, 1,341 deaths in India
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Rain, snow lash valley, Ladakh; improvement likely from Monday
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After nearly exhausting its supply of vaccines, J&K has received a stock of 3 lakh vaccines in two batches. However, with 34.3 lakh people aged over 45 years, 27 lakh more dose…
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Govt panel to ensure adequate supply of medical oxygen
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HC quashes SRTC's order on 'golden handshake'
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