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Loss Of Smell Could Be The Only Symptom Of Covid, New Research Suggests

Loss Of Smell Could Be The Only Symptom Of Covid, New Research Suggests

The findings of two new international studies show that loss of smell may be the best predictor of Covid-19 among patients with symptoms of respiratory diseases. The new research, published in the journal Chemical Senses, show that there is frequent loss of smell in Covid-19 patients which often lasts for a long time. Over 4,500 […]

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West Bengal: Road Accident Leaves 14 Dead, PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia

West Bengal: Road Accident Leaves 14 Dead, PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia

Expressing shock and anguish over a road accident that killed 14 members of a family in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the incident. 14 people died on Tuesday night when a […]

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Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary

Biden picks transgender woman as assistant health secretary

WASHINGTON: Presi­dent-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the US Senate. A pediatrician and former Pennsylvania physician general, Levine was appointed to her current post by Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf […]

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Embattled Paine wants to lead Aussies to South Africa

Embattled Paine wants to lead Aussies to South Africa

BRISBANE: Australian captain Tim Paine insists he is the right man to lead his team to South Africa and to the possible World Test Championship final at Lords despite a sub-par performance in the Test series against India. India beat Australia by three wickets at the Gabba on Tuesday, the first time since 1988 the […]

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31-member Parliamentary committee to visit Kashmir

31-member Parliamentary committee to visit Kashmir

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is set to visit the Kashmir valley on 21 January. The 31-member committee, headed by Rajya Sabha MP from Andhra Pradesh T G Venkatesh, will undertake a “study visit” of Srinagar and Gulmarg from 21 to 23 January, Indian Express reported. The members of the committee […]

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Three militants killed, four troopers injured along LoC after “infiltration bid foiled”

Three militants killed, four troopers injured along LoC after “infiltration bid foiled”

Srinagar: At least three heavily armed militants were killed while four soldiers sustained injuries after army foiled a major infiltration bid along the LoC in Keri Battal area of Jammu’s Akhnoor. A local news gathering agency Kashmir News Observer (KNO) quoting defence sources reported that on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a group […]

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DC Srinagar sanctions Rs 30 lakh relief, housing assistance to families affected in recent fire incidents

DC Srinagar sanctions Rs 30 lakh relief, housing assistance to families affected in recent fire incidents

Subsistence assistance, relief material for affected families; educational assistance for affected students SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: The Srinagar district administration has sanctioned relief and compensation amounts in favour of families affected in the recent fire incidents in the district. The relief amounts will be in addition to the immediate assistance in the form of household items […]

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Heads of Municipal Bodies, Political leaders, several delegations call on Lt Governor

Heads of Municipal Bodies, Political leaders, several delegations call on Lt Governor

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19:  Heads of Municipal Bodies of Kashmir, Political leaders, Sportsperson, senior faculty members of SKIMS and MD Ahad Hotels today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. A delegation of Presidents/Vice Presidents/Councilors Coordination Committee, comprising of members of different Municipal Bodies of Kashmir headed by its Chairman, Mohammad Iqbal Ahanger […]

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113 new COVID-19 cases in J&K

113 new COVID-19 cases in J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday  reported 113 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123538 Of the cases reported today, 60 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 53 infections.

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Ensure prompt civic services delivery; timely redressal of public grievances: Advisor Baseer Khan to Officers

Ensure prompt civic services delivery; timely redressal of public grievances: Advisor Baseer Khan to Officers

Visits Baramulla; assesses post snowfall scenario, meets several delegations BARAMULLA, JANUARY 19: Affirming government’s commitment towards strengthening transparency and accountability in governance mechanism, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, today emphasized ensuring prompt delivery of civic services besides timely redressal of public grievances. Advisor made these remarks during a meeting chaired by him to […]