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SKIMS faces reagent shortage, halts stool occult blood tests

The Department of Pathology at SKIMS, Soura has informed that they are currently facing a shortage of the reagent required for the "stool for occult blood" test.
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Alleged nexus between doctors and private diagnostic centers raises concerns at SKIMS Soura

Patients seeking care at J&K's premier health institution, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura are allegedly subjected to unnecessary diagnostic tests.
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Residents in Pulwama’s Rahmoo village struggle with inadequate healthcare facilities

The residents of Rahmoo area in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district are facing challenges due to the lack of facilities at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Rahmoo.
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J-K ranks sixth in India for tobacco use

J&K UT has been identified as having the sixth highest prevalence of tobacco use in India, with over 20 per cent of the population engaging in tobacco consumption.
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Health

J-K Govt declares human rabies a notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897.
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Dr Mir Mushtaq honored with WHO award for tobacco control efforts in Kashmir

Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious WHO award for his outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Kashmir Division.
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Doctors issue guidelines to beat the heat amid rising temperatures in Kashmir

As temperatures continue to rise in Kashmir, health experts have urged people to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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GMC Srinagar hosts inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day

The Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at Government Medical College Srinagar spearheaded the inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day on Thursday.
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J&K Govt employees to get zero-balance accounts, concessional loans & insurance benefits

J&K government employees can access listed J&K Bank benefits, including loan concessions, waived processing fees, accident insurance and banking facilities.
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CRPF constable dies after gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar

CRPF Constable Gajendera Kumar Dugga died after sustaining a gunshot injury at HMT in Srinagar. Doctors at SMHS Hospital declared him brought dead.
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JKSA seeks probe into ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans at JMI amid student protest

JKSA has urged Jamia Millia Islamia and Delhi Police to investigate reported ‘Free Kashmir’ slogans on campus amid a student protest for union restoration and elections.

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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks

To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.

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Police Commemoration Day observed across Kashmir Valley

J&K Police observed Police Commemoration Day across Kashmir with tributes to martyrs, family interactions, blood donation camps, volleyball tournaments and a plantation drive.
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J&K Govt issues formal order hiking medical interns’ stipend to ₹25,000

J&K has issued a formal order raising the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS interns, including FMGs, to ₹25,000 retrospectively from October 1, 2026.
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J&K Govt employees to get zero-balance accounts, concessional loans & insurance benefits

J&K government employees can access listed J&K Bank benefits, including loan concessions, waived processing fees, accident insurance and banking facilities.
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