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Over 400 posts lying vacant at GMC Anantnag

Around 400 gazetted and non-gazetted positions, excluding those filled on academic arrangements, remain vacant at the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag.

Dr Sachidananda Mohanty is Executive Director AIIMS Kashmir

Barely 24 hours after the AIIMS Jammu was inaugurated, the Government of India has appointed Prof. Dr Sachidananda Mohanty as Executive Director of AIIMS Awantipora.

Obstructing ambulances may incur Rs 10,000 fine or 6-month jail term

The Traffic Police Department issued a stern warning on Sunday, cautioning that obstructing ambulances could result in hefty fines or imprisonment for up to six months.

Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment

Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.

Will act against doctors practicing privately during duty hours: Syed Abid Rasheed

Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Administrative Secretary of H&ME Department, issued a stern warning against doctors practicing privately during duty hours.

Vacant CMO positions raise healthcare concerns in Srinagar and Pulwama

The key positions of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) are lying vacant in the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar and Pulwama district of South Kashmir.

Authorities seize eight medical shops in Bandipora

Authorities in Bandipora seized eight medical shops found violating various rules, including selling drugs without proper prescriptions.

DHSK cracks down on unethical medical testing practices by private labs

The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has launched a multifaceted campaign to combat unethical practices associated with private medical testing.

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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.

Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag

Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.

Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir

Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.

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Sakina Itoo said the NC will continue its peaceful agitation for J&K rights, demanding restoration of Article 370, Article 35A and statehood.

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