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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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SKIMS achieves landmark with first swap kidney transplant in J-K

The Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant SKIMS achieved a major milestone by performing the first swap kidney transplant in UT of J&K.
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Addiction treatment centers in Kashmir emerge as a beacon of hope amid rising drug crisis

Addiction treatment facilities in Kashmir are proving to be a beacon of hope for individuals battling drug addiction.
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Health

69 vacancies for doctors and staff strain patient care at District Hospital Pulwama

The District Hospital Pulwama is grappling with a severe shortage of doctors and paramedical staff, giving a tough time to hospital administrators.
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Pirola Variant Raises Global Concerns: Is it the next pandemic wave?

Coronavirus has once again seized the world's attention with the emergence of the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant, known as 'Pirola'.
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Fraudsters exploit patients’ plight, fake fundraisers misusing SKIMS name

Kashmir’s premier hospital Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has warned people about the fraudsters who raise money in the name of patients.
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Health

Hepatitis surge linked to drug abuse and unhygienic dental practices: DAK

On World Hepatitis Day, Doctors Association Kashmir expressed pressing concern over the surge in hepatitis cases which has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir.
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Health

Health sub-centre in Pulwama without medical staff for a year, putting lives at risk

A newly constructed health sub-centre in Karimabad village of Pulwama district has been craving for medical staff despite the completion of its work a year ago.
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J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh

J&K has revised its cancer patient financial assistance scheme, raising the income eligibility limit to ₹4 lakh and allowing recurring support up to three times.
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Yasin Malik won’t contest Sarla Bhat case, asks for death penalty if guilty

Jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik has told a Srinagar court he won't contest the 1990 Sarla Bhat murder case and seeks capital punishment if convicted, while denying guilt.
Kashmir

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.

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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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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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J&K Govt raises cancer patient assistance income limit to ₹4 lakh

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