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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.

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.

Blanket ban imposed on prescription of ‘branded’ medicines

Administration of SKIMS has issued a circular, aimed at clamping a blanket ban on government hospitals from prescribing any 'branded' medicines.

After autonomy, govt takes away recruitment powers from SKIMS

After autonomy, Jammu and Kashmir Administration said that all Gazetted/Faculty vacancies/posts under direct quota at SKIMS Soura shall be made through JKPSC.

District Hospital Pulwama faces demands for MRI scan facility

The absence of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan facility at the Government District Hospital in Pulwama has sparked growing demand from the local community.

Paragard in the Crosshairs: The Risks and the Legal Controversies

Paragard is a widely used intrauterine device (IUD) designed for long-term contraception. As per Mayo Clinic, it is the only copper IUD available in the United States.

Advisor Bhatnagar addresses 19th Management Development Program at SKIMS

Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar on Wednesday addressed the three-day 19th Management Development Program (MDP) at SKIMS here.

Explosive rise in cancer cases in Kashmir linked to environmental pollution: DAK

DAK issued a shocking revelation, stating that the unprecedented surge in cancer cases in Kashmir can be directly attributed to the rampant environmental pollution.

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No timeline for J&K Panchayat polls, govt tells Assembly

J&K government told the Assembly that no specific timeline is available for Panchayat polls as electoral-roll, delimitation and reservation work continues.

17 killed as Congolese army plane crashes in southwest DRC

A Congolese army plane crashed in Kwango province after a technical fault, killing 17 people, including two senior generals, officials said.

Ashok Koul steps down as J&K BJP General Secretary

Ashok Koul has stepped down as J&K BJP General Secretary (Organisation), a post he held since 2012, saying he will return to his parent organisation.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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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