News Topic:Accredited Social Health Activist
Kashmir
J&K NHM to hire Tribal ASHAs for healthcare outreach
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has approved ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) for serving the Tribal or nomadic population of J&K.
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ASHA workers protest ‘meagre’ honorarium in Pulwama
Scores of ASHA workers on Monday held a protest demonstration in Rajpora area and Pulwama town in the southern Kashmir district.
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Tale from Kulgam: COVID-19 patient shamed, ASHA abused
Someone has rightly said that we are fighting two pandemics at the same time—one is COVID-19 and the other is stupidity. This sentence was proved right by the villagers of Okey, Kulgam in Kashmir last month.
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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.