News Topic:Doctors

‘Doctors perform unnecessary caesarean deliveries for financial gains’

With alarming rise in Caesarean deliveries in Kashmir, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) said majority of these surgeries are unnecessary.

10 employees including DAK president found absent from duties

BARAMULLA — Sub-District Magistrate made a surprise visit to Trauma Hospital located in Pattan town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and found at least...

Govt bans private practice of SKIMS staff

SRINAGAR — The Government on Tuesday specifically banned private practice by Medical and Paramedical staff of the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar,...

Dr Mir Samiullah empanelled as a UNICEF health consultant

SRINAGAR — Dr. Mir Samiullah, a resident of Shopian who left job in United Kingdom’s Kings College Hospital to start his own super-specialty Star...

FIR against doctor in molestation case in Anantnag

SRINAGAR — Police on Monday registered a formal case after a lady accused a doctor of molesting her inside his private clinic in Dooru...

Girl allegedly molested by a doctor in Shopian village

SHOPIAN — A doctor posted at primary health centre in Harmain area of south Kashmir's Shopian district allegedly tried to molest a girl.An official...

Alleged fake doctor arrested in Kupwara town

KUPWARA — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday detained an alleged fake doctor practicing in main town in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.An official...

Doctor cuts baby’s head during c-section in Handwara

A doctor at a private nursing home in northern Handwara town cut the head of a baby boy during birth. The baby was shifted to neonate hospital Srinagar where he received four stitches in his head.

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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.

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Nifty 100 index consists of 100 top companies in terms of market capitalisation in India, which include large-value companies from all industries.

Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.

India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash

India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.