News Topic:Doctors

Amid COVID-19 lockdown, doctors adamantly looting patients

As authorities have directed doctors working in government hospitals to refrain from conducting normal surgeries due to the situation arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, majority of the doctors are taking advantage of the situation by conducting surgeries in their private clinics and private nursing homes.

Junior doctor relieved, not terminated: SKIMS Bemina

SRINAGAR — Authorities at JVC SKIMS Bemina Friday clarified that a junior doctor in the hospital has not been terminated but relieved.Pertinently, there were...

Baramulla doctor tests positive, all contacts quarantined: Dr Masood

SRINAGAR — A doctor has been tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The medico hails from north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.Nodal Officer for Coronavirus at...

Alleging misbehaviour by DC Bandipora, docs go on strike in Hajin

HAJIN — As COVID-19 spreads rapidly throughout Kashmir, doctors in Hajin block have gone on a strike after DC Bandipora allegedly misbehaved with their...

Doctor tests positive for coronavirus in J&K

SRINAGAR — A doctor in Jammu has tested positive for coronavirus and was among 11 persons who were confirmed to have contracted the dreaded...

COVID-19: Medical staff at greater risk of severe disease, says DAK

SRINAGAR — Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said doctors, nurses and paramedical staff are at greater risk of developing severe disease if they...

Coronavirus: Docs, paramedics crave for protective gear

Amid Coronavirus scare, doctors and paramedics in Kashmir fear for their safety while craving for protective gear to treat patients.

COVID-19: Call doctors at DH Pulwama for minor ailments

The doctors at District Hospital Pulwama are available through phone calls for treatment of minor ailments amid COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

A Beginner’s Guide to Nifty 100 Small Cap Stocks

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.