News Topic:Doctors

Cardiologist allegedly thrashed by Police at Hawal

A senior cardiologist posted at SMHS Hospital Srinagar was allegedly thrashed and lodged in Police Station Zadibal for the whole day and was also threatened not reveal he was in the police station.

HC seeks report on violence against media persons, bankers

J&K High Court has sought a report from Government of India whether complaints have been received from any other category of professionals including media persons, bankers, advocates, chartered accountants, etc.

Five doctors test positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir

Five doctors and 11 travellers tested positive for COVID-19 in Kashmir on Sunday late night, taking the tally of total positive cases in the Union Territory to 1199.

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...

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J&K medical interns continue strike after stipend talks with Sakina Itoo fail

J&K MBBS and BDS interns will continue their indefinite strike after talks with Health Minister Sakina Itoo failed to yield a written commitment on stipend revision.

Kargil-Leh padyatra postponed ahead of MHA talks

The proposed Kargil-Leh Peace and Justice Padyatra has been postponed ahead of September 9 MHA talks, with Sonam Wangchuk warning it may be revived.

223 J&K sportspersons await govt job joining amid dispute over candidate

The joining of 223 J&K sportspersons selected under the sports quota remains uncertain amid a dispute involving an individual candidate from Jammu.

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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.