News Topic:Doctors

Health Minister vows strict action after SMHS Hospital incident, mandates doctor IDs

In the wake of a recent incident at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar that disrupted healthcare services, Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited the hospital to assess the situation.

Protest at SMHS Hospital as attendant assaults doctor after patient’s death

Tensions ran high at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital on Wednesday after a shocking incident in which a young resident doctor from Uttar Pradesh was assaulted by an attendant.

The Role of Quality Gynaecologists in Women’s Health

Gynecologists are medical professionals dedicated to the reproductive health of women, addressing a wide range of issues from puberty through menopause and beyond.

‘Simple nose surgery, avoidable death’: Family demands action in student’s death

The family of deceased student Saboora Arshid, who allegedly died due to medical negligence four months ago, staged a protest outside the CM’s Gupkar residence.

Immunocompromised individuals at higher risk of pneumonia, noted pulmonologist warns

Immunocompromised individuals, including those with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of contracting pneumonia.

Breast cancer cases rise among Kashmiri women, says leading onco-surgeon

Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group, according to doctors.

Doctor, migrant workers among 7 killed in militant attack in Ganderbal

Seven civilians including a doctor and migrant workers were killed in a militant attack in Gagangeer area of central Kashmir's Ganderbal district on Sunday evening.

Family seeks justice as young woman dies due to alleged medical negligence in Pulwama

The death of a young woman from Arihal village of southern Kashmir's Pulwama district due to alleged medical negligence has sent shockwaves through the area.

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J&K approves free LPG scheme for AAY families, six refills annually

J&K has approved a four-year free LPG scheme for eligible AAY households, providing six domestic cylinder refills annually through verified beneficiaries.

J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares

J&K government says floods and cloudbursts damaged over 24,000 houses, 5,300 roads and affected 1.06 lakh hectares of crops in 2025-27.

Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood

Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.

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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.