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Ramadan presents hope for smokers to quit, doctors say

Ramadan is a hope for smokers to quit smoking and other bad habits, as it can generate willpower among them, doctors said.

Doctors’ warning leads to 50% drop in watermelon sales in Kashmir

Kashmir has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons.

Food Safety department refutes chemical ripening claims on watermelons

The Food Safety Department of Kashmir on Thursday rebuked the claims as baseless about the premature ripening of watermelons with the use of chemicals.
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Kashmir watermelon controversy sparks concerns and financial strain for vendors

A social media storm ignited by a tweet from Dr Wajahat, warning against the consumption of artificially ripened watermelons, has led to widespread confusion.

Clinic, chemist shop run by quack seized in Pulwama

A clinic run by an alleged fake doctor has been seized in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday.

J-K’s Health Department reverts junior doctors to original positions

In a commendable development, the Health and Medical Education Department has reverted junior doctors holding higher posts to their original positions.

Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment

Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.

Will act against doctors practicing privately during duty hours: Syed Abid Rasheed

Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Administrative Secretary of H&ME Department, issued a stern warning against doctors practicing privately during duty hours.

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From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India

As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.