News Topic:Doctors

Hepatitis surge linked to drug abuse and unhygienic dental practices: DAK

On World Hepatitis Day, Doctors Association Kashmir expressed pressing concern over the surge in hepatitis cases which has reached epidemic proportions in Kashmir.

Asiya-Neelofar Case: Two doctors terminated for allegedly colluding with Pakistan

The Lieutenant Governor-led administration has terminated two doctors for allegedly falsifying the post-mortem reports of Asiya and Neelofar who died in 2009.

Pregnant lady dies at SKIMS, family alleges medical negligence

Family members of a pregnant lady, who died at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Sunday, alleged medical negligence by hospital authorities.

Dr Abdul Gani Ahanger: Renowned Medical Professional and former Director of SKIMS Soura

Dr. Abdul Gani Ahanger, better known as Dr. A G Ahanger, is a highly respected medical professional and former Director of SKIMS Soura.

DAK condemns Pulwama councillor’s misbehavior with doctor

Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday condemned the misbehaviour of a Pulwama councillor with a doctor.

Panel to inquire into threats by Pulwama civic body chief to doctors

Authorities have taken cognizance of a video in which Municipal Committee President Pulwama was seen threatening doctors at District Hospital Pulwama.

FIR against civic body president for allegedly threatening doctors in Pulwama

Municipal Committee President Pulwama Bilal Ahmad Rather threatened doctors at District Hospital Pulwama following which hospital authorities filed an FIR.

Doctor-private clinic nexus active in J-K, allege patients

Doctors in several hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir aren't prescribing generic medicines to patients available at the hospital.

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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.