News Topic:J&K Health & Medical Education Department
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Neglected PHC in Pulwama prompts local action, authorities respond
In Arihal village of Pulwama district, a Primary Health Centre building completed in 2016 by the J&K Housing Board stands abandoned, stirring frustration among residents.
Health
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.
J&K
Around 6,000 gazetted, non-gazetted posts vacant in J-K’s Health Department
There are around 6,000 gazetted and non-gazetted posts lying vacant in the Health Department in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Health
129 Health and Wellness centers set to open by March 24
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the government is all set to make 129 Health and Wellness centers operational by March 24.
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J&K
J-K’s Tobacco Epidemic: Urgent measures taken to curb rising prevalence
Find out about the decline in tobacco smoking at public places in J&K and the comprehensive strategies being implemented to combat this pressing issue.
Health
Health department clears Rs 43 crore compensation for land owners of AIIMS Awantipora
Health and Medical Education department has released over Rs 43 crore funds for paying compensation to landowners whose land was acquired for AIIMS Awantipora.
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CD Hospital to be shifted to GB Panth Hospital in Sonwar in next two weeks: Official
Authorities today said that the Chest Diseases (CD) Hospital will be shifted to GB Panth Sonwar in the next two weeks.
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J&K
Committee to probe 2274, other illegal appointments in H&ME Department
The authorities here have set up a committee to probe 2274 and other illegal appointments in the Department of Health and Medical Education.
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In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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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.