News Topic:Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

Health Ministry amends Drugs Rules, 1945; over-the-counter sale of syrups discontinued to curb misuse

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctor's prescription to purchase all syrups, including cough syrups.

J-K gets best emerging State/UT award in organ donation

On the occasion of the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day, Jammu & Kashmir was awarded the best emerging State/UT in organ donation and transplantation.

Health and Family Welfare workers without salaries since December 2022

Thousands of employees of Health and Family Welfare in J&K are without salaries for the last five months in Jammu and Kashmir due to which they face tough time.

Director SKIMS discusses Cadaver Organ Transplant Program with MOHFW team

Director SKIMS Prof. Parvaiz A. Koul had a detailed discussion with the visiting team from the MOHFW about the establishment of the Cadaver Organ Transplant Program.

Authorities in J&K issue advisory following monkeypox outbreak in Europe

With the cases of monkeypox confirmed in Europe, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued an advisory.

Srinagar’s Super Specialty Hospital to perform kidney transplant

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday granted a go-ahead for ‘kidney transplantation’ to Super Specialty Hospital Shireen Bagh.

Bizarre! In J-K, at least 14% infants without basic vaccination doses: Survey

In a major concern, at least 14 percent of infants between 2-23 months age group in J-K haven’t received any of the basic vaccinations.

COVID-19: Recovery rate of patients improves to nearly 48%

Union Health Ministry has said that the recovery rate of patients from COVID-19 infection has now gone up to 47.76 per cent.

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Three held, arms and Hizb posters seized in Shopian

Security forces arrested three people and recovered a grenade, AK-47 magazines and HM posters during a joint search operation in Shopian's Imam Sahib area.

Flyover collapse in Samba’s Vijaypur kills one, injures three

One person was killed and three others injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed in the Jakh area of Vijaypur in Samba district on Tuesday.

Two held as Pulwama Police, Army recover pistol, grenade

Pulwama Police, Army and CRPF apprehended two men and recovered a pistol, ammunition and a grenade during a joint operation in the Yarwan forest area of Rajpora.

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Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

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