News Topic:Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
J&K
Four districts in J&K declared as Red Zone by MHFW
Government of India on Friday declared four districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as Red Zone in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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India
India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 35,043
With 1993 new cases and 73 new fatalities in 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to 35,043 on Friday morning, the Union Health Ministry said.
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Education
BoG recommends 50 additional PG seats for GMCs and SKIMS
In a significant development, the Board of Governors (BoG), formed in suppression of Medical Council of India, has recommended to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to increase 50 seats in PG courses in Government Medical Colleges and SKIMS Soura in J&K under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota for 2020-21.
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Health
Two suspected cases of Coronavirus found in J&K
The Department of Information & Public Relations informed that they have identified two passengers with a travel history to Italy and South Korea with Coronavirus.
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Breaking News
No case of coronavirus but swine flu threat looms large in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Even though no case of coronavirus has been detected in Kashmir so far, but the threat of H1N1 virus also known as...
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Breaking News
Union health ministry approves more MBBS seats for J&K
SRINAGAR — The Government of India has approved additional 85 MBBS seats for Jammu and Kashmir, taking total number of medical berths available for aspirants...
Jobs
Government Medical College Srinagar Recruitment 2017
Srinagar: Government Medical College Srinagar has issued an Advertisement Notification for Government Medical College Srinagar Recruitment 2017.Applications on plain paper, duly affixed with passport size photograph,...
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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