News Topic:Sakina Masood Itoo
Health
900 doctors appointed, 400 more underway, says Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo says 900 doctors have been appointed via PSC, with 400 more recruitments underway alongside expansion of diagnostic facilities.
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Health
IMA JDN demands release of withheld salaries for doctors on maternity leave
IMA JDN J&K has urged the Health Department to release withheld pay for resident doctors on maternity leave, citing a High Court ruling in the Dr Sonakshi Gupta case.
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Health
Govt will resolve Ayushman payment row soon: Health Minister
Amid concerns over Ayushman Bharat-SEHAT services in J&K, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the government is actively examining issues raised by private hospitals.
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Politics
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Education
Centre urged to intervene over mandatory TET ruling for in-service teachers
The All India National Educational Federation on Friday expressed concern over the impact of the Supreme Court's recent ruling making the TET mandatory for in-service teachers.
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Politics
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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Education
Schools, colleges to remain closed in Kashmir until March 7
All schools and colleges across the Kashmir Division will remain closed till March 7, 2026, Education Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Tuesday.
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Schools, colleges in J&K to remain closed amid bad weather
The J&K Government has announced the closure of all schools and colleges across the union Territory tomorrow in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
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