WHO alert: Drug Controller urges ADCs to identify formulations from distribution channels
Srinagar: After the government of India ordered a probe into four cough syrups following an alert issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), deputy drug controller Kashmir has asked all Assistant Drug Controllers (ADCs) for immediate action after identifying the formulations from the distribution channels. According to a communiqué, deputy drug controller Kashmir stated that […]
SIA raids multiple locations in south Kashmir
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday carried out multiple raids in south Kashmir regarding a terror support case, officials said. Official sources said that SIA officials are carrying raids at three districts of South Kashmir, they include Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam. The raids are being carried out in […]
Children’s nutritional status ‘worsens’ in JK: National Survey
‘35% women, 36% men too thin, overweight or obese’
Srinagar: Children’s nutritional status in Jammu and Kashmir has worsened in the last four years, a national survey has revealed, underlining that continuing high levels of under-nutrition are “a major problem” in the Union Territory. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said that the […]
J&K establishes 75 Amrit Sarovars in each district
Becomes first UT/sate to achieve feat
SRINAGAR: In a review meeting of Rural Development Department held by the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta it was informed that J&K has achieved the milestone of being first to establish at least 75 Amrit Sarovars in each of its districts as per the aspirations of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Dr Mehta […]
JKYF holds 3 day Capacity Building Programme at Baitul Hilal Chawalgam
Srinagar: The J&K Yateem Foundation (JKYF) conducted a three day Capacity Building Programme at its orphanage Baitul Hilal at Chawalgam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The three day volunteers’ workshop was part of JKYF’s continuing efforts to sensitise the volunteers on ground about various issues and challenges related to voluntary social service in J&K. Speakers […]
