132 FIRs registered against drug peddlers, narcotic smugglers in Sgr: DC
Says over 200 arrested during current year
SRINAGAR: In order to discuss the action plan to curb the drug abuse and narcotic trade in Srinagar, a District Level Committee of Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was held Wednesday under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here at Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex. At the outset, the Deputy […]
NTPHC Watchi faces staff shortage, people suffer
Shopian: The people of watchi village on Tuesday complained of staff shortage at New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) Watchi leaving the patients high and dry. The residents said NTPHC was run by a Female Multi Purpose Health worker (FMPHW) and authorities have failed to post a doctor for the last several months. Locals from […]
AVSAR Scheme exposes J&K Artisans to national, international marketing: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K Government on Monday said the UMEED Market Place setup under Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region (AVSAR) scheme of Airport Authority of India at Srinagar and Jammu airports was helping artisans to get exposed to the national market and strengthen the economic conditions of local artisan community. The government […]
AS Clg holds day long workshop on HIV awareness
SRINAGAR: A day-long workshop was organized by Red Ribbon Club of Amar Singh College Srinagar in collaboration with JK HIV/AIDS Control Society on Saturday. The event was organised to provide training to folk artists to spread the message regarding HIV/AIDS through local cultural activities. Students associated with the club actively participated in the workshop and […]
Breast cancer: DAK seeks mammography facilities at PHCs
Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday sought mammography facilities at valley’s primary health centers for early detection of breast cancer cases noting that the breast cancer cases were on rise in Kashmir. “Having regular mammograms can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan […]
Berozgar se Swarozgar: Govt identifies 181 villages for development under TVDP
Step will empower youth, strengthen rural economy
SRINAGAR: To strengthen rural economy and empower the youth and women by direct and indirect employment opportunities, Government of Jammu and Kashmir has identified 181 villages having picturesque beauty and cultural significance for transformation into tourist destinations under Tourist Villages Development Program (TVDP), an official spokesman said here. Under Mission Youth’s initiative, registered youth and […]
Various hospitals de-empanelled under SEHAT scheme: SHA
Says reports about suffering of dialysis patients’ half-truth
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir State Health Agency Tuesday stated that 43 hospitals and dialysis centres have been empanelled till now under the SEHAT scheme in Kashmir division. On an average, these centres cater to over 452 dialysis patients on a daily basis. Reacting to a report, carried in a section of a press, regarding sufferings […]
‘Kabaad se Jugaad’: RAAHAT, MC Sopore join hands to reuse plastic wastes
Sopore: A Non Government Organisation (NGO)-RAAHAT in Collaboration with Municipal Council (MC) Sopore has taken an initiative titled “Kabaad se jugaad” to reuse solid waste of plastics. The social workers of RAAHAT use their skills and make attractive objects from wastes of bottles, old tyres, used pens and cCardboards. Speaking to the media, chairman RAAHAT […]
J&K to be developed as a World Class Health & Wellness Tourist destination: Union Minister
RAMBAN: Union Minister of State (MoS) in the Ministry of Women and Child Development and Ministry of AYUSH Dr. Munjapara Mahendrabhai on Friday said J&K would be developed as a World Class Health & Wellness Tourist Destination noting that Union Government has launched various social and health sector schemes in this regard. He was interacting […]
Tejaswini scheme weaves success stories of women empowerment: Govt
Berozgar Se Swarozgar
SRINAGAR: The J&K Government on Thursday said that it was empowering and encouraging young women through the ambitious ‘Tesjaswani scheme’ by providing financial assistance for setting up gainful self-employment ventures, suited to their skills, training, aptitude and local conditions. The administration said it was also facilitating soft finance for setting up new enterprises or for […]
