Secretary Health reviews Ayushman Bharat PMJAY SEHAT scheme
SRINAGAR: Secretary, Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Bhupinder Kumar, Saturday chaired a meeting to review implementation of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY/ SEHAT scheme in J&K. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), State Health Agency (SHA), Sanjiv Gadkar gave a detailed presentation about implementation of the scheme in J&K. He informed that more than 98 per cent of families […]
Div Com reviews arrangements for celebration of Shab-e-Mehraj
Also, reviews arrangements for celebration of Maha Shivratri
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Monday convened a meeting to review the arrangements regarding the celebration of forthcoming religious occasions including Shab-e-Mehraj, following Friday and Maha Shivratri. Speaking on the occasion, he directed concerned officers to ensure availability of civic amenities including drinking water, power, health besides sanitation facilities at Shrines, Mosques at […]
ICMR study indicates Covaxin booster dose safe: Govt
Says dose necessary for persistent immunity
New Delhi: An ICMR study has indicated that a booster dose of Covaxin is safe and necessary to ensure persistent immunity to minimise breakthrough infections of COVID-19, due to newly emerging variants, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Parliament on Friday. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has conducted studies on […]
Overnight snowfall: Police establishes emergency helpline numbers
Srinagar: In view of inclement weather and advisory issued by MET department regarding heavy snowfall, the J&K Police on Monday established Emergency Helpdesk Control Rooms for the general public. The control rooms have been established to facilitate the public in case of emergencies. “For any emergency, the general public can also dial 112,” the spokesman […]
DAK calls for widespread CPR training to save lives
Srinagar: With an increase in the number of sudden cardiac deaths in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday called for widespread cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training that would save lives. “Everyone should be trained for CPR regardless of whether or not they work in the medical field,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. […]
Ranking of Public Health facilities released
JAMMU: The National Health Mission (NHM) Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday released the ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of December, 2022. In the category of Associated Hospitals of Government Medical Colleges, the first rank has been clinched by Chest Disease Hospital Jammu followed by […]
Firms expect job cuts in ’23 amid recession fears: Survey
New York: A survey of national economists found that more businesses now expect job reductions at their firms and to spend less on expansions for the first time since the pandemic, a sign that the Federal Reserve’s push to raise interest rates is doing its job to slow the economy. But the survey shows that […]
J&K Apiculture sector buzzes with anticipation of big boost to beekeeping: Govt
JAMMU: The Government on Saturday said the J&K Apiculture sector was eagerly awaiting the launch of a mega project, approved by the UT administration, aimed at promoting apiculture with investment of Rs 47 crore in next three years. The prestigious project is expected to significantly increase honey production in the UT. Efforts are underway to […]
Govt appoints R&B as nodal department for ‘Call Before u Dig’ Mobile App
Srinagar: The government on Friday appointed Public Works (R&B) as nodal Department for “Call Before u Dig” Mobile App to facilitate smooth coordination between excavating agencies and underground utility asset owners to save utilities from avoidable damages during digging. The App has been developed by Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India and […]
Screening could prevent sudden cardiac death in young people: DAK
Srinagar: In the wake of a spate of sudden cardiac deaths in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday called for screening of young people for conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest or death. “Screening could prevent sudden cardiac death in young people,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan. “Several of […]
