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 […]
Secretary Health reviews Dengue status, containment initiatives
JAMMU: Secretary Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department Bhupinder Kumar on Wednesday conducted a detailed review regarding dengue status and containment initiatives being taken up in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of this viral fever. A detailed presentation on the prevailing position of dengue and containment initiatives was displayed by Epidemiologist/State Malariologist, J&K. He […]
Berozgar Se Swarozgar; J&K youth derive success from Mumkin scheme: Govt
SRINAGAR: Mumkin scheme of Mission Youth has successfully engaged and channelised energy of youth of Jammu and Kashmir through a systematic livelihood generation programme in transport sector. Union Territory administration in partnership with Ashok Leyland has moved towards achieving the vision of Prime Minister to provide sustainable livelihood to youth under “MUMKIN” scheme for Transport […]
Vaccinate children against HPV to prevent cancers: DAK urges parents
Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday urged parents to get their children vaccinated against HPV to prevent several types of cancers. The move comes in wake of the approval of India’s first indigenously developed Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. “We have an amazing opportunity to prevent certain types of cancers in future generations through […]