Secy H&ME launches website for ABDM
JAMMU: The Secretary, Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department Bhupinder Kumar on Monday launched the website of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) J&K, during a one day workshop on ABDM held at GMC, Jammu. The website shall provide seamless access to the citizens for being informed about various activities of ABDM besides creation of ABHA […]
Heterologous booster dose: Govt panel recommends market authorisation for Covovax jab
New Delhi: An expert panel of the central drug regulatory authority has recommended market authorisation for Serum Institute of India’s Covid vaccine Covovax as a heterologous booster dose for adults who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin, official sources said on Thursday. Prakash Kumar Singh, director (government and regulatory affairs) at Serum […]
ATDP, URIF to encourage, incentivize best performing Municipalities in J&K: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Wednesday stated that it will encourage and incentivise best performing Municipalities through additional grant-in-aid in the form of Urban Reform Incentive Fund (URIF) under Aspirational Towns Development Programme (ATDP). The government said that the ranking of the Municipalities across J&K will be based on the performance as per the benchmarks […]
Surge in respiratory infections during winter linked to spike in heart attacks, strokes: DAK
Srinagar: The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said surge in respiratory infections during winter puts people at higher risk of heart attacks and strokes. “If you catch respiratory infection, you are at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke,” said DAK President and Influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan. Dr Hassan said […]
Gram Panchayats earning substantially by raising Green assets on vacant state land: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K government on Friday said that the active engagement of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in planning and execution of developmental works and efficient delivery of public services was essential to achieve the essence of grass root level democracy and decentralized governance. The government said that the three tier Panchayati Raj System has taken […]
‘Janbhagidari Empowerment’ portal reflects Governments’ concern, resolve towards empowering people: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Government on Wednesday said that the implementation of “Janbhagidari Empowerment” portal in Jammu and Kashmir was a candid reflection of concern and commitment of Lieutenant Governor (LG) administration towards empowering people through a more responsive, transparent and accountable governance with vigorous public participation. The government said that the portal, a sequel to government’s […]
J&K emerging as model of digital Govt across country: Govt
'IT interventions, digital initiatives bringing transparency in governance, streamlining public service delivery'
SRINAGAR: The government on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir was emerging as a model of digital government across the country with focus on a transparent and accountable governance system. The government said the IT interventions and several digital initiatives are bringing transparency in the system and streamlining the public service delivery system for the […]
Workshop, Awareness Programme on Promotion of Saffron Cultivation held
KISHTWAR: To make the local cultivators aware about the latest techniques of Saffron farming and its marketing, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Kishtwar Monday organised a Workshop cum Awareness Programme here at village Bera Bhata Panchayat Matta B. The Saffron – a unique spice is cultivated in the area for decades and the Department […]
No need to panic as most Kashmiris have hybrid immunity against Covid-19: DAK
Srinagar: With a surge in Covid-19 cases in various countries, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Thursday said there was no need to panic as most people in Kashmir have hybrid immunity because of a combination of widespread natural infection and vaccination. “Hybrid immunity offers robust and long lasting protection against Covid-19,” said DAK President and […]
Farmer prosperity, Rural livelihood security set to be a reality under HDAS scheme: Govt
SRINAGAR: The J&K Government on Wednesday said a new phase of farmer prosperity and rural livelihood security across Jammu and Kashmir will become a reality with an outlay of Rs. 5013 crores over the next five years under the newly approved Holistic Development of Agriculture and Allied Sectors (HDAS) scheme. The Government said the scheme […]
