WHO launches plan to stanch mpox transmission
Says the virus can be stopped Geneva: The UN health agency on Monday launched a six-month plan to help stanch outbreaks of mpox transmission, including ramping up staffing in affected countries and boosting surveillance, prevention and response strategies. The World Health Organisation said it expects the plan from September through February next year will require […]
11-member gang of interstate criminals arrested for killing Jammu cabbie
Jammu: An 11-member gang of interstate criminals, mostly from Haryana, were arrested for killing a cab driver whose body was recovered from here, a senior police officer said on Saturday. The body of Mangal Singh, a resident of Jammu, was recovered from Bajalta forest on Friday, five days after he was reported missing while returning […]
Considerable percentage of vehicles exhibited emissions above PUCC limits in real conditions: Study
New Delhi: A considerable percentage of vehicles exhibited emissions above PUCC limits in real-driving conditions, a new study found and called for using remote sensing in the short term to complement the PUCC inspection procedure. The Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) test is not reflective of real-world driving emissions, said the study by the International […]
156 fixed-dose combination drugs used for fever, pain, allergies banned
New Delhi: The government has banned 156 widely sold fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs including antibacterial medicines used for fever, cold, allergies and pain, saying that they are “likely to involve risk to human beings”. FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio and are […]
CS assesses functioning of JKMSCL, H&FW and DCO
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Wednesday held a meeting of Health Department to review the functioning of J&K Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL), Health & Family Welfare Department (H&FW)along with that of Drug Control Organization (DCO) here. Besides the Secretary, H&ME the meeting was attended by Principals of Medical Colleges; MD, JKMSCL; Director, H&FW; Director, […]
Another massive bomb hoax in Delhi: Over 100 hospitals, malls get threat emails
New Delhi: Security agencies searched over 100 hospitals and malls in the national capital after they received bomb threat emails on Tuesday. However, it turned out to be a hoax as nothing suspicious was found, officials said. There have been similar bomb scares in recent months including on May 1 when threatening emails were received […]
CS assesses preparedness of Tourism dept to hold ‘Kashmir Marathon 2024’
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Monday held a meeting to discuss the status of readiness of the Tourism Department to hold Kashmir Marathon 2024 scheduled to be held on 20th of October this year. Besides the Commissioner Secretary, Tourism and Secretary, YS&S the meeting was attended by Director Tourism, Kashmir/Jammu and other concerned officers. The […]
GMC Srinagar doctors, students protest against Kolkata incident
Demand fool proof security, laws for protection, safety Srinagar: Doctors and MBBS students of GMC Srinagar on Saturday staged peaceful protests in Srinagar against the brutal assault on a female doctor in Kolkata. Doctors supporting the call of Indian Medical Association for a nationwide withdrawal of medical services protested at GMC Srinagar and demanded justice. […]
Govt confers ownership over evacuees’ land to displaced persons of PoJK
Srinagar: The government on Friday conferred proprietary rights over evacuees’ land to the displaced persons of PoJK of 1947, 1965, 1971 and West Pakistan displaced persons. The decision was taken by the Administrative Council which met here under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. In a landmark decision, the Council approved […]
From Delhi to Bastar, India gears up for 78th Independence Day
New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day, security has been tightened across India with over 10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras and snipers deployed in Delhi and security camps set up in 13 villages in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-hit Bastar region where the Tricolour will be hoisted for the first time on Thursday. Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted […]