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JK suspends cardiologist over alleged PMJAY fraud; doctor denies charges, files response

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has suspended a senior cardiologist over allegations that he misrepresented pacemaker procedures to fraudulently claim funds...

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548 new medical seats for JK; AIIMS Kashmir by 2026: CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday unveiled a major expansion in medical education for the Union Territory....

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Closure of SMVD Medical College injustice to students, says CM Omar

Jammu: Calling it an injustice to students, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reiterated that the cancellation of recognition...

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Assembly: Sajad Lone, NC members clash over establishment of GMC in Handwara

Jammu: The Legislative Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone and National Conference...

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Govt notifies rates for PET scans in government-run hospitals; details here

Srinagar: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced the...

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65 drugs, 38 diagnostics will be free in health centres: JK Admin

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has notified a list of drugs and diagnostics to be made available free...

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Children hospital Bemina to be made functional next week, say officials

Officials say the hospital is equipped with all infrastructure Srinagar: The much-awaited 500-bed Children’s Hospital in Bemina area of Srinagar will be...

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Over 76 lakh JK residents eligible for free treatment across India: Admin

Srinagar: The State Health Agency has started the Jammu and Kashmir Gold Card campaign to target registering 97 lakh souls under the...

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JK Health and Medical Education Dept constitutes inter-sectoral committee to improve services

Srinagar: The Health and Medical Education department has constituted an inter-sectoral committee of officers and experts for setting up of institutional framework...